Burbs Burgers has closed all its Seattle locations due to rising costs and economic challenges, despite owner Josh Henderson's search for investors. The chain's shutdown reflects broader issues in the city's restaurant industry.

CVS Pharmacy agreed to pay over $88,000 to 38 workers and a penalty for violating Seattle’s Secure Scheduling Ordinance by not paying for employer-initiated schedule changes.

A Seattle City Council meeting was disrupted by protesters, delaying proceedings that included honoring the late Senator George Fleming. The disturbance was quickly managed and the council resumed normal operations.

Seattle's OPCD is seeking professionals for three RFPs to aid in Equitable Transit Oriented Development, focusing on strategy, consulting, and utilization of remnant parcels.

Seattle is redirecting $11.7 million from the KCRHA to its own Human Services Department to manage contracts for outreach and homelessness prevention. Critics fear this move could disrupt regional homelessness efforts.

Donnie Chin and Dr. Abe Bergman posthumously received Washington state's highest civilian awards for their services in emergency aid and pediatrics, respectively.

Washington House and Senate propose multi-billion dollar transportation budgets, including investment in ferries and highways, but defer the SR 520 bridge project.

President Biden called Putin a "crazy SOB" at a San Francisco fundraiser, while also criticizing Trump's rhetoric comparing his legal troubles to fascism. The Kremlin dismissed Biden's remarks as unthreatening.

Seattle activists form "Queers for Palestine," facing criticism for supporting a group oppressive to LGBT rights while advocating for both LGBT and Palestinian solidarity.

Seattle City Council and Mayor Bruce Harrell declare a remembrance week for Japanese Americans interned during WWII, 82 years after Executive Order 9066.

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell, in his 2024 State of the City address, emphasized unity and collaboration to address homelessness, affordability, and public safety, while presenting a report on 2023 actions.

Mayor Harrell gave the 2024 State of the City address at Seattle's Museum of History and Industry, discussing Seattle's resilience and innovative initiatives for public safety, housing, environmental health, and more.

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell is set to discuss public safety, his "One Seattle Plan," and other issues in the State of the City Address amidst a rise in homicides.