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Why are birthrates down? You might be looking at the answer.

Experts have long wondered if phones played a role in the birthrate decline — which began in 2007, the same year that Apple introduced the iPhone — but until now there had not been hard evidence to prove it.

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Mariners 6, Orioles 3 Happy Andrés Muñoz: Josh Naylor, .33 WPA Sad Andrés Muñoz: Patrick Wisdom, -.10 WPA Game thread comment of the day: I can hear this comment Side quest: What kind of music does each Mariner reliever make? For some reason I feel like Cooper Criswell makes Noah Kahan-style folk music.

Josh Naylor’s go-ahead grand slam propels Seattle Mariners past Orioles

Josh Naylor launched a go-ahead grand slam in the fifth inning to lift the Mariners to a 6-3 victory over the Orioles in the opener of their four-game series Monday at Camden Yards.

Making World Cup safe in Seattle will take hundreds of officers

Local and federal police officials have thought of every horrifying scenario possible. "If you can think of it, we probably have a contingency for how to respond to it."

WEST SEATTLE SCENE: Protesting in memory of Marjorie

(Photo courtesy Randy Winn) Thanks for the photo. Local activists gathered at 35th/Edmunds this afternoon for a protest that also served as a memorial. They’re carrying the torch lit by Marjorie Prince, who demonstrated at that corner for months – daily, while others joined her weekly for “Mondays with Marjorie” – until her recent death. […]

Photos: Mariners open four game series at Camden Yards

The other Dan Sullivan in Alaska’s US Senate race says candidacy was ‘my choice,’ not a sham

Alaska U_S_ Senate candidate Dan Sullivan acknowledges that sharing a name and party affiliation with the incumbent Republican gives him “an instant megaphone.”.

Aberdeen man accused of killing, burying toddler son

It's not clear from charging documents exactly how the boy died. Police learned he had not been seen in over a year, according to charging documents.

After gunfire, march on Aurora, Seattle leaders call to block streets

Residents fearing gunfire along Aurora Avenue need street closures and "a sense of urgency" from the mayor, Seattle's City Council president said Monday.

‘Ghost bike’ placed at 12th and Yesler as community awaits answers in deadly collision

Riders, walkers, loved ones, and community members gathered at 12th and Yesler Saturday to remember Christian Salyer and mark the Seattle street where he died. The crowd temporarily closed the intersection to traffic to place a white “Ghost Bike” and … Continue reading →

Monday Evening Headlines

Seattle will lose one of its most decorated athletes to Detroit, Mayor Katie Wilson talks about the future of surveillance cameras in Seattle after the World Cup, and a feature story about a ballot initiative targeting girls who are transgender who want to play sports. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Golden Road brings ‘Europe ‘72’ back to life at Hidden Hall

On Thursday, July 23, Seattle’s thriving Grateful Dead community will gather at Hidden Hall for a special evening celebrating one of the most beloved live recordings in rock history. The Golden Road returns to Fremont’s newest music venue with a two-set performance dedicated to “Europe ‘72,” the Grateful Dead’s landmark triple live album that remains a touchstone for generations of Deadheads.