The Sun Belt's shine has dulled. Here's what it means for Seattle home prices Seattle had about 10% more homes than buyers in April, according to Redfin. That’s just enough to call it a buyer’s market. But the slowdown is mild compared to Sun Belt cities like Miami, Austin, and Phoenix. Joshua McNichols
King County burial ceremony honors record number of people without family — again Hundreds of King County residents who died last year without family members to claim their remains were honored Wednesday in a special burial ceremony at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Renton. Noel Gasca
Seattle's LGBTQ scene circa 2003 comes to life in author Mike Curato's adult debut Author Mike Curato's adult debut, "Gaysians," a graphic novel that feels like the natural next step from the semi-autobiographical "Flamer." It's bold and funny and, yes, unabashedly gay. Katie Campbell
11 arrested in Seattle drug trafficking ring that preyed on CID homeless encampments Law enforcement seized $3 million dollars’ worth of drugs, including methamphetamine, cocaine, and fentanyl. Ruby de Luna
Summertime and the readin's easy: KUOW Book Club and Seattle Public Library partner for live author series The KUOW Book Club has some exciting news to share today: We are kicking off a summer reading series in partnership with The Seattle Public Library. Katie Campbell
9 injured, 2 dead following spate of violence on Seattle-Tacoma area's warmest day Two people are dead and nine others injured after a spate of violence in the Seattle area on Wednesday, as temperatures climbed into the 80s for the first time this year. KUOW Staff
Former Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz sues city over firing, claims he faced retaliation In a new lawsuit, former Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz claims he was retaliated against and his career destroyed because he refused Mayor Harrell’s alleged command to perform “an unlawful act” and fire an officer before he’d received due process. Amy Radil
One day it's hot, the next it's not. Seattle braces for 24-hour heatwave Summer technically hasn't started yet — but apparently Mother Nature hasn't gotten the memo here in Seattle, as the region braces for the hottest day of the year so far. KUOW Staff
The merits of meandering: Art adventures in the Chinatown-International District Poet and podcaster Shin Yu Pai is a fan of meandering. She shared some of the arts and culture gems she stops at when wandering through Seattle’s Chinatown-International District with KUOW's Meet Me Here podcast. Kyle Norris
Police patrols, earlier closures included in Seattle's summer safety plan for some parks When it comes to mitigating rowdy or criminal behavior in waterfront parks this summer, Seattle officials say they will rely on additional police patrols, earlier curfews, and physical barriers, among other measures. Amy Radil
