September to close Ballard store after 10 years
The Ballard clothing store September is closing its location at 5410 22nd Ave NW. September posted a sign on the door saying its last day open will be July 30. “Ballard, thank you for 10 years,” the sign reads. Earlier this year, September owner Gillian Palmer launched a Kickstarter...
Seattle City Councilmember says city, mayor must do more to curb gun violence
SEATTLE — Seattle City Councilmember Maritza Rivera says city leaders need to take more aggressive action against gun violence following three major shootings in four days, including Sunday’s deadly gunfire at the Bite of Seattle. “Hopes and prayers are important. But what’s more important is action,” Rivera told...
‘It’s not worth the risk’: A motorcycle rider’s plea to stop lane splitting during...
I’ve been a motorcycle rider for nearly 30 years. And in the Northwest, that means riding in all kinds of conditions. From torrential downpours where you can barely see the pale lights of the bike or car in front of you, to scorching deserts that bring 130-degree heat up from the black top, to bumper-to-bumper stop-and
Gundam Base Stores Set for Minneapolis, Seattle
Gundam Base is revving up its retail presence in America, with the planned opening this fall of new stores in the Mall of America in the Minneapolis suburb of Bloomington, Ill., and Seattle’s Westfield Southcenter. The stores will sell merch from a long-running Japanese anime series featuring giant robots called “mobil
Seattle homeowners sell properties as housing costs strain budgets
What’s behind Seattle’s changing housing landscape. Seattle has long been known for its competitive housing market, but rising inventory, elevated borrowing costs, and modest price declines are changing conditions for buyers and sellers. Homeowners considering a move must now weigh Seattle’s high living expenses agains
READER REPORT: Abandoned items, possibly stolen
Ound dumped back pack, work bag, serious lunch box. Found on parking strip in front of 3436 61st SW. Looks like it was stolen and all rifled through. Many items broken open but the nice bags, lunch box, and thermos are intact. Well worth picking up if it belongs to you.
6 Korean restaurants in Washington rank among best in US, Yelp says. See the...
Craving bibimbap? What about bulgogi? Six of the nation’s best options for Korean food can be found in Washington state, according to Yelp. Yelp Elite reviewers recently ranked the top 50 Korean restaurants in the United States. . “From crispy seafood pancakes to savory bone broth soup, Korean food is true comfort,” Ye
‘Good music gives you a little freedom’: How Norway-raised DJ WIN WIN found his...
Ricky Win, known by many as WIN WIN, has been DJing in the Seattle community for six years. Originally from Norway, where his older brother was a raver back in the ’90s, WIN WIN got his start during COVID throwing house parties, boat parties, and his own events before breaking into the club and festival circuit.
Vendors frustrated with communication after shooting
In conversations with KIRO 7, several vendors who were at the Seattle Bite food festival Sunday, when at least two gunmen opened fire, said they are frustrated by what they describe as “inconsistent” instructions on when they can retrieve their belongings left in the park, and what they feel was a lack of security at t
Shuttered East Bremerton Walgreens under renovation for new tenant
The closed Walgreens on Highway 303 at McWilliams Road in East Bremerton is being turned into a wholesale furnishing store, according to Kitsap County permit documents. An Oregon-based company, Contract Furnishings Marts, will be the new tenant of the 6432 State Highway 303 property, which was previously occupied by Wa

















