West Seattle Gardener Kills Her Lawn
West Seattle – Lorene Edwards Forkner has turned her front yard into a living example of what happens when a homeowner decides turfgrass no longer serves the space. Her short article in the Summer 2026 issue of Wild Ones Magazine details the shift and the reactions it has sparked among readers interested in native land
Tickets required for for Seattle’s fireworks show at Gas Works Park
Seafair kicked off its annual Fourth of July Fireworks show with a twist: tickets were required this year. The development caught many of the tens of thousands of spectators crowding Seattle’s Gas Works Park by surprise. According to Seafair, ticketing was implemented to help manage crowds. “We love that everyone wants
Three critically injured in fireworks incident in Kent; investigators on scene
KENT, Wash. — Three people suffered critical injuries in a fireworks-related incident in the 900 block of 2nd Avenue North in Kent, according to Puget Sound Fire. Puget Sound Fire and King County Medic One responded to the scene at the Kent home at around 11:30 a.m., where three individuals were treated for critical in
Crews respond to multiple fires that threatened homes over 4th of July weekend
Local fire departments responded to numerous fires and fireworks-related incidents over the 4th of July holiday. In one accident in Kent, three kids, all under 18 years of age, suffered critical injuries, when they found an unexploded firework on their front porch and lit it. The device exploded before they...
Harborview in Seattle treats at least 68 people with injuries from fireworks
As of 11:15 a.m. on Sunday, clinicians at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle have treated 68 people with fireworks-caused injuries during this Fourth of July week.
One dead, others injured in crash at Pacific Raceways in Kent
SEATTLE — One person was killed, and others were injured in a crash Sunday afternoon at Pacific Raceways in Kent, authorities said. The crash occurred around 2:08 p.m. at the raceway, located near 31001 144th Ave. SE, Puget Sound Fire said. During a private event at the raceway, the...
WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Stolen burgundy Vanagon; found license plate
STOLEN VANAGON: Hilarie hopes you might help find her classic van, stolen from the street overnight:. Our beloved 1988 Volkswagen Vanagon was stolen from outside our home last night in West Seattle. This van means a lot to our family and has been part of countless adventures over the years. We’re hoping our community c
USMNT’s perfect Seattle weekend
SEATTLE – Whatever your vision of a perfect Fourth of July weekend in this town looks like, the US men’s national team probably deserve credit for attempting their own version while they’re here. Granted, the Yanks have to work through the weekend, with their typical training routine on Friday, Saturday and Sunday ahea
‘It’s the land of opportunity’: Iranian immigrant shares her journey achieving the ‘American dream’
Layla Farange, a local Seattle business owner originally from Iran, spoke on “The Jake and Spike Show” on KIRO Newsradio to summarize her tumultuous journey to America and why she believes the country is the “land of opportunity” in her eyes. Farange’s story began in a...
Smoky Skies, Sun Breaks And Rough Rides For Seattle Sunday
Seattle rolled into Sunday under a light veil of smoke and a crisp start to the day, with Boeing Field (KBFI) clocking in around 55°F early this morning. The thin haze is expected to ease as the day goes on and the sun punches through, leaving most inland neighborhoods with a bright afternoon while spots right on the w
