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As everything gets more expensive, is Costco the secret to savings?

Today we're bringing you an episode from our friends at KUOW's data podcast Control F. We’re heading into a long holiday weekend. If you’re taking a road trip, you’ll need to fill up the gas tank, maybe even get some new tires.  For a longer journey, a rental car can be helpful. Don’t forget to pick up toiletries and refill your prescriptions. If you’re in town hosting grab some extra lawn chairs for the guests. You can get all of this at Costco – along with your groceries.  Conventional wisdom is that Costco is a good deal.  But grocery prices are up. Grocery inflation is up 27 percent in the last 5 years following pandemic supply chain disruptions and international turmoil. So, will shopping at our local bulk retailer Costco save you some money this holiday? We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed.  Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Thursday Evening Headlines

Millionaires tax will likely see ballot challenge, WA's Attorney General launches investigation into paper mill disaster, and Team USA is returning to Seattle. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed.  Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

125 passengers and crew hit with highly contagious stomach virus on cruise from San Francisco

Health officials say more than 120 passengers and crew on a Princess Cruises ship were infected with a stomach virus during a 20-day trip to Canada and Alaska.

Mariners’ piggyback strategy return for Logan Gilbert, Emerson Hancock

The piggyback wasn't dead. It was just on hold for a week. Logan Gilbert will start on Saturday against the Blue Jays, with Emerson Hancock scheduled to follow.