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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.

Inside Microsoft’s Project Solara: A new platform for devices that run AI agents instead of apps

A team inside Microsoft has been quietly building Project Solara, a platform for devices that run AI agents instead of apps, based on Android instead of Windows. The first two concept devices, a desktop hub and a wearable badge, are headed to pilots with companies including AccuWeather, Best Buy, CVS Health, Levi's, and Target. Read More

Tech Moves: Expedia names SVP; Microsoft AI leader departs for Uber; ZeroAvia CEO steps down

Expedia names SVP in global advertising; a Microsoft AI technical lead departs for Uber; and the CEO of the sustainable aviation startup ZeroAvia steps down. Read More

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.

Version One Ventures raises fresh capital for early bets on AI, robotics and deep tech

The firm announced that it closed Version One Fund V, a $78 million fund focused on pre-seed and seed investments, along with Opportunities Fund III, a $30 million fund designed to make follow-on investments in its most promising portfolio companies. Read More

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.