News across Greater Seattle

Seattle as the Fourth Best Global City? Oxford Economics Says So
Seattle earned the fourth-highest ranking in a new Oxford Economics 2026 Global Cities Index, trailing only New York, London and Paris. Here's how the Emerald City pulled off the feat.

The American Way of Killing: Malcolm Gladwell Challenges the Gun Debate
Malcolm Gladwell discusses his new book, "The American Way of Killing."

September 29, 2026
Aaron Reichlin-Melnick; Simon Sebag Montefiore; Malcolm Gladwell

An Oregon Christian ranch promises refuge to people in crisis. Former residents say they were harmed instead
The board of 5Rock Ranch nearly shut it down more than a decade ago, but former residents say harmful practices continue

Ferguson launches new Space Council, complacency is not an option
SEATTLE — Gov. Bob Ferguson signed Executive Order 26-04 on Monday, September 28, creating a Governor’s Space Council, stating that Washington already makes most of the world’s working satellites and cannot treat that lead as permanent. “This is going to bring together folks on…
Scene in Edmonds: Around town Tuesday
Restaurant News: Swanky Scoop and Rooster openings, more on Arnies, plus Food to Table exhibit
Swanky Scoop in Mountlake Terrace A ribbon-cutting ceremony and grand opening celebration is planned for Swanky Scoop at 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1. Join the Mountlake Terrace Chamber of Commerce […]

Jack Smith defends criminal investigations of Trump
During Senate hearing, Jack Smith defends criminal investigations of Trump

News Wrap: Supreme Court allows third-country deportations
News Wrap: Supreme Court allows Trump's deportations to third countries, for now

Affordability top priority if Dems take House, Jeffries says
Affordability and accountability top priorities if Democrats take House, Jeffries says

Poland braces for potential confrontation with Russia
Poland braces for potential confrontation as Russia tests NATO defenses

Self-regulation 'not enough' for AI safety, Gary Marcus says
Self-regulation 'not enough' for AI safety, Gary Marcus says