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At Least Six States Are Bowing Out Of Trump’s ‘Great American State Fair’

President Donald Trump's 'Great American State Fair,' set to open on June 25, aims to feature pavilions from every U.S. state and territory. However, several states, including Oregon, Washington, and Illinois, have declined invitations to participate. Officials cite significant financial costs and growing concerns over the event's partisan nature as primary factors in their decisions.

Supreme Court Blocks Alabama From Executing Inmate With Method Lower Court Found Cruel And Unusual

The Supreme Court has blocked Alabama from proceeding with an execution using nitrogen hypoxia, a method that experts describe as causing 'air hunger' and which a federal court previously ruled violates the Eighth Amendment's prohibition against cruel and unusual punishment.

They survived one of the worst mass shootings in US history. What life looks like 10 years after Pulse

A decade following the Pulse nightclub shooting, survivors have detailed their complex physical and psychological recoveries. Their narratives highlight ongoing efforts to address gun violence and anti-LGBTQ+ hate, with some individuals channeling their experiences into advocacy and personal pursuits, such as makeup artistry, as a means of healing and community engagement.

For Sale: Children’s Nutrition

The U.S. House of Representatives has approved the FY2027 Agriculture appropriations bill, which enacts a $200 million reduction in funding for the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program and diminishes the fruit-and-vegetable benefit, directly impacting the nutritional support for pregnant women, infants, and young children.

OPINION | Seattle's World Cup Plans Reach the Waterfront. Why Not the South End?

From Rainier Avenue to Beacon Hill, South End business advocates ask why neighborhoods rich in culture, food, and small businesses were left out of Seattle's World Cup spotlight.

Reviewing Deven Eastern and his fit with the Seahawks

The Seattle Seahawks enjoy an explosive, run stuffing defensive tackle that can apply pressure to the quarterback: Cortez Kennedy, Brandon Mebane, Poona Ford and Joe Nash, to name a few former players. Enter rookie Deven Eastern. With their second pick in the seventh round, John Schneider and Mike Macdonald selected the Minnesota Golden Gopher to […]

Seahawks News 6/11: Thoughts on Seahawks Minicamp

In Today’s Links: injury updates, Magic: the Gathering aficionado Cassius Marsh retires a Seahawk, a new view of Sam Darnold, Amari Kight looks like he will get more snaps this season, and a little bit more. Light activity, like Charbonnet, in the links. Thanks for being here. Oh. Happy Friday. Go, ‘Hawks! #np hate that […]

Seahawks to hold joint practice with Titans in Nashville (again)

The Seattle Seahawks have been back in the world of preseason joint practices ever since Mike Macdonald became head coach in 2024. While we’ve yet to see joint practices come to Renton, the Seahawks will once again use one of their preseason road trips as an opportunity to scrimmage before the game itself. ESPN’s Brady […]

Zahilay Outlines Affordability, Safety Priorities in First State of the County Address

From affordable housing and expanded child care to new bus routes and violence prevention funding, Zahilay used his first State of the County speech to spotlight early wins and future priorities.

Mike Macdonald: Seahawks looking at early training camp return for Tory Horton

The Seattle Seahawks wrap up their mandatory minicamp on Thursday. A notable absence from practice is second-year wide receiver Tory Horton, who missed the back-end of Seattle’s season with a shin injury. Last month, Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald told reporters that there was a chance that Horton would be able to do some on-field […]

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Zahilay Outlines Vision For A More Connected King County In First State Of The County Address

King County Executive Girmay Zahilay, in his inaugural State of the County address, presented an ambitious agenda designed to cultivate a more connected King County. The executive's plan emphasizes critical investments in housing affordability, expanded child care provisions, strategic transit enhancements, comprehensive behavioral health services, and targeted public safety initiatives.