Sodo housing law on hold as Seattle, Port fight in court
At the same time, King County Superior Court Judge Haydee Vargas gave the Port of Seattle the greenlight to depose Council President Sara Nelson and a developer.
Day: July 12, 2025
Seattle’s big crime drop of 2025 is upending political narratives
Crime is plunging in Seattle. It seems to be swinging dramatically on its own before the city ever resolved its big debate: Should we be soft or hard on crime?
What’s faster: King County Metro’s ‘Late 8’ bus or a conga line?
South Lake Union drivers stuck in traffic Thursday afternoon got to watch a unique race between the Route 8 bus and a crowd of more than 100 people.
Troubled Lake Washington sockeye off to slow start this year
This year’s Lake Washington sockeye run is off to a rough start, but a salmon-trucking project by the Fish and Wildlife Department and Muckleshoot Indian Tribe aims to help.
How Trump is hindering international artists from playing Seattle
Seattle art organizations are seeing more challenges booking international acts since the start of Trump’s second term. Here’s why.
Rant and Rave: Reader praises those who don’t put furniture on the curb
RAVE to Two Moons gift shop in La Conner for their friendly, knowledgeable service, beautiful, one-of-a-kind handcrafted items and reasonable prices. You can’t have this experience online. RANT to the new state gas tax. Apparently, the price of gas was…
Seattle waterfront makes a splash in movies. Is your fave film on the list?
Seattle’s biggest movie star — at least in size — is the waterfront. The popular destination has appeared in films from comedies to thrillers. See if your favorite is in the roundup.
Donald Trump announces 30% tariffs on goods from the EU and Mexico
The president made the announcement on social media, even as the EU was hoping for a trade agreementDonald Trump announced on Saturday that goods imported from both the European Union and Mexico will face a 30% US tariff rate starting 1 August, in lett…
New book profiles writer and heroine of first Seattle-made movie
“The Legendary Tugboat Captain Annie Brennan of Puget Sound” by Bernard A. Drew, is a dual biography of the character of Annie and the writer who created her.
Iranian reformist politician urges caution amid rising tensions: “no need to beat the drums of war”
Iranian reformist politician Esmaeil Gerami-Moghaddam has called for restraint in domestic rhetoric surrounding hostilities following Israeli aggression, emphasizing the importance of diplomacy and warning against actions that could escalate tensions …