The Kingdome: 24 years here, 25 years gone; judge in Tacoma blocks military anti-trans policy; Ark Lodge Cinemas to become ‘world cinema’ nonprofit; targets of Oly tax-hike plans hate the whole idea.

Woodland Park Zoo to build ‘forest habitat;’ farmworker-rights activist held by ICE; Emerald Downs horse-racing track might close; councilmembers wants to dis ‘defunding the police’ as if it had happened.

White Center as ‘new creative hotbed;’ county exec Constantine to lead Sound Transit; state Senate Dems’ proposed budget includes gas-tax hike; UW prof fights back at ‘assault on Black history.’

Remembering longtime Seattle legislator Frank Chopp; rallies protest federal playoffs and cuts, as ICE detains a five-decade WA resident; MS exec sez we’re close to ‘human-level AI.’

Norwegian artist recreates printed photos on giant steel sheets; Murray, Reykdal defend US Education Dept.; state Senate Dems propose new taxes on the rich; could Sonics’ comeback finally be near?

More national press praising KEXP; Gov. Ferguson aide quits amid ‘hostile workplace’ claims; why Black Coffee Northwest still hasn’t opened at 23rd & Jackson; Rep. Adam Smith thinks other Dems are the real problem.

Pacific Science Center deteriorating, in debt; Council approves Sodo ‘Makers District;’ state budget projections get even worse; Cantwell files bill to end a legal excuse for deportations.

Rising music star Chong the Nomad decamps for LA; Sen. Murray decries possible Medicaid cuts; Oly rally aims to stop big state budget cuts; a major institution in NW history could disappear.

Activist/writer Katie Wilson runs for mayor; law firm Perkins Coie gets restraining order against MAGA attack; tariffs could make Boeing planes a lot costlier; Lynnwood council pick found to have had an OnlyFans page.

A contender for the ‘Great Seattle Novel;’ ‘sanctuary churches’ fight back against federal threats; UW imposes hiring freeze; DJ Bob ‘Twisted Tunes’ Rivers RIP.

Our fave crystal store gets noticed; SBA shuts Seattle office over ‘sanctuary city’ status; Tent City 3 resident running for mayor; ‘killing fields’ survivor turned noodle-house owner dies.

Doc about old Rainier ads now showing; White House goes after Perkins Coie law firm; JBLM soldiers accused of selling military secrets; car fatally hits preteen outside Washington Middle School.

The latest MISCmedia book (possibly the best yet); how tariffs will hurt big & small business & everybody; state joins lawsuit over federal job cuts; suspect in USPS worker’s murder apparently kills self.

Lidia Yuknavitch’s second (sort-of) memoir; Gold Rush museum could close in selloff of federal properties; tariffs are already hurting many NW businesses; marking five years since the COVID era’s real start.

E-comic book on how stock buybacks screw workers; locals voice support for Ukraine; Microsoft kills Skype chat app; eight hospitalized after apparent street-racing crash.