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Sat, 12 Sep 2026 18:45:04 +0000 News aggregator 0.1.0 https://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification 60 Romania sets Guinness record with miles-long table, raises funds for pediatric psychiatry hospital https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-09-12-romania-sets-guinness-record-with-miles-long-table-raises-funds-for-pediatric-ps-381477.html More https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-09-12-romania-sets-guinness-record-with-miles-long-table-raises-funds-for-pediatric-ps-381477.html Sat, 12 Sep 2026 18:45:04 +0000 The Seattle Times Environmental Complaints Against Seattle Growth Plan Thrown Out in State Ruling https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-09-12-environmental-complaints-against-seattle-growth-plan-thrown-out-in-state-ruling-eea6e2.html Region https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-09-12-environmental-complaints-against-seattle-growth-plan-thrown-out-in-state-ruling-eea6e2.html Sat, 12 Sep 2026 17:22:25 +0000 The Urbanist Passages https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-09-12-passages-f7fbd6.html More https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-09-12-passages-f7fbd6.html Sat, 12 Sep 2026 17:00:02 +0000 The Seattle Times WA semifinalists for 2027 National Merit Scholarships announced https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-09-12-wa-semifinalists-for-2027-national-merit-scholarships-announced-6d51c3.html More https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-09-12-wa-semifinalists-for-2027-national-merit-scholarships-announced-6d51c3.html Sat, 12 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0000 The Seattle Times Na Hong-jin’s Hope Isn’t Being Advertised as the Blockbuster Troll It Really Is https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-09-12-na-hong-jin-s-hope-isn-t-being-advertised-as-the-blockbuster-troll-it-really-is-1ed939.html More https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-09-12-na-hong-jin-s-hope-isn-t-being-advertised-as-the-blockbuster-troll-it-really-is-1ed939.html Sat, 12 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0000 The Stranger HAPPENING NOW: Get something new – or new to you – to get out on the water at Mountain to Sound Outfitters’. Boat Swap https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-09-12-happening-now-get-something-new-or-new-to-you-to-get-out-on-the-water-at-mountai-8398c0.html More https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-09-12-happening-now-get-something-new-or-new-to-you-to-get-out-on-the-water-at-mountai-8398c0.html Sat, 12 Sep 2026 17:36:43 +0000 West Seattle Blog Where Seattle’s single-family home rentals are disappearing fastest https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-09-12-where-seattle-s-single-family-home-rentals-are-disappearing-fastest-07dc69.html More https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-09-12-where-seattle-s-single-family-home-rentals-are-disappearing-fastest-07dc69.html Sat, 12 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0000 The Seattle Times Trump’s PAC starts spending in key WA congressional race https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-09-12-trump-s-pac-starts-spending-in-key-wa-congressional-race-422422.html More https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-09-12-trump-s-pac-starts-spending-in-key-wa-congressional-race-422422.html Sat, 12 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0000 The Seattle Times Even Nordstrom now says it has trouble getting Seattle cops to show up https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-09-12-even-nordstrom-now-says-it-has-trouble-getting-seattle-cops-to-show-up-fa8d8a.html More https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-09-12-even-nordstrom-now-says-it-has-trouble-getting-seattle-cops-to-show-up-fa8d8a.html Sat, 12 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0000 The Seattle Times As DOJ went after protesters for felony assault, juries and judges were unconvinced https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-09-12-as-doj-went-after-protesters-for-felony-assault-juries-and-judges-were-unconvinc-12ce6e.html More https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-09-12-as-doj-went-after-protesters-for-felony-assault-juries-and-judges-were-unconvinc-12ce6e.html Sat, 12 Sep 2026 12:01:09 +0000 The Seattle Times Want to lower your risk of dementia? It doesn’t involve a blood test https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-09-12-want-to-lower-your-risk-of-dementia-it-doesn-t-involve-a-blood-test-2bae0c.html More https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-09-12-want-to-lower-your-risk-of-dementia-it-doesn-t-involve-a-blood-test-2bae0c.html Sat, 12 Sep 2026 11:58:12 +0000 The Seattle Times WEST SEATTLE SATURDAY: 30+ notes to start your weekend! https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-09-12-west-seattle-saturday-30-notes-to-start-your-weekend-9e946a.html More https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-09-12-west-seattle-saturday-30-notes-to-start-your-weekend-9e946a.html Sat, 12 Sep 2026 13:12:27 +0000 West Seattle Blog Council Roundup: Planning and coordination drive safe summer events for record crowds https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-09-12-council-roundup-planning-and-coordination-drive-safe-summer-events-for-record-cr-3d04c8.html