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Courthouse glimpse of prominent Gaza doctor renews calls for his release from Israeli detention

Israel’s Supreme Court is considering whether to extend the detention of a prominent Palestinian doctor, Hussam Abu Safiya, who was seized 17 months ago in Gaza.

Too sick to work, but can they prove it? New Medicaid rule worries patients

Blood cancer survivor DeAnna Brandon worries about new Medicaid work requirements affecting her health coverage.

Nneka Ogwumike returns to Seattle, leads Sparks past Storm

In her first game against her old team, Nneka Ogwumike received a warm reception before scoring a game-high 24 points and leading the Sparks to an 88-83 victory over the Storm.

WEST SEATTLE COYOTES: Three sightings

Three more readers have sent in sighting reports: SEAVIEW #1: Lynne sent the photo above, noting, “It was being so casual that I thought it was a pet! About 5 pm walking south on 45th toward Brandon.” SEAVIEW #2: Maybe the same one? This report is from KS: out walking my two dogs this evening […]

Judge considers arguments in challenge to New Mexico’s universal childcare program

It is up to a New Mexico judge to settle a challenge over the legality of New Mexico’s fledgling universal childcare program, an ambitious and closely watched effort to eliminate daycare costs for all working families.

Photos: Seattle Storm take on Los Angeles Sparks

Zahilay wants more King County childcare funding, bus service, housing

King County Executive Girmay Zahilay said the county is going through tremendous change, with pivotal decisions ahead that could echo for generations.

FIFA Men’s World Cup: Mohamed Salah, Egypt teammates dazzle fans during Spokane training session

The Egyptian national team held a two-hour training session Wednesday at Gonzaga with soccer icon Mohamed Salah drawing the attention of fans in attendance.

TRAFFIC ALERT: Crash blocking all NB lanes of I-5 before West Seattle Bridge exit

If you have to head this way from points south any time soon, avoid northbound I-5. A crash and the resulting rescue response have blocked all NB lanes just south of the West Seattle Bridge, and WSDOT is reporting a three-mile backup.

WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Leisurely car prowlers, but theft thwarted

Some security videos show criminals working fast. Not the ones in the video Jennifer sent (they drive up :08 in): ust wanted to share that my car was broken into around 2:41am this morning in Alki, about a block from the Korean BBQ restaurant. Not sure if it may be related to the recent post […]

Northbound I-5 blocked in Seattle after 5-car crash

All northbound lanes of I-5 just south of South Spokane Street in Seattle are blocked after a five-car crash, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation.

FIFA Men’s World Cup: Belgium making itself at home at Sounders HQ

Belgium was impressed with the Sounders practice facility during its first media availability since arriving in the United States on Monday.