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Hobbs pushes back on Trump’s election claims 

Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs is rejecting President Donald Trump's latest claims of widespread election fraud, saying Washington's election system remains secure despite recent cuts to federal cybersecurity support.

Burglary ring that targeted Asian American business owners ends in prison sentences 

Four Colombian nationals have been sentenced to federal prison after admitting they were part of a burglary ring that specifically targeted Asian American small business owners in Washington and Oregon, federal prosecutors said.

Crowd surge at Hindu festival in India leaves 1 dead and many hospitalized

A sudden crowd surge at a popular Hindu festival in eastern India’s Odisha state on Thursday left at least one person dead and many hospitalized, a news agency reported.

Aug. 4 Primary — Here’s what AAPI voters should know

The King County Elections (KCE) Office has mailed ballots this week for the Aug. 4 Primary election.

Indigenous Violence Survivors See Fewer Services After Federal Cuts

A democratic socialist in Wisconsin tests how far left voters want to go in a battleground state

Over the last month, Democratic socialists have notched victories in the liberal strongholds of New York City, Washington, D.C., and Denver.

Washington's offseason in quotes, position by position

A compilation of the most interesting things UW coaches and players have said about the roster.

Chen, Zhang accused of laundering $43 million from investment scams

Federal prosecutors say two New York residents helped move more than $43 million stolen from victims of online investment scams through a sophisticated money laundering network tied to China.

Trump administration caps how long international students can stay in the US

The Trump administration has finalized a rule that will prevent international students from staying in the U.S. for more than four years unless they obtain the federal government’s approval, the Department of Homeland Security said Thursday, announcing a departure from long-standing practice.

Hong Kong booksellers are reportedly arrested over alleged sales of seditious publications

Hong Kong authorities have raided two bookstores and arrested five people on suspicion of selling allegedly seditious publications, local media reported Wednesday, in the latest step targeting independent booksellers.

PHOTO ESSAY | Soccer Fans in Seattle Feel the Love — and Heartbreak — of World Cup

Photographer Susan Fried captured soccer fans enjoying World Cup games across the South End.

The human spark in the Big Dark: How Magen and Kellen Holgate are reclaiming Seattle’s sound through artist-centered mentorship

The human spark in the Big Dark: How Magen and Kellen Holgate are reclaiming Seattle’s sound through artist-centered mentorship Off patr Wed, 07/15/2026 - 5:41pm