Bird Flu Cases Confirmed in Washington
What is bird flu? According to Mayo Clinic, it is an infectious viral disease that primarily affects birds and mammals. Specifically, the “H5N1” strain is particularly severe within avian species, …
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A $10B Deficit – Governor Inslee Calls for Cuts
Due to an increasing demand for public services, in addition to lower tax collections, Washington is facing an estimated operating budget shortage ranging from $10 billion to $12 billion over …
Two Month Long Boeing Strike Comes to an End
On Nov. 4, Boeing machinists officially ended their seven week strike after voting to accept a new contract offer from the company. With the strike over, the company can immediately …
Seattle’s Famous Pike Place Gum Wall Cleaned
Pike Place Market has become one of Seattle’s top local and tourist spots for those who want to shop, eat and enjoy a beautiful sea-life view. From local artisan goods …
Seattle-Based East African Drug Ring Indicted on Drug and Weapon Charges Following Major Law Enforcement Operation
On Oct. 30, 12 people connected to an East African drug ring based in Seattle’s University District have been formally indicted by law enforcement agencies. All twelve individuals, who were …
The Secret Lives of Estranged Students
College is a strange time for many people. Most college students are legal adults, yet a full-time commitment to school leaves them with limited time for adult responsibilities. Family support …
Powerball! Should We Be Incentivizing Voter Registration? The Political Lottery of Elon Musk
With a network of $270.3 billion, Elon Musk has reached incredible heights of wealth through his companies like Tesla, SpaceX and his current start-up company, xAI. Apart from his multiple …
Ballot Boxes Set On Fire In Washington and Oregon
In a series of events leading up to Election Day, three ballot drop boxes in the Portland, Oregon area and Vancouver, Washington, were set on fire, damaging hundreds of ballots. …
Seattle’s Embrace of Deaf Culture at the 2024 DeafNation Expo
Just about 74% of the deaf community from the state of Washington resides in Seattle. The city is considered accessible to the community through its multiple state events and organizations …
Don Toliver: The Psycho Tour’s Stop in Seattle
Last week, the streets of Seattle came alive with Don Toliver, who took the stage at the sold-out WAMU Theater, captivating a crowd that ranged from middle schoolers to middle-aged …
2024 Nobel Prize Winners Announced- Local UW Professor Wins
Have you heard of the inventor of the knock-knock joke? They just won the no-bell prize! But what are the Nobel Prizes? The Nobel Prizes have been awarded to individuals …
‘Bend and Snap’ Your Way to Village Theatre for ‘Legally Blonde: The Musical’ Live on Stage
Village Theatre presents Legally Blonde: The Musical on its mainstage theatre from Nov. 12 to Dec. 22, 2024 in Issaquah, and Jan. 4 to Jan. 26, 2025 in Everett. The …
Virtuoso: Lorenzo Micheli Performing Live at Bellevue College This October
An appreciation of music is not an uncommon trait for most people. From genre to genre, there is a sense of enjoyment when listening to tunes as we study or …
Unforgettable Moments: A Complete Recap of the Mariners’ 2024 Season
The Seattle Mariners season capped off on Sept. 29 with a 6 to 4 win against the Oakland Athletics. Their win extended the Mariners’ 3-game streak to 4, the first …
The Closure of Homegrown Sustainable Sandwiches
On Sept. 15th, 2024, Homegrown Sustainable Sandwiches permanently closed its doors, leading to the layoff of 158 employees. In its press release, the company stated that the closure was due …
Optimism Grows as Mariners Make Key Moves at MLB Trade Deadline
The MLB trade deadline came and went over the past week, wrapping up on July 30. Usually, Seattle Mariners fans don’t have a lot to be excited about considering their …
Sue Rahr Appointed as New Interim Seattle Police Chief
On Wednesday, May 29, Mayor of Seattle Bruce Harrell announced that he had appointed Sue Rahr as interim chief of the Seattle Police Department. “Sue Rahr is uniquely qualified to …
Seattle Police Officer Fired For Comments Over Pedestrian’s Death- Could this Signal a New Era of Accountability for the Seattle PD?
In Jan. 2023, Northeastern graduate student Jaahnavi Kandula, was struck and killed by Seattle PD officer Kevin Dave, prompting another officer, Daniel Auderer, to deem her life as having “limited …
The High Stakes and Surprising Outcomes of the MLB Draft
The MLB All-Star Week started last Monday, and with it comes the MLB rookie draft. The first thing to know about the event is that the MLB draft functions very …
Mariners Mid-Season Recap: All-Star Break Insights and Outlook
The MLB season is soon nearing its annual all-star break. At this point, it’s important to see where the Mariners stand in terms of how likely they are to make …