Don't worry, we're not shutting down. But there will be some changes around these parts--namely, a new captain. Or sheriff. Choose your own metaphor.
Letter from the Editor: There's A New Sheriff In Town
Friday Morning Headlines: The Return of Rick's
Despite rumors of snow in outlying areas, Seattle proper saw little of the action. But that doesn't mean that there weren't other news events swirling while you were sleeping.
Tuesday Morning Headlines
Good morning, sunshines. What did you miss while you were safely sleeping (and not being raided)?
Not Shocking: "Foul Play" is Now Suspected in Missing Toddler Case
Authorities have finally begun to come forward with updates regarding Sky Metalwawa, the 2-year-old who went missing in Bellevue on Sunday when his mother allegedly left him alone in an unlocked car along 112th. Namely, KOMO reports, they have finally admitted that the child likely didn't wander off on his own, and is, in fact, probably the victim of some sort of "foul play."
Tuesday Morning Headlines
What did you miss while you were sleeping?
An Explanation as to Why Seattlest is Overrun With New York City News
Why do we suddenly have all kinds of non-Seattle content? Because Gothamist says so.
Extra, Extra: No Tent For You, No Charges for Teen Who Killed a Cyclist
It's a bad day to be a woman, a good day to be a reckless teenage driver, and a so-so day for Occupy Seattle. Win/win? Let's get this weekend started.
Extra, Extra: Non-Knox News Items
Amazingly, the world did not stop spinning when the Amanda Knox verdict was handed down. Here are some of the things you may have missed while you were singing her praise or condemning her to death.
Extra, Extra: Test Scores and Department Stores
Today: a test kids can actually pass, Penney's comes back to Seattle, delighting Grandmas across the Sound.
In Case You Missed It: Last Night's Elections
Did you even realize there was an election last night? You'd better brush up on the results so your co-workers don't realize how out of the loop you are. Hint: people like tunnels and incumbents.
And Now, Your Preliminary Election Results
No, we don't have final numbers yet (thanks a bundle, vote by mail), but we do have the first round of results to stare at and speculate about.
Extra, Extra: Bad News Bears Edition
Sorry, Seattle. There's just nothing very positive to report. With a heavy heart, we bring you today's afternoon news headlines.
Extra, Extra: A Roller Coaster of News
Kids do the darndest things--like staying alive underwater for an ungodly amount of time. Also, Washington's homes are super-affordable, and Backpage.com is still contributing to the sex trafficking of minors.
Extra, Extra: Two Truths and a Lie
We won't make you guess which is which, but we will tell you two true news stories, and one that turned out to be fake.
Extra, Extra: Tunnel News, Tribal News, Hanford News
Same sex marriage for members of one local tribe, possible layoffs in Richland, and Let's Move Forward gets shut down. A couple of times.
Monday Morning Headlines
You spent the whole weekend reveling in the sun--unfortunately, it means you're short on water-cooler chatter. Catch up, or your coworkers will surely catch on.
Extra, Extra: Sad Confirmations and Giant Jellyfish
Nuclear waste, epic sea creatures, and sad, sad news. After reading this news, go do a shot or two.
KucinichWatch 2011: Is the Liberal Don Quixote Coming to Washington State?
Dennis Kucinich, the man they used to call "the Boy Mayor" and "Dennis the Menace" has kept up his suspiciously Western Washington-focused travel schedule, encouraging already rampant speculation that he's packing his carpet bag for a run at a Washington congressional seat.
Extra, Extra: Resignations, Regulations and the Reason Behind SPD's Tweet-a-Thon
SPD's Tweeting flurry, Hasselbeck's heartbreaking news, suspended licenses for scofflaws and time-travel, which is apparently impossible. Boo!
Extra, Extra: Food Carts, Elephants and Endless Winter
Woodland Park Zoo continues to try to knock up an elephant, the summer still sucks, and "Cash Cab" proves to be lethal, as opposed to lethally boring. Oh, and City Council passed the food cart measure.
Monday Morning Headlines
Dead fugitives, defeated Mariners, but hey, possible access to delicious street food? We'll take it. Welcome to Monday.
Extra, Extra: Big Sales, Worst Nightmares and Worse Tragedies
Scary news, sad news and news that makes us skeptical. Here's what's cooking around Seattle on your Thursday afternoon.
McGinn's Big Nightlife Announcement
Like kids on Christmas, we waited for Mayor McGinn to make the announcement we've been hoping to hear since he was elected.
Tuesday Morning Headlines
What happened last night? Catch up with a fresh batch of headlines.
Five Small Aircraft Crashed and Over 100 Homes Burgled gets Colton Harris-Moore Under 10 Years
11 months on the run, hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage, and a whole lot of victims in his path--and Colton Harris Moore will be out of prison before he turns 30.
Extra, Extra
Today in the news, it's terrible people doing terrible things. Some of them are even getting caught.
Extra, Extra
Gunfire, vandalism and somewhat-buried treasure in the news today. Plus a look at some weekend weather that probably won't suck.
Tuesday Morning Headlines
Police are seeking witnesses to the weekend's fatal accidents, two more upsetting automobile incidents and Folklife's fallen numbers, all in today's headlines.
Monday Morning Headlines
Cruisers are crashing and trials are on tap this Monday morning. Plus, the list of holiday closures for you to check...before you try to mail your rent check.
Extra, Extra
What did we miss today? Budget woes, drug busts, and people actually wanting Rob McKenna's opinion. Oh, and a tapir that can paint.

