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Police investigate Iowa man suspected of killing 6 of his relatives and then himself

Authorities in Iowa are investigating the fatal shootings of six people.

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Seattle Storm’s struggling offense hits new low in loss to Wings

The Storm once again couldn’t get their offense on track and lost their third straight — a 79-56 road defeat to the Wings on Monday.

Cal Raleigh takes positive next step in rehab for Seattle Mariners

Cal Raleigh was clearly in good spirits on Monday before the Mariners faced the Mets and offered another encouraging update in his recovery from a right oblique strain. 

Lynnwood crisis center prepares to open after years of delay

Operated by community health provider Sea Mar, the center will offer urgent mental health and substance use care and take drop-offs from first responders.

Trump administration to dismantle Northwest ocean monitoring system

The Trump administration is dismantling a $368 million deep-ocean observation system that was put in place a decade ago to monitor coastal environments, marine ecosystems and powerful currents that affect the global climate. The National Science Foundation said it would send ships in June to begin removing more than 900 deep-sea instruments anchored off Oregon, […]

Rams boost Super Bowl hopes with Myles Garrett trade, and Seahawks shouldn’t care

After trading for NFL Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett, the Rams are clear Super Bowl favorites. But judging by history, the Seahawks shouldn't care.

Meteor as heavy as an elephant causes widespread speculation across New England

NASA says a fireball as heavy as an elephant caused the double boom that rang out over New England.

Congresswoman demands Longview mill pay workers sidelined by disaster

U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez said the Nippon Dynawave mill “has seemed to walk back” a prior pledge, now telling workers they’ll only be paid until June 7.

Aide to Councilmember Saka Sought Restraining Order Against Constituent

Saka called Police Chief Shon Barnes to ask what to do about a resident who contacted his office repeatedly about… The post Aide to Councilmember Saka Sought Restraining Order Against Constituent appeared first on PubliCola.

Skagit County passes data center moratorium

Officials cited data centers’ consumption of electricity, water and land, concerns that have been growing across the country.

WA executive order aims to shore up menopause resources for workers

Gov. Bob Ferguson signed an executive order on menopause. Here's what it does and doesn't do.