Sophon Appears to Be Shuttered
Almost exactly a year ago, the Phinney Ridge restaurant and bar Sophon was hosting a James Beard Foundation event showcasing Khmer cuisine and culture. Since its opening in 2024, Sophon had become one of Seattle’s most celebrated restaurants and a demonstration of what Cambodian food and drink could be.
Seattle police set up pathetic Designated Protest Zone outside Lumen Field for World Cup
Seattle's designated protest zones at the World Cup debut were largely ignored by demonstrators, quickly becoming a viral punchline on social media.
10 years later: Japanese chain restaurant Benihana returns to Seattle
SEATTLE - Japanese restaurant chain Benihana is returning to Seattle after a 10-year hiatus. The teppanyaki chain will take over a nearly 9000 square foot vacancy at Lake Union Piers, and will become the chain's flagship location, according to Manny Hilario, Chief Executive Officer of The ONE Group Hospitality Inc.
Left-Wing Immigration Law Firm in WA Shuts Down After Being Sued by Former Clients...
A huge immigration law firm with thousands of migrant clients is shutting down amid a lawsuit, allegations of fraudulent practices, and claims that it taught its tactics to other law firms around the nation. The Seattle-based firm known as Luz Legal or La Luz del Camino Legal, founded by left-wing...
Lowest tides of 2026 hit Puget Sound, exposing underwater marine life on beaches
SEATTLE — Are the kids out of school? Are you looking for a way to cool off in the mid-June mini heatwave? Head to the shorelines of Puget Sound as we experience the lowest tides of 2026 this week. Beachcombers were already treated to exceptionally low tides over the...
Marine Pilot Ejects Safely After F/A-18 Crash Southeast of Seattle
SEATTLE, WA — A U.S. Marine Corps pilot safely ejected after an F/A-18 Hornet crashed during a training mission southeast of Seattle on Saturday. According to the Marine Corps, the aircraft was assigned to Marine Aircraft Group
2 men critically injured in stabbing in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District
SEATTLE — Seattle police are investigating a stabbing in the Chinatown-International District that left two men hospitalized with critical injuries and prompted a large-scale search for the suspect on Sunday evening. Officers responded around 6:49 p.m. to reports of a man covered in blood near 10th Avenue South and...
WEST SEATTLE COYOTES: Two more sightings
If you’re heading out earlier than usual for a walk or run because of the later heat, be mindful of wildlife!. UPHILL FROM BEACH DRIVE: Kris took that photo about 6:45 pm Sunday night, noting, “Coyote sighting. 6000 block of Atlas Place SW [map]. Coyote was not afraid and when confronted trotted into our neighbor’s yar
Washington weekly drug overdose tracker June 8-12
The following is a list of drug-related deaths as reported by the King County Medical Examiner. The Center Square does not independently verify this information. The full list can be found here . Total number of drug-related deaths since TCS tracking began May 26: 37 JUNE 8 26-00944: Wanda Elaine Hembd 61 years / Femal
Dog rescued, four displaced after gas grill catches Bothell home on fire
American Red Cross Disaster Action Team volunteers are helping the four adults and the dog who were displaced with immediate needs, including shelter, food, and clothing, the agency confirmed.

















