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The hantavirus outbreak is resurrecting COVID-era misinformation tactics

Experts say the outbreak of hantavirus, which spreads rarely from person to person, poses far less of a threat than COVID. But the rush to embrace a new round of conspiracy theories has them concerned.

Oregon prepares for a challenging summer of water shortages and high fire risk

By last week, data from Oregon showed the snow had completely melted away in some of the state’s mountain ranges. That’s a month or more earlier than usual.

Nancy Guthrie’s neighbors plead: No more flowers outside her Tucson home

Nancy Guthrie, 84, was abducted from her home Feb. 1. Three months later, her case remains open, and the makeshift memorial outside her home has continued to grow.

A rare sanctuary in Congo looks after baby bonobos away from poaching threat

A sanctuary on the outskirts of Congo's capital of Kinshasa is the world’s only sanctuary for orphaned bonobos, usually rescued from poachers.

Princess Catherine takes her first solo trip abroad after cancer goes into remission

Britain’s Princess Catherine is set to make her first overseas trip since announcing her cancer was in remission.

Dom Canzone slams Mariners past Astros; Cal Raleigh snaps 0-for-38 skid

Dom Canzone belted the first grand slam of his career and Cal Raleigh snapped an 0-for-38 skid as the Mariners won their ninth consecutive game over the Astros.

$4B Seattle City Light hydropower deal gets Mayor Wilson’s signature

Mayor Katie Wilson signed a historic $4 billion agreement Tuesday, marking a turning point in Seattle’s operation of hydropower on the Skagit River.

Photos: Mariners at Astros

Hood Canal Bridge closing on weeknights for repairs

The Hood Canal Bridge will close on some weeknights in May as construction crews install new shock absorbers.

Slain Growler Guys worker met shooter earlier in the night, police say

The employee had met the suspect and a woman at a hookah lounge in the early morning, then hung out at The Growler Guys, according to a probable cause document.

Bryce Miller set for season debut as Mariners begin 6-man rotation experiment

Bryce Miller will make his season debut Wednesday against the Astros, which also begins the Mariners’ experiment with a six-man starting staff.

Missing hiker’s body recovered from Mount Pugh

The man failed to show up for work Sunday, and deputies were told he had been hiking alone near Mount Pugh.