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In terrifying seconds, bison charges, flips WA man in Yellowstone

A rampaging bison in Yellowstone National Park hooked a Kendall, Wash., man who was trying to run away from it, then tossed him about 8 feet into the air.

Mariners’ Kade Anderson, Ryan Sloan shine at MLB Futures Game; next stop, Seattle?

The Mariners’ top two pitching prospects each threw a scoreless inning for the American League during the MLB All-Star Futures Game

Highway 2 near Leavenworth to close for repairs this week

The highway washed out this winter during December’s historic floods. Workers spent weeks to bring it back online in February. But more work remains.

Wildfire near Quincy prompts evacuation orders

A fire south of Quincy is up to 280 acres, near the Gorge Amphitheatre and a popular hiking destination.

Reign shut out rival Thorns for first win at Lumen Field this season

The Reign played a complete match, especially from keeper Cassie Miller in goal, to beat their Cascadia rival 2-0 Sunday at Lumen Field.

Photos: Thorns at Reign FC

Seattle Storm scuffle down stretch in loss to Washington Mystics

Natisha Hiedeman scored a career-high 31 points, but the Storm’s offense went cold in the fourth quarter and careless turnovers led to a disappointing loss against the Mystics.

Mariners snap skid, enter All-Star break on high note

The Mariners snapped a five-game losing streak Sunday and entered the All-Star break with an 8-2 win over the Rays.

This star just ate a planet, and it’s not done yet

A star 1,300 light-years away appears to have just consumed one world and is gearing up for seconds.

Mariners’ Emerson Hancock exits start with apparent hand injury

Mariners pitcher Emerson Hancock exited Sunday's start against the Rays after trying to barehand a hard one-hopper hit back up the middle.

This Week on PubliCola: July 12, 2026

A wide-ranging interview with the mayor, a proposal to replace universal free meals at school with means-tested vouchers, serious questions… The post This Week on PubliCola: July 12, 2026 appeared first on PubliCola.

A bird’s brain holds clues to the sounds of music

The neurobiologist Erich Jarvis studies the few species capable of speech. He has long hoped to genetically engineer an animal that can make new calls.