Seattle Reign FC to Face Urawa Red Diamonds in July Friendly

Seattle Reign FC is set to host Japan's Urawa Red Diamonds for an international friendly on July 20 at Lumen Field. This match not only prepares Reign FC for the NWSL's upcoming season but also highlights the club's commitment to international...

Legal Notices: June 4, 2025

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF OKANOGAN In the Matter of the Estate of No. 25-4-00002-24 RODNEY C. STILLWELL, Deceased. PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 The personal representatives named below...

Westneat: Seattle failed in free speech battle

A few hours after a Christian rally in Seattle last weekend that ended with 23 protesters getting arrested, one of the founders of the event could scarcely contain his glee. “We started a riot today in Seattle during worship and the gospel!!”...

Supreme Court Review Sought for Legality of Washington Tribal Gaming Compacts

The United States Supreme Court will consider whether to review the legality of the Washington tribal gaming compacts as a result of a petition for writ of certiorari (cert) filed in the lawsuit, Maverick Gaming LLC v. United States.1 The...

Seattle City Leaders pledge efforts to clean up International District

SIFF non-profit slashes staff after festival ends

The Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF) non-profit has announced it will lay off nine full-time employees, reducing its administrative staff by 21%. The decision was shared with staff during a meeting on Tuesday afternoon, shortly after the...

West Coast Unrushed: A Seaplane-to-Ferry Escape from Seattle to Victoria

There’s more than one way to get from Seattle, Washington, to Victoria, British Columbia, but none quite like this. With the FRS Clipper, this round-trip journey pairs the thrill of a seaplane ride with the calm of a scenic ferry, making how you...

Shanghai Garden, a beloved Chinatown International District restaurant, closes its doors after 35 years

The exterior of Shanghai Garden, now permanently closed, on June 2, 2025. Photo by Chetanya Robinson. Shanghai Garden, an institution of the CID, closed its doors for a final time on May 31st. Since 1990 it has been a beloved lunch and dinner spot...

Seattle-Tacoma Airport unveils new security checkpoint to ease summer travel

SEATTLE — Travelers passing through Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) this summer will find a new security checkpoint designed to streamline their journey. Checkpoint 1, located on the Baggage Claim level at the far south end of the...

Seattle Sounders' FIFA Club World Cup protest explained: MLS side accuse governing body of 'cash grab'

With the Club World Cup looming, the Seattle Sounders players aren't happy with the bonus shares that they'll receive for participating in the tournament. Prior to playing Minnesota United on Sunday, Sounders players warmed up in shirts that read...

Spokane County's Immigration Policy Under Scrutiny After DHS List

(The Center Square) – Spokane County Commissioner Al French said on Tuesday that his peers should consider clarifying their stance on federal immigration enforcement due to recent events. Last week, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security posted...

Hotels See Significant Boost In Revenue Following Marijuana Legalization, New Study Shows

A new study exploring the impacts of adult-use marijuana legalization on the hospitality industry finds that “hotel revenue increases by 25.2% (or $63,671 monthly) due to dispensary legalization, with the effect continuing to grow even six years...

Up To 96.6%: The USA's 10 International Routes With The Highest Load Factors

They had approximately 256 million round-trip international passengers between March 2024 and February 2025. This is based on analyzing the US Department of Transportation data and combining every airline, airport pair, and route. While it should...

Legal Notices: Edition of June 5, 2025

TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE OF COMMERCIAL LOAN T.S. No.: OR-25-1011791-BB Reference is made to that certain deed made by, BRESKE INVESTMENTS, LLC, AN OREGON LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY as Grantor to MATTHEW M. CHAKOIAN, ATTORNEY AT LAW – OREGON STATE...

How the Sonics betrayed Seattle to become the Oklahoma City Thunder, explained

The Oklahoma City Thunder have been the best team in the NBA all season. The Thunder now have a chance to write the perfect ending to their season against the the Indiana Pacers in the 2025 NBA Finals. And in the Pacific Northwest, a fan base may...

Washington State men sign international point guard Brunel Madzou

The Washington State men’s basketball team went overseas for its latest addition. The Cougars announced the signing of point guard Brunel Madzou on Sunday, an international prospect by way of Finland and Democratic Republic of the Congo. Madzou,...

Documents reveal more about Seattle's investigation into ex-police chief Adrian Diaz

The documents include Jamie Tompkins' handwriting samples compared to an unsigned love note left in an SPD car addressed to Adrian Diaz. SEATTLE — Documents released by the Office of the Inspector General reveal more about the investigation into...

LEGALS- June 4, 2025

FERNDALE Ordinances of the City Council of the City of Ferndale, Washington, passed at the Council meeting of June 2, 2025. An ordinance extending the Downtown Catalyst Program Full texts of the above document(s) are available at Ferndale City...

Pro-DEI Musk Ally Jared Isaacman Arrested, Sued by Trump Casino Over Fraudulent Checks in 2009

Jared Isaacman, the billionaire astronaut who had his nomination to lead NASA revoked by President Donald Trump over his donations to far-left Democrats, was arrested on fraud charges and sued by Trump’s New Jersey casino in 2009 for allegedly...

Today's Headlines: Birthright citizenship in Seattle appeals court; Cantwell criticizes Weather Service layoffs

Federal appeals court hears birthright citizenship case The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals is considering Washington State’s challenge to President Trump’s order banning birthright citizenship. A three-judge panel convened in Seattle yesterday to...