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Mayor Hires Temporary New Comms Team; Councilmembers Tell SPD: Keep Hiring, We’ll Pay for It!

1. Mayor Katie Wilson is hiring two new temporary communications staffers: Crystal Nicole Fincher—the political consultant, podcast host, and co-owner… The post Mayor Hires Temporary New Comms Team; Councilmembers Tell SPD: Keep Hiring, We’ll Pay for It! appeared first on PubliCola.

Mariners News: Felnin Celesten, Francisco Lindor, and Dansby Swanson

Hello everyone! The M’s got their doors blown off last night in the middle game against the Pirates, falling 11-1. The Mariners lineup continued to sputter with their 10th game in a row failing to score at least 4 runs. Which hitter’s struggles are most concerning to you during this prolonged slump? In Mariners news… […]

SPD May Slow Hiring in 2026 Amid Budget, Training Challenges

Seattle police hiring could slow despite rising officer numbers, as budget pressures and training bottlenecks reshape staffing plans that could affect response across neighborhoods, including the South End.

The Mariners get out-tried, lose 11-1

Sometimes, hot dogs can go to hell, because it’s language itself that is a sandwich. Piracy is known today by its two modern utilizations – the crime of attacking ships at sea to rob them, and the illegal copying of media with the purpose of publication and sale. The former is a profession and a […]

41-40: Chart

Pirates 11, Mariners 1 Retired in Bend: Cal Raleigh, 0.06 WPA (hit some lasers, got barely rewarded) Real tired in Pittsburgh: Bryan Woo, -0.30 WPA (gave up some lasers, got constantly punished) Game thread comment of the day: At the midway point of the season, yes, yes it is.

Mariners Game #81 Preview and Discussion: SEA at PIT, 6/24

The Mariners will reach the midway point in their regular season on Wednesday night in Pittsburgh. Bryan Woo will be on the mound as his team looks to secure a series win on the road and return to .500 in games away from T-Mobile Park this year. Woo is coming off one of his best […]

Speed camera fines to increase in work zones beginning July 1 | WSDOT

Infraction penalties have risen from $0 to $125; second and subsequent penalties remain at $248.

Overwhelmed? It’s time to focus on just a few | In Focus

The temptation to block everything out is strong. Now’s not the time to bury your head in the sand.

Discounts and a deciduous disaster | The Compleat Home Gardener

Also, tips on gravel gardens for a lower water bill.

COLUMN | In Rainier Beach, Not Every Gunshot Means Danger - But It Feels Like It

Caravan of Care Brings Free Health Services to Goodwill on Dearborn

From dental cleanings to ORCA card help, Evergreen Goodwill's outdoor resource fair on Dearborn aims to meet community needs in one place.

County’s Midyear Budget Sparks Controversy Over Harm Reduction, Human Service Contracts, and Lobbyists

1. After PubliCola reported on a King County Council supplemental budget amendment that would have prohibited spending county funds on safer… The post County’s Midyear Budget Sparks Controversy Over Harm Reduction, Human Service Contracts, and Lobbyists appeared first on PubliCola.