2 teenagers shot, killed near Seattle schools
SEATTLE — Two teenagers were shot and killed near two Seattle schools on Friday afternoon. The suspect has not been arrested, police say. The shooting happened around 4 p.m. near South Shore K-8 and Rainier Beach High School at Rainier Avenue and South Henderson Street. Seattle firefighters attempted life-saving...
Kirkland Nike SB Dunks are real and available in Costco stores now
Shoppers learned about the most surprising collaboration of the year, which is a Nike sneaker designed by Kirkland already available in Costco stores. The Kirkland Signature x Nike SB Dunk Low Pro QS “Grey Fog” sneakers are only available at some Costco locations and are available to purchase for $134.99. These are...
SNEAK PEEK: See inside renovated Kenyon Hall, hours before reopening
(WSB photos by Torin Record-Sand) Later today, a brand-new sign will go up at 7904 35th SW, declaring the historic building to be Kenyon Hall: Community Center for the Arts. What was originally the Olympic Heights Social Hall has been closed since midsummer but not empty – it’s been a hive of renovation work, and...
The Driver’s License, 1936
This is Part XXVI of an ongoing series by Dorothea Nordstrand (1916-2011), who often wrote of her life in Seattle in the 1920s, 30s and beyond. Dorothea was a frequent contributor to Northwest Prime Time. Her essays also appear in http://www.historylink.org’s “People’s History Library.” Dorothea was given an award...
‘No use other than to harm’: Seattle Police seize makeshift weapons from convicted felon
A 41-year-old man was arrested Wednesday night for trespassing on private property while being in possession of a hatchet and a makeshift dagger. At approximately 11 p.m., Seattle Police Department (SPD) officers were alerted by a security guard in the 100 block of Broadway E., SPD announced. The security guard...
King County launches new battery-electric buses with enhanced operator safety features
Today, King County Executive Girmay Zahilay joined King County Metro to launch a new fleet of battery-electric buses that enhance transit operator safety, reduce harmful emissions, and prioritize deployment in south King County communities disproportionately affected by air pollution. Rolling out in electric yellow...
Fast-Starting Huskies Don’t Finish Well, Lose to Illinois
The Illini unleashed a pair of talented freshmen on Danny Sprinkle's team.
Holocaust survivor shares harrowing story with Kopachuck Middle School students
Students at Kopachuck Middle School listened with rapt attention to the guest speaker at Tuesday’s assembly. They gave him rousing applause afterward, with whistles and cheers. Some approached the podium to shake his hand and get his autograph. This was no pop star, sports hero or Internet influencer, however....
Seattle Kid Dug From Deadly Tree Well in Harrowing On-Cam Rescue
A tense rescue in the Seattle area this week ended with a child pulled alive from a tree well, and the whole thing was caught on camera. In the raw video, several people frantically dig through deep, loose snow at the base of a tree, working to uncover the youngster before the snow can close in again. The clip has...
New omakase sushi bar experience opening on the Eastside
A new hand-rolled sushi bar will join the Redmond Town Center this year as Te-Hand Roll Bar aims to open its doors by September.

















