Technology Washington State Standard Professor who helped propel UW computer science program reflects on five decade career

Ed Lazowska, a professor and longtime University of Washington computer science leader, speaks to Austin Jenkins on the set of Inside Olympia. (Photo courtesy of TVW) This article was first published by TVW. The timeline of Ed Lazowska’s life in...

LIGHT RAIL: 2 WS stations? 1 WS station? No ‘tail tracks’? Sound Transit board committee hears possibilities for West Seattle cost-cutting, as estimate rises

Sound Transit Board members are still months away from decision-making on a revised long-range plan and ways to pop projects’ ballooning budgets. But their committees are getting briefings along the way, and the West Seattle Link Extension was one...

Seattle’s 2025-2026 AI Plan: Ethical Integration for City Services

Seattle’s city government is charting a bold course into the artificial intelligence era, unveiling a comprehensive plan that promises to reshape municipal operations while emphasizing ethical guardrails. Mayor Bruce Harrell’s administration...

8 regional tailgate classics everyone should know, from Buffalo wings to Seattle dogs

Food & Wine / Getty ImagesLay your tailgate flat, pitch your tent, and fire up the grill — or smoker, or deep fryer, or stockpot — it’s football season. The rules of the game may be the same from Boston to Houston, but the rules of the tailgate...

West Seattle's newest culinary gem: Cave 17 brings gourmet pasta home

West Seattle's newest pasta spot, Cave 17 is collaboration of old friends. Operating out of the Distinguished Foods Kitchen and led by Xavier Smith the company concentrates on just a few gourmet pastas. From left they are Xavier Smith, Ashterren...

Seattle launches new AI plan with hackathons, training, and expanded city services

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell on Thursday announced the city’s 2025-2026 Artificial Intelligence Plan, a sweeping initiative that expands on earlier work and aims to position Seattle as a national leader in responsible AI use. The plan combines...

How to Choose the Right Plumbing Service in Olympia

Addressing Leaky Faucets and Pipes Leaky faucets and pipes are more than just an annoyance; they can significantly increase your water bill and lead to property damage if left unchecked. These common plumbing problems often stem from worn-out...

Watch: BRUCE DICKINSON Sings U.S. National Anthem At PITTSBURGH STEELERS Vs. SEATTLE SEAHAWKS NFL Game

IRON MAIDEN frontman Bruce Dickinson sang the U.S. national anthem earlier today (Sunday, September 14) prior to Pittsburgh Steelers' home opener against the Seattle Seahawks at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Video of his appearance...

Can the Seattle Storm overcome the Las Vegas Aces’ winning momentum in Game 1?

The No. 2-seed Las Vegas Aces ended the regular season on a 16-game winning streak, and they’ll take that momentum with them into Game 1 of their first-round series against the No. 7-seed Seattle Storm (10 p.m. ET, ESPN).As the hottest team in the...

Loyolean Abhijoy Gandhi’s ‘Corporate Mantra’ inspires global readers

Parvinder Bhatia Jamshedpur: From the green campus of Loyola School to the power corridors of Washington DC, the journey of Jamshedpur-born Abhijoy Gandhi is a tale of grit, vision, and achievement. The corporate leader-turned-author is once again...

Gary Payton Skateboard Venture Drops in Tricky Alt-League Market

Gary Payton II was never much of a skateboarder himself. He was more comfortable skiing and snowboarding growing up in Seattle, where his father starred in the NBA for over a decade. But he was later introduced to skateboarding culture after...

How did the Mariners catch the Astros? Houston's trade deadline moves haven't worked out

The Houston Astros, after leading the American League West for the majority of the regular season, are now in danger of being surpassed by either the Seattle Mariners or the Texas Rangers. Houston could miss the postseason entirely if it struggles...

Seattle-area inflation rises again in line with the national rate

Inflation in the Seattle area inched up over the summer, sparking concerns that prices are starting to rise quickly again after a few years of welcome cooling. In the Seattle, Tacoma and Bellevue region, prices for goods and services increased...

New York Jets offered Micah Parsons in blockbuster Jerry Jones trade proposal

Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones has admitted that he offered Micah Parsons to the New York Jets but such demands were not met. The Cowboys dealt the superstar pass-rusher to the Green Bay Packers for two first-round picks and...

What’s the latest on ferry service in Olympia? Port commissioners hear an update

Rolf Boone / The Olympian (TNS) Five months ago the Port of Olympia hosted an electric fast ferry demonstration on Budd Inlet, generating plenty of buzz about the possibility of that service transporting passengers to other Puget Sound...

Northern Air Cargo adds Seattle–Anchorage service

Northern Air Cargo will begin offering direct cargo flights between Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport in early October. The new service is scheduled to launch Oct. 5 with departures three times a...

OSN: Seattle At Pittsburgh – Familiar Faces In New Places Makes For Strange Expectations

Casey Mabbott | Oregon Sports News To follow up their heartbreaking loss to the San Francisco 49ers in week one, Seattle has to travel coast to coast this week to face the 1-0 Pittsburgh Steelers. And they will be meeting some familiar faces when...

WEST SEATTLE SUNDAY: 22 notes!

(In honor of Colman Pool’s last day of the year, Janelle Otterholt caught a seagull on its tarp) Good morning – here’s what’s up for your Sunday, featuring some one-time-only experiences, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar and inbox:...

Steelers’ costly mistakes down them 31-17 against Seattle Seahawks in home opener

PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers are set to face off against the Seattle Seahawks, which is a game filled with storylines due to the off-season trade of DK Metcalf. Metcalf was traded to the Steelers this offseason for a second-round pick...

Washington State Discover Pass Price Increase Effective October 1

andrew-s-fxzpF7bnWDY-unsplash andrew-s-fxzpF7bnWDY-unsplash The cost to visit a state park in Washington is going up. Come October 1st, the priceof the annual Discover Pass will go up to $45. No Matter When You Purchase It, the Discover Pass Is a...