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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.

Data center resistance comes home to Seattle as council considers a one-year freeze

As Amazon and Microsoft pour billions into AI, Seattle residents push back against new data centers over worries about rising energy costs and environmental impacts. Read More

‘One of a kind’: Tributes pour in for S. ‘Soma’ Somasegar, beloved tech mentor and friend

A consistent picture emerged: Somasegar was kind, generous with his time, humble, and a steadying presence. To many, those qualities mattered even more than the investments and decisions he made. Read More

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.

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.

Photos: White Sox at Mariners

Washington Huskies men get Australian guard Tristan Devers, report says

Danny Sprinkle continues to mine the international market and the UW men’s coach reportedly received a commitment from Australian guard Tristan Devers.

3 dead in New Mexico and first responders treated for exposure to unknown substance, officials say

New Mexico authorities said three people are dead and more than a dozen first responders are being treated for exposure to an unidentified substance after being called to a home for a suspected drug overdose.

Attorneys for Tennessee inmate worry state could use expired drugs for lethal injection

Attorneys for a Tennessee death row inmate say they are concerned the state may be planning to use expired lethal injection drugs at a planned execution on Thursday.

Ubuntu Theme Guides Northwest Folklife Festival Ahead of May Return

The Northwest Folklife Festival will return to Seattle on May 22, centering its programming, artist collaborations, and public messaging around the theme of Ubuntu. This Southern African philosophy emphasizes connection, community, and shared cultural experience.