Jake Skorheim: Ghost town malls are ‘playgrounds’ for gun violence amid Southcenter shooting
A shooting outside Southcenter Mall Wednesday evening sent stray bullets into nearby businesses. Fortunately, nobody was killed or injured. This shooting has prompted reflection on the state of shopping malls, particularly those like Southcenter, which have faced challenges over the years. Jake Skorheim, co-host of...
Seattle is slowly sinking — and nearly the whole city is at risk
Seattle is sinking millimeter by millimeter, and new research shows it's more widespread — and riskier — than once suspected. Why it matters: Land subsidence is an invisible but growing threat to urban infrastructure — cracking roads, destabilizing buildings and making low-lying areas even more flood-prone . In...
A Bremerton woman watches the boy she knew as ‘Robert’ become pope
Char Burnette picked up a call from the Kitsap Sun Friday morning and got right to it: "It's absolutely true." The question she anticipated was one friends and relatives, and even a BBC reporter , had been asking since Thursday morning, when white smoke above Rome's Sistene Chapel preceeded the announcement that...
‘An outlet for chaos’: Bremerton hosts first-ever Krampus America Convention
Krampus, the tattered and horned Alpine enforcer of morality, is storming into the spotlight as the Pacific Northwest hosts the first-ever Krampus America Convention this weekend, as stated on Krampus Bremerton’s website. An unprecedented number of local folklore enthusiasts, artists, performers, and cultural...
Washington sees most expensive Big Mac in U.S. at $7; Texas reports cheapest
Dining out is pricier than ever, and even a McDonald’s Big Mac can set you back more than expected. According to CashNetUSA's latest report, Big Mac prices range from $4.67 to $6.72 across the U.S. In cities like Seattle, Washington, the cost of a Big Mac is the highest at $7.06, while in San Jose, California, it’s...
This Undervisited Gem Boasts Wild Rivers, Volcanic Trails & Ancient Forests in Washington
Between Seattle and the Canadian border lies a forest that puts most others to shame. Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie spans glacier peaks, wild rivers, and woods older than America itself. In winter, it claims world records for snow. In summer, its trails lead to places that feel untouched by time. Here’s what...
Measles Q&A with Dr. James Lewis and Dr. Alice Tin
The United States is experiencing a significant measles resurgence. With over 1,000 cases reported so far this year, 2025 is on track to have the highest number of measles cases since the early 1990s. Given an ongoing outbreak in Texas and multiple smaller outbreaks across the country, now’s the time to make sure...
Trader Joe’s in Woodinville? Mayor touts new lease signing
WOODINVILLE, Wash. — Woodinville residents will have another grocery option soon, as Mayor Mike Millman announced last week that Trader Joe's will be opening its first location in the city. "We have been working on this for a long time! Opening late 25 early 26," Millman wrote in a...
Have you seen her? Missing 81-year-old with mild dementia missing out of Seattle
Seattle Police are asking the public to keep an eye out for Sandra, an 81-year-old with mild dementia who was last seen in the Maple Leaf neighborhood.
VIDEO: Kent woman’s home broken into twice
A Kent homeowner is terrified after someone broke into her home not once, but twice in less than six months.