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Five years after the Lynnwood Hygiene Center opened, serving hundreds in poverty, the landlord planned to sell. Steves stepped in to buy it.
Rick Steves buys ‘the most beautiful Christmas present’ for homeless neighbors
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December 24, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Five years after the Lynnwood Hygiene Center opened, serving hundreds in poverty, the landlord planned to sell. Steves stepped in to buy it.
For the sixth consecutive year, the list of places offering free meals includes Nana's Southern Kitchen in Kent, where anyone who comes by can pick up lunch.
'This is what the season's about': Seattle-area restaurants serve up free Christmas meals
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December 24, 2025 at 2:34 PM
For the sixth consecutive year, the list of places offering free meals includes Nana's Southern Kitchen in Kent, where anyone who comes by can pick up lunch.
The governor floated cutting $146.7 million in education spending from the general fund in fiscal 2027, according to his proposed supplemental budget.
WA schools Superintendent Reykdal criticizes Ferguson’s proposed cuts
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December 24, 2025 at 7:48 AM
The governor floated cutting $146.7 million in education spending from the general fund in fiscal 2027, according to his proposed supplemental budget.
Gov. Bob Ferguson announced support for an income tax on people earning over $1 million, raising the prospects that the tax long sought by Democrats will pass.
Ferguson backs WA income tax on millionaires
Gov. Bob Ferguson announced support for an income tax on people earning over $1 million, raising the prospects that the tax long sought by Democrats will pass.
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December 24, 2025 at 7:24 AM
Gov. Bob Ferguson announced support for an income tax on people earning over $1 million, raising the prospects that the tax long sought by Democrats will pass.
From Blue Prince to Hollow Knight: Silksong to Death Stranding 2, here are the titles that left our video game reviewer in awe.
2025 was a phenomenal year in gaming. Here’s what stood out
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December 24, 2025 at 4:25 AM
From Blue Prince to Hollow Knight: Silksong to Death Stranding 2, here are the titles that left our video game reviewer in awe.
While some employees will resume their roles, about 25% will continue to strike, the union said.
Majority of Starbucks’ striking baristas are returning to work
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December 24, 2025 at 2:14 AM
While some employees will resume their roles, about 25% will continue to strike, the union said.
After a water fountain broke and flooded Emerson Elementary, students planned to be learning at an interim site for three weeks. Now it might be months.
Flooding fixes delayed at South Seattle elementary school
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December 24, 2025 at 1:27 AM
After a water fountain broke and flooded Emerson Elementary, students planned to be learning at an interim site for three weeks. Now it might be months.
We have thoughts on Seattle's most sought-after pizza. But also, Othello is home to a cozy Vietnamese deli and a Halal smash burger shop that are worth a visit.
Seattle’s hottest pizza shop and more good food in South Seattle
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December 23, 2025 at 11:32 PM
We have thoughts on Seattle's most sought-after pizza. But also, Othello is home to a cozy Vietnamese deli and a Halal smash burger shop that are worth a visit.
It was a big year for solo shows, excellent ensembles and inventive approaches.
Best Seattle theater of 2025: Magic tricks, washed-up action stars and more
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December 23, 2025 at 9:35 PM
It was a big year for solo shows, excellent ensembles and inventive approaches.
Gov. Bob Ferguson released a supplemental budget plan that would plug a budget hole largely through cuts to agencies and raiding dedicated funds.
Ferguson’s WA budget plan redirects climate money, taps rainy day fund
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December 23, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Gov. Bob Ferguson released a supplemental budget plan that would plug a budget hole largely through cuts to agencies and raiding dedicated funds.
Windstorms are expected in the Puget Sound area on Christmas Eve. Here are some tips for how to prepare for potential outages.
How to prepare for a Seattle-area power outage
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December 23, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Windstorms are expected in the Puget Sound area on Christmas Eve. Here are some tips for how to prepare for potential outages.
Dozens of people asked the Seattle School Board’s newest members about the future of Seattle Public Schools during a Dec. 8 webinar.
New Seattle School Board directors discuss district budget, academic rigor
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December 23, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Dozens of people asked the Seattle School Board’s newest members about the future of Seattle Public Schools during a Dec. 8 webinar.
