Over 1,600 rally in Des Moines for democracy at peaceful ‘No Kings’ protest Saturday
By Noon on Saturday, June 14, 2025, the crowd had already begun gathering, a full hour before the official start time. Des Moines Police Chief Ted Boe, mindful of the potential for unrest, surveyed the scene and praised Seniors for the Constitution and Des Moines Indivisible planners for their excellent organization....
In These Cities, Most New Housing is Under 441 Square Feet
A growing share of new housing units in U.S. cities are ‘micro-apartments’ that measure under 441 square feet, according to a report by Mary Salmonsen in Smart Cities Dive. Cities with the highest percentage of micro-apartments in the pipeline include Seattle (66 percent), Boston (56.2 percent), and Newark (49.8...
Seattle ranks high in study of cities best for families
Seattle has been named one of the best cities for families in the U.S., according to a new ranking by WalletHub. The city placed sixth overall on the personal finance site’s annual list, which compared 182 major cities on factors like affordability, education, safety, and access to family fun.
Man arrested after allegedly writing manifesto about setting off bomb over father’s death
A Pierce County man is in custody after being accused of writing a manifesto where he threatened to build a bomb and set it off in a public place.
The Top 5 WA Cities Getting an Influx of Seattleites Because They’re Moving Away
Seattle is getting way too expensive to live in anymore. Sad! Redfin.com noticed a trend of Seattleites fleeing in droves to cities like Phoenix and Portland, Oregon. They also noticed there are five Washington towns that are getting an influx from former Emerald City residents. Seattle is my favorite place...
Passenger Removed From Plane Moments Before Takeoff After Making ‘Flippant Remark Regarding a Bomb’...
A person in Seattle was arrested after making a "flippant remark regarding a bomb" on an Alaska Airlines flight.
‘No Kings’ protest draws more than 4,500 to Edmonds’ Civic Field
This article was updated to correct the spelling of Dr. Neil Sehgal’s name and also to update the crowd estimate, based on an online estimating app and AI, which was provided to us. A group estimated at more than 4,500 gathered at Edmonds’ Civic Field Saturday morning to raise...
Tacoma’s toxic past: ‘Murderland’ author links smelter plumes to serial killers
What creates a serial killer? Caroline Fraser, author of “Murderland,” has linked toxic fumes to the brain development of some of the most notorious criminals. Fraser told “The John Curley Show” on KIRO Newsradio Thursday that the Asarco Company’s Tacoma copper smelter—which released arsenic, lead, and other heavy...
Tacoma begins new animal control measures to curb stray population surge
TACOMA, Wash. — The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County, in partnership with the City of Tacoma, is addressing a surge in stray animals as public complaints about animal issues have doubled since 2023. In response, the city council has passed new regulations aimed at reducing the number...
Hear Tacoma’s voice: We don’t need any kings in America | Opinion
Paine warned that “a thirst for absolute power is the natural disease of monarchy.” | Opinion
