Plans for long-delayed Seattle streetcar line hit City Hall snag
A funding cut for a study about the cost and timeline for a new streetcar is not a nail in the coffin, but it could make planning more difficult.
Day: August 4, 2023
Q&A: What’s it like to be a Blue Angel during Seafair in Seattle?
Come with us as we ask the Blue Angels on the ground about the job, the hardships, the highs and more.
Family of woman killed by Redmond police appeals to new state agency for fresh investigation
King County prosecutors, while saying it was a “close call,” declined to file charges against Daniel Mendoza, who fatally shot Andrea Churna in 2020.
Woman critically wounded in Kent shooting dies days later
A 48-year-old woman shot last week in Kent has died, as police continue to search for four people they believe were involved in the shooting.
Summer 2023 video games worth playing (and spending your money on)
2023 has seen a bevy of excellent game releases. Here are some recent releases you should check out, and some to look forward to in the coming months.
Campaign fundraising produces mixed results in Seattle City Council elections
In Seattle City Council races, some punch above their fundraising weight class, while others have spent larger amounts of money without getting much traction.
Rainier Beach shooting: Keeping perspective when trauma strikes a sacred space
One violent incident shouldn’t negate the impact of ongoing work to curb gun violence in the Rainier Beach community, columnist Marcus Harrison Green writes.
Seattle-area child care is scarce, costly and out of reach. Here’s why
Families and center operators share their struggles in finding or providing child care as costs and staff shortage take a toll on affordability and availability
Go Fast Turn Left Racing returns to Seafair with three generations ready to race
For the first time since before the pandemic, the O’Farrell family, racing as The Beat Unleashed Miss Thriftway, is ready for a reset after they were sidelined last year.
Waymo Says Austin, Texas, Will Be Its Next Robotaxi City
An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Verge: Waymo’s fourth robotaxi city will be Austin, Texas. It will be a bit of a homecoming for the Alphabet-owned self-driving company. Waymo said that it will kick off the process for a commercial robotaxi…