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Seattle’s internet-famous raccoon Jimothy has been crowned Washingtonian of the Day by Gov. Bob Ferguson, adding a statewide title to a summer of murals, fan art and civic attention. The round-bodied animal has gone from Ballard neighborhood curiosity to one of the Pacific Northwest’s most recognizable wild creatures.

The weekend is wrapping up with nice weather across most of Western Washington. Daytime highs for the weekend have been running a few degrees below normal, and we have enjoyed unrestricted visibility across the region. This weather pattern is about to change, and by the middle of next week you will notice the differenc

The Nashville-style chicken finger joint, Dave’s Hot Chicken, is expanding further into Washington with its first store in Lynnwood. The latest addition to Washington’s growing roster of chicken chains will be located at 18505 Alderwood Mall Parkway, occupying a 2,506-square-foot endcap space, according to The Puget So

SEATTLE — Sound Transit light rail service resumed Sunday afternoon, after an out-of-service train derailed late Saturday night near the International District/Chinatown station. Sound Transit said the train derailed just before midnight as it was traveling to the southbound platform at the International District/China

As summer draws near in the Pacific Northwest, local organizers prepare for an expansive gathering that celebrates creativity across multiple mediums. The Bellevue Arts Fair 2026 stands ready to convert downtown streets into an open air gallery filled with paintings, sculptures, and live demonstrations that invite pass

Visa will cut 70 jobs at its downtown Bellevue office as part of a companywide restructuring that eliminates about 2,600 positions — roughly 7% of the payments giant’s workforce — as the company reorganizes how it works around artificial intelligence. A Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) filed with th

Thanks to everyone who’s sent tips about and photos of that sailboat at Constellation Park. Comparing photos with this one we published last Monday, we’re confident in saying it’s the same boat. According to archived SFD radio, their Rescue Boat 5 checked it out twice this afternoon in the 2 pm vicinity, found no one a

Seattle is waking to cloudy skies and temperatures around 59°F Sunday, but the gray lid should lift as the day goes on. Mostly sunny skies are expected by afternoon, with a high near 70°F and only a small chance of rain. Afternoon Sun, Then A Chilly Night. Clouds...

If you’re looking for a memorable summer escape near Seattle this August, a spectacular sunflower display is blooming just 45 minutes away. Thomas Family Farm in Snohomish currently has 12 acres of vibrant sunflower fields open to the public now through August 13. The farm is also hosting its annual Weekend Sunflower F

There's a certain kind of whiskey drinker who doesn't get excited about another shelf-stable, mass-produced bottle that'll be sitting in the same spot next year. That guy wants something that's actua