While other groceries close, Seattle’s Uwajimaya expands to Issaquah, Tacoma
Uwajimaya will soon open a new branch in Issaquah, in the former Rite Aid space in Town & Country Square. The Seattle-based Asian market is also opening soon in Tacoma, its sixth store.
Candidates clash on public safety, tax policy, and school funding at Alki community forum
On Oct. 15, the Alki Community Council hosted a candidate forum at the Alki United Church of Christ (Alki UCC) featuring contenders for the Washington State Legislature, King County Council, and King County District Court. Held alongside a community briefing on local tsunami hazards by the Seattle Office of Emergency Management, the non-partisan forum gave local residents an opportunity to question candidates on public safety, education funding, addiction treatment, and fiscal accountability ahe
After Nearly 17 Years, a Madison Street Pizzeria Bids Farewell
After nearly 17 years of service, a small family-owned pizzeria in Seattle, The Independent Pizzeria, is preparing to close permanently. The owners of the pizzeria have decided to retire and hand over the restaurant space to new owners. The Independent Pizzeria Announces Closure. The Independent Pizzeria is located at 4235...
Man arrested after alleged break-in, vandalism and fire in downtown Bellevue building
BELLEVUE, Wash. — A 40-year-old man is facing multiple charges after a fire and vandalism at a downtown Bellevue office building, police announced Thursday. Bellevue Police arrested the man after he allegedly entered a private office building on the 200 block of 108 Ave NE after hours, vandalized a local business, and tried to start several fires, causing $2.3 million in damages.
Burien shooting leaves 1 dead, 1 injured; suspects detained
BURIEN, Wash. — King County sheriff's deputies have swarmed a Burien street after a deadly shooting early Friday. Around 3:40 a.m., 911 dispatchers received a call about a shooting in the 13000 block of 2nd Avenue SW. Burien police officers and King County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) deputies arrived at...
Washington Winter Outlook 2026-27: Seattle Faces Warmer Winter
Seattle, Tacoma and Spokane face a warmer seasonal outlook as strong El Niño conditions persist.
Beloved Seattle pizzeria to close after more than 16 years
The Independent Pizzeria in Seattle’s Madison Park neighborhood will close permanently Friday, Oct. 16, after more than 16 years serving the community.
‘Everything I do is intentional.’ Why Ku Klux Klan robes are displayed in downtown...
Ku Klux Klan robes, part of an art exhibit, are on display in downtown Seattle. People passing by can see them from the outside. The curator behind the project says, "Everything I do is intentional."
Man Who Allegedly Attacked Seattle Bus With Machete Escapes From ‘Home Detention’
A Seattle man with a long rap sheet escaped from "home detention" after being charged with damaging a city bus with a machete in July.
Coffee chain to close 5 Washington stores as layoffs affect 51 workers
Starbucks is preparing to close five stores in Washington state, affecting dozens of workers as the coffee giant continues restructuring its North American operations. The closures come as the company…
