Local Events for Celebrating Pride Month in 2023
June 1 is the first day of Pride Month, a month-long celebration of the history, society and culture of the LGBTQ+ community. The gay rights movement started as early as […]
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Montana Becomes the First State to Ban TikTok
On Wednesday, May 17, the U.S. state of Montana became the first to ban the popular application known as TikTok. The discourse and history surrounding the banning of TikTok dates […]
Water Safety Tips to Keep in Mind as Hot Weather Approaches
Every year there are a number of drownings around lakes near Bellevue. Sadly, most recently, a Bellevue College student drowned a couple weekends ago at Lake Sammamish State Park. It […]
Disney Announces Closure of New Star Wars Hotel: Does their Ongoing Battle with Gov. DeSantis Have Anything To Do With It?
Disney’s elaborate and immersive Star Wars hotel, Star Wars: Galactic Star Cruiser Adventure, is closing after Sept. 30. The Disney World hotel first opened in March 2022 and has since […]
Is Washington’s Water Safe to Drink? ‘Forever Chemicals’ are Found Around Our Water Sources
As Washingtonians start their day with a fresh cup of coffee, a reality lies unseen at the bottom of their cups — an invisible yet potent threat in the form […]
The Writers Guild Of America’s Strike: An Overview
Every three years, the Writers Guild of America (WGA) negotiates a contract with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) to address minimum pay for projects, health insurance, […]
22nd Mass Killing of 2023, on Pace to Break Records
A mass killing is defined as an event in which four or more people are killed by gunfire, not including the shooter. The mass killing that happened in Allen, Texas […]
Navigating Seattle’s Crime Surge: What to Do if You’re Caught in a Situation
On May 7, a 51-year-old man was stabbed multiple times outside of a downtown Seattle hotel after an attempted robbery. The victim suffered non-life-threatening injuries, and officers arrested the suspect. […]
New Survey Shows Majority of Washingtonians Want to Leave the State
Washington State, once the ideal place for those seeking Pacific Northwest charm coupled with big-city amenities, has seen a tide shift. A recent survey by Portland-based DHM Research shows that […]
Youth Nationwide are Now Able to Access Banned Books Digitally through the Books Unbanned Initiative
The convenience of eBooks is being embraced and utilized by the Seattle Public Library (SPL) as it joins Brooklyn Public Library (BPL)’s Books Unbanned initiative. As the second library in […]
WA Passes Bills that Protect Abortion Rights and Bans Assault Rifles
Governor Inslee has passed several bills in recent months, many of which are significant in Washingtonians’ lives. Some say America hasn’t been so politically divided since the civil war. Depending […]
New Research Shows There is Probably Plastic in your Brain
Plastic has been known to make its way into our bodies. It has been found in blood, breast milk and placentas. The latest place it’s been discovered, though, is in […]
WA Gov. Inslee Not Seeking a Fourth Term in Office: A Look Back on his Legacy
Washington State governor Jay Inslee announced on Monday that he has decided not to try for another term as governor, signaling what will be the end of the longest governorship […]
Blood Donation Surges in April After Collaboration with Peanuts
During April, the American Red Cross and PEANUTS collaborated to encourage blood donations. Anyone who donated blood between April 1 and April 23 received an exclusive Red Cross and Peanuts […]
Edible, Rechargeable Batteries are Now a Thing
Researchers have figured out how to make edible, rechargeable batteries. The first one ever was created at Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia and uses vitamin B2 and quercetin alongside nori seaweed, […]
Spring has Sprung! Join Kelsey Creek Farm in their Annual Sheep Shearing Celebration
Kelsey Creek Farm is holding its annual sheep shearing event this Saturday, April 29 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The employees of the farm will be cutting the coats […]
Scientists Discover Mysterious Underwater Leak That May Affect Pacific Northwest’s Safety
There is a hole in the ocean floor, and not the good kind. In 2015, Brendan Philip spotted bubbles that were floating up to the surface. Generally, bubbles mean that […]
‘Save Coal Creek’ Urges Action to Save Wildlife Corridor from 35-Home Development
The Issaquah Alps Trails Club is advocating to protect a 12-acre wildlife corridor near Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park and Coal Creek Natural Area. Isola Homes spent $3.7 million to […]
Bellevue Park Welcomes New 23-Foot Art Sculpture
For the next few weeks, the Bellevue Park is undergoing construction for a new 23-foot art installation. Located on the Northeast side lies what seems to be TheVeryMany’s newest prototypical […]
The FBI Says Not to Trust Public Phone Chargers
You’re probably aware of the concept of public phone chargers. They are often present in high-traffic areas like malls, airports and hotels. They were originally advertised as a convenient way […]