What's been happening in your neighborhoods, and what the hyper-local blogs had to say about it. more ›

This week, we did our civic duty (and waited anxiously, drunkenly for the results), thanked our men and women in uniform, and generally felt patriotic. We also welcomed the first frost, finally composted our pumpkins, and turned our eyes toward the winter holidays. Oh, and we kept right on Occupying. more ›

On a holiday that began as a remembrance for the suffering of World War I, we reflect on a shocking crime from one of America's current wars. more ›

Happy Veterans Day. Thanks to all of those who have given their service. more ›

It's Veteran's Day, and in true American fashion, businesses are appreciating our servicemen by giving them free stuff. If you're a veteran, you're eligible for the following: more ›

MARCH POINT: SIFF Cinema is offering a free screening of this local film production by members of the Swinomish Indian Reservation. March Point is a movie about a movie about oil refineries, Native American communities, and growing up. Isn't it supposed to be raining on Saturday? Perfect: this is indoors and will expand your soul's horizons. (Probably.) RSVP to be on the safe side. more ›

• Darcy Burner commented on The Daily Weekly this weekend and on Seattlest yesterday, which has us wondering if the person posting as "sir-mix-a-lot" on the Central District News is indeed the Sir Mix-A-Lot. Curses! Just that thought alone, and "Baby's Got Back" is already stuck in our head.
• Watch out, West Seattle: with the wet weather here and more on the way, there's an elevated risk for landslides.
• Violence in Central and South East Seattle is getting scarier by the day. The Rainier Valley Post reports of a seemingly random mid-day shooting with no arrests made.

We're no hawk. More like a dove, in truth, but today is the day to remember and give thanks to soldiers and servicemen known and unknown--especially to those like this man who gave their life as a nameless cost for a cause they believed to be greater than themselves. While we hope for an end to war, today we will hope above all things for a simple safe return for those serving abroad. more ›

In honor of Veterans Day, the Huskies played like the French army in today's loss to Stanford. more ›