Seattle civil-rights leader Rev. Dr. Samuel B. McKinney dies at 91 VIEW
The Rev. Dr. Samuel B. McKinney, pastor emeritus of Mount Zion Baptist Church in Seattle, had an influence that went far beyond the walls of...
Former Washington governor, King County executive John Spellman dies
John D. Spellman, Washington’s 18th governor and the first King County executive, has died at age 91.
From Mount St. Helens to J.P. Patches, reporter Jack Broom reflects on 39 years at The Times VIEW
In nearly 39 years at The Seattle Times, general-assignment reporter Jack Broom, retiring Friday, has seen many people, places and things — and a great...
Sunny and 60 degrees? In February? Better enjoy it while it lasts
After a four-month stretch of above-normal precipitation, the forecast calls for sunshine (and warm temperatures) in Western Washington through Wednesday.
$1.4 million: Donors set record for Fund For The Needy
The recently concluded Seattle Times Fund For The Needy campaign raised a record $1,416,413 from generous readers and partners. The money goes to 12 nonprofit...
Seattle mother of Nepal earthquake victim still waits for her remains
The mother of Bailey Meola, one of two young women from Seattle killed in the April 25 earthquake in Nepal, said she wishes U.S. officials...
Wolf Bauer, 103, mountaineer, environmentalist dies
Wolf Bauer, accomplished mountaineer and environmentalist with a passion for teaching and sharing, has died at 103. His work influenced generations of skiers, climbers and...
Interactive exhibit at Pacific Science Center lets you do the math VIEW
Math Moves! a traveling interactive exhibit that attempts to take the intimidation out of math, opens Saturday at the Pacific Science Center.