‘Tone-deaf’: Proposed Seattle earplug law draws mixed reactions
Everyone agrees hearing protection at live-music venues is important, but does that mean the government should get involved?
Day: May 17, 2025
Seattle’s bad case of ‘blue city blues’ is finally taking a turn
Even three-fourths of Seattleites felt the city was in big trouble, maybe a “doom loop,” a few years ago. Now there are signs of a left coast urban resurgence.
WA sees largest drop in overdose deaths in a decade
Washington recorded a 12% drop in drug overdose deaths in 2024, as the country sees its largest decline in history. A variety of factors likely contributed.
What early betting lines tell us about Seahawks’ 2025 season | Analysis
Almost immediately after the NFL’s 2025 schedule was revealed, point spreads were set for every game. So what do the spreads say about the Seahawks in 2025?
Hit hardest in Microsoft layoffs? Developers, product managers, morale
Microsoft said it was flattening management layers. But most of its employees laid off this week were software engineers.
Answering five questions Storm face in 2025 | Analysis
Here’s a look at five questions facing the Storm as they embark on Year 26 in the WNBA in search of the franchise’s fifth league title.
Rant and Rave: Reader uplifted by county clinic’s free, vital services
RAVE to the organizers of the Seattle/King County Clinic that provided free medical services for thousands of people. The event was incredibly well organized, focused on thoughtfulness, respect and quality care for each patient. In these trying times, …
Deep Sea Diver returns with Sub Pop debut, sold-out Showbox concert
After releasing their first album with Sub Pop in February, the sizzling Seattle rockers play a sold-out homecoming show Saturday at the Showbox.
Rick Rizzs’ love for his son shines through in this ‘triumphant story’
Rick Rizzs’ openness in talking about his son comes from the nine sober years Rizzs had with him and is buoyed by his deep faith and belief in the goodness of Nick’s story.
After India’ Downing An F-16 During Ops Sindoor, One More Goes Down In Ukraine
On the morning of May 16, 2025, Ukraine’s Air Force lost contact with an F-16 fighter jet during a combat mission aimed at repelling a Russian aerial attack. The incident occurred around 3:30 a.m. local time, when an emergency situation arose on board the aircraft.According to official statements, the pilot managed to divert the jet away from populated areas before safely ejecting. Search and