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Rescue mission launches to save NASA telescope that’s falling back to Earth

A three-armed spacecraft is rushing to the rescue of a NASA telescope that’s in danger of crashing back to Earth.

WEST SEATTLE WEATHER: Evening rainbow!

Thanks to everyone who sent photos of tonight’s dramatic rainbow! Above, from Carolyn Newman; below, a closer view from Stewart L.: A different foreground in this view from Jerry Simmons: And a wide view across Elliott Bay from Hana Alishio: Promisingly, the forecast for the days ahead suggests highs in the 70s. (Normal for today […]

Embolo, Ndoye score and Switzerland moves on at the World Cup with a 2-0 win over Algeria

Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye both scored as Switzerland advanced to the round of 16 at the World Cup with a 2-0 victory over Algeria on Thursday.

About the police search in Westwood

Thanks for the photo. For those wondering about the police search in Westwood, officers are on the trail of a suspect described over police radio as wanted for domestic-violence-related warrants. We haven’t heard a description but the search has ranged through backyards, around schools, as far north as SW Kenyon, as far south as SW […]

Australian officials ask fans to respect the privacy of Neil, a 1-ton seal who respects nothing

Neil, a 2,200-pound elephant seal, has returned to his birthplace on the Australian coast, causing quite a stir.

READER REPORT: Tree down in Morgan Junction

Just in via text: The texter says it’s down across 42nd SW “behind West Seattle Thriftway” (south of Morgan).

Bryce Miller twirls another gem as Mariners sweep Angels

Bryce Miller took a no-hitter into the seventh inning in another dominant start, Cal Raleigh scored the game's only run on a bases-loaded walk and the Mariners swept the Angels on Thursday night.

Seattle Storm suffer blowout loss against Phoenix Mercury

The Storm looked strong in their homestand, but they faltered in Phoenix and remain winless against the Western Conference after losing to the Mercury on Thursday.

You asked, so we asked: What’s closed Friday, and what’s not

With the Fourth of July happening on a Saturday this year, that sets up some differentiation in what’s closed Friday and what’s not. The general rule is, if an agency/service is generally open on Saturdays, it’ll be closed on the actual holiday Saturday and open tomorrow, but if it’s not generally open on Saturdays, it’ll […]

Photos: Seattle Mariners take on Los Angeles Angels

Julio Rodríguez, Victor Robles exit Mariners game with injuries

On the day their lineup was as close as it’s been to full strength in weeks, the Mariners were immediately hit with two more injury scares Thursday night.

Ramos, Ronaldo score as Portugal rallies to beat Croatia 2-1 and advance to round of 16

Goncalo Ramos headed in the stoppage-time winner as Portugal beat Croatia 2-1 in a wild finish that also included a Croatian goal disallowed for offside just before the final whistle in a World Cup round of 32 match.