20 years after Katrina, we’re less prepared for disaster than ever
Two decades after a trip to hurricane-ravaged New Orleans, columnist Naomi Ishisaka sounds an alarm about the inadequacy of disaster preparedness in the U.S.
Day: September 1, 2025
Rant and Rave: Reader’s condo got tagged
RANT to the person who tagged our condo. Our building is obviously not abandoned. Your scribbles are unintelligible, and you are no artist! RAVE to our Burien Fred Meyer. Customers steal, litter and complain, but the staff is unfailingly good-natured a…
This is the worst seat on the plane — and it’s not what you think
What are the potential problem seats and how do you choose a seat that’s right for you? The Travel Troubleshooter advises.
What the new ‘Biggest Loser’ documentary says about the show, and us
The producers, doctors and personal trainers on “The Biggest Loser” were playing fast and loose with contestants’ health and lives, writes Carrie Dennett.
This Seattle summer is an economic bummer for water sports businesses
Economic uncertainty translates to fewer customers, according to some Seattle business owners in the outdoor recreation industry.
What Seahawks will face in the NFC West this season
Can the Rams get Matthew Stafford healthy? Can the 49ers bounce back from a last-place finish? What about that Cardinals defense? That’s what Seahawks face in NFC West.
Artists forge a haven in Kittitas County
Kittitas County, especially Ellensburg, has become a haven for artists looking to stretch out. We meet two of the artists, a master blacksmith and a creator of giant puppets.
Why do shallow earthquakes cause more destruction than deep ones?
Even if two earthquakes have the same magnitude, their depths can make a big difference in how much damage they cause.
Halsey bids big and Colman Domingo hosts Venice amfAR gala
Singer Halsey says the cause of the amfAR Venezia fundraiser on Sunday could not be closer to home.
Shehbaz Sharif Snubbed: Pakistan PM Left On Sidelines As Modi and Putin Engage In Animated Conversation
At the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin, China, a subtle yet telling diplomatic moment unfolded when Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged warmly with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping, leaving Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif visibly isolated.Videos and photographs from the summit highlighted the strong camaraderie among Modi,