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After Marathon Meeting, Council Committee Passes Wilson’s Transit Measure Mostly Intact

By Erica C. Barnett It took three hours and 37 minutes—45 minutes longer than the new film The Odyssey—but a… The post After Marathon Meeting, Council Committee Passes Wilson’s Transit Measure Mostly Intact appeared first on PubliCola.

Trying again with the second half Mariners

What are our expectations for the Seattle Mariners the rest of this year? The club which finally assembled a roster preseason worthy of division title presumption, and pennant dreaming beyond mere wish-casting, has vastly underperformed. They kick off the season’s second half (or 60% mark, more accurately) a game under .500, in second place in […]

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

Series Preview: Mariners (48-49) vs. Giants (41-55)

With a few days to rest and reevaluate after a disappointing end to the first half of the season, the Mariners are hoping to start fresh after the All-Star break. Julio Rodriguez and Brendan Donovan should be returning from their injuries sooner rather than later, and the team will kick off the stretch run with […]

Indigenous Violence Survivors See Fewer Services After Federal Cuts

Seahawks News: Ty Okada can be one-for-one replacement for Coby Bryant, Seahawks

Happy Friday! It’s the weekend(ish). And yes, another piece on the Seattle Seahawks’ bountiful depth chart. We as fans project, and rightly so, that the few holes that need to be plugged for our beloved squad in 2026 will be filled by players who have at the minimum shown above-average potential. Ty Okada is one […]

The diverse experience of the Seahawks offensive coaching staff

Last week I was mulling over the Seattle Seahawks offense. While the majority of players and coaches stayed, there were some changes that happened: new offensive coordinator, new running back coach, new pass game specialist. Some coaches that stayed got promotions even. While looking through their bios and coaching history, it struck me that this […]

Mariners News: Chase Burns, Brad Keller, and Robert Hassell III

Hello everyone! Mariners baseball triumphantly returns this afternoon. Here’s to hoping the break gave the team the reset they need to get things going again. Speaking of breaks, have you gotten the chance to take any trips or staycations yet this summer? I’m headed to Chicago today for a long weekend. I hope you all […]

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

The Mariners 2027 regular season schedule is here

MLB has released the 2027 regular season schedule for all 30 teams, which means the Seattle Mariners should have all their games slated for their next campaign. The 2027 season will begin on Thursday, March 25th for the M’s, hosting the Boston Red Sox in the earliest stateside Opening Day in MLB history. Seattle has […]

Apartment fire displaces residents on N 45th St

A two-alarm fire at a three-story apartment building in Seattle’s Wallingford neighborhood displaced residents from all 12 units Thursday morning, according to the Seattle Fire Department. The Seattle Fire Department ... Read more