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Washington State Looks to Private Sector for Its New CISO

Gwen Gann, a technologist who has worked in healthcare and financial management, has been named the next state chief information security officer at Washington Technology Solutions (WaTech). Her first day in the role was Wednesday, state officials said. “ …

2026 Washington State Book Awards

2027 Seattle Trans Underground Film Festival preview A conversation with STUFF cofounder Sophie Amity Debs

When I phoned Seattle community organizer and filmmaker Sophie Amity Debs to chat about the second Seattle Trans Underground Film Festival, known as STUFF, taking place October 15–18 at the Northwest Film Forum, I admittedly didn’t know what to expect. …

Haight-Ashbury Landmark to Become New Music and Culture Center

A local music school and Seattle radio station are partnering with SF Heritage to turn a 1960s Haight-Ashbury landmark into a music and culture hub with a rooftop venue, broadcast facilities, and music education. The historic Doolan-Larson Building on the …

Seattle Is Poised to Ban Supermarket Algorithmic Price Discrimination

This coming Tuesday, in an effort to crack down on price gouging and discrimination, the Seattle City Council will vote on a bill prohibiting large grocery store companies from using customer personal information to customize prices and discounts. Proposed …

Yes, Trump is holding the Kennedy Center hostage: L.A. arts and culture this weekend

Is President Trump holding the Kennedy Center hostage? The allegation has been made at least twice, most recently by John F. Kennedy’s niece Kerry Kennedy, and earlier by Rep. Joyce Beatty (D-Ohio), an ex-officio member of the board, who has sued to keep …

IN BRIEF Education items, Trans Visibility March, Seattle, activists flee Sierra Leone, Fiji’s HIV crisis, ‘Playing with ...

Warning: This column mentions details of violent activities. NATIONAL The Georgia Department of Administrative Services paid $250,000 to settle a lawsuit filed by former Georgia Southern University employee Gemma Skuraton, who said she was fired after …

The Best Bang for Your Buck Events in Seattle This Weekend: Sept 18–20, 2026

Summer may be winding down, but Seattle events certainly aren’t. Keep the seasonal shenanigans going this weekend with a live spin on a KEXP staple, Audiosis, some pastoral partying at Farm Fest, a glow-stick-fueled voyage at the Seattle Paddle Rave, and …

Seattle Channel honored with 8 Government Programming Awards

The programming that keeps Seattle residents informed about their city has earned national recognition once again. Seattle Channel was recognized Thursday night by the National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors (NATOA) in Kansas City …

Twin tech founders who left Seattle for Alaska bet on an AI agent named ‘Walter’ to cover local news

by Kurt Schlosser on Sep 18, 2026 at 10:21 amSeptember 18, 2026 at 10:22 am Twin brothers Lucas and Lee Brown co-founded Seattle’s HasOffers in 2009 and rebranded to Tune in 2014. (Instagram / Geeks in the Woods) Several years after leaving Seattle’s …

WhirlyBall Seattle, go-karts and more ways to indulge your inner child

How to Seattle In a world where it’s all too easy to get caught up in work, social media and other stressors, participating in activities that remind you of your childhood can be a welcome reprieve. No matter what adventure your younger self craves, there …

Paducah area musicians throwing Nirvana covers concert to benefit local nonprofit

Western Kentucky and southern Illinois musicians have organized a charity covers concert celebrating the music of Nirvana – the iconic 1990s grunge rock band led by Kurt Cobain – to benefit the Paducah Cooperative Ministry. During the show, three separate …

EDITORIAL: The day the music died and activism took over

Article content In the blink of an eye, British singer Ed Sheeran’s U.S. tour fell apart in a dispute over statements by Macklemore, one of the show’s warm-up acts.Article content At a show Sept. 4 at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium, Macklemore launched into …

‘I felt validated’: Local small-town movie theater celebrated in new film

When Seattle filmmaker Rustin Thompson set out to make a documentary about the slow demise of small-town movie theaters across the American West, his vision was bleak. “I originally thought it was going to be this dark, brooding, all black-and-white film, …

