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Bumbershoot Success, Belltown Shootings, and Public Safety in Seattle. Plus, Late Night Eats

Could the Fremont Troll Get Built Today? Plus, the Argument for More Light at Green Lake

Bumbershoot's Stacked Lineup, Massage Ordinances Explained, and the Punk Band That Literally Lit the Stage on Fire

How Can Washington Protect Its Forests, Water, and Citizens?

District 5’s Top Issues According to Both Candidates

Your Guide to September 2026 in Seattle

September offers a unique transition in Seattle, providing locals a quieter, "secret" month to enjoy the city as summer crowds dissipate. The season features a dense calendar of events, ranging from the Local Sightings Film Festival and Bumbershoot to the Mid-Autumn Festival and community service days at Green Lake. Sp...

Rick Steves on Buying the Edmonds Theater and Giving Away His Fortune. Plus, Fire Survivor Advice for Seattle

The Edmonds Theater, a historic local landmark, finds new life as travel writer Rick Steves purchases the venue to preserve community gathering spaces against the pressures of modern commercial development. Beyond this cultural preservation, wildfire recovery efforts in Spokane highlight the critical need for adequate ...

Will the Meta Settlement Actually Change Anything? Plus, SPD's Restrictions on CARE

Boeing Field's Deportation Surge, Unemployment Hoops for Striking Workers, and Mourning Dolly Parton

Is Downtown Seattle Really Bouncing Back?

Mayor Wilson Gives Vision Zero a Deadline. Plus, Will the Millionaires Tax Get Repealed?

How To Help Unsheltered Families, What Patients Actually Want From Abortion Care, and How the Local News Sausage Gets Made

What’s Really Going On at the ICE Detention Center? Plus, Fighting for Police Accountability in Federal Way

Who’s Really Behind Candlelight Concerts, a New Boeing Whistleblower Documentary, and the Mariners Worst Loss… Ever?!

Seattle Has Good Bagels, Actually. Here’s Where To Get Them

Hiring a New Police Chief, a New Permit System for RVs, and the Return of Jane C. Hu

Where To Find Secret Public Spaces, Light Rail Delays Continue, and Listening to Seattle’s History

Unpacking Efforts To Recall Mayor Wilson, Black Nerd Magic, and Hawaiian Shave Ice That’s Worth the Line

A Seattle-Filmed Movie, Little Saigon Wants a Comeback, and City Council Bans Junk Fees

What’s Missing From the Conversation About Youth Violence? Plus, Orcas in the Ballard Locks and Meteor Showers in the Sky