Free Will Astrology: December 27–January 2
by Rob Brezsny ARIES (March 21–April 19): "I need more smart allies, compassionate supporters, ethical role models, loyal friends, and wise teachers, and I need them right now!" writes Joanna K., an...
View ArticleThe last Tavernburger: How hangouts have served Seattle
"Iconic Seattle restaurant to close." Should we care? Hell yes! Hangouts have not only served good food, but served Seattle well.
View ArticleOregonians can now register to vote in 6 languages
The elections division made the announcement on Twitter, using letters and characters from the six languages: English, Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Somali and Russian.
View ArticleRalph Carney, saxophonist for Tom Waits, dies in Portland
His death at 61, after suffering head injuries in a fall at his home, was announced on Twitter by his nephew Patrick Carney, drummer for the Black Keys.
View ArticleEfforts target danger of growing Central Washington elk herd
The Colockum herd, which roams among Wenatchee, Ellensburg and the Columbia River, numbers 6,500. In winter, the animals come down from higher elevations looking for places to graze.
View ArticleHistoric Heritage Building in Auburn destroyed in fire
The cause of Tuesday’s fire remains under investigation, according to Valley Regional Fire Authority.
View ArticleThe tax bill looms, but you can't pay your taxes early
The best advice many of tax advisers can give is for their clients to pay their bills, like property taxes, for 2018 early, while they still have the old code.But in King County that's not possible.
View ArticleGovernment seeks change to order lifting Trump refugee ban
SEATTLE (AP) — Lawyers with the Department of Justice have asked a federal judge to change his order that partially lifted a Trump administration refugee ban. Just before Christmas, U.S. District Judge...
View Article5 hurt after van crashes into downtown Seattle building
Fifth Avenue is closed to traffic at Pine Street midday Thursday after a vehicle reportedly crashed into a building on that intersection.
View Article5 hurt when van crashes into downtown Seattle building
Fifth Avenue is closed to traffic at Pine Street midday Thursday after a vehicle reportedly crashed into a building on that intersection.
View ArticleCar crashes into downtown Seattle building
Fifth Avenue is closed to traffic at Pine Street midday Thursday after a vehicle reportedly crashed into a building on that intersection.
View Article4 sent to hospital after van hits building in downtown Seattle
The Seattle Fire Department tweeted that four people were being taken to the hospital. Their conditions were not immediately known.
View Article6 sent to hospital after van jumps curb, strikes pedestrians in downtown Seattle
Seattle police said it appears the driver suffered some sort of medical emergency and lost control of the van at Fifth Avenue and Pine Street. The driver was among those hospitalized.
View ArticleMukilteo Teen Sargun Handa Gives Sage Advice in Her Tedx Talk, "Be a Voice,...
by Leilani PolkSargi Handa at her TEDxSnoIsleLibraries Talk earlier this month. TEDxSnoIsleLibraries In her 2017 TEDxSnoIsleLibraries Talk, “Be a Voice, Not an Echo,” Kamiak High School junior Sargun...
View ArticleGovernment asks Seattle court to change order partially lifting Trump refugee...
Just before Christmas, U.S. District Judge James Robart in Seattle imposed a nationwide injunction that blocks restrictions on reuniting refugee families and partially lifted a ban on refugees from 11...
View Article2 feet of snow in mountains, rain , flood threat Friday
With snow and freezing rain falling at the passes Thursday, things will turn a lot more wintery heading into Friday, with lower elevation rain making for potential flooding across Western Washington.
View ArticleThe Myth About Seattle's Abundance of Bad Drivers
by Charles MudedeCity of bad drivers?captivecookie/gettyimages.com Because Seattle has a serious and growing traffic problem, and no solutions for it in the near future (the progress of Link light rail...
View ArticleUS appeals court: Feds erred in Hawaii fishery expansion
HONOLULU (AP) — Federal agencies were wrong to allow Hawaii’s longline swordfish industry to expand fishing efforts while allowing the hooking or entangling of more endangered sea turtles, a U.S....
View ArticleKids Think Laser Stranger Things Is Boring, Which Is Exactly Why I Love It
A blissed-out hour inside the Laser Dome is a perfect wintertime activity.by Chase BurnsSilly kids, Laser Stranger Things is for stoners. Pacific Science Center Capitalizing on the blackhole Upside...
View ArticleConnelly: LGBTQ Americans get cold shoulder from Trump
The Obama administration gave a warm embrace to the LGBTQ community. It is now getting a very cold shoulder. The Trump administration is quietly rolling back recognition and protection given gay,...
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