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Mystery malodor, rat problem closes Seattle library branch for weeks

The good news for the CID branch? "After extensive remediation work ... we have essentially determined the odor is virtually gone."

13-year-old charged in fatal shooting of cousin at Seattle apartment

The mother of the 13-year-old boy called 911 and reported that it was her son who had been playing with the gun’s slide when it went off, the charges say.

Photos: Mariners take on Orioles at Camden Yards

Seahawks’ Jaxon Smith-Njigba gets corrected trophy and a new award

Seahawks receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba finally got the right trophy for winning AP Offensive Player of the Year. And he learned about a new award he earned.

Seattle passes moratorium on new data centers amid national backlash

Seattle would join more than 70 cities and counties around the nation that have temporary or permanent bans on new data centers.

More than 80 WA students win 2026 National Merit Scholarships

Nearly 90 Washington high schoolers have won highly selective National Merit Scholarships for outstanding students.

Mercer Island student dies from lacrosse injury

Mercer Island High School (MIHS) administrators informed the community on June 7 of the loss of one of its students.

Mariners rookie Colt Emerson out of lineup again with back spasms | Notebook

For the second day in a row, Colt Emerson was out of the Mariners lineup Tuesday, and he spent much of the afternoon getting treatment on his ailing back.

Washington Huskies get commitment from three-star edge rusher Chaz Gray

UW picked up a commitment from three-star edge rusher Chaz Gray on Tuesday. Washington has now landed a recruit from New Jersey in consecutive cycles.

Seattle Parks seeks feedback on future of tennis and pickleball courts

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is hosting a second round of public engagement meetings for its Outdoor Racquet Sports Strategy, including a meeting in Ballard later this month. According to ... Read more

Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby shouldn’t play after gambling admission

There are no rules in this era of college sports that can’t be bypassed. Which is why Brendan Sorsby will play at Texas Tech after he bet on college football.

Foss High School stabbing suspect argues self-defense, released on bail

The boy's attorney argued his client was subject to a "planned group assault" and was defending himself.