• 5 things to do in western Washington this weekend: May 29-31
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    5 things to do in western Washington this weekend: May 29-31

    May 29, 2026 - By 

    Celebrate across western Washington this weekend with events like Mason County’s Forest Festival, a farewell to Ume the tapir and an international festival in Kent. SEATTLE — May is coming to a close, but the season of celebration is in full swing. Festivals are in full bloom across the region, from wildfire prevention and logging to a global festival honoring culture and community. This weekend also includes some goodbyes and graduations. Here are five things to do in western Washington this weekend: Legends of the Timber: May 28-31 — The annual four-day Forest Festival takes place in Mason County this…

  • Western WA print journalists strike, say owner ‘replaces human stories with AI’
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    Western WA print journalists strike, say owner ‘replaces human stories with AI’

    May 26, 2026 - By 

    31 workers at four Washington newspapers, including The News Tribune, Bellingham Herald, Olympian and Tri-City Herald, helped organize the one-day strike. TACOMA, Wash. — Journalists across Washington state took to the picket line Tuesday morning to demand higher wages and fight against what their union calls a threat of replacement with AI. The Washington State News Guild, a union representing 31 workers at four Washington newspapers, including The News Tribune, Bellingham Herald, Olympian and Tri-City Herald, organized the one-day strike. The newspapers are owned by McClatchy Media. The strike coincided with a similar demonstration at the Idaho Statesman in Boise.…