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Seattle Storm fizzle late, fall to previously winless Sun

Mackenzie Holmes scored a career-high 18 points, but the Storm couldn't hold a three-point lead with 40 seconds remaining and fell to the Sun 80-78.

Photos: Seattle Storm take on Connecticut Sun

2 WA law enforcement officers accused of crimes against children

An Arlington police officer and a corrections officer at the Washington Corrections Center, accused of separate crimes against children, were arrested.

The Boeing IMAX Is Officially Dead 

The Boeing IMAX, the only premium IMAX theater of its kind in the state, will not be showing theatrical films under new ownership. Instead, local film buffs’ worst fears have been realized: The only programming on the docket for the theater is a few short documentaries from IMAX and the Chihuly Glass Center, and ambiguous […] The post The Boeing IMAX Is Officially Dead  appeared first on The Stranger.

Kennedy fires leaders of key health task force

The health secretary has undermined the work of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force over the past year.

Pop Loser #30: Babydoll Dresses, Godless Whores, and Sapphic Shoegaze

Welcome back to Pop Loser! This week, people are mad about babydoll dresses (again), Jack Antonoff called AI music users “godless whores,” and Drake released three albums that nobody asked for. Convicted murderer and French pop singer Claudine Longet died at the age of 84. And, I’ll share the perfect ‘90s indie rock song for […] The post Pop Loser #30: Babydoll Dresses, Godless Whores, and Sapphic Shoegaze appeared first on The Stranger.

2 American bison calves born at WA wildlife park

Visitors to Northwest Trek Wildlife Park in Eatonville can view the new calves, born on May 8 and May 13.

Mariners get much-needed win over White Sox to help alleviate recent frustration

The Mariners assuaged growing discontent among their fans and building frustration in their clubhouse with a much-needed win over the White Sox on Wednesday.

Amber Alert issued for missing 4-year-old from Shelton

The boy, Kyson Moen, was last seen wearing a black shirt with Batman on it and has brown hair.

WA flood aid is limited — with a fast-approaching deadline

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has handed out nearly $7 million in individual aid since the December floods, a small fraction of the total damage.

Your Complete Guide to Farmers Markets in Seattle

In late spring, the rain eases up just enough for folks to remember how wonderful it feels to be outside in Seattle: parks fill up, beaches crowd, and coffee shops launch floral seasonal specials. Across Washington, farmers emerge from months of plowing and planting, finally picking, plucking, and preparing to present their bountiful harvests! And […] The post Your Complete Guide to Farmers Markets in Seattle appeared first on The Stranger.

RFK Jr. fires leaders of group that sets guidelines for preventive health screenings

The Trump administration has fired the two leaders of an influential health group that determines when insurance must provide free preventive care like mammograms for millions of Americans.