Waterfront Park draws 451,000-plus visits in 11 days, sets single-day attendance record
SEATTLE — Waterfront Park has become a major gathering place during the opening weeks of the FIFA World Cup 2026, drawing more than 451,000 visits in the tournament’s first 11 days, according to Friends of Waterfront Park. From June 11 through June 21, the park recorded 451,172 visits...
King County Homelessness Up 26% Despite Spending Billions
More than two decades after King County launched its ambitious Ten-Year Plan to End Homelessness, the region is experiencing the highest levels of homelessness in its history. Newly released data from the 2026 Point-in-Time Count shows homelessness in King County continued to increase, albeit at a slower pace than in r
Violent, drunk passenger restrained on Dublin to Seattle flight
A passenger had to be restrained by 7 flight attendants on a Dublin to Seattle flight after witnesses say he exhibited aggressive behavior while under the influence.
Kent man, 20, gets 13 years in 2024 killing of 13-year-old boy
A now 20-year-old Kent man received a prison sentence of just over 13 years for his lead role in the killing of a 13-year-old boy in 2024 at a Kent park. Faysal Abdullahi, one of four charged with murder in the case, pleaded guilty June 11 to first-degree manslaughter and first-degree robbery, according to court docume
World Cup crowds take over downtown Seattle
Diehard soccer fans from around the world are calling Seattle the best soccer environment in the country. Tens of thousands of fans are walking the streets from Pioneer Square to Seattle Stadium, praising the city's reliable transit, diverse bars and stunning views of Mount Rainier.
How I Accidentally Discovered 2 of Seattle’s Best Kept Food Secrets
Joe & The Juice and Kati Vegan Thai are among Seattle's best-kept restaurant secrets beyond the tourist traps. You'll fall in love with them even if you aren't vegan!
Three injured, one arrested after six-car pile-up on I-405 in Bellevue
Three people were injured, and one driver was arrested after a six-car pile-up on I-405 in Bellevue overnight.
Chicken Frenzy On 164th As Lynnwood’s First Raising Cane’s Sparks Traffic Jitters
Lynnwood’s long wait for Raising Cane’s is over, and traffic on 164th Street SW may never be the same. The popular chicken finger chain opened Tuesday in the former Wells Fargo building near Martha Lake, instantly drawing crowds to Snohomish County’s first Cane’s and its shiny new double-lane drive-thru.
Seattle’s Sky-High Minimum Wage for Delivery Drivers Has Been a Disaster
Seattle's city council imposed a $26 delivery driver minimum wage, causing prices to increase and orders to decrease. Not long ago, new kinds of jobs appeared: app-based gig work. They include jobs like dog walking on Rover, Taskrabbit work, DoorDash food delivery, Uber and Lyft driving. Lots of people like...
These were the five biggest Washington towns 150 years ago
From its 1853 roots, Washington Territory evolved with Walla Walla as a gold rush hub, while Seattle and Spokane's growth reshaped the landscape into the cities we know today.
