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What Jerry Dipoto said about Mariners’ struggles, trade targets, top prospects

Jerry Dipoto discussed the state of the club, his trade-deadline wish list and his plans for the Mariners top pitching prospects in a Q&A with The Times this week.

Why King County has more men than women — and why that’s unusual

New census data shows King County has more men than women, one of only nine such counties among the 100 most populous in the U.S., writes FYI Guy.

Amid ICE ramp-up, ‘outraged’ Seattle man confronts officers over arrest

ICE detains man in Seattle's Maple Leaf neighborhood as local protests crop up over killings of men in Texas and Maine.

At least 1 person has died as Texas flooding forces evacuations and rescues, governor says

Authorities in Texas have rescued dozens of stranded drivers and people trapped in homes and at least one person has died due to catastrophic flooding.

Going wild at West Seattle Grand Parade 2026: Six sights to see Saturday

We’re continuing West Seattle Grand Parade previews, looking ahead to Saturday’s big event (rolling down California SW from SW Lander to SW Edmunds, 11 am, preceded by the Float Dodger 5K at 9:30 am). From the 85+ parade entries, some ‘wild’ sights to see: (WSB photo, 2025 West Seattle Grand Parade) –West Seattle Mrs. Ropers […]

SUMMER MUSIC! Admiral Neighborhood Association’s first AMP concert Thursday night

Tomorrow night, Belvedere Park is the place to be for the next major outdoor-music event of the summer – the first of three AMP concerts, presented at three parks over the next three Thursday nights by the Admiral Neighborhood Association, all free! The series opens with Steve Aliment and Annie O’Neill – here’s a sample […]

‘Jurassic Park’ actor Sam Neill died from pneumonia, agent says

The agent for Sam Neill says the actor died from pneumonia.

WA authorities search for missing kayaker near Montesano

The Grays Harbor County sheriff's office identified the missing kayaker as Jeffrey A. Damasiewicz, 63, in a Facebook post.

America already tried permanent daylight saving time. It lasted less than a year. Could it work now?

The twice-yearly changing of the clocks could be a thing of the past if legislation currently in Congress that calls for permanent daylight time makes it through.

WEST SEATTLE SCENE: Last low-low tide of summer

That was the scene at today’s low-low tide – last -3-feet-or-lower tide of summer, just after noon. Dave Gershgorn sent photos from the south end of Constellation Park. Tomorrow’s lowest tide is still fairly low, so if you weren’t able to get out previously, it’ll still be a sight to see – -2.8 feet just […]

TRAFFIC ALERT: Highland Park Way crash

Thanks for the tips. A multiple-vehicle crash at Highland Park Way and Holden is reported to be blocking uphill traffic. Avoid the area for a while.