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Sports in ...
Nneka Ogwumike’s short social post — “Thank you Seattle” — looks like a goodbye to the Storm. Her move reshapes Seattle’s offseason and opens a high‑stakes free‑agency scramble.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
RedLink's free electric shuttle pilot launched as Sound Transit’s Crosslake Connection linked Redmond to Seattle, aiming to solve first‑mile trips and reshape short commutes.
Science, Tech & Medicine in ...
Andy Jassy says Amazon’s roughly $200B push into AI is backed by customer commitments, not a gamble. He argues the spending is a long‑term play for AWS and chips.
Retail & Industry in ...
TransDigm closed a $2.2B deal that brings Seattle's Jet Parts Engineering into its aftermarket portfolio. The purchase adds roughly $280M in 2025 revenue.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
An armed robbery on downtown Seattle’s 4th Avenue left one person wounded; Seattle police say the investigation is ongoing and details are preliminary.
Two nights of gunfire at Renton's Gene Coulon Park left shell casings and struck vehicles. Police have opened an active investigation and are asking for tips.
James Anthony Stinson was ordered to serve 30 years after a jury convicted him of sex trafficking, drug trafficking and unlawful firearms possession.
Community & Society in ...
Jim Whittaker, the Seattle-born climber who became the first American to summit Everest in 1963, died April 7 in Port Townsend at 97. He helped grow REI and shaped Pacific Northwest mountaineering.
Parks & Nature in ...
Barred owls at Point Defiance Park have been swooping at hikers and runners this spring. Experts say it’s nesting behavior and offer practical safety tips.
Health & Lifestyle in ...
A UW study found Echinococcus multilocularis in 37 of 100 Puget Sound coyotes. Officials urge leashes, deworming and avoiding rodent scavenging.
A Whatcom County grower tells FOX13 that ICE detainments have left critical labor gaps at the start of spring planting, with at least one worker held in Tacoma.
Food & Drinks in ...
A tiny Columbia City restaurant just received a New York Times review and two stars, thrusting chef Evan Leichtling and his 12-seat kitchen into the national spotlight.
A Bellevue massage therapist has been charged with attempted second-degree rape tied to a Sept. 30 session. The state suspended his license and prosecutors sought $150,000 bail.
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