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From eyesore to showpiece: Ballard landmark comes back to life

After years of neglect, a once-vacant Ballard landmark is finding new life. SEATTLE — A once-vacant and vandalized building in Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood is getting a second life after sitting empty...

Man saves dogs from coyote in Seattle park

Cellphone footage from Thanksgiving weekend shows a bold coyote stalking small dogs in Volunteer Park during broad daylight, as a parkgoer shouts warnings and roars. SEATTLE — Seattle officials are working...

South Snohomish County’s lone hygiene center for people experiencing homelessness fights to stay open as deadline looms

The Jean Kim Foundation's Hygiene Center in Lynnwood, a rare sanctuary for over 700 homeless individuals, faces closure unless it raises $300,000 by mid-December. LYNNWOOD, Wash. — The only place in...

Peace deal talks stir mixed feelings among Washington Ukrainians

Ukrainian Americans in Washington state grapple with hope and anxiety as Trump's envoy seeks a Ukraine peace deal, though contentious terms risk further delay. SEATTLE — President Donald Trump’s chief envoy...

300,000 riders expected in holiday ferry frenzy over Thanksgiving week

Washington State Ferries anticipates over 300,000 passengers during Thanksgiving week, marking the busiest period since 2019. SEATTLE — Washington State Ferries is preparing for its busiest Thanksgiving week in years, with...

Historic Columbia Funeral Home up for sale months after arson fire

Owner Russ Weeks has spent the past four months confronting the aftermath of the arson that tore through his family’s business. SEATTLE — After more than a century serving South Seattle...

Mother faces driver accused of killing her son in Ballard hit-and-run

David Tapia pleaded not guilty to charges stemming from a Feb. 1 crash in Ballard that killed 39-year-old Richard "Ole" Ward. SEATTLE — An emotional day unfolded in King County Superior...

Grand Central Block, Pioneer Square’s ‘old soul,’ makes a comeback after years in the dark

Urban Visions bought the century-old buildings last month for just over $5 million after a previous redevelopment plan fell apart during the pandemic. SEATTLE — After sitting empty for more than...

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