Aurora Borealis over Puget Sound
Thanks to Parkwood resident and photographer Shixing Wen for this photo of the Northern Lights. Aurora Borealis over Puget Sound (Brackett's Landing North, Edmonds, Washington, USA; 1/20/2026 at 8:53 PM) Vivid aurora borealis curtains ripple across a star-speckled night sky, blending neon greens, yellows, purples,...
Homeowner captures stunning photo of unexpected yard visitor: ‘Pretty’
"They are hunters!" Homeowner captures stunning photo of unexpected yard visitor: 'Pretty' first appeared on The Cool Down .
Local blood providers issue a ‘Code Red’ for donations
SEATTLE — One pint of donated blood can save up to three lives. That’s the message from ‘Bloodworks Northwest’ as we currently have a dangerously low blood supply. “Blood is still the number one medical procedure, blood transfusion. One happens every 2 seconds in the United States,” said Juan Cotto, of 'Bloodworks...
UW study links trauma to Long COVID risk
A new University of Washington study points to a history of traumatic stress as a possible link to Long COVID.
Wenatchee returns to service after log strike, restoring Seattle-Bainbridge ferry capacity
SEATTLE — Washington State Ferries said the Wenatchee has returned to service on the Seattle-Bainbridge Island route after being taken out of service when it struck a log during a Wednesday morning crossing. The agency said the Wenatchee resumed service as vessel No. 1 beginning with the 2:10 p.m....
WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Catalytic-converter theft attempts; repeat mailbox break-in
CATALYTIC-CONVERTER THEFT ATTEMPTS: We haven’t heard catalytic-converter theft mentioned in a long time (we were among the victims in an earlier wave). But this morning, two notes – Joanna reported:. just wanted to give a heads up about a car catalytic converter thief who is driving around Beach...
Clucking good news: Raising Cane’s prepares to serve crispy cravings in U- District
SEATTLE — Raising Cane’s will open its first Seattle restaurant Feb. 17, bringing the chicken-finger chain to the Puget Sound region for the first time, the company announced Thursday. PREVIOUS COVERAGE | Popular fried chicken joint to open 1st Washington restaurant in Seattle. The award-winning brand will open...
Garfield Schoolyard Bullet From 1973 Becomes Seattle’s First 2026 Murder
Seattle’s first homicide of 2026 started more than half a century ago, in a schoolyard dispute outside Garfield High. Joseph Garrett, who was paralyzed as a teenager after that shooting, died on Jan. 4 at age 71, and county officials now say the decades-old gunshot wound is to blame. The fatal shot was fired near...
Raising Cane’s Seattle Opening Date Announced, Along With The Chance To Win Free Fried...
Seattle’s fast-food scene is about to get a major new addition in less than a month, as a popular fried chicken chain has announced the opening date for their first-ever Seattle location in the U District. Raising Cane’s is officially opening its first-ever Seattle location in the University District...
Homeowner reports shooting intruder during Lake Forest Park burglary
Police said officers were called to a home after a homeowner reported that someone inside the home had just shot an intruder.

















