Feral Feelings: The Breakup Rollercoaster

A reader who feels belted into a bad breakup loop wants to know how to get off this crazy ride.

Chlorophyll Corner: Be Ungovernable Like the Dandelion

The humble Dandelion is oft overlooked despite it's lessons in resilience and healing.

Work underway to create new WA housing agency

A task force is in the early stages of planning for the Department of Housing, with recommendations due later this year.

Happy Local News Day

Editor Nhatt Nichols and KPTZ board chair Jon Pinnow sit down to discuss the importance of local news on the first ever Local News Day

City Council Rejects AHPT Settlement

City Moves to Craft Counteroffer in Comp Plan Appeal

City Council Moves Forward on Improvements for Buildings, Streets and Website design

Winter Warming Shelter to be discussed later in April.

Superior Criminal Court, April 3, 2026: Diversion Agreement, Transfers, Treatment, and Arraignments

Different entities work together to support those standing trial.

Letter from the Editor: The Beacon and AI

Beacon Editor Nhatt Nichols shares our AI Policy, and what it means for the Beacon.

Letter to the Editor: Remembering Marty David

His loss brings questions on the importance of community and legacy.

Digital Artist Invites Viewers to a Free Demo at Northwind

Experience artist Lucia Enriquez’s luminous blues, and try making your own digital painting.

What Carolyn Pours: Bewitched Russian River Pinot Noir 2023

Your perfect Tuesday dinner wine won't change your life but it will save some money.

Bring All of Your Soft Feelings and get Ready to Sparkle With LIZN’BOW

Video artist team present their new work, Novelas de Niñas.