By Ethan MacNamara
Precipitation has finally hit the PNW, but warmer temps will lead to heavy snow when it falls and rain. Expect variable conditions across all Washington resorts, and continue using your rock skis!
Summit at Snoqualmie
Weekend Weather- Temps: 42°/33° Sunny Skies on Sat, Cloudy with rain and small chance of morning snow on Sunday.
Thousands of individuals across the country participated in a massive "no work, no school, no shopping" boycott on January 30 to protest federal immigration enforcement and recent fatal shootings,. The movement, which included more than 300 protest sites across nearly every U.S. state, was organized to pressure national leaders to "stop funding ICE" and remove federal agents from local communities.
White Center is gearing up for another summer of collegiate baseball as the DubSea Fish Sticks have officially released their 2026 schedule. Coming off the first Pacific International League (PIL) championship in franchise history, the team is set to return to Mel Olson Stadium, located inside King County’s Steve Cox Memorial Park. Known to local fans as "The Fryer," the stadium will host 27 home games between June 6 and August 1.
The season officially kicks off on Saturday, June 6, with an Opening Night matchup against the Washington A’s. This year’s schedule features a diverse lineup of opponents, including PIL rivals, non-league teams, and West Coast League (WCL) clubs. A significant milestone for the franchise will occur on Thursday, July 16, when the Fish Sticks host the Marrion Berries of Salem, Oregon, marking the first time a WCL team has visited Mel Olson Stadium.
By Tim Robinson
The Westy Sports and Spirits, widely acknowledged as one of the best sports bars in the northwest has been inundated with requests for reservations for the Superbowl. But rather than make it first come first served, or rely on people who may not show up owners Paul Ritums and JP Vidicans thought it was time to do a call back to the days when they first opened. They announced this today:
"You’ve been asking, and here is how to secure your hassle-free spot at The Westy for the upcoming Seahawks game on February 8th!
On January 29, 2026, Mayor Katie B. Wilson announced a series of initial actions to protect Seattle residents from an escalation in federal immigration enforcement activity. Citing the “unpredictable, chaotic, and violent behavior of the federal government,” the Mayor’s plan aims to safeguard community members through direct executive action, updated police protocols, and significant financial investment.
The Mayor’s initiative includes an Executive Order immediately barring federal civil immigration authorities from using City-owned and controlled property—including parks, parking lots, and the Seattle Center—for enforcement activities. Furthermore, the Seattle Police Department (SPD) is now mandated to investigate and document any reports of immigration enforcement activity, utilizing body-worn video to gather evidence of potentially unlawful acts. The city also plans to quickly invest $4 million in funds for immigrant legal defense and long-term community needs.
An empty industrial lot located at 7201 Second Avenue Southwest in West Seattle could soon be transformed into a transitional housing hub for people living in recreational vehicles and tiny homes. According to city records first reported by King5, early filings submitted on January 16 outline plans for a religious-controlled emergency housing site that would include space for 20 tiny homes and parking for up to 72 RVs.
According to the latest 5-year forecast from the Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA), total container volumes are projected to reach 3,634 thousand TEUs by the year 2030. This forecast indicates a steady upward trajectory for container traffic following a projected low of 2,974 thousand TEUs in 2024.
The sources reveal that this growth will be driven primarily by international container shipments, which are expected to rise from 2,237 thousand TEUs in 2024 to 2,854 thousand TEUs by 2030. Domestic container volumes are also slated for a modest increase, growing from 738 thousand TEUs to 780 thousand TEUs over the same period. After a projected 3.4% decline in 2025, the alliance anticipates consistent annual growth ranging from 1.1% to 2.7% through the end of the decade.
By Tim Clinton
SPORTS EDITOR
*Thursday, Jan. 29
*Sammamish at Chief Sealth, 7 p.m.
*Friday, Jan. 30
*Mt. Rainier at Stadium, 6:15 p.m.
*Kentwood at Kennedy Catholic, 7 p.m.
*Seattle Prep at West Seattle, 8:30 p.m.
*Ingraham at Chief Sealth, 8:30 p.m.
*Ballard at Lakeside, 8:30 p.m.
*Saturday, Jan. 31
*Sammamish at Foster, 5 p.m.
*Evergreen at Mercer Island, 5 p.m.
*Inglemoor at Highline, 5:30 p.m.
*Tyee at Juanita, 6 p.m.
*Tuesday, Feb. 3
*Tyee at Granite Falls, 6 p.m.
*Franklin at Ballard, 7:30 p.m.
*Chief Sealth at Lincoln, 7:30 p.m.
*West Seattle at Rainier Beach, 7:30 p.m.
From February 5 to March 1, 2026, ArtsWest, in a co-production with The Hansberry Project, will present Suzan-Lori Parks' Pulitzer Prize-winning contemporary classic, TOPDOG/UNDERDOG. Directed by Valerie Curtis-Newton, the play has been recognized by The New York Times as the #1 play of the last 25 years.
