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Seattle mayor pitches sales tax increase to boost bus services

A six-year renewal of the Seattle Transit Measure would charge 0.3% or 30 cents per $100 purchase, compared to the current 0.15% rate, which expires soon.

‘Out of my lane.’ Dr. Oz ducks questions during his turn in the White House briefing room

Dr. Mehmet Oz, head of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, has taken a turn in the White House briefing room.

White House seeks to impose political test on billions in federal grants

A new proposal would allow the administration to block grants if they do not satisfy President Trump’s agenda or support what it calls “anti-American” values.

Norman Barlow, Longview implosion victim, was mentor and adopted ‘papa’

Norman Barlow, 58, of Vancouver, was one of 11 workers killed May 26 when a tank imploded at a Longview pulp and paper mill.

Black and Brown Youth in the South End Find Their Voices Through Spoken-Word Poetry

U.S. Chemical Safety Board faces steep cuts during Longview probe

As federal investigators probe the deadly Longview paper mill disaster, Congress is considering a 40% cut to the Chemical Safety Board.

Have you traveled to past World Cups? Tell us about it

We'd like to hear from people in the Seattle area who have traveled to previous World Cups.

Washington Huskies land commitment from four-star WR Tre Moore

Tre Moore, a 6-foot-3, 200-pound wide receiver from Pflugerville, Texas, announced his commitment to UW on Tuesday.

Seahawks agree to three-year extension with edge rusher Derick Hall

Rush end Derick Hall has agreed to a three-year contract extension with the Seahawks that is reported to be worth as much as $46.9 million.

Extreme weather can whip up anxiety. A safety plan can help

Hurricanes, wildfires and other extreme weather events can cause anxiety that lasts even after they're over.

Blue Origin says rocket explosion spared fuel tanks and key launch pad parts

Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin says last week's rocket explosion spared fuel tanks and some other critical parts of the launch pad.

Cattle hijacked on Highway 395. Suspect wanted $20K to return them

A 46-year-old man forced a semi truck off Highway 395 last week and stole a trailer full of cattle, say police. Clemente G. Esquivel of Pasco then allegedly sent a video demanding $20,000 to return the livestock, court documents said. Prosecutors charged Esquivel with first-degree theft, second-degree extortion and reckless driving in connection with the May 27 incident. He has been released ...