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BIZNOTE: Easy Street Records, Mystery Made collaborate on limited-edition gear for soccer-filled summer

Getting hyped for world-class summer soccer yet? Easy Street Records proprietor Matt Vaughan sent word tonight of his biz’s collaboration with fellow Junction biz Mystery Made, creating gear to put a West Seattle spin on things: The world is rolling into Seattle this summer, and West Seattle is ready. Soccer or futball, depending on who […]

As Ebola scourges Congo, experts warn of link to the consumption of ‘wild meat’

For many in Congo and elsewhere in Central and West Africa, there is no shame in craving wild meat, a key part of the culture.

WEEKEND PREVIEW: Axe-throwing, live music, benefit, donation drive, all in one event

Looking ahead to what’s on the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar this weekend, here’s a unique event: Axe-throwing, live bands, and a clothing-donation drive, all in one place. That place is Axe Kickers Seattle, in Top Hat south of West Seattle and just east of White Center, 10843 1st Avenue South. The night is titled […]

Mariners Game #58: Open Game Thread

More game thread!

Trump’s physician says the president is in ‘excellent health’ and is ‘fully fit’ to serve

Donald Trump’s physician says the president is in “excellent health” and is “fully fit” to serve as commander in chief after a medical exam Tuesday at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.

Photos: Seattle Mariners take on Arizona Diamondbacks

Donald Trump’s lawless and corrupt regime dealt three big defeats in federal court as May 2026 draws to a close

On Friday, federal judges delivered three sharp rebukes to the Trump regime, reopening his sham IRS case, freezing his taxpayer-funded “Anti-Weaponization” slush fund, and ordering his name removed from the Kennedy Center. The rulings are not the final word, but they show that the courts can still enforce the law against corruption, self-dealing, and authoritarian overreach. Donald Trump’s lawless and corrupt regime dealt three big defeats in federal court as May 2026 draws to a close is a post from NPI's Cascadia Advocate, the journal of the Northwest Progressive Institute. Published continuously since March of 2004, NPI's Cascadia Advocate provides thoughtful commentary and analysis on regional, national, and world politics. Keep The Cascadia Advocate going by making a contribution to sustain NPI's research and advocacy here.

Mariners to stick with a ‘piggyback’ pitching plan, with a twist. Here’s why. 

Here’s what we know about how the Mariners are trying to ease frustrations over their piggyback plan and how they'll move forward with the starting rotation.

Washington State Ferries’ 75th anniversary celebration includes chance to dance onboard

This past Tuesday, in our report on the Washington State Ferries online community meeting, we noted the mention of WSF’s 75th anniversary celebration throughout June. They’ve since announced times and dates for specific events, and one will happen on the Fauntleroy-Vashon-Southworth route, with DJs from dance-music radio station C89.5: KNHC-FM C89.5 Public Radio will host […]

Strict monitoring could delay homecoming of hantavirus ship passengers

White House officials want health authorities to constantly monitor the 18 passengers for another three weeks, a requirement that far exceeds typical protocols.

Mariners Game #58 Preview and Discussion: SEA vs ARI, 5/28

The Mariners are in first place. Dan Wilson said the team today is a bit “lighter in the step” following their sweep in Sacramento over the midweek slate. The team is now in first place (even if they’re still a game below .500) and looking to build some positive momentum against the Diamondbacks this weekend. […]

Trump tells agencies to align with study calling for narrower childhood vaccine recommendations

President Donald Trump is giving his endorsement to a January study by the Department of Health and Human Services that calls for cutting the number of vaccines recommended for every American child.