Website lists hundreds of novel WA attractions; U Village sold to major mall operator; state’s first human death from bird flu; ‘this is not a normal election’ (ya think?).

C-ID family home is now a museum exhibit; Tacoma ICE jail’s infamous private operator staying on; local teen violent crime’s way down (despite the media hype); is Brandi Kruse a ‘journalist’ or a lobbyist?

A private ‘Gremlins’ museum; ICE arrests ‘surge’ at Home Depot parking lots, elsewhere; Council wants big add-ons to city budget; Harborview renovation/expansion costs up 70 percent.

Human composting, ghost stories, and other aspects of death in Seattle; feds claim noncitizens are voting in WA (without evidence); two middle schools (and more) could be merged; the local angle on this year’s World Series.

Shabazz Palaces’ intriguing new album; Wilson’s new homelessness plan (still with sweeps); pastor/Legislative candidate’s anti-abortion sermons found on video; state sues to stop ‘warrantless immigration arrests.’

‘Oatmeal’ cartoonist’s Halloween version of Jimothy; Council approves phased-in ban on RV parking; big Belltown data center project still on despite moratorium; what Ballard light rail needs to get built (yep, more $$).

Local filmmaker examines 1967’s alleged Bigfoot footage; why KKK hoods are visible in a downtown window; local corps. give big to MAGA ballroom project; WA can’t legally require foster parents to be supportive to LGBTQ youth.

Local ‘content creator’ aims to work at indie restaurants from here to Miami; ICE arrest near north-end elementary school; SAM to revamp, add new spaces; 50 years of ‘Seattle style teriyaki.’

Upcoming Henry Gallery exhibit to explore perceptions of technology; ICE arrests based on driver’s-license info soaring; a fourth progressive could join City Council; out-of-state cash pours into WA Supreme Court races.

Local book imprint with a ‘young, feminine, alone-in-your-bedroom’ vibe; ferry service (mostly) back after Mon. disruptions; WA Supreme Court candidate openly ‘anti tax;’ Walmart plans drone deliveries in the region.

A trans artist’s look at perimenopause and other craziness; judge rules White House can’t fire local US Attorney; Boeing engineers OK new contract; Seattle libraries way outpace national borrowing rates.

Gillian Gaar’s latest book about Seattle rock back then; what’s near the new light-rail station; unionized UW staffers poised to strike; Seattle lost 18,000 jobs (mostly from downtown offices) in 2024-5.

Singer-songwriter Gary Minkler RIP; cities-ranking list puts Seattle #4 in the world; city-govt. study links Seattle’s tax base to Amazon’s stock price; big Seattle U art donation getting smaller.

Rick Rizzs’ last Ms game; SPD not satisfied with getting more money in city ‘austerity’ budget; nationwide ICE arrests ‘reach record highs;’ Bill Gates joins the AI ‘doomers.’

Comics creator Peter Bagge talks about his long career; Macklemore announces ‘Free Palestine’ tour; two separate pedestrian deaths on Sounder tracks; Microsoft wants to put commercials into video games.