Target on Tongass: The wildest national forest may soon lose its protections
Tongass National Forest in Alaska, one of the world’s last temperate rainforests, and the cultures that depend on it face threats from changing federal policy.
Day: January 3, 2026
Seattle’s year of change ought to keep these 3 things the same
Change is a-coming, as voters requested. But should anything stay the same? Here are areas where Seattle has been making so much progress it ought to keep going.
Crows murdering your lawn? Or are they looking for the real killers?
The crows picking at your lawn might actually be signaling a deeper environmental imbalance.
Seattle downtown retail struggles, but upsides abound | Jon Talton
The Ross Dress for Less closing is a blow to downtown Seattle retail, and adds to Third Avenue’s woes. But it isn’t all so bleak, columnist Jon Talton writes.
Man killed by Pierce County deputies was in gunfight, girlfriend says
Pierce County sheriff’s deputies shot and killed LJ Causey Jr., who had been asleep in his truck while it was running with music playing, his girlfriend said.
New flights from Seattle and more travel-related updates for 2026
With the FIFA World Cup coming to Seattle in June, 2026 will bring Seattle-Tacoma airport updates, new flights and new cruises out of the Emerald City.
3 Seattle stats I’ll be watching in 2026
Seattle experienced some big changes this year. How will they impact the city and region? Here is what’s worth watching, writes FYI Guy.
Rant and Rave: Reader enjoyed time at taco restaurant
RAVE to the incredible team at the taco place on Alki for the warm hospitality! Thank you for inviting us to join in the birthday celebrations — it made for such a joyful and inclusive atmosphere. I was surprised by how much I enjoyed singing along, an…
“Act Of Armed Aggression”: Russia Condemns US Attack On Venezuela
Russia condemned the US military action in Venezuela on Saturday and demanded “immediate” clarification about what happened to Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, who US President Donald Trump said was captured by US forces.
From bus driver to president: Venezuela’s Maduro never escaped his predecessor’s shadow
Nicolás Maduro’s fall at the hands of the United States follows months of pressure from the Trump administration.