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COLUMN | In a Time of Mass Anti-Trans Legislation, Washington's Trans Community Refuses to Disappear

Over the past five years, our country has witnessed a systemic attack on the rights of trans people, writes Reagan E. J. Jackson, who asked trans folks how this is impacting their daily lives.

The Neon Glow of Boulevard Park: How Flight Path Tavern is leading Seattle’s honky-tonk renaissance

The Neon Glow of Boulevard Park: How Flight Path Tavern is leading Seattle’s honky-tonk renaissance Off patr Wed, 05/20/2026 - 5:05pm

Seattle Mayor Apologizes to Starbucks, Thought It Knew Everyone Here Hated Them Already

After weeks of Starbucks leadership telling every major newspaper in the country how mean Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson’s been to them by publicly not liking them, today she formally apologized saying she thought they knew everyone here including herself hated them already. “I’m so sorry—I honestly thought you already knew,” said Mayor Wilson. “If I […]

Greasy Peeps rev up for the 5th Annual West Seattle High School Car Show

Greasy Peeps rev up for the 5th Annual West Seattle High School Car Show Off patr Wed, 05/20/2026 - 12:32pm

Community spirit shines at the 2026 Westside Awards

Community spirit shines at the 2026 Westside Awards Off patr Wed, 05/20/2026 - 11:05am

A Beacon Hill Photographer Focuses on the Mental Health of the BIPOC Trans Community

Seattle Artist Karen Chang Reclaims 'Tigress' After Leaving Tech for Art

In her first solo show, Seattle artist Karen Chang transforms family criticism into bold, surreal paintings about Asian American identity, ambition, and becoming fully herself.

South End Life: How South Enders Shape the Message and Tone of Northwest Folklife Festival

Northwest Folklife Festival is celebrating its 55th year and is the largest ticketless festival in the country. More than 200,000 are expected to visit Seattle Center to attend. Yuko Kodama profiles several South Enders whose work impacts the festival.

DOOM LOOP: The Senator and Mr. Dickerson

Senate Majority Leader Jamie explains how he manages to stay the course.

White Center builds a "New Civic Tradition" at Joiner Jamboree

White Center builds a "New Civic Tradition" at Joiner Jamboree Off patr Sat, 05/16/2026 - 3:54pm

The Roundup: More on the Millionaires Tax Hand-Wringing

In this week's edition of The Roundup, Mike Davis talks to John Burbank, the founder and former executive director of the Economic Opportunity Institute, about Howard Schultz's op-ed, why local millionaires keep threatening to leave over new taxes here that already exist in most states, and why taxes on the highest earners are important.

Catching the Right Swell: A local tech pro's new app takes the guesswork out of West Seattle waters

Catching the Right Swell: A local tech pro's new app takes the guesswork out of West Seattle waters Off patr Fri, 05/15/2026 - 1:26pm