King County’s New Sewer System
Last spring, King County became the first wastewater utility in the nation to receive Salmon-Safe certification, a designation that recognizes efforts to reduce pollution and protect waterways that salmon depend …
January 2026
Waymo Tests Self-Driving Cars in Seattle Amid Driver Protests and Job Concerns
Waymo autonomous vehicles are becoming a more common sight in major U.S. cities, especially San Francisco and Los Angeles, where the self-driving ride service is already operating heavily. In Washington, …
Bellevue College Women’s Basketball Opens 2026 Conference Play with Dominant Win
On Jan. 7, the Bellevue College women’s basketball team opened conference play with a statement performance, combining physical play in the paint with disciplined defense to pull away from Edmonds. …
Poverty Exacerbating Gender Inequality: Azra Bibi, a Housemaid in Pakistan, Strives for a Better Future for Her Daughters
When asked about the future of Pakistan, Azra Bibi, a 19-year-old housemaid, exclaimed that there is no “sukoon”, or peace. For working-class women with minimal education, like Azra Bibi, it …
America Invaded Venezuela and Captured its Dictator, What is next for Maduro, Venezuelans and Us?
On January 3, 2026, 1:21 a.m. PT, President Donald Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social, “The United States of America has successfully carried out a large scale strike …
The Resurgence of Emo Music in the Recent Decade
People often associate the term “emo” with themes of darkness, sadness and depression. In recent years, the phrase has commonly been used to describe a person who dresses in all …
“One Way or The Other”. Why Greenland Matters to Trump
The United States military bombing of Venezuela and the capturing of its president, Nicolás Maduro, marked a turning point in the United States of the 2020s. Though this turn of …
Bellevue College Celebrates 60 Years
On January 3, 1966, Bellevue Community College was established with fewer than 500 students enrolled, only hosting a few evening classes out of Newport High School. By the 1970s, the …
AI Overtake in Visual Media? The Coca-Cola Holiday Ad and Katseye’s “Internet Girl” Prompter
For decades, Coca-Cola’s seasonal spots have been closely tied to handcrafted visuals and nostalgic storytelling. This year, however, the company released holiday commercials created with generative AI tools, including expansive …