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Seattle Storm’s rematch vs. Washington Mystics results in 78-64 loss

The Storm's promising four-game homestand, which included a couple blowout wins and a last-second loss, ended with an uninspiring 78-64 loss to the Washington Mystics.

The Minneapolis immigration crackdown ended months ago. For these little kids, trauma remains

A therapy dog named Sage is helping children at Valley View Elementary outside Minneapolis cope with trauma from the immigration crackdown.

Think it’s hot now? The next five years will smash records, UN says

A new report from the United Nations weather agency gives a three-out-of-four chance that the next five years will average more than 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial temperatures.

About 8% of the country lacked health insurance in 2025, new data shows. That could rise next year

The proportion of Americans without health insurance held steady at around 8% of the population in 2025, according to new findings from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Photos: Seattle Storm take on Washington Mystics

Columbia River tainted by Longview implosion, missing workers feared dead

Two workers have been confirmed dead, while nine unaccounted workers are presumed dead after a major implosion Tuesday morning at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging Company facility.

Highland Park leaders call for immediate halt to SDOT project, citing safety risks and poor outreach

Highland Park leaders call for immediate halt to SDOT project, citing safety risks and poor outreach Off patr Wed, 05/27/2026 - 7:48pm

In Utah, measles sickens babies and others who can’t be vaccinated

Many of those who can’t be vaccinated, including pregnant women and immunocompromised people, are also at high risk of serious complications.

Victor Robles’ defense highlights Mariners’ strong defensive day

Mariners right fielder Victor Robles, fresh off a six-week IL stint, beat the Statcast odds with two diving catches during Wednesday's series sweep over the A's.

Seattle council member offers drastic proposal to save Ballard light rail

The maneuver comes ahead of a Sound Transit vote to pick affordable and unaffordable stations for the next quarter century, amid a $35 billion funding gap.

WA, California chemical emergencies raise questions about the safety of massive industrial tanks

There are millions of chemical tanks around the U.S., and experts say it is exceedingly rare for them to fail.

$21M racial discrimination verdict against Seattle Children’s stands

The Washington Court of Appeals ruling favors Dr. Benjamin Danielson, who sued Seattle Children’s in 2023 for creating a hostile work environment based on race.