These were the five biggest Washington towns 150 years ago
From its 1853 roots, Washington Territory evolved with Walla Walla as a gold rush hub, while Seattle and Spokane's growth reshaped the landscape into the cities we know today.
Hotel workers strike at Hilton’s Embassy Suites in Seattle seeking fair wages and ICE...
Hotel workers have gone on strike on Thursday at Hilton’s Embassy Suites in Pioneer Square, calling for better wages, more hours, and year-round healthcare. The strike officially began at 6:30 a.m. with a picket line set up at 255 S. King Street in Seattle, according to a news release.
10 Famous Singers from Washington
Washington State has produced an extraordinary collection of singers whose voices helped shape rock, grunge, pop, folk, jazz, and contemporary music. From the vibrant music scenes of Seattle and Tacoma to smaller communities across the Pacific Northwest, Washington has nurtured artists known for originality, emotional
James Beard-nominated Phinney Ridge restaurant shutters after amassing $160K in debt
Sophon, a Cambodian restaurant specializing in Khmer cuisine, has shuttered after the owners accrued more than $160,000 in unpaid debt. Located in Seattle’s Phinney Ridge neighborhood, the restaurant’s closure comes just one year after earning a nomination for a highly coveted James Beard Award, according to The Puget
Seattle mayor announces crackdown on crime-plagued neighborhood after years of complaints
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson announced a crackdown on open-air drug dealing and stolen goods sales in Little Saigon, allocating $1.1 million for services.
Seattle’s famous naked bike parade rides again
Seattle is about to bare itself to the world. The big picture: World Cup visitors (and us locals) looking for a hilariously authentic experience this weekend can count a slew of naked cyclists pedaling through Fremont as one uniquely Seattle option. Driving the news: The Fremont Solstice Parade returns Saturday,...
Big battery farms encounter resistance across western Washington
Community opposition to big battery farms is spreading across western Washington just as the technology takes on growing importance for the state’s clean energy transition and to stabilize the electric grid. A multiplying number of cities and counties have enacted moratoriums on permitting for new utility-scale battery
11 Massive Thrift Stores In Washington Where $25 Stretches Further Than You’d Think
Do you ever walk past those massive, unassuming warehouses and think, “What on earth could possibly be in there?” Well, I did, and now I’m officially a thrift-store addict. Honestly, it’s become my favorite form of cheap therapy. I’ve spent countless hours navigating the labyrinthine aisles...
Fallen tree crashes into Bellevue apartments displacing 8 residents
BELLEVUE, Wash. — A fallen tree damaged several homes at a Bellevue apartment complex Tuesday evening, displacing residents but leaving no one hurt, according to the Bellevue Fire Department. The tree fell just after 5 p.m., when a fire engine was dispatched to the Village at Overlook, fire officials...
‘McStabby’s’ reopens its lobby: Infamous 3rd Avenue McDonald’s lets customers inside again
The McDonald’s at the intersection of Third Avenue and Pine Street, one of the most notorious in the region, has reopened its lobby to customers. With fans and fútbol enthusiasts flocking Seattle for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, it’s no coincidence that McDonald’s reopened its lobby amid the influx of foot traffic, first r
