Chef Wally, the owner of Wally's Northwest Soul, opened the doors to his new storefront last month in Seattle’s Central District. After a decade and a half of serving the community through selling plates, catering, and pop-up spots, the chef described his new brick-and-mortar location as a return home, celebrating the monumental achievement with the community that has deeply influenced him.

Looking for free and affordable things to do this holiday season? Seattle Center has got you covered, with a fun and family-friendly holiday calendar packed with events, activities, and attractions through the rest of the year. From Seattle Center’s annual Winterfest series, presented by Symetra, to the Seattle Christmas Market, PNB's Nutcracker, and more, there is something for everyone to experience this November and December. 

On Saturday, Dec. 13, The Seattle Public Library’s Douglass-Truth Branch invites all of Seattle to celebrate the 50th anniversary of its community-chosen name. A half-century ago, the Central District came together to rename its library to reflect its community, marking a moment for the Black community in Seattle. 

Bestselling author, cultural organizer, and Marvel comics writer Eve L. Ewing will present the 2025 Bullitt Lecture in American History about her new book "Original Sins: The (Mis)education of Black and Native Children and the Construction of American Racism.” Hosted by Seattle Public Library (SPL), the lecture will take place on Thursday, Dec. 4 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Central Library Microsoft Auditorium.

Actor Michael Ling Jr. joined hosts Besa Gordon and Curtis Delgardo II, aka Cuddy, on a recent episode of Almost The Weekend! to discuss his role in the Acts on Stage production of Detroit '67, his acting journey, and his commitment to inspiring meaningful dialogue through theater. 

In a special, early episode of "The Big O Show," host Omari Salisbury sat down with longtime friend and political observer Kevin Schofield to delve into the protracted ballot-counting process and the razor-thin mayoral race unfolding in Seattle.

Spokane, WA - The Inland Northwest’s largest multimedia art and music festival, Terrain, recently celebrated its “sweet 16” with its annual art festival in the heart of Spokane, Washington. This creative mecca brought together nearly 500 artists from the region showcasing close to 900 pieces, and connected them with an audience of over 10,000 people.

You ever meet someone who just gets your vision, like without you even having to say much? That’s exactly what it’s been like working with photographer Jordan Somers over the years. If every photo he’s taken could talk, I swear they’d tell a full story of growth, creativity, and a whole lot of joy.

On a recent episode of The Day With Trae, host Trae Holiday sat down with Brian J. Carter, the Executive Director of 4Culture, to discuss how the grant-making agency ensures that arts and culture stay thriving in Seattle and King County. 

This week on Good Day Seattle, Back2Besa host Besa Gordon brought a little sweetness to the set for her birthday episode with custom cupcakes from Sweetpea’s Cakes.

Creator and influencer Elisha Michelle sat down with host Besa Gordon last week for an episode of Almost the Weekend! to share insights into her multifaceted life and career as an event planner, influencer, student, mom, and creative mastermind behind the event series Legendary AF. 

WeRise Wine, a Seattle wine bar dedicated to promoting diversity and representation in the wine industry, celebrated the one-year anniversary of its wine club with a Pour and Explore event last month. The celebration, held at the bar’s Downtown Seattle location, not only commemorated the milestone but also introduced its new private-label wine to its loyal community.

When Besa Gordon filmed her behind-the-scenes for this week’s episode of Back2Besa, celebrating her birthday, one familiar face made the day even more special — makeup artist Teme Wokoma, owner of LXD Beauty. For Besa and Teme, the shoot wasn’t just another day on set; it was a reunion of two friends who’ve shared a journey from their high school dance team, Kutt’N’Up, to working side-by-side in professional media.

The U.S. air travel system is facing unprecedented strain. Due to the widening impact of the ongoing government shutdown, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced a sweeping 10% reduction in air traffic across 40 of the nation's busiest airports, beginning this Friday. This is a result of an escalating crisis among unpaid air traffic controllers, whose vital work now threatens to ground a significant portion of American air travel.

It’s going down tomorrow night! This week, Davida Ingram, the director of Seattle King County African-Americans Reparations Committee (SAARC), joined hosts Besa Gordon and Curtis Delgardo II, aka Cuddy, on Almost a Weekend! to discuss the committee's upcoming gala tomorrow and its ongoing work in reparations across the region. 

This week on City Beats with Tra’Renee, it was all about wellness, community, and love. From getting healthy to giving back, Tra’Renee highlighted a lineup of events that bring people together in the Portland and Vancouver area.

This week on Almost The Weekend, Besa and Cuddy are serving up good vibes and powerful conversations! First, they sit down with Michael Ling Jr., one of the stars of Detroit ’67 at ACT Theatre, to talk about his journey into acting and how the play connects the past to today’s struggles and triumphs.

Back2Besa is back with a celebratory episode dedicated to Besa’s birthday. This week, we take a look back at some of Besa’s favorite stories from the past year, from Daddy Strollers Social Club to DEFY Wrestling in the Central District. We also take a trip across the bay to Vashon Island, made possible by King County Metro, for some tasty Southern food at Gravy.

The third round of Seattle and King County 2025 General Election results are in. As of 4 p.m. PST on November 6, many races have been called, while the races for Seattle Mayor and King County Executive remain up in the air.

Besa Gordon joined Good Day Seattle this morning to showcase her recent trip to Vashon Island, made possible by King County Metro water taxi’s additional schedule running on Saturdays. On the island, Gravy Executive Chef and owner Chef Dre picked her up and gave her a tour of his favorite spots, including Vashon Island Baking Company and his own Southern restaurant, Gravy.