Latest News

DNC Chair Ken Martin, U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal, and statewide elected officials headline Saturday evening reception at 2026 Washington State Democratic Convention

A spirited evening reception underscored the party’s commitment to year-round organizing, progressive governance, defending public institutions, and confronting the authoritarianism, corruption, and cruelty of the Trump regime. DNC Chair Ken Martin, U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal, and statewide elected officials headline Saturday evening reception at 2026 Washington State Democratic Convention is a post from NPI's Cascadia Advocate, the journal of the Northwest Progressive Institute. Published continuously since March of 2004, NPI's Cascadia Advocate provides thoughtful commentary and analysis on regional, national, and world politics. Keep The Cascadia Advocate going by making a contribution to sustain NPI's research and advocacy here.

Mariners muster only two hits in lackluster loss to Red Sox

The Mariners managed just two hits and provided little to cheer about in a lackluster 5-1 loss to the Red Sox.

France restricts public alcohol consumption and outdoor sports as heat wave bakes parts of Europe

France is putting emergency services and military forces on wildfire alert because of a heat wave affecting parts of Europe.

Photos: Seattle Mariners take on Boston Red Sox

Curacao’s Eloy Room makes 15 saves, sends island nation to 0-0 draw with Ecuador in World Cup

Curacao goalkeeper Eloy Room made 15 saves against Ecuador on Saturday night, earning a 0-0 draw and the island's first-ever World Cup point.

Seattle forecast: More dry, summery weather with highs near 90

Temperatures will peak Tuesday, with Seattle-Tacoma International Airport expected to hit 89 degrees. A little farther south, it’ll be even hotter.

Mariners prospect Kade Anderson nearly flawless in latest Double-A start

Mariners prospect Kade Anderson was nearly flawless again Friday night for Double-A Arkansas, allowing just two hits over six shutout innings in a 4-0 victory.

Can USA soccer win the World Cup? Logic says no, but the vibes scream yes

The U.S. is playing the best, or at least close to the best it ever has, and it's all happening on its home soil. Can they win the World Cup?

Undav scores twice as Germany beats Ivory Coast 2-1, advances to World Cup knockout phase

Deniz Undav scored twice after being subbed on in the second half as Germany defeated Ivory Coast and clinched a spot in the knockout phase at the World Cup.

Fighting Ebola means going door to door to explain that it’s real

The form of Ebola that's officially killed more than 200 people so far is a rare strain that has no approved vaccine or treatment.

A key Team USA World Cup goal spiked seismic activity in Seattle

The rumbling and cheers for Team USA matched past fan-made quakes at Seattle Seahawks playoff games.

Washington State Democratic Party Chair Shasti Conrad discusses 2026 priorities and her work with DNC Chair Ken Martin

In a conversation with reporters at the Washington State Democratic Convention, Conrad emphasized year-round organizing, defending the state Supreme Court, reelecting Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, strengthening state parties under DNC Chair Ken Martin, and sustaining momentum for a responsible, revenue-focused approach to Washington’s budget challenges. Washington State Democratic Party Chair Shasti Conrad discusses 2026 priorities and her work with DNC Chair Ken Martin is a post from NPI's Cascadia Advocate, the journal of the Northwest Progressive Institute. Published continuously since March of 2004, NPI's Cascadia Advocate provides thoughtful commentary and analysis on regional, national, and world politics. Keep The Cascadia Advocate going by making a contribution to sustain NPI's research and advocacy here.