‘He’s ill-equipped’: Rep. Jim Walsh fires back after Bob Ferguson calls him gutless
Following Rep. Jim Walsh’s appearance on “The Jason Rantz Show” on Seattle Red 770 AM, where he said he is considering a 2028 gubernatorial campaign, Washington’s current Governor, Bob Ferguson, took to social media to challenge his statements. “Jim, you’re a big talker, but we all...
Harger: Amid explosion of violence, Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson applauds her team for going...
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson posted a statement on Facebook on Monday thanking community members in North Aurora for leading a safety walk over the weekend. She named the people who went on her behalf. Deputy Mayor Brian Surratt. Police Chief Shon Barnes. Representatives for the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT
Zuckerberg’s $300M Superyacht Drew Boos The Same Day Meta Cut 1,400 Jobs
Mark Zuckerberg's $300 million yacht drew boos at Seattle's Ballard Locks as Meta cut 1,395 Washington jobs the same day, sparking viral inequality moment.
Seattle Homes Cost $305K More Now Than 10 Years Ago
The last decade of rapid home price growth has severely worsened housing affordability across the U.S. A new analysis from ConstructionCoverage.com found that U.S. home values surged more than 81% between 2016 and 2026, dramatically outpacing wage growth (+47%) and reshaping housing affordability nationwide. The study
Ballard weekly event roundup: June 1 – 7
Here’s your weekly events roundup for June 1 – 7 in Ballard. Highlights this week include PhinneyWood’s Pride Rainbow Hop on Saturday, and a 5K run hosted by Old Stove Brewing to raise funds for the Ballard Food Bank. Enjoy your week in Ballard!. Monday, June 1.
Woman who walked away from Conservation Camp in 2024 recaptured
A woman who walked away from Jean Conservation Camp in September of 2024 has been recaptured. Joan Wenger was arrested by Port of Seattle Police in Seattle on Sunday, May 31. Wenger, 71, was admitted to the Nevada Department of Corrections in December 2021 from Douglas County. She was serving...
Deputies Search for Man After Stolen Car Chase
Authorities are searching for a suspect after a pursuit involving a stolen vehicle near Ellensburg.
Crews evacuate Wallingford buildings near natural gas leak
Seattle Fire Department (SFD) crews were evacuating buildings in Wallingford after reports of a natural gas leak. Firefighters have since secured the natural gas leak, but are monitoring the air to ensure gas levels are dissipating, SFD reported around 3:20 p.m. “Firefighters are notifying impacted residents when it is
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.
Melinda French Gates Is Joining Us in The Deep
Longtime Seattleite, businesswoman and global philanthropist, Melinda French Gates is a big believer in the power of sports, and after many years of cheering on Seattle from the sidelines, she is joining the organization as a minority owner at One Roof Sports & Entertainment. Watch as Kraken owner Samantha Holloway...

















