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Kenyan president defends US Ebola quarantine center amid protests

Kenya’s president defended the establishment of an Ebola quarantine facility by the U.S., a move that led to protests.

About the police/fire response in North Delridge

Police are on Delridge Way north of SW Andover, where they’ve arrested someone they were reportedly after for an “order violation.” Officers asked dispatch to send SFD medics because they used a Taser to take the person into custody. No other info so far.

‘I gave birth in the street’: Conflict makes childbirth risky in parts of Africa

Women are 40 times more likely to die in pregnancy or childbirth in Central African Republic than in the United States, according to the United Nations.

Cole Young’s walkoff single in 10th lifts Mariners past Mets to 7th straight win

Cole Young’s walkoff single in the bottom of the 10th inning lifts the Mariners to a 3-2 win over the Mets on Monday night for their seventh straight victory.

Only on AP: Under Notre Dame cathedral, a ‘dig of the century’ unearths 1,700 years of history

Archaeologists are digging beneath Notre Dame Cathedral to explore as far back as Roman Paris from 2,000 years ago.

BIZNOTE FOLLOWUP: New details of this year’s grandest grand opening, Thunder Road Guitars’ new home, with ‘giant giveaways’

It’s moving week for Thunder Road Guitars (WSB sponsor), heading from Morgan Junction to Admiral Junction, where West Seattle’s one-of-a-kind guitar shop will celebrate its grand opening at 2611 California SW starting Saturday morning and lasting all weekend. Thunder Road proprietor Frank Gross promised more details when he first announced the grand-opening date, and here […]

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.

Photos: Mets at Mariners

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. 

WEST SEATTLE COYOTES: Golf Course ‘family’

Thanks to Patty for the photos. She says these coyotes were seen from the 10th green at West Seattle Golf Course this past Saturday. We don’t know if any of them are the ones shown in this report almost three weeks ago.

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.