SeaTac cancels Fourth of July fireworks
Just a week out from the Fourth of July, the city of SeaTac is shutting down its fireworks display for this year and next year.
Racial and Age Gaps in Teen Firearm Injuries
Firearm injuries surged among King County teens, hitting hardest among older males and marginalized groups, underscoring urgent local prevention needs. Researchers conducted a retrospective study published in June 2025 in the issue of BMC Pediatrics to examine adolescent firearm injury trends using localized data to...
WEST SEATTLE WEEKEND SCENE: Streetcorner ‘Reclaim the Flag’ rallies
(First three photos by Dave Gershgorn for WSB) The Statue of Liberty joined the Stars and Stripes as American icons carried Saturday afternoon during streetcorner rallies from Admiral Junction to Morgan Junction. Previous rallies were held concurrently with similar actions across the country. This time, “Reclaim the...
Thousands “get louder” at Seattle Pride Parade Sunday
Seattle - The streets were crowded in downtown Seattle this morning as tens of thousands turned out for the 2025 pride parade. The celebration had been underway all weekend and this morning’s parade, which started at around 11:30 am, wrapped successfully on Sunday afternoon after an hours-long celebration. More...
New text scam claims you owe a traffic fine—King County says don’t click
The Sheriff’s Office said the scam is designed to steal identities and financial data, posing a serious risk to those who fall for it.
A victim of Gov Ferguson’s veto: Kent’s PICC center for babies exposed to drugs
On Wednesday, June 25, I toured the Pediatric Interim Care Center (PICC) in Kent. There was no media, no speeches — just a bipartisan group walking through a place that has dedicated 35 years to quietly saving lives. It may have been a final visit. Unless something changes by...
WA Facility Caring For Drug-Exposed Newborns at Risk of Closure After State Funding Cut
KENT, WA – The only medical facility focused on caring for drug-exposed babies in western Washington is pleading for help after Gov. Bob Ferguson vetoed its funding and the state abruptly canceled its contract. And a group
Bus Hits Pedestrian on Evergreen Way
It was an Everett Transit bus driving north on Evergreen Way near the Everett Transit bus stop #5125 between the Chevron and the former Bank of America building, just shy of Fred Meyer. The pedestrian sustained injuries and was transported to the hospital. Three southbound lanes of Evergreen Way stayed...
Championing Mental Health: Jennifer Winslow’s Vision for King County’s Crisis Care Centers
Seattle, WA – In a compelling interview on "The Day with Trae," Jennifer Winslow, Strategic Planning Manager for the King County Crisis Care Centers initiative, offered an insightful look into the ambitious program designed to revolutionize mental health and substance use care in the region. Winslow, a licensed...
REPORT #1: Seafair Pirates on Alki
1:22 PM: Just a note in case you’re hearing the cannon fire: The Seafair Pirates, aboard the landing craft Prudhoe Bay again this year, are on their way to storm Alki Beach. Updates to come. 1:38 PM: The Pirates have arrived. Lots of cannon fire preceded. We’re told they’ll...
