Seattle Public Schools authorizes legal action against I-638 banning trans girls in sports
The district may take the recently approved initiative to court.
New bridge on Elliott Road aims to alleviate flooding woes for long-time Snohomish County residents
A new bridge over Anderson Creek aims to curb flooding on Elliott Road, offering relief to locals.
Sound Transit board discusses extending light rail service later into the night
At an October meeting, the Sound Transit board discussed what it would look like to provide light rail service later into the night on Fridays and Saturdays.
Large vehicles restricted at Orcas Island ferry terminal after cracks discovered in support beams
Washington State Ferries is still allowing smaller vehicles to board ferries.
Audit finds ‘shortcomings’ in Seattle’s crime surveillance program
The audit does not address whether and how the City of Seattle should use its surveillance system.
Avian flu confirmed in birds at Snohomish County park
Monroe officials began monitoring the park after several birds were found dead and others showed signs of illness.
Apocalyptic sci-fi novel ‘The End of Everything’ wins this year’s Booker Prize
M. John Harrison’s slim novel is the first Booker Prize winner that’s “emerged from the bona fide [sci-fi] world,” according to the Booker Prize Foundation’s chief executive.
A quest to make a young friend smile takes one man on a sweet international journey
The fall 2026 Audio Flux storytelling competition features immersive short audio entries from around the world, including one about the search for an elusive box of cookies.
3 Seattle hotel employers to pay $133K in worker settlement
The companies agreed to pay back wages, interest, damages, penalties and fines.
Man charged in Belltown shooting where SUV nearly hit two people and a dog
Prosecutors say three people got out of a blue SUV and fired toward a man at a Belltown intersection.