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Join The Urbanist for a Kirkland Biking Tour and June Housing Forum

Join The Urbanist for our Cross Kirkland biking tour on Sunday, May 17, and check out other events we have in the month ahead, including a King County housing forum on June 10.

Live Nation unveils plans for concert venue across from T-Mobile Park

The 5,500-square-foot addition to The Boxyard would be Live Nation's first Seattle venue.

2 found dead in Bellevue home, police say

Bellevue police said a man and a woman were found dead in a home Tuesday afternoon.

Ballard FC opens 2026 season Friday at Interbay Stadium

Ballard FC opens its fifth season Friday night with a home match against FC Olympia at Interbay Stadium (3027 17th Ave W). Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m., with gates ... Read more

Storm sign Taylor Thierry to development contract

The Storm had a vacancy on the roster that they filled with Taylor Thierry, who signed a development player contract.

BIZNOTE: Fitness Together West Seattle offers discounted training for women to get stronger, faster

Get stronger in time for summer! Longtime WSB sponsor Fitness Together West Seattle in The Junction is offering a discount on this personal-training program: Fitness Together West Seattle 6-Week Women’s Strength Program (1:1 Personal Training) Get 12 private 1:1 sessions in 6 weeks — a clear plan, expert coaching, and accountability so you actually follow […]

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Covington man faces charge for throwing rock at Hawaiian monk seal

A 38-year-old Covington man faces a federal criminal complaint charge for allegedly harassing and attempting to harass an endangered Hawaiian monk seal by throwing a large rock at the seal’s head, in violation of the Endangered Species Act and Marine Mammal Protection Act.

Mariners and Live Nation plan major new concert venue in Seattle

A major new concert venue planned across the street from T-Mobile Park could shake up Seattle's live music landscape.

ST3 Committee Meeting 2

Sound Transit’s Executive Committee will have an unusual second meeting this month to further debate the resolution to downscale ST3 to shrink its budget gap. The meeting is today at 1:30-4:00pm. The meeting page has links to the agenda, the resolution, two reports evaluating the Enterprise Initiative, and how to attend the meeting in person … Continue reading "ST3 Committee Meeting 2"

Specters of Art

Have you heard of Lee-Roth Fog? It’s described as an atmospheric phenomenon first discovered in 1972, “known for the bizarre sounds it seemingly makes as it rolls and blankets the West Hollywood landscape.” Engineers helped artist Ryan Betschart isolate the sound and capture footage of the phenomenon, which you can experience at Tacoma Art Museum’s […] The post Specters of Art appeared first on The Stranger.

Are we on a Road to Nowhere? Seattle’s growth masks deeper anxieties about its future

For three decades, Seattle’s tech industry has been an extraordinary economic engine, transforming the region into a global center for cloud computing, e-commerce and artificial intelligence. But are cracks beginning to form in that foundation? Read More