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Conflicts and energy shocks threaten progress against global hunger, UN agency head warns

Conflicts and disruptions to global energy markets could push millions more people into hunger by driving up fuel, fertilizer and food costs.

Tropical Storm Bertha in the Gulf of Mexico is moving toward the Florida Panhandle and Alabama

Tropical Storm Bertha has strengthened in the Gulf of Mexico and is moving toward the Florida Panhandle and Alabama, causing a tropical storm warning and storm surge watches.

WEST SEATTLE SCENE: Happy birthday, Tim!

Sent by frequent photo contributor Bob Burns: He is almost always on Alki in late afternoon, ready to wave and smile at all who greet him. I asked if it was OK to post on The Blog, and he said OK.

Driver hits tree on 35th

Thanks for the tips. We’re still pursuing details of this crash at 35th and Brandon, south of Camp Long, but we do know the traffic disruption was fairly short-lived – medic crews cleared quickly after being dispatched around 8:50 pm. A tow truck’s already there.

Seattle Storm’s Flau’jae Johnson scores 26 points in narrow loss to Lynx

Led by 26 points from rookie Flau'jae Johnson, the Storm took the Lynx, who hold the WNBA's best record, down to the wire Monday night.

Cal Raleigh blasts grand slam in rout of Reds, Mariners reclaim first in AL West

Cal Raleigh hit a grand slam during a six-run outburst in the seventh inning, and the Mariners beat the Reds 8-0 to reclaim first place in the American League West.

WEST SEATTLE COYOTES: North and south sightings

Two coyote sightings to report – first, we got two separate reports from 45th and Holgate this past hour of what’s alost certainly the same coyote – Sean sent a phto: I wanted to alert y’all that I spotted a coyote just now wandering in Admiral on 45th and Holgate at 7:30 pm. A lot […]

Wilt Chamberlain Lakers jacket found by teen at Oregon thrift store fetches over $89,000 at auction

A warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA finals that was found in an Oregon thrift store fetched over $89,000 in an auction that closed Monday.

Mariners’ Julio Rodríguez leaves game vs. Cincinnati Reds

Julio Rodríguez was removed from Monday’s game before the start of the sixth inning after legging out an infield hit in the previous half inning.

Photos: Lynx at Storm

Photos: Reds at Mariners

As Kaiser Canyon fire grows, rodeo grounds become animal shelters

The Kaiser Canyon wildfire has displaced 1,000 people and burned over 60,000 acres.