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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.

All! The! Pride! Parties!

Hyper: The Return of the EndJune 5With DJs Hyperpoppers, Rowan Ruthless, Viper Fengz, and Aquarium Drink, and performances by Pupusa, Miss Mimi Gina, Uh Oh, and Hoochie Papa. (Cherry, 10 pm, 21+) Space Age: A Futuristic Drag CabaretJune 5Hosted by Indie Scent and Kitty Vixen, this drag show includes performances by Vima Venom, Claude Ville, […] The post All! The! Pride! Parties! appeared first on The Stranger.

Local businesses urged to apply for federal flood funds by June 10

In the wake of the damage caused by the Dec. 2026 atmospheric rivers and flooding, it is important to remember that June 10 is the deadline for those impacted by these events to apply for federal assistance programs, including the Small Business Administration, which are loans that can by applied to personal or business-related losses not covered by insurance or FEMA funding.

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.

Last Month This Month

It’s almost America’s birthday, but before that, it’s gay people’s birthday, for a whole month. The President will not be normal about this. Things are not going well for him, you see, and a national game of smear the queer hits the spot when your approval rating is taking a nose dive over an unpopular […] The post Last Month This Month appeared first on The Stranger.

Skagit County passes data center moratorium

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