by Callie Craighead SeattlePI

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University of Washington in Seattle named 7th best university in the world in new ranking

Husky students and alum have an extra reason to gloat this week, as the University of Washington in Seattle was just ranked 7th in U.S. News and World Report's Best Global Universities...

Immersive Vincent Van Gogh experience finally materializes in Seattle, but was it worth the wait?

After difficulties securing a venue caused delays, Seattle's immersive Vincent Van Gogh exhibition officially opened last week, allowing residents to step inside some of the Dutch, post-impressionist painter's greatest works — or just...

Washington's North Cascades Highway to close on Nov. 15 for winter season

Washington's scenic state Route 20 — also known as North Cascades Highway — will close for the winter season on Nov. 15, according to a news release from the Washington State Department...

Star-studded committee launches to boost Seattle's bid to host the 2026 World Cup

A new coalition of local leaders, tech moguls and celebrities are bolstering Seattle's bid to host one of the world's biggest sporting events: the FIFA World Cup.The committee, called SEA 2026, launched last...

Humpback comeback: Record number of humpback whale calves seen in Washington's Salish Sea in 2021

The cold waters of Washington's Salish Sea experienced a record-breaking humpback whale baby boom this year.The Pacific Whale Watch Association (PWWA) said a total of 21 humpback calves have been documented in...

Great Washington ShakeOut 2021: Test your earthquake and tsunami preparedness Thursday

Washington residents are encouraged to test their earthquake and tsunami preparedness Thursday morning with the Great Washington ShakeOut drill.Approximately 1.3 million Washington residents and over 13 million Americans are participating in the...

Photos: A look inside Seattle's new Climate Pledge Arena ahead of Kraken home opener

After first breaking ground in late 2018, Seattle's brand-new Climate Pledge Arena is gearing up for its grand unveiling this week.The Foo Fighters and Death Cab for Cutie officially christened the venue...

Washington's Sno-Park permits go on sale Nov. 1 with increased fees

Washington's Sno-Park permits will go on sale starting Nov. 1, but winter recreationists will likely notice a jump in prices this year.Sno-Parks are cleared parking areas in close proximity to groomed trails...

by Callie Craighead SeattlePI

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