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Highway 2 near Leavenworth to close for repairs this week

The highway washed out this winter during December’s historic floods. Workers spent weeks to bring it back online in February. But more work remains.

Wildfire near Quincy prompts evacuation orders

A fire south of Quincy is up to 280 acres, near the Gorge Amphitheatre and a popular hiking destination.

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Seattle Storm scuffle down stretch in loss to Washington Mystics

Natisha Hiedeman scored a career-high 31 points, but the Storm’s offense went cold in the fourth quarter and careless turnovers led to a disappointing loss against the Mystics.

Mariners snap skid, enter All-Star break on high note

The Mariners snapped a five-game losing streak Sunday and entered the All-Star break with an 8-2 win over the Rays.

Groove in the Junction: True Loves bring soul to the heart of West Seattle

Groove in the Junction: True Loves bring soul to the heart of West Seattle Off patr Sun, 07/12/2026 - 1:35pm

This star just ate a planet, and it’s not done yet

A star 1,300 light-years away appears to have just consumed one world and is gearing up for seconds.

Mariners’ Emerson Hancock exits start with apparent hand injury

Mariners pitcher Emerson Hancock exited Sunday's start against the Rays after trying to barehand a hard one-hopper hit back up the middle.

This Week on PubliCola: July 12, 2026

A wide-ranging interview with the mayor, a proposal to replace universal free meals at school with means-tested vouchers, serious questions… The post This Week on PubliCola: July 12, 2026 appeared first on PubliCola.

A bird’s brain holds clues to the sounds of music

The neurobiologist Erich Jarvis studies the few species capable of speech. He has long hoped to genetically engineer an animal that can make new calls.

SBNation Reacts results: Seahawks fans most eager to watch secondary at training camp

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Seattle Seahawks fans and fans across the country As Seattle Seahawks training camp draws closer, fans already know which position group they’ll be watching most closely. This week’s SB Nation Reacts survey asked […]

Seahawks News: Sale of Seahawks to Khosla family all but finalized

The wait is over. Or was it a wait? As loyal and informed Seattle Seahawks fans, we knew that after Paul Allen’s passing, the team would have to be sold at some point relatively soon. Fast forward several years. Looks as if the Paul Allen Trust, led by his sister Jodi Allen, have sold our […]