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The Roundup: Meet the Grand Marshal Who's Making History

In this week's edition of The Roundup, Mike Davis talks to De Aunt'e Damper about being the first Seattle Pride Parade Grand Marshal who's a Black man from Seattle.

Link Ridership Soars 46% After Crosslake Connection Opening

Sound Transit’s Link light rail system continues to break its own ridership records. After the highly-anticipated Crosslake Connection opening at the end of March, system-wide ridership jumped 46% to 4,675,216 passengers in April 2026. This equates to an average 155,840 boardings across the 1 Line, 2 Line, and T Line every day. Since the pandemic, … Continue reading "Link Ridership Soars 46% After Crosslake Connection Opening"

Seattle Rezones Rainier Beach Site, But Affordable Housing Remains Years Away

Rainier Beach gained new zoning capacity for affordable housing, yet no housing project is currently on the horizon. Here's what's planned for the site now.

Phinney Farmers Market Returns Friday for Opening Day of the 2026 Season

The Phinney Farmers Market returns this Friday, June 5, kicking off another season of fresh produce, local food, family activities, and community gathering in PhinneyWood. The market takes place every […]

Celebrate Pride 2026, South End Style

Looking for Pride plans beyond downtown? Our guide rounds up South Seattle's biggest LBGTQIA+ celebrations, from White Center and Columbia City to Georgetown, Hillman City, and beyond.

Early-bird Summer Beer Taste tickets now on sale

Early-bird tickets for the PNA’s Summer Beer Taste: Beer Cup 2026 are now on sale! Save $5 off regular ticket prices from now until June 10. Also, new this year […]

Taproot Theatre offers Summer Acting Camps for young performers in PhinneyWood

Families looking for creative summer activities for kids and teens can now register for summer acting camps and classes at Taproot Theatre Company, with a special offer available for new […]

OPINION | To the Class of 2026: Your Actions Can Help Shape Our Future

Driver Blocks Trains On Elevated Tracks at Mount Baker Station

On Tuesday evening, a driver managed to drive their car on the light rail tracks from MLK Way & Walden St to Mount Baker station. The 70-year-old driver was not injured but was taken to the hospital as a precaution. 1 Line trains were replaced with shuttle buses between SODO and Othello station while Sound … Continue reading "Driver Blocks Trains On Elevated Tracks at Mount Baker Station"

Midweek Roundup: Tap into Seattle Summer

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Sip into summer with two special wine events at Doe Bay Wine Co.

Wine lovers have a pair of exciting opportunities coming up at Doe Bay Wine Co. in PhinneyWood, featuring visiting winemakers, new releases, and some exceptional summer sipping. Meet Washington Winemaker […]

Black and Brown Youth in the South End Find Their Voices Through Spoken-Word Poetry