Lifestyle

Computer work sitting...
Bill Kaczaraba

Is your sitting job as bad for your health as smoking all day?

If you sit all day working and then sit all night watching television, you still may be in for some health problems.
2 years ago
Image: A sign can be seen on the exterior of a Verizon store on Jan. 23, 2024 in El Cerrito, Califo...
Steve Coogan

Nationwide Verizon outage impacted customers in the Seattle area

Over 100,000 Verizon users across the country reported a service outage Monday morning, including some in the Seattle area.
2 years ago
Image: The exterior of a Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers restaurant can be seen in a recent ...
Steve Coogan

Frozen custard and burger chain Freddy’s is headed to Washington

Fast-casual restaurant chain Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers is coming to the state of Washington with 10 restaurants set to open.
2 years ago
Image: The sun sets during the eighth inning between the Seattle Mariners and the Chicago White Sox...
Andrew Lanier

Lanier: Mariners ownership has failed, owes fans and taxpayers more

Washington taxpayers own T-Mobile Park. The Seattle Mariners lease it from us and I'm disgusted by the tenant.
2 years ago
national public lands day...
Frank Sumrall

National Public Lands Day returns with free parks admission, volunteer opportunities

All national parks that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to everyone in celebration of National Public Lands Day.
2 years ago
spider season...
Frank Sumrall

Early autumn ushers in another ‘spider season’

Seattle and the surrounding areas have fully thrown themselves into autumnal weather, but with this comes the region's infamous "spider season."
2 years ago
Photo: A greek festival, which is sure to have gyros, is just one of the many activies happening in...
Paul Holden

Weekend digest: Food, art and more food!

Happy Friday and welcome back to sweater weather! Fall just begun but the fun is in full swing. There are plenty of activies this weekend.
2 years ago
lost seattle film...
Paul Holden

Lost 1936 Seattle film saved by local composer takes festival circuit by storm

However, the lost 1936 Seattle film, "The Scalpel" by then 19-year-old Richard Lyford, was never released in its entirety until this year.
2 years ago
beacon hill restaurant...
Frank Sumrall

Beacon Hill eatery among NY Times’ 50 best US restaurants of 2024

familyfriend, a restaurant in Seattle' Beacon Hill, just made The New York Times' Top 50 best places to dine in America for 2024.
2 years ago
Image:Sue Bird attends a WNBA game between the Seattle Storm and the Indiana Fever at Climate Pledg...
Steve Coogan

Storm legend, part owner Sue Bird gets street named after her in Seattle

The City of Seattle, including Mayor Bruce Harrell, honored legendary former Seattle Storm player Sue Bird Monday with a new street name.
2 years ago
cinerama date movie reopening...
Bill Kaczaraba

Allen Foundation gives millions to downtown Seattle arts, cultural organizations

The Paul G. Allen Family Foundation announced a $9 million in grant for eight nonprofit arts and culture organizations in downtown.
2 years ago
downtown seattle...
Frank Sumrall

Lights, murals, ‘stay out’ zones: Third Ave., downtown undergoing ‘revitalization’ facelift

The latest step in Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell's efforts to reinvigorate and transform downtown Seattle? Flooding troubled areas with lights.
2 years ago
Image: From left, Tré Cool, Billie Joe Armstrong and Mike Dirnt of Green Day, winners of the Landm...
Steve Coogan

Tickets still available: Green Day, Smashing Pumpkins playing in Seattle Monday

Legendary rock band Green Day is set to play in Seattle Monday night and hundreds of tickets of varying prices are still available.
2 years ago
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Julia Dallas

Seattle slices take top spot in tastiest food study; Gee, Ursula weigh in

A study by Mandoe Media, a software company based in Australia, ranked Seattle as America's top pizza city.
2 years ago
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Paul Holden

Weekend events digest: Goodbye, State Fair and hello, Oktoberfest

Fall is in the air this weekend and folks around Seattle and go to events such as the State Fair and Oktoberfest.
2 years ago
Photo: Wing Luke Museum Executive Director Joel Barraquiel Tan speaks at the unveiling of a new "he...
Julia Dallas

Wing Luke Museum executive director steps down following ‘Hate’ exhibit

Seattle's Wing Luke Museum, located in the Chinatown-International District, will be seeing a change of leadership.
2 years ago
Image: Washington State Patrol Trooper Christopher Thorson was busy taking witness statements after...
Luke Duecy

Stray kitten befriends trooper after accident, quickly finds new home

Trooper Christopher Thorson was filling out his paperwork on an accident scene when he heard meows from a stray kitten near his feet.
2 years ago
The Center for Whale Research (CWR) reported Monday, Sept. 16, 2024 that a new Southern Resident ki...
Julia Dallas

Days-old orca whale calf spotted swimming amongst pod in Strait of Georgia

The Center for Whale Research has revealed some exciting news -- a new orca calf has been spotted in L pod.
2 years ago
Photo: Shrimp dumplings. Beloved China Harbor is closing....
Julia Dallas

Seattle restaurant that hosted hundreds of weddings, events closing its doors

A beloved Seattle restaurant is closing its doors forever. After 30 years, China Harbor will serve its last dim sum at the end of the month.
2 years ago
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Julia Dallas

Amazon employees ordered to report to work 5 days a week to ‘strengthen culture’

In a move that will affect people's daily lives, work routines and local traffic, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy announced a back-to-office update.
2 years ago
weekend events...
Paul Holden

Upcoming weekend events feature festivals, markets, wine walks and more

We might be cooling off temperature-wise, but we are never cooling off when it comes to being a part of fun, local weekend events.
2 years ago
Photo: A Bellingham beach is temporarily closed after a sewage line was hit and 25,000 to 50,000 ga...
Julia Dallas

Bellingham beach closed due to ‘serious’ sewage spill

A Bellingham beach is temporarily closed after a sewage line was hit and 25,000 to 50,000 gallons of raw sewage spilled out.
2 years ago
cancel apple cup...
Bill Kaczaraba

Are people still excited about a September Apple Cup? So far, ticket sales say ‘No!’

This weekend's game between the Washington and Washington State football teams, the Apple Cup, will feature some interesting changes.
2 years ago
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Associated Press

James Earl Jones, acclaimed actor and voice of Darth Vader, dies at 93

James Earl Jones dies: The actor who overcame racial prejudice and a major stutter and lent his deep, commanding voice to CNN and more was 93.
2 years ago