Politics History-making whistleblower Daniel Ellsberg has died at 92 Ellsberg's release of what were called the "Pentagon Papers" hastened the end of the Vietnam war, prompted a landmark Supreme Court ruling and contributed to the downfall of President Richard Nixon. Ron Elving Play AudioListen 7 mins
Politics Former WA State Senator John McCoy has died He was known as a key policy leader and champion for Indigenous communities. Jeanie Lindsay Play AudioListen 1 min
Arts & Life Seattle mourns loss of two food and drink pioneers Seattle’s food community lost two pioneers this past week: Ron Zimmerman, co-owner of Herbfarm, who put Seattle on the national scene, and Rachel Marshall, who introduced her love of ginger beer to the city. Ruby de Luna Play AudioListen 2 mins
Crime South Seattle activist remembered for opposing gun violence, speaking out Elijah Lewis was a young community activist known for his work in the Central District and South Seattle. Lewis's family says he was shot and killed Saturday while driving in Capitol Hill with his nephew. Casey Martin Play AudioListen 2 mins
Arts & Life Remembering Remo Borracchini, whose cakes graced celebrations around Seattle For generations his cake creations were synonymous with birthdays, weddings and graduations. Remo Borracchini of Borracchini’s Bakery in Seattle’s Rainier Valley died this month. Ruby de Luna Play AudioListen 2 mins
Arts & Life Esteemed author and traveler Jonathan Raban has died He was highly regarded for his travel writing but didn't want to be considered a travel writer. Paige Browning John O'Brien Play AudioListen 2 mins
Arts & Life Screaming Trees cofounder Van Conner passes away at 55 In a post on Facebook announcing that his brother had died Tuesday night, Gary Conner said that Van battled health issues over the past year, but said that, "It was pneumonia that got him in the end." Dyer Oxley
Arts & Life Pat Wright, Seattle's first lady of gospel, dies at 78 Pastor Patrinell "Pat" Wright, who dedicated her life to gospel music and Angela King Natalie Akane Newcomb Play AudioListen 4 mins
Arts & Life Jerry Spring, 85, retired pilot, always helped others Our series, Lives Lost, remembers loved ones who have died in the pandemic. You can share an obituary of someone special to you by filling out the form at the bottom of this story. Ruby de Luna Play AudioListen 6 mins
Arts & Life Leslie Snapp, 91, Navy vet, avid tennis player, grandpa Our series, Lives Lost, remembers loved ones who have died in the pandemic. You can share an obituary of someone special to you by filling out the form at the bottom of this story. Ruby de Luna Play AudioListen 5 mins
