Jim Whittaker, the pioneering mountaineer who became the first American to summit Mount Everest, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2026, at his home in Port Townsend, Washington. He was 97 years old and surrounded by his family at the time of…

Brad Owen, Sound Transit’s Executive Director for Capital Delivery, addressed the West Seattle Chamber of Commerce on April 8 to outline significant design refinements intended to close a massive funding gap and move the …

Following the breakout success of last autumn’s inaugural event, the Joiner Jamboree is returning this spring with a mission to bridge the gap between neighbors and local action.

The second installment of this burgeoning…