Simmering Trump trade war still hurting Washington state shipping, tourism

Paul Roberts / The Seattle Times (TNS) If U.S. trade policy seems to shift by the week, the economic costs for trade-dependent states like Washington are steadily piling up. At the ports of Seattle and Tacoma, inbound container traffic dropped...

Queen Elizabeth luxury cruise ship comes to Seattle for first time ever

SEATTLE — For the first time in its 185 years of operation, luxury cruise company Cunard Line brought one of its “queens” to Seattle for a special series of voyages to Alaska. The Queen Elizabeth arrived at Pier 91 on Thursday morning. The ship...

18-year-old slips on rocks and falls to his death over Washington state waterfall, rangers say

Helena Wegner / The Peninsula Gateway (TNS) An 18-year-old slipped on rocks and fell to his death over a popular 50-foot waterfall in Washington, officials said. Witnesses saw the man go over the Sol Duc Falls June 8 in the Olympic National Park,...

Must List: Six Fun Things to Do in Seattle

It’s Father’s Day weekend and the school year’s winding down. Congrats to all the graduates, and if you’re still scrambling for a gift, we’ve got a Father’s Day guide to help. Also this week: Some very fancy Swiss chocolate is headed to Tukwila...

3 changes struggling Seattle Mariners can make now

When a team goes through a rough patch like the Seattle Mariners have endured over the last month, it’s logical to look for changes that can be made. Mariners OF Luke Raley set to start rehab stint in Triple-A Usually, that means looking to the...

AI-Powered Retail Media Platform PulseAd Enters $280B US Market with Seattle Operations

Amazon Verified Partner Delivers 99% Customer Growth for Retail Brands, Including Global Electronics Giant and Leading K-Beauty Companies SEOUL, South Korea and SEATTLE, June 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — PulseAd, the AI-powered retail media platform,...

Man visiting family for funeral killed in 2016, Washington state cops say. Now, woman arrested

Paloma Chavez / Tri-City Herald (TNS) A woman was arrested after being accused of an attack that left a 65-year-old man dead nine years ago, Washington police said. In March 2016, George Cecil David, of British Columbia, was staying at an...

VIDEO: West Seattle Art Walk, June 2025 edition, with Walk-All-Ways Pride Rally

5:17 PM: That’s the official list of participants in tonight’s West Seattle Art Walk, happening right now in business districts from Alki to Morgan Junction! Artist receptions are previewed here, and most go until at least 8 pm. You have extra...

Father accused of breaking Washington state infant’s bones for being ‘demanding and needy’

Cameron Probert / Tri-City Herald (TNS) A 28-year-old father allegedly admitted to a “pattern of violent and aggressive” outbursts that left his 2-month-old son with several broken bones. Deven J. Cooper of Kennewick told police the baby had been...

Seattle protesters torch dumpster and clash with police over ICE raids

(The Center Square) – A Wednesday night protest in Seattle against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement resulted in a dumpster fire, e-scooter blockades, fireworks and eight arrests. The protest – dubbed “From LA to Seattle: ICE out!” – comes...

Seattle Chinese Garden reveals it’s raising $30 million for new buildout – and already halfway there

(WSB photo by Dave Gershgorn from last month’s Peony Festival) Events like last month’s Peony Festival bring many visitors to the Seattle Chinese Garden on West Seattle’s Puget Ridge, on the north end of the South Seattle College (WSB sponsor)...

Seattle weather: Cooler temperatures on Thursday

PORT ANGELES LEFTIES: Lefties win second straight over Seattle

PORT ANGELES — The Port Angeles Lefties beat the Seattle Gumberoos 7-2 for the second straight game as their pitching staff allowed just one hit and no runs until the ninth inning. The quartet of Francisco Lopez (Ottawa Univ.), Mason Seay (Univ....

2024: Olympia Community Unit School District 16 administrators rank 159th lowest in state for average salary

Dr. Donna Leak Vice-Chair - Flossmoor | solutiontree.comDr. Donna Leak Vice-Chair - Flossmoor | solutiontree.com Administrators in Olympia Community Unit School District 16 earn an average of $94,385 per year, ranking 159th lowest in the state,...

Refurbished Queen Elizabeth Arrives in Seattle, Offering Alaska Voyages

Today, the newly refreshed Queen Elizabeth arrived at the Port of Seattle for the first time to begin a season of Alaskan voyages. The Queen Elizabeth will homeport in Seattle for the first time. “Historic grandeur, refined elegance, bespoke...

Anti-ICE Protest in Seattle Leads to 8 Arrests and One Dumpster Fire

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How the Seattle Mariners Can Extract the Most VALUE Out of Next Month's Draft w/ Oliver Boctor

MLB Draft writer Oliver Boctor joins Ty and Colby to discuss a plethora of draft prospects and how they might fit with the Mariners. Author: wtsp.com Published: 6:36 PM EDT June 12, 2025 Updated: 6:36 PM EDT June 12, 2025

Rantz: Seattle Seahawks should sign Los Angeles protester from viral tackling video

The Seattle Seahawks should sign the man who expertly tackled a protester who assaulted a sheriff’s deputy at a violent Los Angeles protest Thursday night. An unidentified man was filmed hurling a can at a deputy during another left-wing meltdown...

15 things to do over Father’s Day weekend around the Seattle area

Welcome to the weekend! From an infamous taco shop setting up in Ballard to boundary-pushing theater shows, here are the latest local things to do in the Seattle area during Father's Day weekend. Food and drink Outdoors Visual arts and theater...

From LA to Seattle: Tear gas, fireworks and the protests defining the nation

Protesters and police clashed in a violent fashion following an anti-Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) protest in downtown Seattle yesterday night. With pepper balls, tear gas, fireworks and other weapons being deployed from the sparring...