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The redevelopment site is located within walking distance of a light rail station, North Seattle College, a library, a community center, shopping and more. st.news/4lKcF7M
So far, Washington's fire season is shaping up exactly as expected. The entire state and Oregon has above-normal fire risk. st.news/4mgCLPW
Police responded to a call from a witness who said someone was pinned underneath a car in front of their residence in the 11000 block of 68th Avenue South. st.news/3H04kxR
Homelessness is at a record high locally and nationally. King County recorded 16,868 homeless people in its 2024 Point-in-Time Count. Nationally, 771,480 were homeless. st.news/46uqVgq
The market's mostly car-free experiment was originally set to last through the summer. st.news/4o74uEn
The Pacific NorthWest Economic Region Annual Summit, held this week in Bellevue, pushes to maintain regional relationships, despite federal animosity between U.S. and Canada. st.news/44Op7O1
It can get a bit overwhelming planning where to spend a day on Whidbey. So, here are some of the best outdoor spots that it has to offer for a summer daytrip. st.news/450tcgU
Some 400 new laws were passed this Legislative session, including enhancing penalties for animal cruelty and an expansion of special education services. st.news/45mvI2j
Officials detected unsafe paralytic shellfish poison levels from Alki Beach all the way south to Dash Point State Park in Federal Way. st.news/45i4ZUB
Nationwide, the administration had frozen billions in funding for education. Washington stood to lose about 15.6% of the state's federal K-12 funding. st.news/3H1X7NL
Two people were taken to nearby hospitals with gunshot wounds after gunfire erupted May 19 at Auburn's Isaac Evans Park, court records show. st.news/44NMjvP
You can take a food tour of China just by driving around Bellevue. From hot pot to smoked duck, dumplings, jianbing and more, try 10 picks from our food team. st.news/3UvR3jC
The Chelan County sheriff's office said the search effort will go forward, but with a "reduced footprint." st.news/457qoP8
Death Cab is putting on two Seattle shows for the 20th anniversary of its "Plans" album. We spoke to Ben Gibbard and Nick Harmer about the album and more. st.news/3TYlu1S
Overbooked flights and long security lines are some of the headaches flyers face. Travel experts share tips and tricks to skip the stress this summer. st.news/4f5HqSp
With Ichiro set to join baseball's legends in the Hall of Fame, we look at how the Mariners icon inspired a generation of baseball fans from Seattle to Japan. st.news/4kTuccJ
The former state employee alleged he was pressured to lie about gas prices after the launch of Washington's carbon market. st.news/40BLns1
About 6,000 visitors attended the event held in partnership with Friends of the Waterfront Park. The market returns to Pier 62 Friday evening from 4-10 p.m. st.news/4fhV8S7
Test your knowledge of the week’s news. New quiz every Friday. st.news/46rWG9V
The Seattle region was set to take advantage of Asia's rise. But political and other challenges complicate the calculus, Jon Talton writes. st.news/450LEpC