Today marks the end of a TV era--the John Curley era. As host of KING 5's Evening Magazine, Curley's perennially perky attitude has hypnotized viewers nightly for the past 14 years. With a prime 7 p.m. time slot, many tuned in to hear Curley's witty interviews and take on the Northwest's quirkiest stories. In the ratings war, he always gave Pat Sajak and his Wheel of Fortune a beatdown for the time slot's top show. With budgets tight among the media business, it's no shock to see Curley signing off--even with great ratings. Curley plans to use his unemployment TV charm wisely, to run for Sammamish City Council, taking a page out of ex-KING 5er Jim Compton's book. We spoke with the folks at KING 5, and they won't have a permanent replacement for Curley (of course, how could you?). Instead other familiar talent (or even an ensemble team) will step in over the next few weeks. more ›

It's that time of year again: time to vote for the "Best of Western Washington." We must admit to being slightly miffed. In a poll that asks locals about their favorite fish market and what they consider to be the best pet couture, there isn't a single question about your favorite blog or blogger. So, King5 and Evening Magazine, we want to know--do you have something against local bloggers? Or are you just saving space and sending Seattlest the trophy? Cause that, we'd be cool with. more ›

• Kapow! Coffee, inventors of the Ride the S.L.U.T. t-shirts, the proposers of a 300-foot Paul Allen statue, and the makers of the best espresso in the Cascade neighborhood, are looking for a new home after their landlord decided to open up his own coffee shop in the location.
• Capitol Hill Seattle gets a little snarky about John Curley and we love them for it.
• The Belltowner has the scoop on the sudden closure of the McLeod Residence. The building isn't up to fire code and the entirety of Seattle's hipster elite are in mourning.