Beginning Jan. 1, 2026, Washington state eliminated a decades-old exemption on the taxation of precious metals, ushering in a significant change for buyers, sellers, collectors and investors. For ...

In December of 1773, American colonists famously boarded British ships and threw 340 chests of tea into the Boston Harbor. The colonists committed civil disobedience to protest the increased tax on ...

With warm skin, expressive features and human-like movement, Moya is redefining what a social robot can be. In early 2026, the Shanghai-based robotics company DroidUp unveiled Moya, one of the most ...

How do we perceive pain? How do neural networks transform sensory input into thoughts and memories? How can learning processes be improved? These decades-long questions have been thoroughly explored ...

America and Israel’s assault on Iran has shaken the Middle East’s political atmosphere to its core. With increasing death tolls on all fronts of the conflict, people across the world can only watch ...

Ever wanted to experience what it feels like to be part of a thriller TV show? Well, the Dinner Detective is now in Seattle, and they’re offering an immersive murder mystery experience combined with a ...

That is the haunting opening of “No Longer Human” by Osamu Dazai, a novel just as known for its infamy as for the complex and dark themes it deals with and its disturbing content. The book has even ...

Initiated in 1969, The Songwriter’s Hall of Fame accolades the creators of well-renowned music in the industry. Songwriters with a remarkable discography become eligible for induction 20 years after ...

After over a decade, Sound Transit has finally given a date for the opening of Light Rail service across I-90: March 28. This addition was planned for way back in 2008, when voters approved the East ...

The Watchdog reporters interviewed multiple members of the Bellevue College community who have attended an ICE protest, although they chose to remain anonymous for their protection. The first ...

Sister Cities. The term isn’t new but often leaves people with questions: what is a sister city, and what is its purpose? According to Sister Cities International, “A sister city, county or state ...

This year’s Super Bowl LX halftime show, headlined by Bad Bunny, a Latin urban music superstar, was met head-on when TPUSA (Turning Point USA) announced they were putting on “The All-American Halftime ...