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Judge considers arguments in challenge to New Mexico’s universal childcare program

It is up to a New Mexico judge to settle a challenge over the legality of New Mexico’s fledgling universal childcare program, an ambitious and closely watched effort to eliminate daycare costs for all working families.

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Zahilay wants more King County childcare funding, bus service, housing

King County Executive Girmay Zahilay said the county is going through tremendous change, with pivotal decisions ahead that could echo for generations.

FIFA Men’s World Cup: Mohamed Salah, Egypt teammates dazzle fans during Spokane training session

The Egyptian national team held a two-hour training session Wednesday at Gonzaga with soccer icon Mohamed Salah drawing the attention of fans in attendance.

TRAFFIC ALERT: Crash blocking all NB lanes of I-5 before West Seattle Bridge exit

If you have to head this way from points south any time soon, avoid northbound I-5. A crash and the resulting rescue response have blocked all NB lanes just south of the West Seattle Bridge, and WSDOT is reporting a three-mile backup.

WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Leisurely car prowlers, but theft thwarted

Some security videos show criminals working fast. Not the ones in the video Jennifer sent (they drive up :08 in): ust wanted to share that my car was broken into around 2:41am this morning in Alki, about a block from the Korean BBQ restaurant. Not sure if it may be related to the recent post […]

Northbound I-5 blocked in Seattle after 5-car crash

All northbound lanes of I-5 just south of South Spokane Street in Seattle are blocked after a five-car crash, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation.

FIFA Men’s World Cup: Belgium making itself at home at Sounders HQ

Belgium was impressed with the Sounders practice facility during its first media availability since arriving in the United States on Monday.

George Kirby bounces back, but Mariners’ offense goes quiet in loss to Orioles

George Kirby was sharp after four straight subpar outings, but the Mariners' thinned-out lineup managed just two hits off Orioles starter Brandon Young in a 7-2 loss.

Reactor reboot at world’s largest nuclear plant highlights flaws in Japan’s radioactive waste plans

A reactor at the world’s largest nuclear power plant in Japan has resumed operations.

Seahawks spend minicamp working on ‘this year’s version’ of offense

Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald said saying they have a "new" offense under a new coordinator is inaccurate. It's more "this year's version of last year's offense."

WA pays $80M in child welfare lawsuit involving injured siblings

The payments are the largest and second-largest pretrial settlements ever paid by the Department of Children, Youth and Families to individuals.