News

'Most, if not all' customers will have power back by Tuesday, PSE says

Puget Sound Energy expects to fully restore power to "most if not all” customers by Tuesday, a spokesperson told KUOW.

Business

Off the Charts: More people are returning to the office. Is Seattle traffic about to get worse?

Seattle's population has increased by over 15,000 residents since the start of the pandemic, while average commute times have gone down slightly from 28.4 minutes to 25.5 minutes—due in no small part to work-from-home policies.

At 50, Seattle Gay News starts a new chapter

“There’s not many organizations in this community that can say they’ve made it to 50 years," Renee Raketty told Seattle Now. "We’ve lost a lot of legacy organizations, and to be honest with you, the SGN is an institution in our community here in Seattle. And I’m so proud to carry that forward for the next 50 years.”

Economy

Off the Charts: Seattle is the priciest tourist city in the U.S. Should you go to Portland instead?

KUOW compared tourist must-haves in Portland, Seattle, and Vancouver to find the most affordable city for tourists looking to get that Pacific Northwest experience this summer.

Two men killed while pointing guns at the ground. Should police have waited?

Morgan Spurlock, documentary filmmaker of 'Super Size Me', dies at 53

KUOW wins seven regional Edward R. Murrow awards for 2024, including best podcast

KUOW has been honored with seven regional Edward R. Murrow awards, including for best podcast, and its coverage spanning homelessness to child care, and more.