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WA state is both rich and miserable, study finds. Coincidence?

WA state ranks No. 1 in economic productivity, meaning we crank out more gross domestic product per hour worked than anyplace else. This prosperity hasn't made us happy.

City Council Proposal Could Expand Utility Discounts To 31,000 Households

Seattle City Councilmember Dan Strauss has proposed legislation to expand eligibility for the city's Utility Discount Program, providing up to $1,000 in annual savings on utility bills for an estimated 31,000 additional low-income households.

Recognize the sudden warning signs of stroke — and BE FAST

Stroke symptoms often appear suddenly and may include facial drooping, arm or leg weakness, slurred speech, language difficulty, vision problems, dizziness or loss of balance.

Officials Demand More Reforms From KCRHA

Seattle and King County officials have mandated additional corrective actions and external financial oversight for the King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA) following a determination that its plan to rectify significant financial management deficiencies remains incomplete.

Teens’ reading and math scores have stagnated, U.S. test results show

Younger students have regained academic ground lost during the pandemic, but older students' test scores remain stagnant.

Gorilla mother, recovering from C-section, swaps babies at Seattle zoo

After one of the Woodland Park Zoo's two new baby gorillas had a rough start, the babies switched mothers — and are now healthy and well.

Seattle nurse, mountaineering guide dies on Denali climbing patrol

A National Park Service employee with Washington roots died last week on a climbing patrol on Alaska's Mount Denali.

Devon Witherspoon fully participates in Seahawks minicamp | Notebook

Devon Witherspoon and the Seahawks remain in contract negotiations. That didn't stop the team's star cornerback from taking part in Tuesday's minicamp practice.

Randy Arozarena homers in 10th to send Mariners to wild victory over Orioles

The Mariners’ late-game relief woes resurfaced in another excruciating ninth inning, but Randy Arozarena's homer and some nifty glovework allowed the M's to escape with a 6-5 win.

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