Latest News

Inflatable dinosaurs race at Emerald Downs

The annual T-Rex race traces its origins to a 2017 team-building event for a local pest control company.

Heavy smoke from wildfires is darkening skies from Midwest to East Coast

Heavy wildfire smoke darkened skies from the Great Lakes to parts of the East Coast.

A simple pair of glasses is helping productivity gains in some Bangladesh garment factories

In Bangladesh, a simple pair of reading glasses is transforming the lives of garment workers like Ruma Aktar.

Sounders thrashed by rival Timbers in return from World Cup break

The Sounders returned to Lumen Field on Thursday for the first time since May 16, but the home crowd didn't have much to cheer about in a 5-1 loss to rival Portland.

Three Queens Wildfire, others, burn after thunderstorms

Several new wildfires are burning, according to authorities, with the largest near Snoqualmie Pass.

Photos: Seattle Sounders take on Portland Timbers

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.

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.

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.

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.