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Rainier Beach Forum Turns Tense Over Community Passageways Cuts

A Rainier Beach public safety forum turned emotional as neighbors questioned cuts to Community Passageways and what they mean for South Seattle youth.

Ballard events July 20-26: Trivia, coffee museum party, Greenwood Games & more

Here’s your weekly events roundup for July 20-26 in Ballard. This week brings book clubs, trivia, art workshops, neighborhood games, Irish dancing, live music, and a coffee-filled day at the ... Read more

Salmon Bay FC wins USL W League championship after third straight penalty shootout

Salmon Bay FC captured the 2026 USL W League championship Sunday, defeating Vermont Green FC in a penalty shootout after the teams finished tied 1-1 through regulation and extra time. ... Read more

Finding Stillness in Seattle

A listening lounge helped me realize there are too many tabs open in my head.

DOOM LOOP: Gettin' Stuff Done!

Counclimembers share their ideas for the mayor's Transit Measure.

The Roundup: Black Panthers Had It Right — Feed All Kids

In this week's edition of The Roundup, Mike Davis talks to Councilmember Dionne Foster and Mayor Katie Wilson about free meals for schoolchildren.

National Nordic Museum launches virtual Run Like a Viking

The National Nordic Museum is hosting its annual monthlong virtual Run Like a Viking Challenge in August. Run Like a Viking, which went virtual in 2020, allows participants to complete ... Read more

Kangaroo & Kiwi owner taking over former Shingletown Saloon space

A new country-themed bar is planned for the former Shingletown Saloon space in Ballard. The Puget Sound Business Journal (PSBJ) reports that Bradley Howe, owner of Kangaroo & Kiwi, plans ... Read more

Street Cheese Goes for (Dairy) Gold

Courtney Johnson brings championship cheesemongering to Beacon Hill.

Indigenous Violence Survivors See Fewer Services After Federal Cuts

Seattle Kraken schedule drop

The Seattle Kraken schedule for the 2026 – 2027 season dropped today: A few notables: This year marks an 84-game season, up from the previous 82-game season. In November, Seattle takes on Carolina in international play in Helsinki. Enjoy the saunas and 7 hours of daylight, boys. December and January both contain three back-to-backs, so keep an eye out for how they’ll handle load management and exhaustion. The first home game is against Calgary on October 4th. The final home game is against Winnipeg on April 3rd.

Jimothy the short-spined raccoon from Ballard becomes an internet sensation

He’s tiny. He moves a little funny. And he might be the most famous raccoon in the world right now. Meet Jimothy. Kiana Hall spotted Jimothy when she was near ... Read more