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Workers at damaged Longview mill will be paid at least through Aug. 8

Workers in Longview will continue to be paid by the owner of Nippon Dynawave Packaging plant, which has been idled since a deadly implosion May 26.

Mariners’ Cal Raleigh to begin rehab assignment in Everett

Cal Raleigh, who has been on the IL since May 16, is slated to begin a rehab assignment this weekend. Here's what that means for when he could return to the Mariners.

Former smokejumper wins Democratic House primary in Montana

Sam Forstag injected new energy into national efforts to change how the Democratic Party tries to compete in solidly Republican regions.

Latest Luigi Mangione hearing shrouded in secrecy as judge shuts out press and public

A hearing in Luigi Mangione’s state murder case was held in secret after the judge shut out the press and public without explanation.

Speight Jenkins, who built Seattle Opera into a force, dies at 89

The opera champion, famous for his passion, generosity and hands-on attitude, left an indelible mark on Seattle’s classical music scene.

Ag tech startup wins top prize as UW’s Dempsey competition awards $92,500 across finalists

The ag tech startup BioBead won the $25,000 grand prize at the University of Washington's 29th annual Dempsey Startup Competition for its biodegradable soil-health pellets, leading a record-breaking field of student entrepreneurs. Read More

What it takes to be a World Cup 2026 volunteer in Seattle

Participating in the World Cup beyond the stands is a bucket list item for many volunteer applicants, who faced an especially competitive year.

‘Biometrics for things’: Alitheon raises $8M to expand its optical AI tech to ID physical objects

The Bellevue startup's funding will accelerate its FeaturePrint technology, which uses optical AI to create a unique digital "fingerprint" for physical objects — no barcodes, tags, or labels required. Read More

In Senate hearing, Pac-12 commissioner Teresa Gould calls for NCAA to consider collective bargaining

Pac-12 commissioner Teresa Gould called for college sports to have an "honest" conversation about athlete employment and collective bargaining during Wednesday's Senate hearing.

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‘We’re still behind’ in Congo’s Ebola outbreak even as testing improves, WHO says

The World Health Organization says Congo's Ebola outbreak had a head start, but testing is improving.

Amazon knocks Walmart from the top spot on Fortune 500 for the first time in 13 years

Amazon surpassed $700 billion in revenue in 2025 with a 12% year-over-year jump. Just over 20 years ago, the company made its debut on the list at No. 492. Read More