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Colt Emerson homers for first MLB hit as Seattle Mariners beat White Sox

Colt Emerson hit a three-run homer in the eighth inning for his first MLB hit, and the Mariners snapped their losing skid with a 6-1 win over the White Sox.

Oregon voters decide whether to boost their gas tax as Iran war causes prices at the pump to soar

Oregon voters are facing a familiar theme on their primary ballot: well-financed Democratic incumbents looking to slide past little-known challengers while Republicans attempt to nominate candidates who could put up a fight in November in a heavily blue state.

After midair ‘miracle,’ 4 jets from WA Navy base have crashed since 2024

Only one aviator was injured in a midair Navy fighter jet collision at an Idaho air show, as all four crew members ejected before the jets erupted in flames.

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Seattle Mariners move Luis Castillo to bullpen to piggyback Bryce Miller

Bryce Miller will make his second start of the season for the Mariners on Tuesday against the White Sox, meaning erstwhile ace Luis Castillo has been relegated to the bullpen for the first time in his career.

Theo Angelis sworn in as WA Supreme Court justice

Theo Angelis succeeds retired Justice Barbara Madsen, who had been on the court since 1993. He joins the high court from private practice.

Seattle Storm release forward Grace VanSlooten; await Awa Fam’s arrival

The Storm released rookie forward Grace VanSlooten on Monday, which opens a spot on the 12-player roster for the team to add rookie center Awa Fam, the No. 3 pick in the WNBA draft.

The Seattle Opera Hosted Its First Official Furry Night

Writing and photography by West Smith Furries are everywhere. That’s the biggest lesson I took away from attending my first furry convention earlier this year. Before that, I think I still carried some lazy stereotype in my head about the furry community being made up exclusively of Reddit-dwelling teenagers. Then I got there and met […] The post The Seattle Opera Hosted Its First Official Furry Night appeared first on The Stranger.

Suspect in Juniper Blessing Killing Charged with Murder

The King County prosecutor’s office charged Bellevue man Christopher Leahy with premeditated murder on Monday afternoon in the killing of transgender University of Washington student Juniper Blessing on May 10 in off-campus student housing. The premeditated murder charge, together with a sentencing enhancement for using a deadly weapon, means that, if convicted, Leahy faces between […] The post Suspect in Juniper Blessing Killing Charged with Murder appeared first on The Stranger.

After Bothell High School’s police officer is axed, students rally

The high school has had a stationed cop, known as a school resource officer, since 1994. School board members voted to end the contract last week.

Can’t go see Seattle’s low tides? Here’s what you’re missing

Midday Monday, beachgoers saw some of the Puget Sound’s lowest tides of the year, and with them the chance to spot creatures of the not-so-deep.

Nilu Jenks Says She’s the Progressive in the District 5 City Council Race

It’s been ten years since Seattle adopted a district-based city council. And for almost that whole time, District 5, which spans Greenwood to Bitterlake and North Beach to Lake City, has been stuck with Councilmember Debora Juarez. After Juarez stepped down, former King County Superior Court judge Cathy Moore was elected in the 2023 conservative […] The post Nilu Jenks Says She’s the Progressive in the District 5 City Council Race appeared first on The Stranger.