THE LATEST
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Seattle City Council debates continue Thursday night with District Four
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This is the time to buy airline tickets for the holidays
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Pike Place Market ranked as the most overrated tourist attraction in Washington
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Wash. lawsuits target insurance companies over weight-loss drugs, surgery
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Idaho officials order brief evacuation of about 10,000 people after reported gas pipeline explosion
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The morgue at Gaza’s biggest hospital is overflowing as Israeli attacks intensify
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Local News
Marysville institutes mandatory minimums to end cycle of fentanyl
The Marysville City Council unanimously adopted mandatory minimum sentences for repeat criminals at a meeting Monday.
The US is moving quickly to boost Israel's military. A look at what assistance it is providing
Within hours of the horrific attack by Hamas, the U.S. began moving warships and aircraft to the region to be ready to provide Israel with whatever it needs to respond.
‘Absolute heartbreak’: Parents, students try to save Seattle teachers’ jobs as SPS makes cuts
Dozens of teachers’ jobs across Seattle Public Schools are on the chopping block after the district informed families it would be making class size adjustments at some elementary and K-8 schools
The Amazon antitrust lawsuit is likely to be a long and arduous journey for the FTC
Amazon is heading into one of its biggest sales events of the year — Prime Day — with a lawsuit hanging over its head that accuses it of preventing sellers from hawking their merchandise at lower prices on other sites.
Washington prisons agree to changes for treatment of transgender persons
The Washington Department of Corrections (DOC) will now provide gender-affirming clothing to transgender individuals.
Local activist: 'If there is ever a chance for peace in the world, we must change'
Cari Conklin-Larsen told the story about her Jewish friend helping a girl named Lulu, who was born in Gaza, to receive life-saving surgery.
Seattle Sports
Saros makes 23 saves as Predators blank Seattle Kraken 3-0
Juuse Saros made 23 saves and Nashville beat the Seattle Kraken 3-0 to give Andrew Brunette his first coaching victory with the Predators.
Salk: Why this Seahawks defense is different than we’ve seen in years
Mike Salk doesn't think this is the same Seattle Seahawks defense we've seen in recent years when that side of the ball has struggled.
Can Seahawks prove DK right, ‘get the best’ of Ja’Marr Chase?
Michael Bumpus shares what he's looking for from Devon Witherspoon and the Seattle Seahawks against star WR Ja'Marr Chase.
Lessons Mariners need to learn with Astros, Rangers both in ALCS
There are plenty of lessons to be learned for the Seattle Mariners as AL West rivals Houston and Texas will face off in the ALCS.
Preview: No. 19 WSU looks to rebound vs improved Arizona
Will Arizona’s defense be able to slow down WSU Cougars QB Cam Ward? Previewing the No. 19 Cougs' meeting with the Wildcats in Pullman.
Video: The biggest keys to a Seahawks victory over Joe Burrow and the Bengals
What will be the most crucial part of the Seahawks vs Bengals game? What will be the biggest factors if Seattle is to leave Cincinnati with a win? Brock Huard and Brady Henderson discussed that and the implications this game has on the rest of the season for both teams. Why is this such a […]
Jason Rantz
Rantz: Police guild demands director be fired for 'his support of terrorists'
The King County Police Officers Guild is demanding a director be removed from his Office of Law Enforcement Oversight role for "his support of terrorists."
Rantz: Seattle's Rep. Jayapal dismisses terrorism as 'ongoing situation'
Seattle's U.S. Rep. Pramila Jayapal is dismissing the terrorist attack against Israel as an "ongoing situation in the Middle East." In return, the Jewish community and all reasonable voters should dismiss her next reelection campaign.
Rantz: UW club honors 'martyrs' murdering Jews, president won't say 'terrorists'
An official student club at the University of Washington (UW) celebrated the terrorist attacks against Israel.
Rantz: Seattle has an antisemitism problem. It's not surprising
Seattle and the greater Puget Sound have long had a problem with anti-Semitism, but only Jews felt comfortable saying anything.
Rantz: Second councilmember wants director to step down for antisemitism
A second King County councilmember is calling for controversial Office of Law Enforcement Oversight director Tamer Abouzeid to step down.
Rantz: Kirkland Hamas rally celebrated terrorist attacks against Israel
About 100 pro-Hamas rallygoers gathered in Kirkland on Sunday to celebrate the murder, rape, and kidnapping of innocent Jews.
Dave Ross
Ross: Seattle needs to get serious about public bathrooms
I’m all for helping people who have no place else to shower, but sometimes those of us who have already had our shower need public bathrooms, too.
