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An earthquake has rattled thousands in the Pacific Northwest, including in the major city of Seattle.

CroatiaFest is returning to the Seattle Center Armory and Fisher Rooftop for its 22nd annual celebration. As part of the Seattle Center Festál series, this cultural festival is completely free to attend and family-friendly. Event Details. Where: Seattle Center Armory & Fisher Rooftop (305 Harrison St, Seattle) Cost: FR

Kemper Development Company has paused “The Bellevue,” its planned $1 billion-plus multitower expansion at the southeast corner of Bellevue Square. What happens to the site is now up to whoever buys The Bellevue Collection. KDC CEO Jim Melby told the Puget Sound Business Journal that the project is...

More people are coming to Seattle’s Chinatown International District (CID), but business owners said the comeback hasn’t arrived yet. The CID Business Improvement Area reports foot traffic is up 12% this year compared to 2025, though it’s still below pre-pandemic levels. Business owners said higher costs are part of th

Christopher Leahy, accused of first-degree murder in the fatal stabbing of UW student Juniper Blessing, was again found incompetent to stand trial after completing his first round of treatment. A King County court ordered a second three-month competency restoration process through December 12, 2026, keeping criminal pr

Oregon’s Pacific Northwest Amtrak Cascades passengers will be among the first to experience the railroad’s new Airo trains that debut on Wednesday, September 30. Oregon is recognized for its record-breaking use of the railroad, with ODOT reporting 14,263 passengers on the Eugene to Portland section in March 2024: a 57%

A diner based in Port Orchard plans to bring its menu of biscuits and gravy, breakfast combos and other homestyle fare to its first takeout location in Wauna this year. “We’ve been keeping something pretty exciting under wraps,” Uncle Dave’s Cafe posted in a social media post Friday, adding in all caps: “Uncle Dave’s i

Five fusion energy companies are calling Seattle home, racing to turn this clean power source into reality. Helion Energy plans to build a plant near Malaga by 2028, with Microsoft waiting in the wings to buy the power.

When it rains, it pours! And Puget Sound is pouring free meals for kids. With the support of the City of Seattle, Seattle Public Schools launched its free meals for all students program this month. And today, Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital & Health Network announced that it has expanded its Summer Meals program to be

A 36-year-old man convicted of drug offenses involving two Burien apartments was sentenced to 20 months in prison on Sept. 18, less than the three years sought by King County prosecutors. Edman Gustavo Banegas Ramos was sentenced on four felony counts involving fentanyl, cocaine and methamphetamine. King County Superio