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Why Our Suburban Cities aren’t Working
Cities in our booming region need to know more about real estate if they want to create good places to live. Three suburban cities, Bainbridge, Bothell, and Bellevue illustrate this. If affordable housing were simply a question of cost, people would be moving to Omak and other cheap and remote...
Soaring spring temperatures in Seattle
Afternoon temperatures will soar well above average the next few days in Seattle. Enjoy the beautiful warmth!. Highs Thursday will warm into the mid 60s (for context, the average high this time of year at Sea-Tac Airport is 59-60 degrees). The morning will start off chilly. In fact, some communities...
Bellevue Seeks Five Residents for Independent Salary Commission to Set Public Official Pay
The City of Bellevue is on the hunt for five civic-minded residents ready to tackle the hefty task of setting public officials' pay. The call is out for volunteers to join the newly assembled Independent Salary Commission, tasked with setting the right numbers for city council members' compensation, a decision last made nearly a decade ago.
Teens charged for robbing man in Renton with AK-style pistol: docs
RENTON, Wash. - King County Prosecutors have charged two 15-year-olds and a 17-year-old with robbing a man at gunpoint using an AK-style pistol before crashing a stolen Kia in an Albertsons parking lot on April 10. Around 5:30 p.m. on April 10, a person called 911 to report that "suspicious...
A complete guide to attending the 50th Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF) in 2024
This year's popular festival will feature films in theaters and venues throughout Seattle from May 9-19. It's almost time for eager film fans to descend upon Seattle to watch a diverse lineup of movies from across the world. Over 150,000 people typically visit the city each year to attend the...
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