Summer is back, and so is Summer at the Center. Seattle Center comes alive with free, fun-filled experiences for all ages — from cultural festivals and high-energy concerts to open-air movies, fitness classes and more.
Visit Seattle reported that downtown Seattle had its strongest April for hotels since the COVID-19 pandemic impacted tourism in the area. According to data from the organization, April 2025 outperformed April of last year in every metric and neared pre-pandemic levels for both rooms sold and occupancy.
Each year in honor of Preservation Month, the Queen Anne Historical Society gives awards to outstanding local buildings and businesses that contribute to the historic fabric of our neighborhood.
There were 731 people killed in traffic crashes on Washington roads in 2024, which was an 9.6 percent decrease from the prior year, according to preliminary data released by the Washington Traffic Safety Commission.1 At the same time, the preliminary total for 2024 is 36 percent higher than the number of people killed on Washington roads in 2019.
Grilling season has returned and steak lovers everywhere have once again started to enjoy grilled steak. This season, add some more flavor to your grill with the following recipe for "Flatiron Steak and Tomatoes With Anchovy Vinaigrette," courtesy of "The Niman Ranch Cookbook," (Ten Speed Press).
What kinds of legal documents do I need to help my family take care of me in my elder years? I would like to get my affairs in order but could use some help.
The Seattle Public Library (SPL) and Seattle Arts & Lectures (SAL) are joined by new partner King County Library System (KCLS) to launch Summer Book Bingo 2025. Readers in all corners of King County can now participate in the summer reading program that encourages adults to read widely for pleasure and to talk about books with friends, family and neighbors.
Bloodworks Northwest has announced the launch of the “GIVE BLOOD. RESCUE A HUMAN.” campaign. This three-month effort emphasizes the powerful connection between pet lovers and the lifesaving act of blood donation, thus fostering a healthier bond with our four-legged friends and the people we care about.
Spring into action and save water by upgrading your older toilets and sprinkler timers. The Saving Water Partnership (Seattle Public Utilities is a member) offers rebates for replacing water-intensive fixtures with efficient models.
With summer activities kicking off this Memorial Day weekend, King County officials are urging residents to take extra precautions around water as new data shows a continued high number of preventable drowning deaths. From 2018 through 2024, 190 people lost their lives to preventable drowning in King County, averaging more than 27 deaths annually.
After a recent shooting, Seattle parks will have more police officers present as part of a new summer safety strategy that focuses on reducing crimes in public areas. Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell announced the strategy on Wednesday, saying that the city will boost patrols at high-traffic areas like parks and boat ramps, as these areas see more visitors during the summer season. High-priority parks include Alki Beach, Golden Gardens, Magnuson, Cal Anderson, and Seward.
Housing market experts say rent control is a factor in Seattle having one of the biggest cost gaps between renting and buying. According to a recent study from Bankrate, the Seattle metro area has a buy-rent gap of 119.5%, behind only San Jose (185.6%) and San Francisco (190.7%), two other tech hubs.
Wildfire threats in western Washington are expected to rise in late summer even as King County prepares for the possible loss of federal funding for its emergency management department. On Tuesday, King County Office of Emergency Management Director Brendan McCluskey told Transportation, Economy, and Environment Committee members that his office is anticipating cuts in federal funding that directly affect wildfire services for the region.
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson last week signed a bill into law that will require employers with 50 or more full-time employees to give a minimum of 60 days’ notice to the state, any union, and/or employees affected by mass layoffs or a business closing.
Microsoft has announced plans to lay off thousands of employees across the company. The 3% workforce reduction was confirmed by a Microsoft spokesperson in a Tuesday email to The Center Square.