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3-alarm fire damages commercial building near Ballard-Fremont border

A three-alarm fire damaged a commercial building Thursday evening near the Ballard-Fremont border, prompting a response from more than 100 firefighters and support personnel. According to the Seattle Fire Department, ... Read more

OPINION | Seattle's World Cup Plans Reach the Waterfront. Why Not the South End?

From Rainier Avenue to Beacon Hill, South End business advocates ask why neighborhoods rich in culture, food, and small businesses were left out of Seattle's World Cup spotlight.

Ballard Farmers Market to host 4th annual Pride Celebration Day on Sunday

The Ballard Farmers Market will host its fourth annual Pride Celebration Day this Sunday, June 14, with a series of events throughout the morning. The celebration begins with a Pride ... Read more

Zahilay Outlines Affordability, Safety Priorities in First State of the County Address

From affordable housing and expanded child care to new bus routes and violence prevention funding, Zahilay used his first State of the County speech to spotlight early wins and future priorities.

Beaver spotted at the Ballard Locks

A beaver was spotted at the Ballard Locks on Tuesday. Leslie Rome shared the below video of the beaver, which she said she spotted on the Magnolia side of the ... Read more

Mediums Collective Brings Raza Pride to Capitol Hill

Salmonberry Goods taking open-ended break from Ballard Farmers Market

Salmonberry Goods announced that it is taking an open-ended break from the Ballard Farmers Market, with Sunday, June 14, marking its final market day for the foreseeable future. In a ... Read more

COLUMN | When Corporations Leave, Seattle Communities Pay the Price. It's Time to Invest Locally.

2. As major companies cut jobs and seek subsidies, Marcus Harrison Green makes the case for supporting worker-owned, family-run, and neighborhood businesses that keep wealth circulating locally.

Seattle City Council unanimously approves one-year pause on data center expansion to protect natural resources

Seattle City Council unanimously approves one-year pause on data center expansion to protect natural resources Off patr Wed, 06/10/2026 - 6:51pm

Fire damages Ballard home and kitchen of longtime farmers market vendors

A fire at a Ballard home near 30th Ave NW and NW 59th St on Tuesday night caused extensive damage to the residence and destroyed a food production kitchen used ... Read more

Crown Hill Village Street Fest is coming this weekend

The Crown Hill Village Association is hosting its annual Crown Hill Street Festival on Saturday, June 13. The street fest will take place from 4 to 8 p.m. at Crown ... Read more

REVIEW | Mangosteen's Lives Up to the Hype With More Than Wings

Come for the wings, stay for everything else. Grace Madigan finds Mangosteen's biggest surprises in its garlic noodles, Hainanese chicken, and seasonal mango menu.