News across Greater Seattle
Northwest Girlchoir offers tryouts during visiting days in October
Northwest Girlchoir will offer free visiting days Oct. 19-21 and Oct. 26-27 for children in grades 1-6 interested in trying an after-school choir class at the organization’s Northgate-area facility. The […]
Se Habla News: Oct. 1, 2026
In today’s headlines: ICE participating in high-speed chases, state seeks illegal bear hunters and suspect in pilot stabbing identified.

October 1, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
October 1, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode

Nine hungry Black Bear cubs are keeping PAWS Wildlife Rehabilitation Center busy
SNOHOMISH — Nine growing black bear cubs currently in care at the PAWS Wildlife Rehabilitation Center have some very big appetites—and PAWS is asking the community and local businesses for help keeping up with their dietary needs. PAWS is currently caring for nine black bear cubs…
America 250 Memorial Flag Project
As the nation prepares to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States, the City of Puyallup is erecting a landmark civic improvement that will proudly recognize this historic milestone and those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces.

King County artists ride Metro buses to turn routes into comics
“Moving Stories” asks artists to capture the communities along RapidRide lines in graphic novels.

Snohomish County Indivisible to host No Kings rally on Oct. 17 in Lynnwood
LYNNWOOD — Snohomish County Indivisible will host a No Kings rally in Lynnwood on Oct. 17 as part of a nationwide day of action aimed at encouraging voters to participate in the November midterm elections. The citizen-based group plans to hold its fourth No Kings event at Cedar…

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SAS shows us how to be a one-woman crew while raising her son, who inspires the stories she tells.
High school sports roundup for Sept. 30, 2026
Boys Tennis Mountlake Terrace defeated Meadowdale 5-2 Singles: Gabe Kuriawan (MT) defeated Conor Bartell (Mead) 6-3, 6-3 Nikos Karnikis (Mead) defeated Praise Ngo (MT) 2-6, 7-6, 10-7 Jaeden Belo (MT) […]
Scene in Edmonds: Rooster to open Oct. 3
Rooster Bagel Cafe Kitchen Bar will officially open for bagels and drinks at 8 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 3. Rooster’s Director of Operations Hilary Ness said initial hours will be 8 […]
AAUW to host civic engagement panel discussion Oct. 10
“Civic Engagement in Action: Protecting Rights, Strengthening Democracy, and Making Your Voice Heard” is the topic of a panel discussion sponsored by the American Association of University of Women (AAUW) […]

Seattle Permit Fees Get Another Hike Amid Development Slump
A 10.7% bump in building permit fees comes just a year after an 18% increase. The hike is intended to maintain SDCI's staffing reserves, even as the department prepares to cut 34 positions. Despite some streamlining initiatives in progress, a light at the end of the tunnel isn't…