Seattle

What does 2023 hold for the Seattle area housing market?

Last year was marked by record high home values and extreme competition among buyers, but things did shift a bit toward the end of the year. Now, Redfin says Seattle is the fastest-cooling market in the nation.

Environment

South Park begins recovery after Duwamish flood

Inches of water and debris still cover some streets and sidewalks in Seattle’s South Park neighborhood after the Duwamish River flooded Tuesday morning. Multiple families have been displaced while they try to clean and repair their water-damaged homes.

A record year for homeless deaths in King County — again

2022 marked another grim year for people in Seattle and King County experiencing homelessness. More than 270 people died this year in the county without secure housing, the highest number in 20 years.

Four big housing ideas that could reshape greater Seattle: The Ripple Effect

The greater Seattle metro region is a hotbed of housing experimentation right now. In many different cities, people are talking about new ideas, new approaches to this problem of how to build enough housing without tearing apart vulnerable communities in the process.

Arts & Life

These Seattle queens are home for the holidays

They're probably two of the most famous members of Seattle drag royalty after being catapulted to stardom by the wildly popular franchise "RuPaul's Drag Race." And they're back for another installation of The Jinkx and DeLa Holiday Show.

Food

'Tis the season, but these Seattle area bakers offer free treats year round

It’s that time of year when home bakers are working overtime to produce holiday treats to share. But one Seattle baker has been at it year-round to bring some sweetness to her neighborhood. Last year Magnolia resident Lanne Stauffer turned her little free library into a little free bakery. And her efforts are going strong and have inspired similar efforts around Seattle.