‘Major shift in weather pattern’ coming to Western Washington after heat
There's only days left in the month, but we're going to see some Pacific Northwest summer "Juneuary" weather. After weeks of warm and dry weather , Western Washington will see small amounts of rain return to the region as temperatures cool off to end the month, according to the National Weather Service. "We're in for a
Bellevue, WA tech bloodbath: Sony guts 292 Bungie jobs
BELLEVUE, Wash. - Video game giant Bungie is losing a significant number of employees, its parent organization Sony recently announced. The Bellevue, Washington-based developer confirmed that 292 workers will be laid off, with a formal separation date set for July 9. What we know:. Bungie is known for its major...
With cracks showing in WA economy, Ferguson forms new council to look for fixes
SEATTLE — Warning lights are flashing for Washington’s economy. Job growth has been slower than expected, and the unemployment rate is above the national average. There are mounting layoffs in the tech sector. And more and more businesses are considering leaving the state. Starbucks’ recent decision to expand in Nashvi
Coyote Puppies Throw a Party in a Seattle Backyard (Video)
Stock image by Carlos Carreno/Getty Images An adorable video shows some coyote puppies playing with each other in a backyard near Seattle, Washington. Watch here. The post Coyote Puppies Throw a Party in a Seattle Backyard (Video) appeared first on Outdoors with Bear Grylls .
Why Walrus and the Carpenter shut its doors this week
One of Seattle's most celebrated restaurants temporarily closed this week after a labor dispute moved from the bargaining table to the sidewalk, with management claiming customer harassment from the picket line. The latest: Workers and management reached a tentative agreement Wednesday evening that is expected to end t
‘Washington is a great place to do business,’ Governor launches Economic Development Council
SEATTLE—Governor Bob Ferguson, at the Garden Terrace of the Seattle Convention Center Summit Building on Thursday, June 25, announced the launch of a new Governor’s Economic Development Council, a partnership of small businesses, labor, Tribes, educators and large employers in tech and aerospace to guide Washington’s e
Florida man walks through Nebraska on cross-country journey
TILDEN, Neb.- A Florida man is walking across Nebraska as part of a cross-country journey he says is meant to inspire others while raising money for families affected by cancer. Camilo Ruiz said his trek, called the "End the Rat Race Walk," is intended to show how a single decision...
Bellevue International Festival Gets Ready for Third Year
Bellevue’s annual International Festival is set to take place at Crossroads Park from noon to 5 p.m. on Aug. 8. The free-to-attend event will include a variety of live music and dance acts representing cultures from around the world. Attendees can also explore food trucks, family-friendly activities, informational boot
This Washington Fireworks Cruise Is An Adults-Only Fourth Of July Night On Lake Union
I’ve always thought fireworks were best enjoyed from a comfy couch, popcorn in hand, and a TV that’s somehow louder than the blasts. Then I discovered the adults‑only fireworks cruise on Lake Union, and suddenly my July 4th plans got a splash of class (and a dash of sea‑salt).
Seattle’s Asian Food Culture Embodies Generations of Immigrant Contributions
Seattle has long drawn strength from the Asian communities that helped shape its identity from the very beginning. Immigrants from across Asia established neighborhoods such as Chinatown, Little Saigon, Japantown, and Manilatown, while also supplying fresh produce to Pike Place Market from farms on Bainbridge Island an

















