Socialist mayor pays ethics fine after failing to disclose $10K contribution from parents
Seattle’s Ethics and Elections Commission fined newly-elected Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson after she failed to properly disclose more than $10,000 from her parents.
Sea-Tac Airport really wants you to stop calling it that
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport continues to urge people to call the airport "SEA" for short instead of "Sea-Tac." But … who actually does that? Definitely not us. Why it matters: The mini-debate over the airport nickname reflects a broader Seattle tension: As the region increasingly markets itself as a global...
New Police Directive: “Be Respectful,” “Don’t Interfere” When Responding to Calls About ICE Raids
If you see someone being grabbed off the street or attacked by ICE in Seattle, feel free to call the local police—just don’t expect them to do anything about it. After ICE agents killed Renee Good in Minneapolis last week, SPD’s policy office sent out an unsigned directive telling officers what they should do when...
Best Donut Shops In The Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest doesn’t mess around when it comes to donuts. From classic old-fashioned rings to innovative flavor combinations that sound wild but somehow work, this region has built a reputation for taking fried dough seriously. Whether you’re craving something traditional or want to try a donut topped with...
WSF looks for riders to help reschedule Bremerton, Bainbridge routes
Bremerton ferry riders returned to state ferries in numbers that led the entire system during 2025, and now WSF is looking to recruit some of them to help guide future planning on the route. WSF announced 2025 ridership numbers on Jan. 14 that showed Bremerton-Seattle had the largest year-over-year increase in...
Demolition begins on long-abandoned former Boeing building in Renton, WA
Demolition is underway at a long-abandoned property in Renton that was formerly owned by Boeing, after years of deterioration raised safety concerns for nearby residents.
Seismic sensors to track Seahawks fan-generated shaking
Seismic sensors will be placed inside Lumen Field this weekend to see how rowdy Seahawks fans will get during their divisional round matchup against the 49ers.
Inside Cuerno Bravo, the Tacoma steakhouse turning dinner into an experience
There are steakhouses, and then there are places that make you slow down, lean in, and actually experience dinner. Cuerno Bravo in downtown Tacoma is firmly in the second category. I went in expecting a great steak and left convinced I may have just found the best steakhouse in the South Sound, and honestly, maybe...
Lynnwood, Edmonds raise sales tax to the highest rate in Washington
Edmonds and Lynnwood have increased their sales tax to 10.7%, making them the cities with the highest sales tax in Washington State.
‘Millionaire’s tax’ would make Seattle’s top income tax rate highest in the nation
OLYMPIA, WA – Washington state’s percolating “millionaire’s tax” would result in a top marginal rate of more than 18% for high-income earners in Seattle, based on the combined effects of several state and local layers. During his
