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Seattle Parks and Recreation announced this week that the beloved Seattle Japanese Garden will temporarily close this summer for a major restoration project aimed at preserving its historic design and imp...
Seattle’s University District is testing a new idea: turning part of its busiest street, “The Ave” (University Way), into a pedestrian-only space. On three Saturdays—May 30, June 6, and June 13—a central...
Washington state is taking a proactive stance on artificial intelligence, with Governor Bob Ferguson signing a set of new laws aimed at increasing transparency and accountability. The measures are attempt...
Blotto is coming back to Seattle—but under a new name. The pizzeria, which opened in 2021 to long lines and strong acclaim, closed less than three years later when its lease expired and the building wa...
Drivers in Washington are paying some of the highest gas prices in the U.S. Right now, averages sit around $5.36 statewide and roughly $5.59 in the Seattle area, compared with about $4 nationally, accordi...
Seattle skywatchers, look up this evening: the first full moon of spring—known as the Pink Moon—will rise over the region on Wednesday, April 1. The moon reaches its peak illumination at 7:12 p.m. PDT, ar...
As the Mariners celebrate half a century, it seems even Seattle’s most unconventional residents are getting in on the festivities. The iconic Fremont Troll, known for clutching a real Volkswagen Beetle be...
Over the past decade, Washington has become one of the most expensive places to live in the U.S., and the trend is especially noticeable around Seattle and nearby communities. A new report from the Was...
Bumbershoot has unveiled its 2026 lineup, with the long-running celebration set to return to Seattle Center over Labor Day Weekend, September 5–6. Spanning the iconic grounds beneath the Space Needle, the...
Today, the James Beard Foundation dropped its full list of James Beard Awards finalists. After a strong showing when the semifinalists were announced, Seattle ultimately has no finalists in the national c...