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Possible human remains found in home near Spokane burned by wildfire

Investigators went to the site Wednesday and located “possible human remains.” The identity and cause and manner of death haven’t been publicly released.

Photos: Seattle Mariners take on Baltimore Orioles

Cal Raleigh, Logan Gilbert have near mishap in Mariners’ win Tuesday

Amid all the Mariners' injury woes, an ill-timed throw from Cal Raleigh nearly hit Logan Gilbert. The two laughed it off after Tuesday's win: 'I thought it was going to hit him in his big head'

Inside the massive response to an early-season wildfire near Spokane

The Upriver fire ran through dry grass, ponderosa pine and homes, pushed by high winds. Fire responders described a harrowing fight by land and air.

UW men’s basketball adds Boris Tisma, a 7-year European pro

The Washington men's basketball team added another international player in 24-year-old Boris Tisma, a 6-foot-9 forward who has played in Europe for the past seven years.

VIDEO: Congratulations, Chief Sealth International High School Class of 2026!

That’s how the Chief Sealth International High School Class of 2026 ended their commencement ceremony at McCaw Hall downtown less than an hour ago, with tassel-turn speaker Satomi Giedeman shouting repeatedly, “Are you ready?” and the 320+ new grads affirming before turning their tassels and tossing their caps. McCaw Hall is filling in this year […]

Caleb Yirenki’s late goal gives Ghana a 1-0 victory over Panama in the World Cup

Caleb Yirenkyi tapped in a cross from Brandon Thomas-Asante in the fifth minute of second-half stoppage time, and Ghana beat Panama 1-0 in the teams’ World Cup opener.

3 gray whales found dead, bringing total to 30 in WA this year

A female whale was found off Ocean Shores, one was on a Quinault Reservation beach and one was in Moclips.

WEST SEATTLE MUSIC: Why local band Chewing Gum’s Easy Street CD-release show Thursday is more than a show

By Tracy Record West Seattle Blog editor Magen Holgate wants you to listen. To local music, specifically. “People don’t realize they could be listening to great West Seattle music,” she laments, as we chat in a local coffee shop. One great place to start: Tomorrow night’s free in-store show at Easy Street Records (7 pm […]

Collaboration is key strategy for new King County Executive

From flood responses to a new baby to regional challenges and a tight budget, King County Executive Girmay Zahilay has had a busy first 6 months in his new role.

Archaeology team unearths ‘prototype’ of world-famous Stonehenge monument just a few miles away

Archaeologists say they have discovered a structure near Stonehenge that may have served as a “prototype” for the monument.

Seattle light rail carried third-biggest crowds ever for World Cup

The agency expects even more riders Friday, when the U.S. soccer team hosts Australia at noon, followed by an evening Mariners game.