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Owner of Ballard's Kangaroo & Kiwi plans country-themed bar next door

The venue will bring live music, line dancing and a new nightlife option to the neighborhood following the closure of the country-themed Shingletown Saloon this year.

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.

Historic downtown Tacoma building acquired to house relocated headquarters

The new owner will relocate from Lakewood this fall and occupy half the 12,000-square-foot property, which formerly housed an architectural firm.

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.

A democratic socialist in Wisconsin tests how far left voters want to go in a battleground state

Over the last month, Democratic socialists have notched victories in the liberal strongholds of New York City, Washington, D.C., and Denver.

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:

These 15 financial leaders guide growth and invest in innovation

The Puget Sound Business Journal's 15th annual CFO of the Year program recognizes financial executives who have advanced innovation and community impact at their organizations.