Seattle scientist, conservationist Estella Leopold dies at 97 Seattle scientist and conservationist Estella Leopold has died at the age of 97. John Ryan
At year's end, remembering some of the people Seattle lost in 2023 Every year, deaths hit hard in families and communities around our region. Ideally, those losses come with moments of reflection, and appreciation. As this year draws to a close, we’re marking some of those passings. KUOW Staff
Seattle arts leader Wier Harman dies at age 57 Harman expanded Town Hall's event offerings to include civics, arts, music, and sciences, but insisted on keeping ticket prices affordable. John O'Brien
'The entire city is feeling it.' Seattle mourns the loss of chef Thierry Rautureau On Sunday, Seattle chef Thierry Rautureau died of complications from pulmonary fibrosis. Thierry was a staple of the Seattle food scene — his restaurants, Rover, Luc, and Loulay, helped build Seattle’s reputation as a culinary destination. Libby Denkmann Sarah Leibovitz
Seattle's 'Chef in the Hat' Thierry Rautureau dies at 64 Thierry Rautureau is remembered for cooking up a lasting legacy with skill, charm, generosity, and a fedora Kim Malcolm John O'Brien
Remembering Murray Stenson, Seattle's 'perfect bartender' Mentee and friend Casey Robison said of Murray Stenson, "Every working bartender in the world owes that man a debt of gratitude. That's how much of a giant he was in our industry." John O'Brien
History-making whistleblower Daniel Ellsberg has died at 92 Ellsberg's release of what were called the "Pentagon Papers" hastened the end of the Vietnam war, prompted a landmark Supreme Court ruling and contributed to the downfall of President Richard Nixon. Ron Elving
Former WA State Senator John McCoy has died He was known as a key policy leader and champion for Indigenous communities. Jeanie Lindsay
Seattle mourns loss of two food and drink pioneers Seattle’s food community lost two pioneers this past week: Ron Zimmerman, co-owner of Herbfarm, who put Seattle on the national scene, and Rachel Marshall, who introduced her love of ginger beer to the city. Ruby de Luna
South Seattle activist remembered for opposing gun violence, speaking out Elijah Lewis was a young community activist known for his work in the Central District and South Seattle. Lewis's family says he was shot and killed Saturday while driving in Capitol Hill with his nephew. Casey Martin
