Critical debt ceiling talks between the White House and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s office hit a roadblock, crushing optimism that a framework for a deal could come as early as this weekend.
The Seattle Medium has announced the nominees for its inaugural Best of the Best Northwest Readers' Choice Awards, with community voting scheduled from June 1 to June 19, 2026. This initiative seeks to recognize outstanding businesses, nonprofits, community leaders, educators, athletes, advocates, and cultural institutions throughout the Pacific Northwest.