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Recognizing the Seattle "Smug"
In a city that's got a chilly reputation for being a place where it's hard to make friends, add the Seattle "Smug" to the list of things newcomers and old-timers alike must navigate.Why it matters: We knew we weren't the only ones feeling the sting, and we're glad so many of you validated our experiences when we asked you to share them.Zoom in: Clients who are new to the area and other counseling professionals have told Seattle-based psychologist Sheppard Salusky that Seattle and Portland are the "epicenter of judgmentalism.""There are so many rules about what you can and cannot say...
Seattle weather: Sunny Thursday, but rain returns Friday
Sunshine and dry conditions return to Western Washington Thursday, but another round of rain is knocking on the door. Temperatures will be warmer Thursday afternoon, back into the low to mid 60s. There is a slight chance of showers over the Cascades this afternoon and evening, but the lowlands should remain dry.
Seattle Braces for Rainy Week Ahead with Umbrellas at the Ready, NWS Forecasts Soggy Conditions
The weather outlook in Seattle is shaping up to be a typical soggy story for the coming week, according to forecasts. As the city enters the month of May, residents can expect a parade of clouds and rain that will ensure umbrellas remain a street-side staple. Today might be sunny...
Final zebra on the loose caught in King County
SEATTLE, Wash. – The last of four zebras that escaped a trailer on April 28 was caught by animal services in King County on Friday night. It seems that the escaped equine was just horsing around and is doing well in an enclosure. Three of the zebras were captured...
Jury returns ‘guilty’ verdicts on 10 counts against defendant in 2021 triple homicide in Des Moines
A King County Superior Court jury returned a guilty verdict in the Triple Homicide case that occurred on Sept. 26, 2021, outside a sports pub along Pacific Highway South in Des Moines. As we previously reported, this case gained national attention when a judge prohibited the defense’s request to use...
Ballard's Take 5 Urban Market grateful for community support after explosion
SEATTLE — In Seattle, people living in the Ballard neighborhood came together on Friday to rally around a corner market that recently suffered major damage from a natural gas explosion. At Take 5 Urban Market, the beloved business received the bad news early Thursday morning. The Seattle Fire Department...
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