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Mariners Game Preview #68, 6/9/26: SEA at BAL

Ah, it’s that time of the season. The Mariners will roll out… a lineup to face the Orioles on Tuesday in Birdland. Victor Robles is leading off. Ryan Bliss, Rob Refsnyder, and Patrick Wisdom each get a start. Cole Young is at short. Not ideal! But hey, this isn’t the worst lineup the Mariners have […]

Cal Raleigh homers twice in rehab start with Tacoma

In his first rehab start with the Everett AquaSox on Sunday, Cal Raleigh went 1-for-3 with a single. Serving as the DH, he also hit a deep flyout, just missing a home run. He got that home run today and more in his rehab start for Triple-A Tacoma, a 15-3 drubbing of the Albuquerque Isotopes […]

Fact Check: The Average US Gas Price Is Higher Today Than During 91% Of Biden’s Presidency

Current national average gasoline prices exceed those observed during 91% of the Biden administration's tenure, marking a significant increase from the average recorded upon his departure in January 2025.

‘City at your fingertips’: Seattle powers up first digital wayfinding kiosk near tourist hot-spot

The first of dozens of IKE Smart City digital wayfinding kiosks planned for downtown and around Seattle was unveiled on Tuesday at the busy intersection of First Avenue and Pike Street. Read More

After lagging behind, Gov. Ferguson pushes for statewide school cellphone ban in Washington

After moving slowly on cellphone rules at schools, Washington's leaders are now pushing for all-day bans on their use for K-12 students by fall 2027. Read More

Social Security Retirement Trust Fund Will Run Dry In 2032 Unless Congress Acts

Tens of millions of Americans face potential reductions in Social Security and Medicare benefits as annual reports from the programs' trustees project accelerated insolvency for their respective trust funds. The Social Security retirement trust fund is now anticipated to be depleted by late 2032, while Medicare's hospital insurance trust fund is expected to be exhausted by the second quarter of 2033. These revised forecasts, attributed to factors including recent tax policy changes, declining fertility rates, and reduced immigration, underscore an urgent need for congressional action to prevent significant financial shortfalls for beneficiaries.

New Consumer Protection Rule Turns Its Back On Fair Housing As Advocates Sue To Preserve Enforcement

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has issued a new rule significantly curtailing anti-discrimination efforts, a move described as one of the most consequential shifts in federal fair-lending policy in decades. This action has prompted a federal lawsuit filed by the National Fair Housing Alliance and four other housing organizations in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. The suit challenges the CFPB's decision to end the disparate impact standard and limit special purpose credit programs, which are crucial for expanding credit access for marginalized communities. Plaintiffs assert the bureau failed to justify its departure from decades of settled Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA) implementation and question the Acting Director's rulemaking authority.

Seattle slips in ranking of best U.S. cities for foreign investment, fueling concerns about business climate

The fourth annual list compiled by British newspaper Financial Times and stock market index Nikkei ranks Seattle 13th among 95 U.S. cities — a drop of 11 places from last year's second-place position. Read More

Cherry Street Farm’s Youth Sow The Seeds For Their Futures

Cherry Street Farm, a Seattle-based urban agricultural initiative, is advancing community health and food resilience through its dual mission of youth education and local produce distribution. The farm's Youth Excellence Program instructs local youth in home-farming, plant-based culinary skills, and green career pathways, while its cultivation efforts supply fresh produce to area hospitals, restaurants, and food banks.

Rating your takes: What is Colt Emerson’s ceiling? What is his floor?

In the last three weeks, Colt Emerson has made his MLB debut with the Seattle Mariners, notched his first MLB hit with a home run, hit his first career triple, hit three more home runs, and made some stellar plays at third base. Emerson still can’t legally buy a beer yet, but his scorching first […]

Mariners News: Josh Naylor, J.P. Crawford, and Chris Bassitt

Good morning! A fun 6-3 win over the Baltimore Orioles was powered by a Josh Naylor grand slam and two key challenges. Logan Gilbert takes the mound this afternoon at 3:35 PM against Orioles LHP Trevor Rogers. In Mariners news… Around the league… Becca’s picks…