Tech outsiders watch Amazon’s shifts shape South Lake Union — again
The thousands of Seattleites making a living downtown must roll with Amazon’s ups and downs, supporting workers bruised by spates of layoffs.
Day: November 8, 2025
Sea lion blocks roadway in Cosmopolis
Drivers in Cosmopolis hit the brakes while an unusual hefty hazard blocked the roadway in the rain. Then, the memes started to flow.
Mariners add pitcher Ryan Loutos to bullpen … and for tech help?
Ryan Loutos, who turned down a software engineering job after college, helped the Cardinals develop a pitching software program after being drafted by them.
Seattle shows it’s a fickle city
Seattle is mostly headed left again, after veering toward the center, which itself followed a big progressive tilt. This pingponging may be why the city feels stuck.
Seattle Kraken’s Ryan Winterton revels in 1st NHL goal: ‘A long time coming’
Ryan Winterton has played 34 games across three seasons for the Kraken but hadn’t registered his first NHL goal until Wednesday night.
Boeing celebrates $1B factory expansion project — in South Carolina
The event — which celebrated plans to build a second final assembly building, adding 1.2 million square feet to Boeing’s plant — was distinctly political.
Seahawks vs. Cardinals: Keys to the game, how to watch and prediction
Sunday’s game vs. Arizona begins a two-week round-robin of games in the NFC West, and two wins would put the Seahawks in first place by themselves.
Mariners free-agency preview: Will team pursue outfield additions?
With the Mariners’ focus on their infield this winter, the team’s outfield is likely to look very similar next season barring a surprise addition.
Rant and Rave: Reader grateful for kind taxi driver
RAVE to the taxi driver whose ride from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Colman Dock was an act of compassion. I had just flown home from my mother-in-law’s passing and discovered the light rail was delayed. In the taxi waiting area, I was drawn…
Seattle unpermitted food vendors are rampant, restaurateurs complain
With unpermitted food vendors proliferating in King County, Washington restaurateurs are calling on the county and state to get more aggressive to deter them.