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A driver passes a Google data center campus in The Dalles, Oregon.

Data centers take center stage, spur mudslinging, in competitive Gorge-based Oregon House race

A Republican Wasco County Commissioner who helped usher in two decades of Google data center development in The Dalles is running campaign ads painting his Democratic opponent for an Oregon House … more

Alex Baumhardt / Oregon Capital Chronicle | 9/25/26

Delta Air Lines to suspend nonstop Seattle-Philadelphia flights

Delta Air Lines will suspend nonstop flights from Seattle to one of its top-requested destinations after six months. Delta’s Seattle-Philadelphia nonstop seasonal flight service, which … more

Angela Lim / The Seattle Times (TNS) | 9/24/26

Sea lion found dead in West Seattle was shot at least a dozen times

An adult California sea lion lies dead at the mouth of Duwamish River in West Seattle, killed after it was shot at least a dozen times, an expert says. Radiographs of the sea lion’s head show … more

Kai Uyehara / The Seattle Times (TNS) | 9/24/26

Macklemore announces ‘Free Palestine’ Tour

With his schedule suddenly “freed up a bit,” Macklemore is going back on the road. Less than two weeks after being kicked off Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour for making pro-Palestinian statements, … more

Michael Rietmulder / The Seattle Times (TNS) | 9/24/26

Sound Transit CEO claims his $30K bonus and wins a pay raise

Sound Transit CEO Dow Constantine has been awarded a $30,000 bonus, and a new three-year contract, following the debut of light rail across Lake Washington, along with record passenger loads during … more

Mike Lindblom / The Seattle Times (TNS) | 9/24/26

Commissioner of Public Lands Dave Upthegrove answers questions during a Legislative Media Day at the Washington state Capitol on Thursday, Feb. 19, in Olympia.

Washington state public lands commissioner scales back order protecting older forests

Public Lands Commissioner Dave Upthegrove is scaling back an order to set aside 77,000 acres of older forests, citing financial strain and a lack of authority to carry out his vision. In a news … more

Isabella Breda / The Seattle Times (TNS) | 9/24/26

30-year-old man killed in torch explosion inside car

A 30-year-old man died after an explosion inside his vehicle last week in the Chief Garry Park Neighborhood. Matthew Woodford's cause and manner of death are pending, according to the Spokane … more

Garrett Cabeza / The Spokesman-Review (TNS) | 9/24/26

Costco clinches $184M in tariff refunds, with more expected

Costco confirmed it received $184 million in tariff refunds, with more on the way, according to its latest earnings call. On Thursday, the big-box retailer said the money was reinvested to give … more

Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton / The Seattle Times (TNS) | 9/24/26

Washington state toxicology labs see progress on backlog, but evidence delays continue

State toxicology labs are dealing with an enormous backlog of alcohol and drug test evidence that could delay or jeopardize DUI prosecutions, officials warn. The Washington State Patrol reported … more

Mike McClanahan / Washington State Standard | 9/24/26

The expanded Joel Pritchard Building on the Washington state Capitol campus after a ceremony on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026.

‘Better than before’: Washington state reopens historic Capitol campus building

More than two years of construction and $131 million later, a historic building on the Washington state Capitol campus is reopening. A cadre of top state officials cut the ribbon and … more

Jake Goldstein-Street / Washington State Standard | 9/24/26

The W.F. West Bearcats celebrate after a goal during W.F. West's win over Black Hills on Sept. 24.

Burger’s late free kick lifts Bearcats over Wolves in EvCo opener

TUMWATER — In the final moments of W.F. West’s and Black Hills’ EvCo opener, a draw seemed inevitable. Both the Bearcats and Wolves had found the back of the net once in the first 78-plus … more

By Dylan Wilhelm / dylan@chronline.com | 9/24/26

Tenino’s Rayanna Mustoe (3) takes a free kick during a game against Napavine at Napavine High School on Thursday, Sept. 10.

Mustoe’s hat trick lifts Tenino to league-opening victory

Rayanna Mustoe buried not one, not two, but all three goals for the Beavers en route to them defeating arch rival Rochester 3-0 on Thursday night at home to begin 1A Evergreen League play. In … more