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Mike Macdonald starts Seahawks OTAs with ‘good news’ on Tory Horton

The Seattle Seahawks began their voluntary organized team activities (OTAs) on Tuesday. Head coach Mike Macdonald spoke to media following practice, providing an encouraging injury update on Seattle’s promising wide receiver, Tory Horton. “Tory has made a lot of great strides,“ Coach Macdonald said. “Seems like we got some feedback that can really accelerate his […]

Etzioni on AI: The Pope can talk, but only we can walk

In a guest op-ed, AI researcher and UW professor emeritus Oren Etzioni responds to Pope Leo XIV's new encyclical on AI, arguing that moral pronouncements — however eloquent — accomplish little unless people change their own behavior. Read More

Meta cuts nearly 1,400 jobs in Seattle area, 20% of local workforce, in sweeping AI revamp

A new state filing shows Meta is eliminating nearly 1,400 positions across its Seattle, Bellevue and Redmond offices, about 20% of its local workforce, as part of a companywide restructuring impacting 8,000 jobs. Read More

No dirt, no tractor, no problem: Canopii aims to tuck robotic farms into tennis court-sized urban spaces

Oregon startup Canopii is tackling the food supply system by launching automated, tennis court-sized greenhouse franchises that use robots to grow 40,000 pounds of greens a year. Read More

Seahawks 2026 rookie predictions: Julian Neal is a swing for 2027 and beyond

In the third round, John Schneider finally got to flex his trading muscles, dropping down a few spots from No. 96 to No. 99 while adding a sixth-rounder (No. 216) in the process. At No. 99, the Seattle Seahawks stayed in the secondary, adding cornerback Julian Neal from Arkansas. Neal’s best attribute might be his […]

Climate progress at 30,000 feet: Alaska Airlines’ Ryan Spies on the flight path to sustainable aviation

The former civilian engineer turned airline executive discusses the physics gap facing electric aviation, the regional push for sustainable fuel, and why customer feedback still moves needles inside major corporations. Read More

An early look at the 2027 Seahawks free agent class

The Seattle Seahawks had such a straightforward free agency period coming out of their Super Bowl winning season. Every free agent was accounted for well before the NFL Draft, and while there were some notable departures like Kenneth Walker III, Coby Bryant, Riq Woolen, and Boye Mafe, Seattle re-signed the majority of its players. We’re […]

Amy Sherald Finds Her People

Amy Sherald's solo exhibition, "American Sublime," which debuted at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, features portraits of Black figures rendered in her distinctive gray-toned style. The exhibition, including the iconic Michelle Obama portrait, asserts Black perspectives as integral to the American narrative, challenging prevailing cultural landscapes and highlighting the beauty of Black American identity.

Oral Arguments Are Taking Forever. Supreme Court Justices Have Had Enough

The United States Supreme Court's oral arguments have come under scrutiny for their increasing length, prompting Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Samuel Alito to advocate for shorter sessions. While some jurists express concerns over the extended duration, others, including Justice Clarence Thomas, contend that the additional time enhances transparency and allows for a more thorough examination of legal arguments.

AI Is Changing The Internet Forever. Here’s How

Google has initiated sweeping changes to its iconic search engine, adapting to the evolving landscape of online information retrieval. This strategic overhaul addresses the rise of increasingly complex user queries and the pervasive integration of artificial intelligence, evident in the emergence of AI-generated influencers and sophisticated AI-powered shopping tools.

San Diego Shooting Prompts Questions About Parental Awareness, Gun Access

Two teenagers, Cain Clark and Caleb Vazquez, carried out a fatal shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, resulting in three deaths. The incident followed Clark's disappearance from his home with his mother's weapons and car, after leaving a potential suicide note. Vazquez, one of the assailants, had recently been released from a mental health program.