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‘Tarps Off’ movement hits Seattle as shirtless Mariners fans cause stir

The "Tarps Off" movement strikes Seattle as a swath of shirtless Mariners fans takes over a section of the upper level of T-Mobile Park on Tuesday night.

Luis Castillo can’t close late lead, White Sox rally past stunned Mariners

The Mariners' offense was held to only one hit and Luis Castillo couldn’t close out a one-run lead in the ninth inning as the Chicago White Sox rallied for a 2-1 victory Tuesday at T-Mobile Park.

Photos: White Sox at Mariners

Kraken sign 2024 third-round pick Alexis Bernier

The defenseman got a three-year, entry-level deal with an average annual value of $1.03 million.

How Colt Emerson has already impressed many Seattle Mariners teammates

Just two games into his career entering Tuesday, Colt Emerson has already impressed a number of his Mariners teammates. Here's what they are saying.

Seattle council signs off on Mayor Wilson’s shelter expansion plan

The Seattle City Council signed off Tuesday on a bill allowing emergency shelter sites to host as many as 150 people, and one location to grow up to 250.

SpaceX contractor dies at rocket company’s Texas HQ

A SpaceX contractor died last week while working at the rocket's company headquarters in Starbase, Texas, according to the local county sheriff's office.

First of 2 pregnant gorillas gives birth at Seattle zoo

The first of two pregnant gorillas at the Woodland Park Zoo has delivered her baby, with a second gorilla due to give birth at any time.

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Civil rights clash over WA transgender prison policy now involves DOJ

The U.S. Department of Justice states it will investigate allegations of deprivation of female prisoners’ Eighth Amendment protections from cruel and unusual punishment.

The Latest: Kentucky polls begin to close as Massie faces Trump-backed challenger

There are primary elections happening in Kentucky, Alabama, Georgia, Oregon, Idaho and Pennsylvania.

WA lawsuit claims new federal limits on student loans are illegal

A lawsuit filed by Washington and 24 other states centers on the Department of Education’s new cap on federal loans for graduate students.