Wet your Whistle at these Oldest Bars in Washington State
There's a lot of charm to bars that have been around for a while. The kind of place where you get to know the staff pretty well, and they get to know you in return. It brings it back to the idea of a pub being a public house where anyone else welcome. A home away from home.
Kraken mascot Buoy escapes surprise bear encounter during Alaska fly fishing trip
The video shows Buoy, the Kraken’s mascot, quickly retreating as the bear rushes toward the group.
Is Blue Angels protest going to stop festivities? — ‘Heck no!’ Jake Skorheim says
It’s time for Seafair, a celebration of everything boating and airshows. Organizers said this year’s festival will feature more events, but one thing remains the same: the Blue Angels. This year, the Blue Angels were met with more opposition than usual, as a woman is suing for the...
Des Moines citizens urged to ‘Take Back America’ at rally at Big Catch Plaza...
This Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025 is another National Day of Action, and the theme is “Take Back America.”. If you feel powerless or angry or fed up, there’s something you can do and it will help not only you but your fellow neighbors. Come to Big Catch Plaza from 1-2 p.m. with a sign (or not) and show passing motorists...
Everett man accused of breaking into 22 businesses
Kirkland Police Detectives say they arrested a 40-year-old Everett man accused of breaking into as many as 22 businesses across several counties.
Detectives suspect connection between 4 arsons in South Seattle
The Arson Foundation is offering a reward for information on a possible arsonist in South Seattle, where six fires have occurred since July 23, with four confirmed as arson in the Mount Baker and Columbia City neighborhoods. A suspicious fire destroyed a detached garage in Beacon Hill, with no injuries...
Suspect in Kirkland business break-ins faces 20 felony charges after $150K bond release
KIRKLAND, Wash. — Kirkland Police Department detectives arrested a 40-year-old Everett man accused of breaking into businesses across western Washington between April and July 2025. The KPD said in April that multiple businesses in Kirkland's Houghton neighborhood were broken into overnight. Police continued to note...
SPS Black Studies Program Brings Joy, Relevance, And Representation To Classrooms
In 2021, Seattle Public Schools (SPS) introduced its first Black Studies course, Black Studies U.S. History 11B, as part of its Black Education Program for eleventh graders. What began as a single virtual class during the pandemic has since grown into a district-wide initiative spanning multiple grades and schools....
Armed Suspect Arrested with Crack Cocaine in Seattle’s Belltown Neighborhood, Faces Charges for Unlawful...
Seattle's ongoing battle with illegal arms and narcotics distribution hit another milestone this week, as a young man was apprehended in Belltown with crack cocaine and a firearm. According to the Seattle Police Department, the 23-year-old was caught on Monday during a sting operation specifically targeted at this...
Elderly man charged in fatal hit-and-run crash that pinned woman under RV
SEATTLE — The 74-year-old Seattle man who was arrested in connection with a fatal hit-and-run incident that left a woman pinned beneath the wheel of a truck was charged Wednesday afternoon. Daniel Richard Hayes, 74, was charged with vehicular homicide, felony hit and run, reckless driving, and no valid...