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Seahawks’ Derick Hall takes sure thing to stay in ‘special’ place

Seahawks linebacker Derick Hall could have gambled and tried to get a bigger contract next year, but he signed a sure thing to remain in a "really special" place.

Seattle elementary school teacher, 30, fatally struck by Recology truck

Seattle Public Schools confirmed Wednesday that the bicyclist was Christian Salyer, 30, a teacher at Thurgood Marshall Elementary School.

Here’s why Highland Park Spraypark is missing a favorite feature

Thanks for the tips and photo. A texter sent the pic on Tuesday morning, wondering if Highland Park Spraypark – the only spraypark in West Seattle – was being dismantled; we asked Seattle Parks, and while awaiting the answer, another reader clarified that the “bucket dumper feature” was removed, saying that resulted in “a lot […]

Storm’s Dominique Malonga takes big step in return from concussion

The timetable remains unclear, but Dominique Malonga took a major step in resuming her highly anticipated second season with the Storm as she joined a shoot-around.

Russell Wilson announces move to CBS in apparent retirement video

Former Seahawks QB Russell Wilson made it official that he is joining CBS Sports to serve as an analyst in a video that marked his apparent retirement.

SURVEY: If Alki Community Center offered activities and classes again, what would you want to see?

(WSB file photo) The Alki Community Center building has been closed during the rebuild of neighboring Alki Elementary, but the city told us earlier this year that when it reopens, they’re just planning to use it as a child-care center, as it was before the closure. However, the Alki Community Council has been talking with […]

Seattle’s data center moratorium moves forward

The measure is set for consideration by the full city council next month.

Tools to fight hantavirus show promise despite limited funding. Now researchers hope to continue

There were no treatments or vaccines to protect people during the recent hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship.

Mariners winning streak ends in a sloppy loss to Mets

The Mariners' thrilling eight-game winning streak ended with a dispirited, sloppy loss to the Mets on Wednesday.

Rescuers urge caution after 2 swimmers pulled from chilly WA lakes

Temperatures in Lake Washington and Lake Sammamish were dangerously cold when rescuers pulled two men out of the water on Tuesday.

Past fire at Longview mill suggests owner cut back on maintenance

Burn patterns and video indicate the 2023 blaze started at a conveyor belt with aging parts, investigators found. Employees said maintenance was scaled back before the fire.

Photos: Mets at Mariners