Ross: What will the fighting in Gaza actually achieve?
What’s the point of demonstrating over fighting in Israel? Whose mind is that going to change? Demonstrations are just an opening for people who want to bring the fight here. No thanks.
Ross: Maybe we should reward good driving if punishing speeders isn't working
Yesterday's Seattle Times story may explain some of the irresponsible driving we’ve all witnessed despite all the speed cameras out there.
Ross: There's always a score to settle, but will the Israel-Hamas conflict cause more trouble?
There’s always a score to settle, and if it can’t be settled with the people who committed the original sin, then it has to be settled with their successors.
Ross: A song celebrating America's favorite false hope: the Powerball
So to celebrate America's favorite pipe dream I wrote a little song, with clips of Ursula backing me up. Here we go!
Ross: McCarthy said just because you're 'angry,' 'chaotic' doesn't make you conservative
Well, that didn’t take long. The resolution was brought to the floor, the House voted, and just like that, Kevin McCarthy was no longer speaker.
Gee & Ursula
Medved to Hamas: 'What are you trying to achieve other than killing Jews?'
"This is the biggest slaughter of Jews just for being Jews since the Holocaust," Medved declared on The Gee & Ursula Show.
Rick Rizzs: 'Mariners, you're going to win a title next year'
"Well, they just obviously came up a little bit short," the radio voice of the team said Monday. "But my goodness, they gave us one heck of a ride."
Ursula: Does grammar still matter? Not according to UW
Jake Harper found that the University of Washington's Informatics department doesn't grade on grammar in students' applications.
Doug Baldwin looks to foster 'connected community' with food bank volunteers
With local food banks struggling to find volunteers and gather donations, a Seahawks legend is taking action.
Ursula: Does everyone deserve a second chance? It's complicated
Seattle chef Edouardo Jordan, once a national media darling after winning two prestigious James Beard awards, appeared on the Gee and Ursula show Tuesday.
Accused chef Edouardo Jordan 'wants to be accountable,' reopens restaurant
On June 13, 2021, a Seattle Times article came out where five women alleged that Jordan had groped them at work.
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Seattle Traffic
Construction season comes to an end as I-90 work wraps east of Snoqualmie Pass
The construction is coming to an end as work on Interstate 90 wraps up. It's been a successful year, but most of the work can't be seen by drivers.
Revive I-5 returns to Seattle, but maybe not where you expected
Remember how bad traffic was when Revive I-5 went through downtown Seattle? Well, it just started again, this time a little further south.
W. Seattle Low Bridge to close for a week due to mechanical repairs
West Seattle is about to lose one of its two bridges to downtown. The Lower Spokane Street Bridge will close for about week, starting this weekend.
Sea-Tac getting creative in finding room to grow for $4.5B expansion
The Seattle International Airport is bursting at the seams. Any recent visit will tell you that. What is the plan to handle the growth, which is expected to continue?
Sullivan: Hey Sea-Tac Airport, where's my plane?
Two million passengers had to take buses to or from their planes at S-E-A in 2019, maybe 2-4% of total passengers.
Fife's orange striping test is coming to end, did it work?
Drivers should be used to the orange stripes on Interstate 5 near 70th Street in Fife, but they will be going away soon.
Feliks Banel: NW History and All Over The Map
'Victorian Internet' hits Seattle October 1864
A cannon was fired in downtown Seattle at 1 p.m. on the afternoon of Oct. 26, 1864. The occasion was the arrival of the first message to reach the city via telegraph.
Almond Roca celebrates tasty centennial with new replica neon sign
Almond Roca, that buttery, crunchy, chocolate-covered, almond-dusted and world-famous candy from Tacoma, is celebrating its 100th birthday next week with the debut of a new neon sign.
Memorial Stadium's wall of names designated a historic Seattle landmark
Seattle High School Memorial Stadium at Seattle Center was considered for landmark status by the Seattle Landmarks Preservation Board Wednesday afternoon, where they decided to protect only the memorial wall.
Too late for the Guild 45th but still time to save Ryan House, Memorial Stadium
Like a Mariners-free post-season and pumpkin spice premium gasoline, historic preservation is in the air this autumn all around Puget Sound.
Medal for bravery in Burien depends on finding 'burned buttock guy'
In November 1955, a young soldier named Gene Casey survived a fiery airliner crash in Burien and rescued another soldier from the burning wreckage.
Frustration in Sumner over city’s rush to demolish historic Ryan House
The City of Sumner held a public open house Tuesday night, one of the hottest topics was the Ryan House which the City Council last week voted to demolish.


