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Oregon voters decide whether to boost their gas tax as Iran war causes prices at the pump to soar

Oregon voters are facing a familiar theme on their primary ballot: well-financed Democratic incumbents looking to slide past little-known challengers while Republicans attempt to nominate candidates who could put up a fight in November in a heavily blue state.

After midair ‘miracle,’ 4 jets from WA Navy base have crashed since 2024

Only one aviator was injured in a midair Navy fighter jet collision at an Idaho air show, as all four crew members ejected before the jets erupted in flames.

Photos: White Sox at Mariners

Seattle Mariners move Luis Castillo to bullpen to piggyback Bryce Miller

Bryce Miller will make his second start of the season for the Mariners on Tuesday against the White Sox, meaning erstwhile ace Luis Castillo has been relegated to the bullpen for the first time in his career.

Theo Angelis sworn in as WA Supreme Court justice

Theo Angelis succeeds retired Justice Barbara Madsen, who had been on the court since 1993. He joins the high court from private practice.

Seattle Storm release forward Grace VanSlooten; await Awa Fam’s arrival

The Storm released rookie forward Grace VanSlooten on Monday, which opens a spot on the 12-player roster for the team to add rookie center Awa Fam, the No. 3 pick in the WNBA draft.

After Bothell High School’s police officer is axed, students rally

The high school has had a stationed cop, known as a school resource officer, since 1994. School board members voted to end the contract last week.

Can’t go see Seattle’s low tides? Here’s what you’re missing

Midday Monday, beachgoers saw some of the Puget Sound’s lowest tides of the year, and with them the chance to spot creatures of the not-so-deep.

Bellevue man charged in violent stabbing of UW student

King County prosecutors on Monday charged the 31-year-old man with premeditated first-degree murder, accusing him of stabbing a University of Washington student 40 times.

Abortion pill lawsuit leaves Trump silent, and in a political bind

Louisiana wants the Food and Drug Administration to curtail access to the medication. Doing so could cost Republicans at the polls.

FACT FOCUS: Trump distorts recent revisions of scientific projections of global warming

President Donald Trump blasted the accuracy of scientists' global warming projections in a social media post that itself painted a distorted view of the science, projections and policy of climate change.

Mariners roster moves: Leo Rivas optioned to Tacoma; Patrick Wisdom activated

Leo Rivas was optioned to Triple-A and Patrick Wisdom was activated from the injured list as part of a flurry of moves the Mariners made Monday afternoon.