Wildfires threaten tribes’ health, income and cultural traditions

Neighbors across the Colville Tribes communities in Washington state knew Matilda Bob’s log home as the “rainbow house,” for its brightly painted exterior. Now it’s gone. Sparked by a lightning strike in mid-July, the Kaiser Canyon Fire destroyed Bob’s …

South Seattle high school expands with new academic center, grows work-study model

A South Seattle high school known for combining classroom learning with real-world job experience is making room for more students. Cristo Rey Jesuit Seattle broke ground this week on its new Norcliffe Academic Center, a building school leaders say will …

Skagit County Historical Museum receiving $4,500 in Pioneer Picnic proceeds

By Bill Reynolds La Conner Community News The Skagit County Historical Museum in La Conner received a nice bit of positive financial news last week. The museum, which faces major county funding cuts going forward, will be the recipient of $4,500 from …

Contreras Hit Again, Seattle’s Lost Season | Eno Sarris, Erik Tolman, Ryan Divish | Foul Territory

Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz and Scott Braun react to Willson Contreras’ latest hit-by-pitch scare and the Red Sox closing in on a postseason berth. The Athletic senior writer Eno Sarris explains the Rays unconventional changeup strategy and how it has helped …

Five for Fighting star unloads on musicians who abandoned Ed Sheeran to defend Macklemore

Five for Fighting singer John Ondrasik accused the music industry of cowardice and moral confusion after four supporting acts withdrew from Ed Sheeran’s tour in solidarity with Macklemore. Ondrasik said the musicians are defending a Seattle rapper who …

The Great Blizz Drops the Puck on the 2026-2027 Season at Four Massachusetts Rinks This Weekend

Special hockey program for athletes with intellectual, cognitive and developmental disabilities opens play September 19 BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, September 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Great Blizzards of Massachusetts Special Hockey Inc …

AMATEUR JACKSON FUNKHOUSER WINS 2026 NEW MEXICO OPEN AS TOURNAMENT DRAWS GLOBAL ATTENTION

Funkhouser sets course record, wins by seven as Begay, Burr and AI commentator Duff Foreman host live coverage, helping drive media reach to 850M. ELEPHANT BUTTE, NM, UNITED STATES, September 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Jackson Funkhouser won …

ADD Clinics Explains Why Breaking Large Tasks Into Smaller Steps Can Help With ADD

GULFPORT, MS, UNITED STATES, September 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Large assignments, household projects, workplace responsibilities, and other multi-step tasks can sometimes feel disproportionately difficult for individuals with attention …

Dragon Diesel Mechanical Explains How Uneven Brake Adjustment Can Affect an 18-Wheeler

BATON ROUGE, LA, UNITED STATES, September 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- An 18-wheeler depends on multiple braking components working together to slow and stop a vehicle that can weigh tens of thousands of pounds. When brakes are unevenly …

Schneider Paper Products Explains What Makes a Cleaner Suitable for Food-Service Environments

BATON ROUGE, LA, UNITED STATES, September 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Restaurants, commercial kitchens, cafeterias, catering facilities, and other food-service operations present cleaning challenges that differ from many other workplaces. …

Concierge Auctions: September Auction Line Up Ahead of Hong Kong Global Sale with US$140M in Marquee Properties

High-profile collection spanning nine US states and France comprises this month’s auction lineup NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, September 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Concierge Auctions presents more than US$140 million in luxury real estate …

THE MAN BEHIND THE MICROPHONE: RADIO NEWS ICON PETE DEMETRIOU TO BE PROFILED IN 'GENERAL ASSIGNMENT: LA'

Feature Documentary Chronicles the Award-Winning Reporter Los Angeles Has Trusted for 50 Years LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, September 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For half a century, when wildfires erupted, earthquakes struck, riots spread …

Tampa Museum of Art to Present Major David Hockney Survey Following the Artist’s Death

