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The Roundup: A Red Card for Seattle When It Comes to FIFA

In this week's edition of The Roundup, Mike Davis talks to Sarah Valenta of HomeSight about the South End being left out of World Cup planning.

Alki Elementary construction enters final phase; Move-in set for July 6

Alki Elementary construction enters final phase; Move-in set for July 6 Off patr Fri, 06/12/2026 - 7:45pm

King County Water Taxi kicked off summer with “Make it a Boat Day” launch at Pier 50

King County Water Taxi kicked off summer with “Make it a Boat Day” launch at Pier 50 Off patr Fri, 06/12/2026 - 5:47pm

Lower Woodland Playfield No. 1 to close this summer for turf replacement project

Lower Woodland Playfield No. 1 in Woodland Park will close this summer while Seattle Parks and Recreation replaces the field’s aging synthetic turf. According to Seattle Parks and Recreation, construction ... Read more

LA brand Big Bud Press opening Fremont store

The LA-founded Big Bud Press is opening its first store in Seattle at the old Show Pony location in Fremont (3501 Fremont Ave N). According to the company, Big Bud ... Read more

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