Region https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-09-12-council-roundup-planning-and-coordination-drive-safe-summer-events-for-record-cr-3d04c8.html Sat, 12 Sep 2026 03:32:29 +0000 City of Bellevue (.gov) Potentially fatal bacteria found in Oregon bighorn sheep herd https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-09-12-potentially-fatal-bacteria-found-in-oregon-bighorn-sheep-herd-d2d4d2.html More https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-09-12-potentially-fatal-bacteria-found-in-oregon-bighorn-sheep-herd-d2d4d2.html Sat, 12 Sep 2026 02:43:08 +0000 The Seattle Times UW Medical Center staffer ordered released from ICE detention https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-09-12-uw-medical-center-staffer-ordered-released-from-ice-detention-206250.html More https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-09-12-uw-medical-center-staffer-ordered-released-from-ice-detention-206250.html Sat, 12 Sep 2026 02:16:35 +0000 The Seattle Times BIZNOTE FOLLOWUP: Mashiko announces where in White Center it’s going https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-09-12-biznote-followup-mashiko-announces-where-in-white-center-it-s-going-d65180.html More https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-09-12-biznote-followup-mashiko-announces-where-in-white-center-it-s-going-d65180.html Sat, 12 Sep 2026 02:29:09 +0000 West Seattle Blog Strike averted as Shoreline school staff reach agreement with district https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-09-12-strike-averted-as-shoreline-school-staff-reach-agreement-with-district-4aa8be.html More https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-09-12-strike-averted-as-shoreline-school-staff-reach-agreement-with-district-4aa8be.html Sat, 12 Sep 2026 01:49:12 +0000 The Seattle Times Seattle-area leaders shocked by ‘hateful’ and ‘unacceptable’ DHS post https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-09-12-seattle-area-leaders-shocked-by-hateful-and-unacceptable-dhs-post-d14e66.html More https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-09-12-seattle-area-leaders-shocked-by-hateful-and-unacceptable-dhs-post-d14e66.html Sat, 12 Sep 2026 01:16:15 +0000 The Seattle Times Fatal beating in Westlake Park believed to be unprovoked attack https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-09-12-fatal-beating-in-westlake-park-believed-to-be-unprovoked-attack-ae2322.html More https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-09-12-fatal-beating-in-westlake-park-believed-to-be-unprovoked-attack-ae2322.html Sat, 12 Sep 2026 01:14:56 +0000 The Seattle Times Mississippi police arrest a man in the death of Tasia Fortune https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-09-11-mississippi-police-arrest-a-man-in-the-death-of-tasia-fortune-c79157.html More https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-09-11-mississippi-police-arrest-a-man-in-the-death-of-tasia-fortune-c79157.html Fri, 11 Sep 2026 22:38:08 +0000 The Seattle Times Two WA public sector unions reach tentative deals on new contracts 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found in a creek in San Francisco Bay Area https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-09-11-well-preserved-tooth-from-pacific-mastodon-found-in-a-creek-in-san-francisco-bay-53e21c.html More https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-09-11-well-preserved-tooth-from-pacific-mastodon-found-in-a-creek-in-san-francisco-bay-53e21c.html Fri, 11 Sep 2026 23:13:07 +0000 The Seattle Times Seattle mayor asked for police chief's resignation due to values, policy goals, 'vision' https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-09-11-seattle-mayor-asked-for-police-chief-s-resignation-due-to-values-policy-goals-vi-d61eca.html Top https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-09-11-seattle-mayor-asked-for-police-chief-s-resignation-due-to-values-policy-goals-vi-d61eca.html Fri, 11 Sep 2026 22:47:08 +0000 komonews.com Duvall’s controversy over potential upzoning | For the Record https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-09-11-duvall-s-controversy-over-potential-upzoning-for-the-record-9aac9f.html Region https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-09-11-duvall-s-controversy-over-potential-upzoning-for-the-record-9aac9f.html Fri, 11 Sep 2026 22:59:51 +0000 Snoqualmie Valley Record Embassy Suites workers in Pioneer Square end strike https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-09-11-embassy-suites-workers-in-pioneer-square-end-strike-478f85.html Region https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-09-11-embassy-suites-workers-in-pioneer-square-end-strike-478f85.html Fri, 11 Sep 2026 22:27:43 +0000 MyNorthwest.com Leadership in Bloom: A Conversation with Director Lylianna Allala and our New Deputy Director Megan Doiron https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-09-11-leadership-in-bloom-a-conversation-with-director-lylianna-allala-and-our-new-dep-f38159.html City Hall https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-09-11-leadership-in-bloom-a-conversation-with-director-lylianna-allala-and-our-new-dep-f38159.html Fri, 11 Sep 2026 20:50:08 +0000 Seattle.gov Mayor Wilson’s office tells council she removed Shon Barnes to align SPD with her ‘values’ https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-09-11-mayor-wilson-s-office-tells-council-she-removed-shon-barnes-to-align-spd-with-he-c07d54.html