With a Year of Zoning Changes Ahead, Mayor Wilson Can Still Put an Urbanist...
The city’s Office of Planning and Community Development rolled out legislation this week that will implement “Phase 2” of the city’s 10-year update to its comprehensive plan, the document that guides density and zoning in Seattle. Former mayor Bruce Harrell officially dubbed the proposal the “One Seattle Plan,” in...
Bellevue Italian restaurant vandalized twice in 3 months; same man arrested for throwing rocks
BELLEVUE, Wash. — A longtime Italian restaurant in Bellevue was vandalized again over the weekend — the second time in three months — and police believe the same man is responsible in both incidents. Officers responded to Andiamo Italian Ristorante, across from the Bellevue Library, around 11...
Bremerton Council responds to Kitsap’s request for shelter funding
The Bremerton City Council continued its conversation about funding for shelter services and affordable housing at its Jan. 28 study session. At the end of last year, Kitsap County officials reached out to Mayor Greg Wheeler about funds for The Salvation Army. The letter was then sent to City Council. “As we cannot...
The Donut Chain That Offers 40 Different Varieties Daily
Coffee and donuts are quick and popular to grab for breakfast on the run. There are many donut chains, but there is one that has more than 40 different kinds.
Cat boarding hotel Whiskers Lodge to open soon in Fremont
A new cat-only boarding hotel called Whiskers Lounge (4250 Aurora Ave N) will soon open in Fremont. Owner Kip Brookbank is opening Whiskers Lounge after a decade working at Amazon, Microsoft, and Xbox. He and his husband, John Hall, are running the lodge together. “We wanted to invest locally and build something...
Tickets for Noah Kahan’s Seattle show soar past $4,000
Indie-folk superstar Noah Kahan’s last stop on his summer tour will be in Seattle, and ticket prices are already soaring. While the Ticketmaster presale doesn’t start until Feb. 10, tickets are going for up to $4,401 each on Gametime. In an effort to protect fans from bots, tickets...
Eviction levels hit an all-time high in Washington state
Washington state and King County recorded more evictions in 2025 than ever before — a sign that the affordability crisis is deepening. The number of eviction cases filed in Washington courts rose to 23,965 in 2025, a 3% increase from 2024. The increase was significantly greater in the Seattle area.
Former UW anesthesiology resident stole patients’ pain meds, used them while on duty
SEATTLE — A former anesthesiology resident who worked at Seattle Children’s Hospital, Harborview, and other UW Medicine hospitals was sentenced Monday for stealing and using powerful narcotic pain medications while treating patients. Andrew Voegel-Podadera, 36, of Seattle, admitted he diverted fentanyl,...
Renton police say suspect fought after being caught spray-painting officer vehicle in Seattle
The officers had gone to lunch and returned to their vehicle, where they found a suspect spray painting it.
New law could increase a pack of cigarettes to $17 in Seattle
OLYMPIA, Wash. - A newly proposed law would increase cigarette taxes in Washington state by $2 per pack, meaning you could pay as much as $17 to smoke. House Bill 2382 would add a $2 tax on cigarettes. If it passes, that will mean you would pay more than $5 in taxes (there is already a $3 tax on cigarettes) per pack...
