Italian Festival draws thousands to Seattle Center

The 38th annual Italian Festival is bringing authentic food, music, and art to the heart of Seattle this weekend. As the Pacific Northwest's largest Italian American festival, the event celebrates the cultural heritage that helped shape the city and aims to cultivate a deeper understanding of the region's diversity.

Trump vows to send troops to Portland; local leaders push back

President Donald Trump has pledged to send troops to Portland, to protect federal ICE facilities. Local leaders in Washington, including Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell and U.S. Senator Patty Murray, condemned the threat as "illegal, authoritarian," and an attempt to silence free speech.

WA leaders react to Trump's troops in Portland, OR

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell, Governor Ferguson and Senator Patty Murray are among a growing number of elected leaders admonishing the deployment of military force to Portland for reasons locals in the Pacific Northwest city say make no sense and are a waste of money.

Seattle Opera Vintage Costume Sale

Costume collectors and fashion lovers can score a piece of Seattle theater history at a massive one-day sale featuring over 2,500 costumes, accessories, and supplies.

Mariners to leave Root Sports; MLB taking over broadcasts in 2026

The Seattle Mariners have announced that starting with the 2026 season, their games will no longer be broadcast on Root Sports, the regional sports network the team is shuttering. Major League Baseball will take over broadcast and streaming production, though in-market fans will still be able to access games via their cable provider.