Many people left their vehicles behind when floodwaters began to rise. If you're returning to a flooded vehicle, here are some steps you'll need to take.
If your vehicle was submerged in recent flooding, here's what to do
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December 23, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Many people left their vehicles behind when floodwaters began to rise. If you're returning to a flooded vehicle, here are some steps you'll need to take.
The new "Anaconda," starring the amusing duo of Jack Black and Paul Rudd, is completely absurd — in a good way, writes Moira Macdonald.
The new ‘Anaconda’ is completely absurd — in a good way | Review
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December 23, 2025 at 6:31 PM
The new "Anaconda," starring the amusing duo of Jack Black and Paul Rudd, is completely absurd — in a good way, writes Moira Macdonald.
Ben Sasse, a Republican former senator from Nebraska and a former president of the University of Florida, posted on X about his diagnosis.
Former U.S. Sen. Ben Sasse says he has terminal pancreatic cancer
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December 23, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Ben Sasse, a Republican former senator from Nebraska and a former president of the University of Florida, posted on X about his diagnosis.
Strong winds around 40 to 50 mph are expected Christmas Eve around dinner time, so plan your holiday roast accordingly.
Severe winds could mean power outages at dinner time on Christmas Eve
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December 23, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Strong winds around 40 to 50 mph are expected Christmas Eve around dinner time, so plan your holiday roast accordingly.
A new UW Medicine program helps train primary care providers like doctors and nurse practitioners to help with patients' mental health needs.
UW Medicine program helps primary care providers treat mental health
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December 23, 2025 at 3:03 PM
A new UW Medicine program helps train primary care providers like doctors and nurse practitioners to help with patients' mental health needs.
Here are five projections for the Seattle-area real estate market, including that home sales will pick up next year.
Five projections for Seattle’s real estate market in 2026
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December 23, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Here are five projections for the Seattle-area real estate market, including that home sales will pick up next year.
Five people became sick, including four who were hospitalized, after eating food at a teriyaki restaurant in Bellevue.
4 hospitalized with E. coli after eating at Bellevue restaurant
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December 23, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Five people became sick, including four who were hospitalized, after eating food at a teriyaki restaurant in Bellevue.
If nurses do ultimately go on strike, it will be the first time in the hospital’s 118-year history.
Seattle Children’s nurses vote to authorize strike
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December 23, 2025 at 1:20 AM
If nurses do ultimately go on strike, it will be the first time in the hospital’s 118-year history.
A federal judge ordered the release of Zahid Chaudhry, a WA U.S. Army veteran who has been held at the Northwest ICE Processing Center in Tacoma since August.
Federal judge releases disabled U.S. Army veteran from ICE custody
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December 22, 2025 at 11:26 PM
A federal judge ordered the release of Zahid Chaudhry, a WA U.S. Army veteran who has been held at the Northwest ICE Processing Center in Tacoma since August.
Seattle Times arts critic Moira Macdonald names some of her favorite things she saw this year on screens, stages and red carpets.
Emma Stone’s popcorn dress and other favorites of 2025 from Moira Macdonald
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December 22, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Seattle Times arts critic Moira Macdonald names some of her favorite things she saw this year on screens, stages and red carpets.
Some farmworkers, who put food on our tables, say they have to choose between braving floodwaters and going without pay or facing retaliation from employers.
Floodwaters are just one threat faced by these WA workers
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December 22, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Some farmworkers, who put food on our tables, say they have to choose between braving floodwaters and going without pay or facing retaliation from employers.
It’s been a year of major shake-ups for Seattle’s art scene, the biggest of which came from Donald Trump’s second presidency. Here’s what else happened in 2025.
The biggest stories you missed from Seattle’s arts scene in 2025
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December 22, 2025 at 8:20 PM
It’s been a year of major shake-ups for Seattle’s art scene, the biggest of which came from Donald Trump’s second presidency. Here’s what else happened in 2025.
Many patients who’ve been released from involuntary mental health treatment are not yet ready to live on their own. Washington state is trying to fill the gap.
Why WA state is building ‘stepdown’ mental health facilities
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December 22, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Many patients who’ve been released from involuntary mental health treatment are not yet ready to live on their own. Washington state is trying to fill the gap.