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Ex-Seahawk Rashaad Penny hired to coach at California high school

Former running back Rashaad Penny's NFL career was curtailed by injuries. But here's how Penny's Seahawks stint helped prepare him for a second career.

Celebrated WA author and biologist Thor Hanson reveals the wonders of nature

Thor Hanson, a biologist whose enthusiasm for nature captivates readers of his books, takes us in search of newts and inside his writing hideaway on a Washington island.

New credit card readers on Seattle transit charging untapped cards

Passengers are reporting surprise charges on their credit card bills after taking public transit.

Seattle has the No. 1 big city school district. We should act like it

An outsider noted what a new report confirms: Seattle has the top-scoring big city district in the U.S. It also has gaps so wide “you can drive a truck through.”

Seattle’s employee union won up to $5M. The city hasn’t paid it

The settlement has stirred debate in over whether proper procedures were followed or whether the issue should have been addressed at the bargaining table.

When should you get a mammogram? Conflicting advice makes it hard to know

Deciding when to get a routine mammogram is confusing.

Congolese report constant burials as deaths in new Ebola outbreak reach 80

At least 80 people have died in Congo’s new Ebola disease outbreak in the eastern Ituri province.

UW softball falls to South Florida in NCAA tournament opener

The Washington softball team opened the NCAA tournament Friday night with a 3-1 loss to South Florida in the Fayetteville (Ark.) Regional.

Seattle Reign’s scoreless streak reaches 5 games with loss to Gotham FC

With a 2-0 loss to Gotham FC on Friday night, the Reign have now gone nearly 500 game minutes since their last goal.

Seattle Mariners’ late strategy fails in shutout loss to Padres

The Mariners' strategy of playing matchups with pinch-hitters late in games didn't pay off against the Padres and stellar closer Mason Miller in a 2-0 loss.

Photos: Seattle Mariners take on San Diego Padres

Suspect in Growler Guys shooting charged

A 20-year-old Auburn man allegedly shot 25-year-old Quusaa Margarsa, in the head at the end of an after-hours hangout. He is charged with first-degree murder.