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After more than two decades of work, a new documentary about James J. Hill, the founder of the Great Northern Railway, will premiere this month.

The pandemic may have left some gaps in the urban fabric, but a neighborhood-by-neighborhood rundown of new restaurants and art events reveals that recovery is well underway.

History of Seattle Nikkei Immigrants from ‘The North American Times’ This series explores the history of the pre-war Japanese community in Seattle, by reviewing articles in “The North American Times,” which have been digitally archived by the University of Washington and Hokubei Hochi Foundation (hokubeihochi.org/digital-archive). Publication of this series is a joint project with discovernikkei.org.

While its tricky to narrow down suggestions for any citys itinerary, weve picked a mix of traditional must-dos and newer additions available in...

Emerald City locals share the faux pas they often see visitors committing.

The United Way of King County threw a BBQ and celebration in Renton to bring the community together following the pandemic.  Hundreds turned out to enjoy the carnival-like atmosphere at Saturday's event. 

The free gallery near Pioneer Square maintained by King County's agency for cultural funding reopens for in-person visitors and First Thursdays.

Some of the best spots to spend your Sounders’ pregame hours.

The new tenant in downtown Seattle's Smith Tower feels the future of the city is bright.

From Seattle's first woman mayor to skyjacker D.B. Cooper, our special this year is a survey of quirky characters from our past.