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Opinion: The Feds vs. Washington state
Nancy Churchill offers a conservative defense of rights and principles Nancy Churchill Dangerous Rhetoric At a time when progressive state governments, like Washington’s, are trampling over our freedoms and ignoring constitutional limits, the...

Alex Cora after the first post-Rafael Devers win: 'There was a lot of energy today'
https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/534d8f6e-0936-11e9-b74a-77a3994a777a/podcasts/1910173a-54b5-11ed-9dd9-4f5b380b3692/episodes/6eeb1a88-4b16-11f0-997d-73f35c4a3eb6 SEATTLE - Alex Cora was one of the few in and around the Red Sox who understood...
OR farmers block construction of new factory farm
By Nina B. Elkadi for Sentient Climate. Broadcast version by Isobel Charle for Oregon News Service reporting for the Sentient-Public News Service Collaboration Teresa Mitchell Clausen was almost finished with her shift at a local farm store when a...
Washington state sues property-management firm over alleged unfair and deceptive practices toward low-income seniors
By Shea Johnson / The News Tribune (TNS) Washington state sued a property-management firm and others on Friday over alleged unfair and deceptive practices toward low-income seniors, including at a 231-unit apartment complex in Tacoma. The lawsuit,...

Seattle's SR 99 tunnel tolls to rise by 3% starting in July, fluctuate throughout day
SEATTLE — The Washington State Transportation Commission (WSTC)'s 3% increase in toll rates for the State Route 99 (SR 99) tunnel in Seattle will begin on July 1. This decision follows the commission's approval during their meeting in May. SEE...

Seattle’s Housing Crisis Demands Bold Solutions. Is CB 121000 One of Them?
On June 17, the Seattle City Council will consider CB 121000, a proposal to ban the use of rent pricing software, technology that helps property owners analyze market conditions and set competitive rental rates. The concern, as voiced by some...

Win Tickets To See Post Malone and Jelly Roll in Seattle
It's another huge show coming to Seattle, and 98.3 The Key and KISS-FM have your chance to see Post Malone and Jelly Roll. Don’t Miss Out: Win Your Way to See Post Malone and Jelly Roll in Seattle Post Malone is set to light up T-Mobile Park on...

Over $3,700 raised during 16th annual Seattle Children’s Hospital Walmart Benefit Car Show in Chehalis
By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com Though cloudy skies loomed, the rain never came, and more than 70 entrants showed up to the 16th annual Seattle Children’s Hospital Walmart Benefit Car Show at the Walmart Supercenter in Chehalis Saturday, June...

Watchdog: Bureau of Industry and Security needs better cyberattack response
An internal Department of Commerce watchdog found that the bureau that’s focused on safeguarding national security via export controls lacks the capabilities to detect and respond to cyberthreats effectively. According to a June 11 report from...

Guardians’ offensive woes reaching crisis levels after Seattle sweep
CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Guardians’ West Coast nightmare is officially a wakeup call. After being swept by the Mariners in humiliating fashion, the team’s offensive struggles have reached critical mass, prompting serious questions about whether this...

Pure Hockey Announces New Store Opening in Seattle, WA
SEATTLE, June 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Pure Hockey, the largest hockey equipment retailer in the United States, announced today the opening of its new Seattle, WA, location. This is Pure Hockey's third location in Washington state. Pure Hockey...

Kennedy Wilson partners with Japanese firm to buy Seattle apartments
Property: The Danforth Buyer: Kennedy Wilson, Kenedix Inc. and Hulic Co., Ltd. Seller: Withheld Property type: High rise Units: 265 Location: Seattle Total purchase price: $173 million Return-to-office mandates from companies like Amazon have...

Local, international fans fill Seattle for Club World Cup
The streets of Pioneer Square were flooded by attendees of the FIFA Club World Cup, a prelude to the 2026 World Cup, boosting local revenue and hotel occupancy. SEATTLE — Seattle’s global soccer moment arrived in full force Sunday night, as fans...

Center for Food Safety Files Motion to Halt Nine Industrial Shellfish Operations in Washington's Coastal Waters
Center for Food Safety Files Motion to Halt Nine Industrial Shellfish Operations in Washington's Coastal Waters Federal Lawsuit Challenges Army Corps' Permits Allowing Nine Massive Plastic-Intensive Operations in Washington Without Environmental...

DUI Arrest After Driver Crashes into WSDOT Kent Construction Zone
Last Friday night in Kent, Washington, routine construction on SR-516 near I-5 quickly turned scary when a driver barreled through an active construction zone and slammed into an excavator. The crash happened around 11 pm, and luckily, no one was...

Aviation industry reflects on Air India crash on day one of Paris Air Show
The opening day of the Paris Air Show was tinged with sombre reflection after an Air India flight's fatal crash last week, creating a subdued mood at the world's biggest aviation trade show. The industry expressed solidarity and offered...

Chunn and Lin bring personal stories, fresh perspectives to Seattle’s District 2 race
By James Tabafunda NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Four candidates are competing to represent Seattle’s District 2 on the City Council in a special election this November, following the January resignation of Councilmember Tammy Morales. The winner will...

They Both Reached for The Limelight: A Review of BC’s Chicago Production
There have been dozens of theatre productions that Bellevue College’s Theatre Arts Department has produced over the years and they have most recently adapted Bob Fosse and Fred Ebb’s 1975 “Chicago,” composed by John Kander. The Spring Musical has...

More than 70K in Seattle denounce Trump at massive ‘No Kings’ rally
SEATTLE — In downtown Seattle, aboard a Washington state ferry and at dozens of other “No Kings” rallies across the Pacific Northwest, tens of thousands of peaceful protesters raised their voices Saturday in a public rebuke of President Donald...

The Industry Comes to Toronto: Canadian Gaming Summit Preview
Posted on: June 16, 2025, 10:40h. Last updated on: June 16, 2025, 11:17h. Summit runs Tuesday through Thursday in Toronto Third year that SBC is running Canadian industry event Over 3,000 attendees expected, plus 75 exhibitors and 150 expert...