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WHO head will oversee evacuation of passengers, crew from hantavirus-stricken cruise ship

The head of the World Health Organization has arrived in Spain to oversee the evacuation of passengers from a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship heading to Tenerife.

Rebuilt Seattle Storm flash potential, but growing pains are ahead

There were glimpses in Friday's opener of who the rebuilt Storm aspire to be, but there were not enough in a 91-80 loss. Get used to that, for now.

Seattle Storm fall to Golden State Valkyries in Flau’jae Johnson’s debut

Rookie Flau’jae Johnson received some of the loudest cheers of the night from the Climate Pledge Arena crowd, but the Storm dropped their season opener to Golden State.

Photos: Seattle Storm take on Golden State Valkyries

Luke Raley’s monster game carries Mariners past White Sox

Luke Raley smashed a pair of homers, including his first career grand slam, and drove in a career-high seven runs to lead the Mariners to a 12-8 win Friday.

It’s no surprise coaches support a 24-team College Football Playoff | Mailbag

What should we make of college football coaches backing the 24-team playoff? Jon Wilner tackles that question and much more in this week's mailbag.

Photos: Seattle Mariners take on Chicago White Sox

WA filing closes, U.S. House battleground and GOP test emerge

The candidate filing period closed Friday, launching the 2026 midterm cycle with a House battleground and a GOP open-seat test in Central Washington.

Sounders kick off homestand vs. struggling San Diego

The Sounders will kickoff a three-game homestretch against San Diego, which is on an eight-match winless streak.

Trump plans to fire FDA Commissioner Marty Makary

Makary was an ally of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Make American Healthy Again supporters, voicing the skepticism of the pharmaceutical industry and authorizing natural food dyes.

WA state board fines Ferguson for ethics violation

The State Executive Ethics Board approved the fine after it was found the governor violated the law when he allowed his former top aide to fly on a state plane.

Mariners welcome back Brendan Donovan into lineup after injury

The Mariners get one of their best hitters back on Friday as Brendan Donovan officially returns to action, playing third base and hitting leadoff.