Seattle's in for a (mostly) sunny Memorial Day weekend. Here's how to stay safe around water Memorial Day weekend is here — and while you may be tempted to celebrate the unofficial start of summer by heading to the beach or jumping into one of the Seattle area’s many bodies of water, King County officials are urging caution. KUOW Staff
Cheers to the bus driver! Seattle’s Nathan Vass turns his daily bus exchanges into a book When you board a Metro bus that Nathan Vass is driving, he’ll make a point of saying hello to you and every other passenger who climbs aboard. He’ll then be on the intercom announcing every single stop, and in between he’ll talk with people sitting at the front of the bus. And when you step off the bus, he says goodbye. Hans Anderson
ICE agents at Seattle courthouse arrest people whose deportation hearings are dismissed People showing up for hearings at the Seattle Immigration Court this week are facing something new. Federal immigration agents wait in the courthouse hallways to arrest people if their deportation proceedings are dismissed by a judge. Gustavo Sagrero Álvarez
To recuse or not to recuse? The Seattle City Council debates an ethics conundrum The Seattle City Council is scheduled to debate a change to the city's ethics policy Thursday. Current rules require council members to recuse themselves if they have a financial conflict of interest, which can mean some districts aren't fully represented in a vote. A proposed bill would make it easier for members to vote on legislation they have an interest in, but still require them to disclose any potential conflicts. Paige Browning
Pop Culture: Find Your PNW Pinball Family A pinball renaissance is happening across the Northwest, thanks to a fervent community (called Pinheads) that frequently gathers, holds tournaments, and keeps these machines flipping. Find out where to play, and build your PNW pinball community. Dyer Oxley
3 Pioneer Square shooting victims identified, including 19-year-old woman Three victims who died in a shooting early Saturday morning outside a Pioneer Square nightclub have been identified by the King County Medical Examiner’s Office. Noel Gasca
Barnes & Noble to take over University Book Store space in Seattle's U District After more than 100 years in business as an independent bookstore, the University Book Store in Seattle’s U District will soon be home to Barnes & Noble. Katie Campbell
No arrests in Pioneer Square shooting that killed 3. Seattle Police requests video from black Tesla Seattle police continue to search for suspects and clues after four young people were gunned down outside a Pioneer Square nightclub early Saturday morning. Three of the shooting victims died. The fourth remained in critical condition Monday. KUOW Staff
On your mark, get set, read! Seattle Public Library's Book Bingo is back and bigger than ever The moment Seattle's bookworms have been training (reading) for is upon us: Book Bingo kicks off today. But there's a lot more competition in the field this year. That's because adult Book Bingo has expanded to include the King County Library System. Katie Campbell
Rediscover Seattle with this 'professional' pedestrian's 20-mile saunter across the city We all know that a walk outside is good for the mind and body. But what about a 20-mile stroll down the entire isthmus of Seattle? A local walking enthusiast has one planned for Saturday. Casey Martin