Historic Varsity Theater in Seattle’s University District to close after 8 decades
The theater first opened in 1940, but dwindling crowds due to an evolving film industry have torn into profits.
‘We’re here to f— people up’: New video shows officer’s remarks before protest clash, arrests in Seattle
Newly obtained body camera footage reveals a Seattle officer’s remarks before 23 counterprotesters were arrested at a religious rally in May 2025.
Seattle police seek public’s help to identify Capitol Hill arson suspect at Cinnaholic bakery
Seattle police said the disaster started after cardboard outside the business was set on fire.
Seahawks superfan builds massive 12s display with 1,500 boxes at Canadian store
Eric Valkenberg, an employee of Save-On-Foods in Kelowna, constructed a massive Seahawks-themed installation using roughly 1,500 boxes.
4 Washington school districts under federal investigation for transgender athlete policies
Four school districts in Washington are under investigation for allegedly violating Title IX by allowing students to compete in sports based on gender identities.
Anthony’s buys Tides Tavern to steward Gig Harbor landmark
The restaurant Anthony’s says it is buying Tides Tavern because it is a landmark and gathering place in Gig Harbor.
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson cancels first sweep, signals new homelessness strategy
Mayor Katie Wilson canceled an encampment sweep in Ballard Wednesday, pledging to find alternatives to displacing homeless people.
Woman shot by Border Patrol in Portland recovering at Tacoma ICE facility
Yorlenys Betzabeth Zambrano-Contreras, who is not facing criminal charges, is recovering from gunshot wounds while in custody at the Northwest ICE Processing Center.
Washington AG asks courts to enforce order preventing USDA from demanding SNAP recipients’ private information
Washington AG Nick Brown says his office is asking courts to follow a preliminary injunction blocking the USDA from accessing SNAP recipients’ private data.
New bill would ban the retail sale of nitrous oxide in Washington state
State Sen. Drew Hansen and state Rep. Joe Timmons filed the legislation Wednesday that would ban the substance from sale in retail stores.