More than 140 works spanning six decades celebrate Hockney’s legacy and bold experimentation in printmaking, photography, video, and new media. TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, September 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Tampa Museum of Art will …

Plumbing Detectives LLC: Why Kerdi Shower Waterproofing Costs More Than Durock

Venice master plumber: both wall systems meet the same waterproofing standard — Kerdi's premium is hand-taping every seam, corner, and pipe penetration VENICE, FL, UNITED STATES, September 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Plumbing Detectives …

Formula 1, Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, Nazionale Piloti, Myconian, Global Leaders among NOVA Honorees

Formula 1, Monaco and global leaders headline the NOVA Awards October 7, during WGES Global™ Athens 2026 - October 6-8, 2026 WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, September 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Washington DC/Athens, Greece —Monaco …

Summer Ends. Swim Training Doesn’t: Ear Pro and SwimOutlet Spotlight Year-Round Ear Protection

Competitive swimmers and aquatic athletes train throughout the year, making proactive ear care an important part of the swim bag. SANTA ROSA, CA, UNITED STATES, September 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Summer may mark peak swimming season for …

From One Family’s Fight to $2.9 Million Raised: Team Parker for Life Brings San Diego Together for Childhood Cancer

7th Annual Hearts of Gold Gala returns Sept. 19 to Viejas Casino & Resort, raising critical funds for childhood cancer research and families facing hardship SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, September 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Some of the …

SEAN JAMES STYLES JAMIE LEE CURTIS FOR EMOTIONAL PRIMETIME EMMY AWARDS IN MEMORIAM APPEARANCE

Sean James prepared Curtis for her moving tribute to Rob and Michele Reiner—an especially personal moment given James’ own history with the Reiner family LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, September 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Celebrity …

FROM THE INDIES TO THE MAIN EVENT 'I FOUGHT JON MOXLEY' SET TO RELEASE OCTOBER 13, 2026

Veteran Producer Steve Karel Showcases Original Documentary Chronicling Moxley's Brutal Rise from the Independents to WWE & AEW Stardom NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, September 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Stonecutter Media Ltd. …

Kamloops 2026 55+ BC Games close out five days of competition

KAMLOOPS, BC, CANADA, September 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Kamloops 2026 55+ BC Games closed on September 12 after five days of competition that brought more than 3,000 participants to the city for 24 sports and activities, with over 1, …

Kids Take the Mic: New PLMI Event Puts The Holistic Kids at the Center of the Conversation on Healthy Eating

“Voices at the Table: A Kids-Led Conversation on Food,” moderated by Dr. Bland, features The Holistic Kids exploring what drives healthy eating in children. AURORA, IL, UNITED STATES, September 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Personalized …

Hake’s online-only auction Sept. 28-Oct. 21 is Part 1 of the Lawrence Klein collection of comic books and comic book art

Featured: Original Todd McFarlane pen-and-ink artwork for Amazing Spider-Man #302; first-printing copy of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1 (Mirage Studios, 1984) YORK, PA, UNITED STATES, September 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hake’s is gearing …

Ancient Rhythms, Primal Sounds: Shane Morris Unveils Solo Album, Tenochtitlan to Etzanoa, Out Now on Spotted Peccary

Hand percussion, breath-driven flutes, and vocal invocations offer an immersive journey inspired by the ceremonial soundworlds of the pre-Columbian Americas. FAYETTEVILLE, AR, UNITED STATES, September 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For seekers …

NIC+ZOE Appoints Donna Tobin Chief Marketing Officer

BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, September 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- NIC+ZOE Names Donna Tobin Chief Marketing Officer Appointment follows Tobin’s five-month engagement as Interim Brand + Marketing Executive BOSTON, Mass. — September 18, …

FLEOA Honors Fallen and Heroes of 9/11 at 25th Anniversary Commemorations in NYC, Washington, D.C., & Around the Country

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, September 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA) joined law enforcement officers, families, and communities in New York City, Washington, D.C., and around the country …