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Photo:; At Lakewold Gardens in Lakewood, it is Fairy Fest this weekend....
Paul Holden

Weekend revelry roundup: Summer solstice celebrations, PGA golf and more

Summer is officially here, school is wrapping up and there is lots to do this weekend.
1 hour ago
Image: Actor Donald Sutherland appears at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in Beverl...

Donald Sutherland, towering actor whose career spanned decades, dies at 88

Donald Sutherland, the prolific actor whose long career stretched from "M.A.S.H." to “The Hunger Games,” has died. He was 88.
7 hours ago
Edmonds beach...
Ted Buehner

Sunshine, warm temps for Seattle’s summer solstice

The summer solstice, on June 20, will be celebrated across the county with age-old traditions. Seattle is having a parade this weekend.
11 hours ago
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Julia Dallas

What’s open on Juneteenth?

With the day off, many people may decide to do some shopping. But what's open during the holiday?
1 day ago
Photo: From left, singer-songwriter and social activist Jim Page; Buskarama organizer Davin Michael...
Paul Holden

‘A necessary tool for community survival:’ Buskarama brings joyful melodies to Seattle

This weekend, and well just about any time at Pike Place Market you will be greeted by the sweet tunes of buskers.
5 days ago
Image: Patrons enjoy the dog park at Marina Beach Park in Edmonds in January 2023....
Paul Holden

Weekend revelry roundup: Father’s Day, skating, yoga and more!

Rain in the forecast doesn't mean there aren't plenty of ways to celebrate Father's Day this weekend in Western Washington!
6 days ago
Photo: Front and back of Olympic "Boys in the Boat" rower John White's gold medal....
Julia Dallas

‘Part of our legacy’: ‘Boys in the Boat’ rower’s family yearns to bring gold medal home

"Boys in the Boat" rower John White's Olympic gold medal was put up for auction. His grandson Colby White is fighting to get it back.
8 days ago
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Amazon adds $1.4B to affordable housing fund for regions where it has corporate offices

Amazon is adding $1.4B to a fund for building more affordable housing in regions where the company has major corporate offices.
9 days ago
trader joe's greenwood...
Frank Sumrall

Trader Joe’s to open new location in Seattle’s Greenwood neighborhood

Trader Joe’s is opening a new store in Seattle's Greenwood neighborhood at Northwest 87th Street and Greenwood Avenue North.
11 days ago
Image:This image provided by Seaside Aquarium shows a hoodwinker sunfish that washed ashore on Mond...
Steve Coogan

Offbeat and odd news: Rare 7-foot fish washes ashore on Oregon coast, more

A massive rare fish thought to only live in temperate waters in the southern hemisphere recently washed ashore on the Oregon coast.
12 days ago
weekend festivals...
Paul Holden

Weekend Revelry Roundup: Get outside with waived state park fees, festivals galore

There are lots of ways to soak up the sun and enjoy a beautiful weekend here in our region, featuring a plethora of festivals and outdoor activities.
13 days ago
Photo: A tipping option is displayed on a car reader tablet in 2023....
Heather Bosch

Are you being asked to tip too much?

Does it seem like you're being asked to tip everywhere you go and for every service you receive? Bankrate released a new survey on tipping.
15 days ago
Photo: Seattle Pride Parade 2023....
Julia Dallas

Celebrate Seattle’s 50th Pride anniversary!

June is Pride Month and Seattle's 50th Pride! This month, locals can find numerous events to celebrate throughout the city.
17 days ago
Image: Plastic foam from various sources was found during a cleanup at Cape Yakataga, Alaska....
Julia Dallas and Steve Coogan

New statewide Styrofoam ban will ‘save Washingtonians a lot of money’

The Washington Styrofoam ban went into effect on Saturday. Here's how it could affect you and how it will impact the environment.
19 days ago
weekend pride month...
Paul Holden

Weekend Revelry Roundup: June ushers in Pride Month, pet events and more

Summer is here this June with Pride Month and other celebrations getting started this weekend for a milestone moment.
21 days ago
Photo: Co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Melinda French Gates speaks at the forum Emp...

Melinda French Gates to donate $1 billion over next 2 years in support of women’s rights

Melinda French Gates said she will be donating $1B to individuals and organizations working on behalf of women and families globally.
23 days ago
Image: Hundreds gather at Seattle's Wing Luke Museum to ring in the Lunar New Year in 2023....
Steve Coogan

Wing Luke Museum closes after employees walk out in protest of ‘Hate’ exhibit

About two dozen employees of Seattle's Wing Luke Museum staged a walkout Wednesday to protest an exhibit that was set to begin.
26 days ago
Image: In this photo provided by Iditarod rookie musher Bridgett Watkins, a bull moose stands betwe...
Steve Coogan

A moose killed a man in Alaska. Could it happen in Washington?

A 70-year-old man who was attempting to take photos of two newborn moose calves was killed by their mother, authorities said.
26 days ago
Image: Members of the 12-year-old girls' Seattle Rotary Lady Style Basketball team gathered at Clim...
Micki Gamez

‘I’ve never seen a girls’ basketball game sold out!’: Storm game wows Seattle youths

More than 18,000 fans saw the Storm take on the Indiana Fever, including the 12-year-old girls' Seattle Rotary Lady Style Basketball team.
27 days ago
memorial day weekend...
Paul Holden

Summer concerts, sports, pub crawls kick off Memorial Day weekend

This Memorial Day weekend, the concert slate is loaded with Portugal. The Man, Billy Joel, Avril Lavigne and more coming to town.
27 days ago
Image: Grey Flannel Auctions is auctioning off a gold medal from one of the "Boys in the Boat," Oly...
Julia Dallas

Olympic gold medal won by ‘Boys in the Boat’ rower to be auctioned

John White, one of "The Boys in the Boat," rowed for the University of Washington when they won gold in 1936 Berlin.
29 days ago
Image: Marijuana plants are shown at a California Street Cannabis Company location in San Francisco...
Frank Sumrall

UW survey: 1 in 10 Washington ‘young adults’ use cannabis every day

The Young Adult Health Survey by UW revealed daily cannabis smoking has never been higher among young adults.
29 days ago
Image: Mount Rainier can be seen from Eatonville near Mount Rainier National Park....
Micki Gamez

Headed to Mount Rainier National Park for the weekend? You may not get in

Mount Rainier and the national park there have seen a surge in popularity, which makes it a hot spot for the holiday weekend.
29 days ago
memorial day...
Ted Buehner and Micki Gamez

Memorial Day Weekend gearing up to be one of region’s biggest travel days

AAA estimates 43.8 million people will travel 50 miles or more during the upcoming Memorial Day Weekend – approaching 2005’s record of 44 million travelers.
30 days ago