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Julio Rodriguez #44 of the Seattle Mariners holds up the team trident after the game against the Oakland Athletics at T-Mobile Park on May 12, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. The Seattle Mariners won 8-4.

Mariners slug three homers en route to series win over A’s

SEATTLE — After a frustrating Saturday evening where they felt helpless and humbled to the breaks of baseball, seeing hard-hit ball after hard-hit ball get turned into outs and defensive … more

Ryan Divish / The Seattle Times (TNS) | 5/13/24

12-year-old who died after jumping from Washington bridge was a kind, loving 'skater boy,' family says

Nahziyien Gordon, also known by friends and family as "Jo," was "the sweetest kid" who loved to skateboard, according to his family. "Jo had the biggest heart," said Amanda Muellner, his aunt. … more

Garrett Cabeza / The Spokesman-Review (TNS) | 5/12/24

Republican Governor candidate Dave Reichert speaks during a fundraiser at Jester Auto Museum in Chehalis on Monday, March 25.

Washington candidates for governor spar over public safety plans

Gubernatorial candidate and Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson is not impressed with Republican candidate Dave Reichert’s newly released public safety plan. "Dave Reichert must … more

By Carleen Johnson / The Center Square | 5/12/24

Pierce County horse-drawn carriage owner charged with intentionally neglecting animals

Pierce County prosecutors contend the owner of a horse-drawn carriage business intentionally neglected her horse and refused to give proper treatment despite the pain the animal endured. Tammy … more

Puneet Bsanti / The News Tribune (TNS) | 5/12/24

People convene inside of a "liberated zone for Palestinian solidarity" in the Quad at the University of Washington on Friday, May 3, 2024, in Seattle.

University of Washington protesters say they have no intention of ending encampment

SEATTLE — Despite requests that they leave, protesters in the self-proclaimed liberated zone at the University of Washington said Saturday they have no intention of ending their encampment … more

Caitlyn Freeman and Paul Roberts / The Seattle Times (TNS) | 5/12/24

'They took my person': JBLM soldier killed in hit-and-run was celebrity to his family

When 39-year-old Lance Melder would return home to Temple, Texas, his mere presence would lift his family's spirits. Melder was considered a celebrity at home, and everyone looked up to him. … more

Puneet Bsanti / The News Tribune (TNS) | 5/11/24

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 8: U.S. President Joe Biden accompanied by Deputy Chief of Staff Bruce Reed (L) reacts to reporters shouted questions as he walks to Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House on May 8, 2024 in Washington, DC, for a short trip to Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland.

President Joe Biden touts jobs, climate record at Seattle fundraiser

SEATTLE — President Joe Biden swung through Seattle to raise money for his reelection campaign Friday, boasting at a downtown reception about his administration's record on jobs and climate, … more

Jim Brunner / The Seattle Times (TNS) | 5/11/24

13-year-old dies from apparent narcotics overdose in Pierce County

A 13-year-old died from an apparent narcotics overdose in a Spanaway home where he was staying Friday morning, according to the Pierce County Sheriff's Department. Central Pierce Fire paramedics … more

Craig Sailor / The News Tribune (TNS) | 5/11/24

'Unspeakably cruel.' Army Ranger sentenced for murdering security guard in downtown Tacoma

A U.S. Army Ranger formerly stationed at Joint Base Lewis-McChord was sentenced Friday to 20 years in prison for beating a security guard to death in downtown Tacoma after he went out drinking with … more

Peter Talbot / The News Tribune (TNS) | 5/11/24

Attorney General Bob Ferguson talks to members of the press during a legislative meeting inside the John A. Cherberg building in Olympia in February 2023.

Two more Bob Fergusons running for Washington governor

OLYMPIA — Bob Ferguson could face Bob Ferguson and Bob Ferguson in the August primary. That's Bob Ferguson, the state attorney general; Bob Ferguson, a retired state employee in Yakima; … more

Claire Withycombe / The Seattle Times (TNS) | 5/11/24

A grizzly bear walks on downed trees at Northwest Trek.

Cabinet Mountains grizzly work helped shape North Cascades proposal

In the late 1980s, grizzly bears in the Cabinet Mountains were in trouble. The range southwest of Libby, Montana, had only six or so bears left, and wildlife managers were concerned the … more

Michael Wright / The Spokesman-Review (TNS) | 5/11/24

Washington mom arrested for drug sales after passing out with her toddler in the backseat

A 27-year-old Pasco mother is accused of passing out in a parked car with drugs while her toddler was in the backseat. A passerby called 911 after seeing Justice R. Norwood, 27, unconscious … more

Cameron Probert / Tri-City Herald (TNS) | 5/11/24

Julio Rodríguez celebrates a home run at T-Mobile Park in Seattle on Monday, Aug. 28, 2023.

Why Mariners' Julio Rodriguez could be 'close' to rediscovering home run swing

Before the start of the MLB Home Run Derby at T-Mobile Park last summer, Ken Griffey Jr. and Julio Rodriguez sat together for a few minutes in front of the home dugout. The Mariners' Hall of … more

Adam Jude / The Seattle Times (TNS) | 5/11/24

Gov. Inslee declared emergency for spongy moth infestation

On May 8, Governor Jay Inslee declared a statewide emergency over a pair of spongy moth infestations, one just outside Olympia and the other in Skagit County. The declaration claimed the infestation … more

Daniel Schrager / The Bellingham Herald (TNS) | 5/11/24

Point Defiance aquarium set to reopen after $7 million renovation

Point Defiance Zoo is expected to reopen its Tropical Reef Aquarium this summer, the zoo announced this week. Formerly called the "South Pacific Aquarium," the 25,000-square-foot area will boast … more

Simone Carter / The News Tribune (TNS) | 5/11/24

Woman and boy she allegedly kidnapped slept by a fire outside a school in Oregon

The woman accused of kidnapping a 5-year-old boy earlier this month had used methamphetamine, fentanyl or both before taking the boy, court records show. Tra’Veon Lewis’s mother … more

Fedor Zarkhin / oregonlive.com (TNS) | 5/11/24

Washingtonians have $31 million in unclaimed tax refunds

Nearly a million people across the U.S. have unclaimed refunds from their 2020 taxes. While taxpayers typically have three years to file overdue tax returns and still receive a refund if they … more

By Daniel Schrager / The Bellingham Herald TNS | 5/10/24

Washington residents will need REAL ID-compliant identification to fly domestically by May 2025

If you’re planning on traveling next year, then you need to plan on getting a Real ID-compliant form of identification soon in order to avoid potential inconveniences. Officials with the … more

By Rosemary Montalvo / The News Tribune (TNS) | 5/10/24

The zebra that was missing in King County for nearly six days has been rescued.

Grays Harbor County ranchers recount role in zebra capture

Larry and Gwen Mielke have spent their lives around animals. In 30 years of living on the “Milky Way” ranch near Elma, the couple has raised cattle and hosted plenty of rodeo … more

By Clayton Franke / The Daily World | 5/10/24

Man, 72, is accused of threatening to 'shoot up' Thurston County bank, court records show

Olympia police arrested a 72-year-old man Tuesday on suspicion of threatening to shoot up a downtown bank. The man attended his preliminary appearance in Thurston County Superior Court on … more

Martín Bilbao / The Olympian (TNS) | 5/10/24