Initiative that would create “social housing” leading
A security guard watches as passengers get off a light-rail train at the Beacon Hill Station in Seattle. Sound Transit says it’s going to enforce its transit conduct standards to prevent drug use on trains. Easier said than done, because there’s not much security staffing yet. But they are expecting to have a stronger security presence later this year. (Ellen M. Banner / The Seattle Times)
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Traffic Lab

Sound Transit says it’s pushing back against drug use on light rail

Drug use became common in 2021 and 2022 as transit agencies de-emphasized enforcement of all kinds and security staffs dwindled. But the pendulum is swinging back.

Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day on Seattle streets: Showing love when you don’t have the means VIEW
Couples were asked for their most ridiculous domestic squabbles, and they did not disappoint
‘Seattle Freeze is thawing’: City ranks second in U.S. for singles seeking a match
Local, last-minute Valentine's Day gifts and dates

Politics

FILE – Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., arrives for the Senate Democratic Caucus leadership election at the Capitol in Washington, on Dec. 8, 2022. Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff, who rose to national prominence as the lead prosecutor in President Donald Trump’s first impeachment trial, announced Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023, that he is seeking the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Sen. Dianne Feinstein. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File) FX403 FX403

California Sen. Feinstein says she won’t run for reelection VIEW

Opinion

Ban at-home rape kits in WA to help ensure justice for survivors | Editorial
Paul Krugman
The long war against Medicare and Social Security | Paul Krugman
Art speaks to the power of Black resistance, resilience and joy | Op-Ed
John M. Crisp
What’s to become of humans? | John M. Crisp

Local News

Johnny Zukov and Dayna Bolin, who are experiencing houselessess, are photographed in front of their tent at the University of Washington on Valentine’s Day. — Photographed on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023.

Valentine’s Day on Seattle streets: Showing love when you don’t have the means VIEW

Featured Columnist

What’s so scary about teaching racial realities in schools?

Education Lab

WA lawmakers want to beef up state aid for college students
Students of color are now the majority in WA public schools
Thousands of kids are missing from school. Where did they go?
Seattle Schools students seek funding for ethnic studies, counselors

Business & Tech

Boeing employees work on the 737 MAX on the final assembly line at Boeingís Renton plant Wednesday, June 15, 2022. 220682

Boeing kept steady 737 MAX pace in January, while Airbus production slowed

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Nation & World

Scenes from train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, on Feb. 14. MUST CREDIT: Photo for The Washington Post by Rebecca Kiger.

Ohio train derailment leaves ‘toxic soup’ of multiple chemicals

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Food & Drink

Olive relish gives the muffaletta sandwich a nice briny flavor that helps break up the fatty meats and cheeses.

Get in the Mardi Gras spirit with this muffuletta with olive relish

Pacific NW Magazine

From the NW Flower & Garden Festival to Great Plant Picks, fragrance takes center stage

Creating a garden of scented plants — and building fragrant memories

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Arts & Life

Samara Joy, who recently won the best new artist Grammy, comes to Seattle March 17.

Grammys’ best new artist comes to Seattle, and other jazz shows to catch

Photography

Fern Schultz, left, from Olympia shows Bryan Keleman a duck she is decorating at the Decoration Station. Duck Brunch held “My Ducky Valentine” at the Eastlake Bar and Grill in Seattle on Saturday, February 11, 2023. Duck Brunch is a pop-up party held monthly, always at different venues, always with a different theme, and always featuring rubber ducks.
Local News

A ‘Ducky’ Valentine’s Day brunch VIEW

Eastside Catholic’s Alex Elston squeezes between Rainier Beach defenders Mario Clark (left) and Ni’Raye Ballard for a bucket in the firt half. 222976
Sports

Photos: Rainier Beach vs. Eastside Catholic at Metro League boys basketball championship VIEW

Lakesides Claire O’Connor looks for points in the paint, but gets called for traveling in the first half. 222975
Sports

Photos: Garfield vs. Lakeside at Metro League girls basketball championship VIEW

Seattle area priests of the area’s many Ethiopian Orthodox Churches, as well as other church officials are joined with demonstrators at Westlake Park to protest the Ethiopian government, accusing it of constant attacks and trying to split the church by not recognizing only Patriarch Abuna Mathias as its head of leadership, or synod, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023, in downtown Seattle. Rain didn’t stop large numbers of congregants of the area’s many Ethiopian Orthodox Churches from showing up to listen to speakers, and to pray, chant and sing before marching to the Space Needle.
Local News

Seattle congregants protest treatment of Ethiopian Orthodox Church in Ethiopia WATCH