As infrastructure ages and companies face mounting labor challenges, big utilities are turning to new sets of eyes in the sky — drones.
A Black composer’s legacy flourishes 500 years after his birth
Nearly five centuries after Vicente Lusitano’s death, dozens of choirs in the United States, Canada and Europe are performing his music for the first time.
‘Demon Copperhead’ is the top local fiction bestseller
Barbara Kingsolver’s “Demon Copperhead” is the top local fiction bestseller, as reported by the Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association.
BMW’s first ‘color-changing’ concept car is here—and the tech could be used in everything from e-readers to smartwatches
BMW’s “i Vision Dee” is a midsize electric sports sedan concept covered in 240 individual futuristic panels with the technology to change color on demand.
Russian Defense Ministry Says More Than 600 Ukrainian Troops Killed In ‘Retaliation Operation’
RT: More than 600 Ukrainian troops killed in ‘retaliation operation’ – Moscow The strike in Kramatorsk was a response to the Ukrainian shelling of Makeyevka on New Year’s night, the Defense Ministry says More than 600 of Kiev’s troops ha…
5 issues to watch as the WA Legislature convenes Monday
In a 105-day session, legislative leaders and Gov. Jay Inslee have signaled they’ll tackle thorny issues including homelessness, public safety, abortion rights and gun violence.In a 105-day session, legislative leaders and Gov. Jay Inslee have signaled…
Meet the 2023 Student Voices writers
Meet the youth who will share their insights with The Seattle Times Ed Lab on how to change public education systems for the better.
Remarkable Vivienne Westwood dressed Carrie Bradshaw and the Sex Pistols, too
The British designer, a trailblazer in punk fashion who also made the wedding gown worn by Sarah Jessica Parker in the “Sex and the City” film, died Dec. 29 at 81.
Rant & Rave: Helpful neighbor brightens holidays for veteran
A generous neighbor, safe drivers, a lifesaving smartwatch, deflated Santa decorations and much more in this edition of Rant & Rave.
Paradise lost? Angst mounts over Mount Rainier National Park weekday closure
Park officials announced Nov. 29 that access to Paradise via the Longmire gate would be limited to weekends this winter due to inadequate staffing.