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Surging costs undercut I-5 bridge transit plan between WA, Oregon

Project leaders say the full light rail build-out will have to wait. The mayor of Vancouver, Wash., isn’t happy about it.

Experimental pill promises new hope for deadly pancreatic cancer

New research shows a novel pill is helping people with advanced pancreatic cancer live longer.

WHO chief hails 5 Ebola recoveries as a new treatment center opens in eastern Congo

The World Health Organization reports that five patients have recovered from a rare type of Ebola in eastern Congo.

Top-ranked UW men’s rowing team to race for national title

All three UW eights advanced to grand finals after Saturday’s racing on Lake Natoma in Gold River, Calif.

Iran war forces farmers seek fertilizer alternatives from cow dung to compost

Governments around the world are being pressed to find and support alternatives to reduce dependency on chemical fertilizers as the Iran war drives up prices.

Venice’s growing flamingo population finds refuge in recovering wetlands

Flamingos are flocking to the Venetian Lagoon in record numbers as ecological efforts restore damaged wetlands.

Bryan Woo dazzles, Mariners club 4 homers to beat Diamondbacks

Bryan Woo remained unbeaten in another stellar start at home, Julio Rodríguez and Luke Raley continued to clobber baseballs, and the Mariners won their fifth straight.

Mariners prospect Ryan Sloan dominant in perfect start for Arkansas

Mariners prospect Ryan Sloan throws six perfect innings with 11 strikeouts in a dominant outing for Double-A Arkansas on Saturday night.

Photos: Seattle Mariners take on Arizona Diamondbacks

11 identified in Longview disaster: ‘Still hard to grasp the magnitude’

After the deadliest industrial accident in modern state history, Longview residents swiftly came together to support Nippon Dynawave workers and their families.

Kade Anderson throws yet another gem in Double-A | Mariners extra

Left-hander Kade Anderson, the Mariners’ top pitching prospect, was as impressive as ever Friday night in his start for Double-A Arkansas.

Seattle Reign surrender late goal in loss to Washington Spirit

Once again, a solid Reign defensive effort was erased in the waning minutes against the Spirit with Washington scoring the game-winner in the 81st minute Saturday.