Mayor Wilson delays removal of Ballard homeless encampment
The encampment, by the Burke-Gilman Trail, is home to roughly 17 tents. Wilson visited the location Wednesday, speaking with people staying there.
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Seattle’s Hooverville, Great Depression come to life in former journalist’s new book
Bruce Ramsey’s new book “Seattle in the Great Depression” takes readers into the grit and grind of living through the economic and social crisis.
Starbucks sued over alleged chemicals in decaf coffee, farm violations
A Seattle-based law firm sued Starbucks over its allegedly unethical supply chain, with claims of labor abuses at foreign farms and consumer misrepresentation.
Fight over Centralia coal plant heats up as WA challenges feds
Recent federal data also suggests the coal plant has not generated electricity since December.
Seahawks vs. 49ers: Who has advantage at each position? | Analysis
Here’s a position-by-position breakdown of the Seahawks and 49ers heading into Saturday’s NFC divisional playoff matchup.
How Seahawks could win title of most surprising Seattle sports team
The 1995 Mariners were the most pleasantly surprising team in Seattle sports history. The 2025 Seahawks are getting close. Would a Super Bowl win give them the title?
The Trading Musician gets triumphant follow-up with Re-Animated Music
The Trading Musician occupied an irreplaceable role in Seattle’s musical ecosystem. Re-Animated Music hopes to be a continuation of the storied shop.
Rant and Rave: Reader thankful for timesaving light rail expansion
RAVE to the light rail expansion to Federal Way, which saved me several trips to and from the airport to pick up visitors this holiday season. Taking about 15 minutes from Federal Way to the airport is more efficient than driving and is one less car on…
6 books that explore why we read
What does reading provide, and what are its perils? These recent memoirs and books about reading dive into this question in different and expansive ways.
Random attack on Seattle woman underscores courts’ challenges with mental health
The random attack and the suspect’s history reflect the difficulty police and courts face in trying to prevent random violence and hold offenders accountable, while also tending to their mental health.