Seattle’s Space Needle now has a double-decker all-glass elevator
Visitors will get the chance to ride in a double decker, all-glass elevator ascending the Space Needle on Friday. Time to get over your fear of heights.
Day: May 23, 2025
WA elected officials, hospitals blast Medicaid vote as ‘terrible,’ ‘cruel’
About 200,000 Washingtonians could lose health care coverage if the U.S. Senate approves the cuts, and hospitals, clinics and nursing homes would lose key funding.
Seattle’s only homeless RV parking lot makes way for pickleball complex
The lot in Interbay had space for 27 RVs and 11 tiny homes, run by a local homelessness services nonprofit. Now, it is looking for a new location to reopen.
The loss of Bartell Drugs weighs heavy on a city rich with assets
Bartell’s final act resonates with those of who loved the unique Seattle drugstore chain. But it’s part of a nationwide pharmacy crisis, Jon Talton writes.
Seattle pet owners salute their dearly departed furry friends
When we asked Seattle Times readers to share tributes to their dearly departed pets, the responses pulled at our heartstrings. Here are some of them.
Sponsored: Clubhouse will provide ‘heartbeat and character’ of 55+ community
At a summer kickoff celebration on June 28, guests can explore a new 2,400-square-foot gathering space at The Uplands 55+.
Rant and Rave: Cat rescued after jumping out of backpack
RAVE to the person who rescued my cat after seeing it jump out of my backpack across the street from Green Lake. I was looking at the scenery, didn’t notice my cat sneak out and would have been so sad if something had happened to my kitty.&n…
Why UW Huskies commit Victor Sanchez Hernandez sacrificed taekwondo for football
Victor Sanchez Hernandez was “a lock” to be a taekwondo Olympian in 2028. Instead, he’s choosing to play football for the Huskies. Here’s how he made his decision.
QVC, Macmillan and Audible win at Guardian Advertising Awards 2025
Second annual awards celebrate scale, influence and integrity across Guardian platformsBrands including QVC, Macmillan and Audible have been recognised at the second annual Guardian Advertising Awards, which celebrate scale, influence and integrity acr…
Trump threatens EU with 50% tariff, iPhone maker Apple with 25%
U.S. President Donald Trump cranked up his trade threats on Friday, targeting both smartphone giant Apple and imports from the European Union, sending the global market roiling after weeks of de-escalation provided some reprieve.