Why Seattle-area homeowners keep vacant rooms instead of renting out
It’s common to hear someone is thinking of renting out part of their home. But what actually goes into being an owner-occupied rental?
Day: September 28, 2025
Versatility is at the core of all of Nanette Hayre’s outfits
A foster home placement coordinator for the YMCA’s Social Impact Center, Hayre can be spotted in bold outfits that match her lively calendar.
Rant & Rave: Reader applauds Sound Transit considering turnstiles
RAVE to Sound Transit for finally taking a look at turnstiles and gates in our light rail stations. Everyone who rides should be paying something (or riding for free if you qualify), whether it’s subsidized or full fare. It’s ridiculous to spend …
Seattle-area owners of big houses stay put as downsizing costs rise
Many homeowner are stuck in large, empty homes because they can’t afford today’s prices and interest rates, or they don’t see an advantage to downsize.
Gender-affirming care for WA youth is dwindling amid federal pressure
Gender-affirming care options for trans youth are beginning to shrink, including in Democratic-controlled states like WA, where this care remains legal.
WA’s outdoors legacy waits for a bill stalled in Congress
A look back at five years of National Forest and National Park projects funded by the Great American Outdoors Act.
At new Seattle women’s shelter, few rules, unlimited time — and hope
Women at Donna Jean’s Place can reserve their bed for the next night, indefinitely. No one is required to get sober or apply for housing. Patience is the point.
Police hunt for stolen paintings, including one of vintage Lake of the Woods yacht
Police in Winnipeg are asking the public for clues…
Palestinian man searches for child as Al Jazeera reports from Gaza hospital
Al Jazeera’s Ibrahim al-Khalili was reporting from Gaza’s al-Shifa Hospital when a Palestinian father rushed
Denmark reports new drone sightings at military locations
Such incidents have raised concerns about suspected growing Russian aggression, though Moscow has denied any involvement.