11 things to do in the Seattle area this weekend
Whether you want to stay cool in a movie theater or venture outdoors, here’s our guide for the coming days.
Day: August 18, 2023
Where do you go in Seattle when you have to pee?
Have you run into challenges when it comes to finding a bathroom in Seattle? The Seattle Times wants to hear from you, whether workarounds or horror stories.
Big salmon run at Seattle’s Ballard Locks is wowing visitors
Visitors to Seattle’s fish ladder have been amazed by the number of Chinook salmon on display. The salmon run is on track to be one of the best returns in years.
Cats flown in from Maui available for adoption in Seattle area
Dozens of Maui cats have been flown to the Seattle area to make room for the animals who were separated from their owners due to the deadly fires.
This Edmonds dad scaled Washington’s 300 highest peaks
Eric Eames of Edmonds, 47, recently completed a gargantuan quest: scaling 300 Washington peaks. Washington climbing experts say the feat is unprecedented.
Girl gets ticket for being too cute
A little girl in Cobb County received a ticket for being “too cute” after she brought a cold bottle of water to a Cobb County police officer.
Philadelphia Girls Choir asking for help reaching P!nk in hopes of performing with her
A local group of young singers is hoping for an opportunity to perform with one of their favorite artists – local superstar P!nk!
Timeline: The investigation into nurse Lucy Letby
A timeline of the key dates in the investigation of nurse Lucy Letby. Letby was accused of the murders of seven babies and the attempted murders of 10 others at the Countess of Chester Hospital.
Maui Emergency-Management Chief Resigns Amid Scrutiny of Fire Response
Maui’s emergency-management chief resigned Thursday, citing health reasons. It comes amid mounting scrutiny of the response to the wildfire that destroyed much of the coastal town of Lahaina and left at least 111 dead. Photo: County of Maui/AFP/Getty I…
Canada Wildfire: Thousands Flee Capital of Northwest Territories
Canadian authorities ordered people to leave the city of Yellowknife by Friday as hundreds of wildfires burn in the Northwest Territories. Thousands took to the highways, while others boarded evacuation flights to the neighboring province of Alberta. P…