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Black and Brown Youth in the South End Find Their Voices Through Spoken-Word Poetry

U.S. Chemical Safety Board faces steep cuts during Longview probe

As federal investigators probe the deadly Longview paper mill disaster, Congress is considering a 40% cut to the Chemical Safety Board.

Have you traveled to past World Cups? Tell us about it

We'd like to hear from people in the Seattle area who have traveled to previous World Cups.

Washington Huskies land commitment from four-star WR Tre Moore

Tre Moore, a 6-foot-3, 200-pound wide receiver from Pflugerville, Texas, announced his commitment to UW on Tuesday.

Seahawks agree to three-year extension with edge rusher Derick Hall

Rush end Derick Hall has agreed to a three-year contract extension with the Seahawks that is reported to be worth as much as $46.9 million.

Extreme weather can whip up anxiety. A safety plan can help

Hurricanes, wildfires and other extreme weather events can cause anxiety that lasts even after they're over.

Blue Origin says rocket explosion spared fuel tanks and key launch pad parts

Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin says last week's rocket explosion spared fuel tanks and some other critical parts of the launch pad.

Cattle hijacked on Highway 395. Suspect wanted $20K to return them

A 46-year-old man forced a semi truck off Highway 395 last week and stole a trailer full of cattle, say police. Clemente G. Esquivel of Pasco then allegedly sent a video demanding $20,000 to return the livestock, court documents said. Prosecutors charged Esquivel with first-degree theft, second-degree extortion and reckless driving in connection with the May 27 incident. He has been released ...

Fish for free weekend comes to WA and OR. What you need to know

Every year, the state of Washington allows people to fish for many species without buying a fishing license on one weekend.

WA weather: hottest day of the year, 9 p.m. sunset, then thunderstorms

This week's weather is a "rollercoaster" we've gotten used to. Get ready for the hottest day of the year, then clouds and thunderstorms.

The UK government has set a target of an 87% cut in carbon emissions by 2042

The British government is sticking to its net-zero goal despite global conflicts affecting energy supplies.

The methodology of an AP-KFF Health News investigation into medical neglect at ICE detention centers

KFF Health News and The Associated Press have been investigating allegations of medical neglect from people detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement during the second Trump administration.