Seattle City Council to vote on $2M bridge loan for social housing operations
(The Center Square) – The Seattle City Council will soon vote on a $2 million loan to be provided to the Seattle Social Housing Developer as part of the public development authority's ongoing startup phase. The Seattle Social Housing Developer, or SSHD, was established through Initiative 135, passed by voters in...
Seattle man arrested after allegedly threatening neighbor over fireworks with pistol
He denied threatening anyone with a firearm but admitted telling the victim, “fireworks are not worth your life.”
Downtown Kent to host free Cajun and Creole Fest on Saturday, Aug. 16
The sounds, sights, flavors and soul of the South are returning to downtown Kent as the Kent Downtown Partnership hosts its lively Cajun & Creole Fest on Saturday, Aug. 16, from 2 to 7 p.m. The free, family-friendly event will feature live Zydeco and blues music, regional cuisine, and cultural...
The Cannabis Debate: Rising health risks, addiction, and regulation
LYNNWOOD—As Lynnwood City Councilmembers consider approving retail cannabis in September, a growing body of research is shedding light on its potential health risks, particularly for young people, frequent users, and persons exposed to secondhand cannabis smoke. Recent studies point to increased risks of addiction,...
Seattle woman celebrates 107th birthday with music, Bingo and a positive outlook
Facciuto credits her long life to staying active and having strong friendships.
U.S. Coast Guard sailing ship to visit Seattle, open to the public
The U.S. Coast Guard’s Barque Eagle will be visiting Seattle and open for public tours on July 9 and 10, according to a release from the Coast Guard.
3 Washington Cities Among The ‘Most Stressed’ Cities In The U.S.
Another Evergreen State locale was named among the "least stressed" in the country.
‘Belltown Hellcat’ driver sentenced to 30 days in jail for reckless driving
Miles Hudson, the man better known for his vehicle, the “Belltown Hellcat,” has been sentenced to about a month in jail for reckless driving.
Gee Scott: ‘You’re a jerk’ if you set off fireworks after the Fourth of...
Fireworks tend to go rogue during the Fourth of July holiday, with holiday-themed pyrotechnics continuing throughout the night for days on end—a common frustration for those who want to put the holiday behind them, like KIRO host Gee Scott. “I’m not trying to be funny by this, but I’m...
Microsoft’s Largest Layoff In Years Hits Xbox, Sales, And Other Divisions
SEATTLE, Wash. (Associated Press) – Microsoft says it is laying off about 9,000 workers, its second mass layoff in months and its largest in more than two years. The tech giant began sending out layoff notices Wednesday that hit the company’s Xbox video game business and other divisions.
