Seattle’s Northwest Folklife Festival Is Back This May For Four Days Of Music, Food,...
The 55th Northwest Folklife Festival returns to Seattle Center this May, running for four days from Friday, May 22 through Monday, May 25. Since its origins in the 1970s, the festival has invited attendees to explore new music, sample diverse foods, try different dance styles, and engage with the many cultures that shape the Pacific Northwest. This year’s theme, Ubuntu—an African philosophy captured...
This Wildly Underappreciated State Park May Be Washington’s Best Kept Secret
You know what’s funny about living in Washington?. We’ll drive three hours to stand in line for a mediocre brunch, but there’s a cathedral of ancient trees just off Highway 410 that most of us zoom past without a second glance. Federation Forest State Park near Enumclaw...
Couple searches for dog’s ashes, memorial items stolen in Seattle car break-in
SEATTLE — A car break-in in Seattle’s University District has sparked a search for deeply personal items, including the ashes of a beloved dog. Brandon Dunn said his wife, Holly, had packed her car Wednesday night as she prepared to move back to North Carolina after a job opportunity in Seattle fell through. Sometime overnight, while Holly walked back to her apartment, someone smashed...
‘Protect the babies’: Gee blasts encampments near Seattle schools
A South Seattle daycare owner has raised concerns about illegal encampments returning to the area after months of improvement were seen. As of late, these encampments have led to violence, including a recent stabbing where a man was found bleeding just steps away from her school in Mount Baker. As...
King County, WA leaders address disastrous audit of homelessness funding
SEATTLE - King County and Seattle leaders voted Friday to establish a new finance committee to provide emergency oversight of the King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA) following a disastrous forensic audit. The decision came during a high-stakes board meeting where local officials reviewed findings of a $13 million financial...
Woman, a Non-Verbal Quadriplegic Since Birth, Breaks a Skydiving Record Alongside Husband and Son:...
Tania Finlayson, who was born with cerebral palsy, jumped from 17,694 feet and reached a speed of 125 mph
Pioneer Square to become ‘walkable pedestrian zone’ during World Cup
Seattle’s Pioneer Square will be turned into a “walkable pedestrian zone” during this summer’s FIFA World Cup matches at Lumen Field, city officials announced this week.
Crash in Lynnwood rolls car with young children inside
The Lynnwood Police Department shared video of the moment a car with young children was hit by another driver, rolling. Everyone inside was wearing seatbelts and is okay.
One Of Seattle’s Most Popular Night Markets Is Coming Back To The University Of...
Mark your calendar for an evening of food, culture, and community at the annual UW Night Market, returning on May 23, 2026, from 4:30 to 10:00 PM at Red Square on the University of Washington campus in Seattle. Now celebrating its 26th year, this free event is one of the largest student-run gatherings at UW and is presented by the UW...
Late-Night Bellevue Bike Wreck Shuts Down Factoria Boulevard
A late-night crash on one of Bellevue's busiest corridors turned deadly Friday when a young adult motorcyclist collided with a vehicle at SE 41st Place and Factoria Boulevard SE, according to police. The impact left the intersection closed for an extended stretch while officers and investigators worked the scene. Police said speed was a factor in the collision. No names have been released...
