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Schools evacuated as magnitude 5.6 quake hits eastern Turkey

Emergency services say eastern Turkey has been struck by a magnitude 5.6 earthquake.

‘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.

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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.

Seattle rapper and music producer Thomas Veli wants to inspire people to be popstars in their own lives

Ambition is the watchword for local musician Thomas Veli. After years of self-taught song-writing and creative development, this spring Veli performs on May 22 at Lakehouse’s No. 10 community artist showcase, and then two weeks later, he releases his debut EP. Ranging from rap, pop, and R&B, Veli writes, performs, and produces with his sights […] The post Seattle rapper and music producer Thomas Veli wants to inspire people to be popstars in their own lives appeared first on International Examiner.

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.

‘Preserving history is resistance’: sculpture recognizing 1886 anti-Chinese riot a step closer to reality

A public art installation commemorating the 1886 expulsion of Chinese Seattleites is a step closer to reality after more than 20 years in the making. About 50 community leaders, historians and members of the public gathered on April 28 at the Wing Luke Museum for an educational open house about the Chinese American Legacy Artwork […] The post ‘Preserving history is resistance’: sculpture recognizing 1886 anti-Chinese riot a step closer to reality appeared first on International Examiner.

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.