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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.

Jimothy the short-spined raccoon from Ballard becomes an internet sensation

He’s tiny. He moves a little funny. And he might be the most famous raccoon in the world right now. Meet Jimothy. Kiana Hall spotted Jimothy when she was near ... Read more

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.

Apartment fire displaces residents on N 45th St

A two-alarm fire at a three-story apartment building in Seattle’s Wallingford neighborhood displaced residents from all 12 units Thursday morning, according to the Seattle Fire Department. The Seattle Fire Department ... Read more

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.