‘Not a great system’: Actor, cafe owner Hill Harper criticizes WA’s support for small...
Hill Harper—local cafe owner, actor known for his work in “CSI: NY” and “The Good Doctor,” and former U.S. Senate candidate in Michigan—is speaking out about the challenges of owning a small business in King County. “Everyone I’ve met in the Seattle area, fantastic...
Two Men Wounded in South Seattle RV Shooting as Suspect Remains at Large
A near-fatal shooting in South Seattle is currently under investigation by Seattle police homicide detectives, following an incident on Wednesday morning that left two men with gunshot wounds, one of which is considered life-threatening. According to the SPD Blotter, officers first responded to Harborview Medical...
UPDATE: Food-truck fire near top of Highland Park Way hill
(Screengrab from SDOT camera) 3:43 PM: Avoid the Highland Park Way hill for a while. SFD has arrived to deal with a very smoky car vehicle fire that’s in the southbound lanes just north of Holden. 3:47 PM: Now that the smoke has cleared, the vehicle with the fire...
Citing concern for neighbors Duwamish River Festival is cancelled
The Duwamish River Festival, hosted by the Duwamish River Community Coalition, is an annual event celebrating the Duwamish River and the surrounding communities of South Park and Georgetown. It typically features live music, cultural performances, educational booths, free food, and activities for all ages. This year,...
Jones Soda Sells Cannabis Beverage Business
SEATTLE – Jones Soda Co., a craft beverage company, sold its cannabis beverage business, including all related cannabis-specific assets under the Mary Jones brand, to MJ Reg Disrupters LLC, a privately held company in a $3-million cash-and-note deal. Terms of the transaction included $489,399 in cash paid on the...
The Lowest-Paying Jobs In Seattle According To The Bureau Of Labor Statistics
Uncertainty clouds the current job market. On one hand, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports unemployment rates at 4.2% as of May 2025—and that hasn’t changed much in the past year, a typical indicator of a positive economy. At the same time, average weekly earnings have increased by 3.9% over the 12 months ending...
Washington’s Fusion Center says state does not need to worry about Iranian attacks
SEATTLE — Homeland Security officials are warning Americans of a heightened threat environment in the U.S. after the attacks in Iran - including potential violence and cyberattacks. However, the director of the Washington State Fusion Center said Monday there are no known credible threats in our state. Pete Stock,...
Seattle researchers hit ‘breakthrough moment’ in understanding SIDS
SEATTLE — It is one of the most horrific tragedies for a parent: the sudden, unexplained death of a seemingly healthy baby. Now, a leading researcher on Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) says we are in a "breakthrough moment" when it comes to figuring out what causes some of those mysterious and heartbreaking...
Man dies after shootout in notorious south Seattle homeless encampment
SEATTLE — A man who was wounded last week during a shootout inside an RV at a south Seattle homeless encampment has now died of his injuries, investigators confirmed. The shooting happened near 42nd Avenue South and Beacon Avenue South last Wednesday. PROJECT SEATTLE | We Heart Seattle cleans...
Washington has one of the ‘best global’ universities in 2025, US News finds
Washington state is home to one of the top research universities in the world, according to a newly updated report from U.S. News & World Report. The University of Washington ranked eighth in U.S. News' "2025-26 Best Global Universities" report. The media company stated that its list encompasses over 2,200...
