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Restoring dignity one haircut at a time in Kenya’s largest mental health hospital

At Kenya’s largest mental health referral hospital, male patients experience a unique therapy: personal grooming sessions from visiting barbers.

Nutrition apps can help build healthy habits. For some users, their gaming features carry risks

The next time you get a trophy on a smartphone app, it might not be from a game.

Who flies the American flag for holidays — and who never flies one, according to an AP-NORC poll

Jerry Esters proudly displays the American flag each day on his Detroit home.

WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Gunfire on SW Brandon

Police have checked out several reports of possible gunfire in various areas tonight, and just confirmed one: Officers checking out 911 calls told dispatch they’ve found shell casings at 29th SW and SW Brandon [map]. No report of injuries so far.

Saibari’s shootout winner sends Morocco past the Netherlands, earliest World Cup exit for the Dutch

Ismael Saibari scored the decisive goal in a penalty shootout, and Morocco sent the Netherlands to its earliest World Cup exit, eliminating the Dutch 3-2 after a 1-1 draw.

Republican Tom Kean Jr. reveals depression diagnosis after four-month absence from Congress

New Jersey Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr. has revealed the reason for his four-month absence from the U.S. House.

PHOTOS: Visiting all 12 stops during this year’s West Seattle Garden Tour

PHOTOS BY OLIVER HAMLIN FOR WEST SEATTLE BLOG Hundreds of people spent Sunday admiring and photographing the 12 gardens spotlighted on this year’s West Seattle Garden Tour. Among them was WSB contributing photojournalist Oliver Hamlin, who presents a scene from each garden (including some of the gardeners. First, at Garden A, “A Show of Northwest […]

Cole Young homers twice, George Kirby tosses 8 brilliant innings as Mariners top Angels

Cole Young clobbered two home runs for the first multi-homer game of his career, George Kirby was brilliant over eight strong innings and the Mariners beat the Angels 6-2.

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Despite Mariners’ struggles, Dan Wilson deserves more time as manager

It's easy to pick on a baseball manager after a loss. But they rarely get credit after a win — and Dan Wilson has won a lot with the Mariners. 

TRAFFIC ALERT: West Seattle low bridge closed to all surface traffic

SDOT says “mechanical malfunctions” have closed the low bridge to all traffic, motorized and non-motorized.

Seattle Mayor Wilson backs lefty challengers to veteran WA Democrats

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson has endorsed challengers to two longtime incumbent Seattle legislators, including a rival to Senate Majority Leader Jamie Pedersen.