Bill Gates ‘Regrets’ Epstein Ties
At a recent staff town hall for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, on Tuesday, Feb. 24, billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates addressed questions about his past relationship with the disgraced …
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Seattle’s ‘Orca Appeal’
On March 4 of this year, the Washington State Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments from Jennifer Godfrey, the head of a foundation called the Orca Nexus, a group …
Why Are Washington’s Gas Prices the Nation’s Highest?
Gas prices in Washington have spiked in the past few months, reaching the highest in the country with an average of $4.35. This surpasses the national average of $2.98 a …
Katie Wilson and Her Impact on Seattle So Far
America gave its undivided attention to the national mayoral elections throughout November 2025, following closely on Zohran Mamdani’s victory over incumbent Eric Adams to establish himself as New York’s first …
Clean Energy vs. Energy Security: The Fight Over Washington’s Last Coal Plant
The future of the coal-fired power plant operated by TransAlta in Centralia has become a flashpoint in a broader national debate over energy policy. At the center of the dispute …
The Great Shark War Against Basking Sharks in the Salish Sea
The basking shark’s eradication program in the 1950s led to a sudden loss of the species in the Pacific Northwest. Before the 1950s, a silent and mysterious shark visited our …
The End of Amazon Fresh
On Tuesday, Jan. 27, shoppers heading to the three Amazon Fresh convenience stores in the Seattle area were met with locked doors and a notice informing them that the chain …
Activism Among Us: An Interview with ICE Protestors
The Watchdog reporters interviewed multiple members of the Bellevue College community who have attended an ICE protest, although they chose to remain anonymous for their protection. The first interviewee attended …
Sound Transit: Seattle-Bellevue Connection Announced
After over a decade, Sound Transit has finally given a date for the opening of Light Rail service across I-90: March 28. This addition was planned for way back in …
The Seahawks Are Heading to The Superbowl
On Sunday, Jan. 25, the Seattle Seahawks secured a ticket to the Super Bowl in a 31-27 win against the Los Angeles Rams, after their previous two matchups being close …
ICE’s Presence in Seattle: How Its Affecting Us
Although it may not seem like it, the presence of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is not a new addition to the Seattle area. Since the branch’s inception …
The Revive I-5 Project: Where to Travel Amidst the World Cup
In the 1960s, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) finished construction of the I-5, the freeway that became one of the main routes for so many people across the …
Bellevue College Announces Guaranteed Transfer Agreement with Western Washington University
As tertiary education becomes an increasingly vital asset in the American workforce, Bellevue College and Western Washington University are working to offer BC students the safest pathway to success. On …
Touchdown Superbowl! Seahawks Faced Rams In Season-Defining Moment
The Seahawks’ NFC Champion title and ticket to the Super Bowl was within arm’s reach, but the Los Angeles Rams did not make it an easy fight. The past two …
Seattle to Host Prelim Matches For 2026 World Cup
Exciting news for soccer fans! Seattle is set to host six FIFA World Cup 2026 preliminary matches, starting in June. These highly anticipated games are predicted to draw in crowds …
Freedom of Speech? Court Protects UW Professor’s 1st Amendment Rights
In the winter of 2022, Stuart Reges, a computer science professor at the University of Washington, attached the following to his course syllabus: “I acknowledge that by the labor theory …
From Winter to Summer: Weather Now Could Eliminate Droughts
In the summer of 2025, 70% of the Pacific Northwest experienced a moderate to severe drought, primarily due to a running deficit of low rain years beginning in 2023. However, …
More on ICE in Washington: Vital Bills Being Passed This Week
On January 11, a video of an ICE officer detaining an individual near Redmond Center surfaced, causing many to raise concerns for anonymous officer guidelines. The video showed Immigration and …
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 …
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, …