Region https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-09-11-mayor-wilson-s-office-tells-council-she-removed-shon-barnes-to-align-spd-with-he-c07d54.html Fri, 11 Sep 2026 21:00:13 +0000 MyNorthwest.com TikTok Made 9/11 a Catastrophe Among So Many Catastrophes https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-09-11-tiktok-made-9-11-a-catastrophe-among-so-many-catastrophes-cffa55.html More https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-09-11-tiktok-made-9-11-a-catastrophe-among-so-many-catastrophes-cffa55.html Fri, 11 Sep 2026 21:15:00 +0000 The Stranger WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Two casings-found cases – but when was the gunfire? https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-09-11-west-seattle-crime-watch-two-casings-found-cases-but-when-was-the-gunfire-c3f863.html More 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https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-09-11-report-recommends-diversifying-seattle-economy-wilson-s-plan-would-initiate-that-be2771.html Fri, 11 Sep 2026 20:32:17 +0000 PubliCola King County Executive Zahilay announces $100 million conservation proposal https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-09-11-king-county-executive-zahilay-announces-100-million-conservation-proposal-e70abc.html Region https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-09-11-king-county-executive-zahilay-announces-100-million-conservation-proposal-e70abc.html Fri, 11 Sep 2026 20:55:58 +0000 KIRO 7 News Seattle Six Questions for Matt Midgley on What it’s Like to Run an Art Gallery in Pike Place https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-09-11-six-questions-for-matt-midgley-on-what-it-s-like-to-run-an-art-gallery-in-pike-p-6730b4.html More https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-09-11-six-questions-for-matt-midgley-on-what-it-s-like-to-run-an-art-gallery-in-pike-p-6730b4.html Fri, 11 Sep 2026 20:30:00 +0000 The Stranger 9/11, quarter-century later: West Seattle memory with a mystery https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-09-11-9-11-quarter-century-later-west-seattle-memory-with-a-mystery-7b7419.html More https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-09-11-9-11-quarter-century-later-west-seattle-memory-with-a-mystery-7b7419.html Fri, 11 Sep 2026 20:17:17 +0000 West Seattle Blog Message from Interim Chief Andre Sayles Regarding the Release of Internal Text and Teams Messages from Bite of Seattle https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-09-11-message-from-interim-chief-andre-sayles-regarding-the-release-of-internal-text-a-766c08.html City Hall https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-09-11-message-from-interim-chief-andre-sayles-regarding-the-release-of-internal-text-a-766c08.html Fri, 11 Sep 2026 19:05:36 +0000 Seattle.gov Why did the goat cross the road? https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-09-11-why-did-the-goat-cross-the-road-87affd.html More https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-09-11-why-did-the-goat-cross-the-road-87affd.html Fri, 11 Sep 2026 19:28:27 +0000 West Seattle Blog Councilmember Kettle: My remarks on gun violence in this week’s Public Safety Committee https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-09-11-councilmember-kettle-my-remarks-on-gun-violence-in-this-week-s-public-safety-com-c02cc0.html City Hall https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-09-11-councilmember-kettle-my-remarks-on-gun-violence-in-this-week-s-public-safety-com-c02cc0.html Fri, 11 Sep 2026 18:05:11 +0000 Seattle.gov Kidnapping, rape suspects arrested by King County SWAT https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-09-10-kidnapping-rape-suspects-arrested-by-king-county-swat-ec9df1.html Region https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-09-10-kidnapping-rape-suspects-arrested-by-king-county-swat-ec9df1.html Thu, 10 Sep 2026 23:29:40 +0000 FOX 13 Seattle 15-year-old rescued after clinging to capsized boat for days in Alaska’s Bering Sea 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quarter-century later: Seen at Alki Statue of Liberty https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-09-11-9-11-a-quarter-century-later-seen-at-alki-statue-of-liberty-e82a99.html More https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-09-11-9-11-a-quarter-century-later-seen-at-alki-statue-of-liberty-e82a99.html Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:19:14 +0000 West Seattle Blog End of summer swimming notes: Medgar Evers Pool reopens, last days of the Leschi Fire Dock https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-09-11-end-of-summer-swimming-notes-medgar-evers-pool-reopens-last-days-of-the-leschi-f-f9d403.html More https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-09-11-end-of-summer-swimming-notes-medgar-evers-pool-reopens-last-days-of-the-leschi-f-f9d403.html Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:23:49 +0000 Capitol Hill Seattle Blog Sticker shock as health insurance premiums increase ahead of new coverage cliff https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-09-11-sticker-shock-as-health-insurance-premiums-increase-ahead-of-new-coverage-cliff-779ab1.html Region https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-09-11-sticker-shock-as-health-insurance-premiums-increase-ahead-of-new-coverage-cliff-779ab1.html Fri, 11 Sep 2026 01:31:27 +0000 KOMO