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Wildfires expose millions in the Midwest and Northeast US to dangerous smoke

Heavy smoke from several large wildfires blazing in Canada and Minnesota is expected to engulf large swaths of the Midwest and Northeast U.S. this week, exposing millions of people to dangerous air pollution.

WA congressman calls for Trump’s removal over Strait of Hormuz takeover

Rep. Adam Smith cited the president's remarks about taking over the Strait of Hormuz, as well as a speech Trump is making Thursday about election security.

Study shows a blood test can help identify healthy people at high risk for Alzheimer’s disease

A blood test that helps diagnose Alzheimer's might also forecast if healthy older adults will develop symptoms.

Plane that crashed into Columbia River, killing 2, hit power line

A preliminary report by the National Transportation Safety Board said the plane pitched down about one second before it hit the power line on June 24.

SURVEY: What do you want to tell the West Seattle Junction Association about Summer Fest 2026?

(Part of the Saturday night crowd – aerial photo by Paul Weatherman) West Seattle’s biggest party of the year is over – and it won’t be long until the planning for next year’s Summer Fest begins. First, the West Seattle Junction Association – which presents the festival (and so many other events!) – wants your […]

The new malaria vaccine helps in Africa but faces a test: Completing all 4 doses

A recently introduced malaria vaccine is helping reduce severe illness in children across Africa.

BIZNOTE: Here’s who’s moving into prime 35th/Roxbury spot

Less than a year after The Missing Piece moved from 35th/Roxbury to California/Alaska, its old home has a new tenant on the way. We heard from Joey Shevelson, who says he’s opening a music school in the space, as a local franchisee of Bach to Rock. Joey, a West Seattle resident, says he’s a “lifelong […]

Security guard’s death at Kent clinic ruled homicide

The security guard was allegedly pushed to the ground twice by a visitor to the clinic in January and suffered blunt force head trauma.

Battery investigation involving QB Geno Smith marked ‘inactive’ by police

A battery investigation involving former Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith has been marked as inactive, according to police.

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Startup Spotlight: Hedgehog bets that open-source networking will power the next generation of AI clouds

Founded in 2022 by CEO Marc Austin, a Cisco networking veteran, Hedgehog develops open-source software designed to make private AI data centers operate more like hyperscale clouds. Read More

SW Barton St construction update – Striping work begins this week

SW Barton St construction update – Striping work begins this week Off patr Tue, 07/14/2026 - 3:55pm