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Sun-drunk Seattleite Accidentally Says ‘Hello’ to Stranger

In an embarrassing lapse of character, today a Seattle man who clearly had one too many hours out in the sunshine accidentally said “hello” to a complete stranger. “Out of nowhere, completely unprompted, this guy looks at another guy walking past him and fully said ‘hello’ with a wave and everything—clearly sun-drunk out of his […]

Mariners Game #61: Child of Game Thread

More game thread!

BIZNOTE FOLLOWUP: New details of this year’s grandest grand opening, Thunder Road Guitars’ new home, with ‘giant giveaways’

It’s moving week for Thunder Road Guitars (WSB sponsor), heading from Morgan Junction to Admiral Junction, where West Seattle’s one-of-a-kind guitar shop will celebrate its grand opening at 2611 California SW starting Saturday morning and lasting all weekend. Thunder Road proprietor Frank Gross promised more details when he first announced the grand-opening date, and here […]

Police investigate Iowa man suspected of killing 6 of his relatives and then himself

Authorities in Iowa are investigating the fatal shootings of six people.

Photos: Mets at Mariners

Seattle Storm’s struggling offense hits new low in loss to Wings

The Storm once again couldn’t get their offense on track and lost their third straight — a 79-56 road defeat to the Wings on Monday.

Cal Raleigh takes positive next step in rehab for Seattle Mariners

Cal Raleigh was clearly in good spirits on Monday before the Mariners faced the Mets and offered another encouraging update in his recovery from a right oblique strain. 

WEST SEATTLE COYOTES: Golf Course ‘family’

Thanks to Patty for the photos. She says these coyotes were seen from the 10th green at West Seattle Golf Course this past Saturday. We don’t know if any of them are the ones shown in this report almost three weeks ago.

Mariners Game #61 Preview and Discussion: 6/1/26, NYM at SEA

The Mariners open up a series against the Mets. This will be their last homestand before a lengthy road trip that will keep the team away until the middle of the month. It’s also Pride Night at the ballpark, in case you’re wondering about the rainbow graphics. Lineups: The Mariners anticipate Mets starter Austin Warren […]

Lynnwood crisis center prepares to open after years of delay

Operated by community health provider Sea Mar, the center will offer urgent mental health and substance use care and take drop-offs from first responders.

Trump administration to dismantle Northwest ocean monitoring system

The Trump administration is dismantling a $368 million deep-ocean observation system that was put in place a decade ago to monitor coastal environments, marine ecosystems and powerful currents that affect the global climate. The National Science Foundation said it would send ships in June to begin removing more than 900 deep-sea instruments anchored off Oregon, […]

Former restaurant space in Tacoma's West End gets new tenant

The new tenant spent about a year searching for a location that met infrastructure needs and Food and Drug Administration compliance requirements.