Asian supermarket Uwajimaya expanding to Issaquah, taking over former Rite Aid location
Asian grocery store Uwajimaya is expanding into Issaquah after announcing it will take over the lease of a former Rite Aid.
Why are Washington’s Only Four Outlet Malls In Western Washington?
Remember the Outlet Mall? Washington State has only four shopping malls that are considered an "outlet mall,"all located in Western Washington. Outlet malls have also experienced a dip in popularity of late. But why are there no outlet malls in eastern Washington? A lot of back-to-school shoppers have journeyed to...
King County Prosecutor pauses youth felony diversion, citing high reoffending rates
Since 2021, the King County Prosecutor’s Office has referred youth accused of misdemeanors and those facing nonviolent felony charges to a coalition of nonprofits. But now prosecutors say recidivism rates for the felony participants appears to be unacceptably high, and they will “pause” felony referrals until they...
Kirkland man accused of stealing over $825,000 from elderly mother
Kirkland Police Detectives arrested a man accused of stealing more than $826,000 from his elderly mother.
Bear spotted at Golden Gardens Park
A bear was spotted at the north end of Golden Gardens Park this week. A member of the My Ballard Group on Facebook said she was on a run when she saw the bear (likely a black bear) on a trail just below View Ave NW. Becky Elder, a representative...
Seafair Torchlight Parade debuts new location, kicks off Saturday
The Seafair Torchlight Parade is this weekend, Saturday, July 26, in a totally new location and time period. Returning to its 1950 evening roots, the parade start time will be at 7:30 p.m. The annual parade is also moving from 4th Street in downtown Seattle to the thoroughly remodeled waterfront.
Life on State Route 167 is about to change
Time to unlearn 18 years of driving on northbound SR 167. We’re not too far away from a major change in the HOT (high-occupancy toll) lane and tolling system from Sumner to Renton.
Pacific Northwest Folklorico Festival canceled over immigration enforcement concerns
The nonprofit that puts on the festival said they considered scaling down the festival, but that the risk and potential trauma associated with that risk was too great.
Billboard goes up protesting Blue Angels in Seattle’s Seafair Air Show
A coalition of Seattle residents and climate activists are protesting the annual Blue Angels air show at Seafair, citing concerns about militarization, noise, and carbon emissions. They've launched a billboard campaign on Rainier Avenue South and gathered thousands of petition signatures to end the Blue Angels'...
The Seattle Sandwich Shop Anthony Bourdain Said Should Be A Landmark
Anthony Bourdain fell in love with the cured meats at this Seattle restaurant featured on "No Reservations." It also impressed celebrity chef Ruth Reichl.
