Seattle Mayor Wilson's decisions around Chief Barnes need scrutiny immediately | Editorial

To regain trust, Mayor Katie Wilson must release all communications between her office and the Seattle Police Department during the Bite of Seattle shooting.

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Amazon to pass on some of its $600M tariff refunds to customers

The $600 million is one of the largest publicly disclosed payouts since the U.S. Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs.

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Trump administration denies emergency funding for 2 Oregon wildfires

After the agency’s denial, Oregon’s U.S. senators wrote to FEMA to express alarm and to argue that the decision represented “a major shift in administrative policy.”

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Fauci invokes the Fifth Amendment and declines to testify in GOP-led Senate panel’s COVID-19 hearing

Dr. Anthony Fauci has repeatedly invoked the Fifth Amendment and declined to answer dozens of questions from senators in a Republican-led committee hearing about his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Sophie Cunningham’s MAGA TikTok Activity Exposed

The WNBA star reposted videos supporting mass deportations, mocking an Olympian's criticism of Trump, and dismissing family separation, racism, and sexism.

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Trump Says New Air Force One Will Be Taken Out of Service to Be ‘Maxed Out’

President Donald Trump said on Sunday that the Boeing luxury jet donated by Qatar would be “maxed out,” suggesting it could get additional defensive capabilities.

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Roomba pioneer aims to crack the household market again with an AI-powered pet robot

The Familiar is a plush robot that follows you around your home and adapts to your daily habits.

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Florida scientists set record after removing 4 tons of invasive Burmese pythons

Four tons of invasive Burmese pythons were removed from South Florida ecosystems during the latest breeding season, setting a record.

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‘We will hunt you down,’ Trump says in pre-movie ad that stunned Portland theatergoers

The Rev. Chuck Currie shared his experience after going to a movie and seeing a 90-second advertisement for President Trump’s “Department of War,” prompting loud boos from the Portland audience.

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Bill Gates turned a blind eye toward Epstein’s history, lawmakers say

After an interview with Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, lawmakers described his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein as one built to leverage wealth and power.

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UW diabetes researcher removed from conference by police

Dr. Steven Kahn, director of the UW Diabetes Research Center, was removed by police from a national conference as he and others handed out copies of an editorial.

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The show will go on: White House correspondents’ dinner rescheduled for July, with Trump attending

The White House Correspondents Association dinner has been rescheduled for July 24.

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WA man accused of hurling rock at Hawaiian monk seal has been doxed, lawyer says

The video drew widespread condemnation and demands for prosecution in Hawaiʻi, including from Maui’s mayor. Scientists identified the seal as an adult male.

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Howard Schultz takes a jab at Seattle after moving to Miami

Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz criticized the city and its mayor in a Wall Street Journal opinion piece.

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Have you taken antidepressants? Tell us about your experience

As Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. takes aim at the overprescription of antidepressants, we're hoping to talk with people about their personal experiences.

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Russia and U.S. amplifying Alberta separatist narratives to stoke division, distrust: report | CBC News

Moscow has long tried to meddle in foreign elections. What's newer is Canada's neighbour overtly trying to influence and fan flames of referendum bid, warns a new report on foreign interference.

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Eastside mansion sells for $47M below the original asking price

A Hunts Point mansion owned by Bruce McCaw was once listed at a record-high price in 2022. It just sold for $47 million under the original asking price.

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Here's why most people think tipping has gotten out of hand — USA TODAY

A new survey reveals 78% of people believe tipping practices are 'ridiculous,' with many tipping less this year.

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Man in Porsche trying to cut Bainbridge ferry line allegedly punches officer, almost hits worker

When asked by police why he didn’t stop, the man said he “shouldn't have to and just wanted to go back home to Seattle.”

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Real estate agent who cut over 140 trees in King County park boasts of views in sale listing

The agent who removed public trees last year now cites the “once-in-a-lifetime” mountain views from the property, court records show.

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Alaska Air drops flights as war-driven fuel costs bite

Alaska Air Group lost $193 million in the first three months of 2026 as it dealt with skyrocketing jet fuel prices due to the war in Iran.

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