Ballard fire at arts hub leaves $70K in damage, displaces artists
The blaze started as a dumpster fire, then spread to the building, according to the Seattle Fire Department.
Day: August 13, 2025
How much do you have to make to afford Seattle ‘out of whack’ rents?
Rising rents are particularly hard on Seattle renters, with the high cost pushing homeownership further out of reach. And nearly half of renters spend more than 30% of their incomes on housing.
‘Boys Go to Jupiter’ review: A stunning animated debut by Julian Glander
“Boys Go to Jupiter” is an enrapturing visual experience and a sly encapsulation of the surreal nature of the modern gig economy, writes our reviewer.
New young adult novel explores gender, religion and first love
We spoke with Seattle author Jake Maia Arlow about writing middle grade and young adult books, what trains can teach readers about life and more.
Seahawks OC Klint Kubiak talks Sam Darnold, Jalen Milroe and more
New Seahawks OC Klint Kubiak spoke during training camp for the first time and gave his thoughts on rookies Jalen Milroe and Grey Zabel, running back Kenneth Walker III and more.
Rant and Rave: Reader’s neighbor returned car keys
RAVE to my Magnolia neighbor who kindly tucked my dropped car keys on my back tire. I was frantic until I noticed the tiny note on the handle. I had dropped the keys while unloading, not realizing it until hours later. Thank you for your kindness! RANT…
Staffing Company Manpower Discloses Large-Scale Data Breach
The personal data of almost 145,000 people who were registered in Manpower’s systems was compromised
First Thing: National guard begins deploying on DC streets after Trump police takeover
City’s mayor has hardened her stance on Trump’s ‘authoritarian’ actions. Plus, Israel intensifies bombing of Gaza killing 89 Palestinians in 24 hoursDon’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up hereGood morning.The Washington DC national guard …
Over 100 people killed in Gaza in 24 hours, officials say, marking deadliest day in a week
More than 100 people have been killed in Gaza within 24 hours, officials there have said – the deadliest day recorded in a week.
Trump suffers another geography fail after calling Alaska ‘Russia’ as he rants ahead of Putin meeting: ‘Leningrad free’
Russian president Vladimir Putin was once deputy mayor of the city Trump misidentified