40th Annual Renton River Days is scheduled for July 24–26, 2026
The 40th Annual Renton River Days is scheduled for July 24–26, 2026. The multi-day community celebration spans across Liberty Park, Cedar River Park, and the Renton Community Center. This year’s festival features a weekend of family-friendly activities, live music, the beloved Chalk Art Competition, and the newly added
Thunderstorms, Heat Expected Across Western Washington This Week
Residents across western Washington should prepare for a combination of warm temperatures, possible thunderstorms and an elevated wildfire risk as weather conditions change later this week, according to the National Weather Service in Seattle. Warm, mostly dry weather will continue through Wednesday, with widespread Mi
14 Of The Oldest Bakeries In Washington That Still Get Their Pastries Right
When I think about it, I’ve never met a carbohydrate I didn’t like, but there is something truly spiritual about a pastry that has survived for decades. While modern cafes are busy chasing the latest neon-colored drink trends, there’s a quiet magic in the places that haven’t changed their recipes since before I was bor
Aerial Spraying For Spongy Moth Is Done In Washington — Now Comes Three Years...
Spongy moth traps are going up in western Washington this summer — nearly 20,000 of them — and officials are asking residents near Renton to leave the small green triangular devices alone.
Sawant’s Ground Game Against Adam Smith Is Getting Red Hot
On July 12, Columbia City experienced a hiphop/R&B/funk event organized by Beatwalk. A festival held primarily on a closed off section of South Ferdinand Street, Beatwalk includes participation from small area businesses (including Island Soul and Taco City) and a good number of performances (including singer/pianist D
Seattle’s most infamous parking garage sits atop forgotten landmark
World Cup crowds: FIFA World Cup watch parties in Occidental Square are drawing thousands of visitors, helping locals rediscover Seattle's oldest neighborhood. Historic roots: The pedestrian plaza is named after the grand Occidental Hotel, which once stood where the "Sinking Ship" parking garage is today. Preservation
The Seattle landmark that’s now an infamous parking garage
Seattle's historic Pioneer Square neighborhood was almost wiped off the map for parking lots. FOX 13's Lauren Donovan explains how one of Seattle's greatest eye-sores accidentally saved the city's historic soul.
These were the five biggest Washington towns 150 years ago
From its 1853 roots, Washington Territory evolved with Walla Walla as a gold rush hub, while Seattle and Spokane's growth reshaped the landscape into the cities we know today.
Seattle 3-alarm warehouse fire under investigation
The Seattle Fire Department is investigating what sparked a massive fire at a warehouse in the city's Industrial District that prompted a three-alarm response.
Seattle’s new north waterfront trail has mountain views, beach access and coffee
The new north end of Seattle's waterfront brings together some of the best aspects of the city: mountain views, beach access, sea air — and now, a cool place to sit and have coffee. Why it matters: The upgraded route through Myrtle Edwards and Centennial parks extends the city's waterfront improvements farther north, o
