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Meet ‘Jimothy,’ Seattle’s internet-famous raccoon

The tiny beast has been spotted twice in Ballard this summer and appears to be doing well, despite a likely congenital deformity, an animal expert said.

Ex-Yakima coroner pleads guilty to lying to police in corpse drug case

Jim Curtice resigned last year amid pressure from his criminal case, a recall attempt and other questions about his work, including his probe of a jail death.

Seattle sales tax hike to expand transit appears headed to ballot

The measure would last for a decade and solidify the reputation – and the reality – that city leaders are willing to seek tax increases to fund public projects.

Cyclospora: Public Health – Seattle King County issues update

Public Health – Seattle & King County issued the following information July 16 about a national outbreak of Cyclospora, aka explosive diarrhea:

SpaceX Starship Launch Aborted on the Pad at the last moment

SpaceX's next Starship flight is off indefinitely after a last-second abort on the pad.

Washington's offseason in quotes, position by position

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

It’s official: WA voters will get to weigh in on new income tax

Washington voters will get their chance in November to embrace or reject the state’s new income tax on households with earnings greater than a million dollars a year.

Complaint accuses doctor involved in failed Tennessee execution of violating ethics

A Tennessee death row inmate's sister has filed a complaint against a doctor involved in his failed execution.

Land Use Appeal Reform Moves Forward, Council Splits on Funding for School Meals

1. A city council committee voted to move legislation forward on Wednesday that will—if it passes full council next week—shut… The post Land Use Appeal Reform Moves Forward, Council Splits on Funding for School Meals appeared first on PubliCola.

Natural gas supplies ‘not looking good’ for Southcentral Alaska this winter, Enstar says

Southcentral Alaska’s largest natural gas utility, Enstar, warns it might not have enough gas for this winter.

Mariners reset rotation with Bryce Miller opening home series vs. Giants

While the Mariners haven't announced how they will handle their six viable starters, the expectation is that all six will make one start out of the break.