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READER REPORT: Yet more downed tres

Yet more downed trees on this windswept Tuesday. Thanks to the reader who texted those photos from north of Westwood Village: “Trees down on 26th SW between SW Trenton and SW Henderson.”

Mystery malodor, rat problem closes Seattle library branch for weeks

The good news for the CID branch? "After extensive remediation work ... we have essentially determined the odor is virtually gone."

13-year-old charged in fatal shooting of cousin at Seattle apartment

The mother of the 13-year-old boy called 911 and reported that it was her son who had been playing with the gun’s slide when it went off, the charges say.

Photos: Mariners take on Orioles at Camden Yards

Seahawks’ Jaxon Smith-Njigba gets corrected trophy and a new award

Seahawks receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba finally got the right trophy for winning AP Offensive Player of the Year. And he learned about a new award he earned.

ICE to Help Protect World Cup Host Cities from Making Any Money from International Tourists

U.S. World Cup host cities including Seattle, LA, Boston, New York City and Atlanta were assured today that ICE is already on-hand to protect them all from making any money from international tourists. “Just like at the airports earlier this year, we’re here whenever a city needs help fighting the scourge of toururism,” said ICE […]

Seattle passes moratorium on new data centers amid national backlash

Seattle would join more than 70 cities and counties around the nation that have temporary or permanent bans on new data centers.

WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Gunfire investigation

Police have blocked off a section of High Point Drive SW, near the 6300 block, while they investigate gunfire. No one’s been hurt but the victim called police to report a bullet came through the windshield of their pickup truck. No description of the shooter or the circumstances, so far.

More than 80 WA students win 2026 National Merit Scholarships

Nearly 90 Washington high schoolers have won highly selective National Merit Scholarships for outstanding students.

‘This model is no longer sustainable’: West Seattle’s only shelter will remain closed until ‘the next chapter’ is determined

(WSB file photo of shelter/American Legion building at 3618 SW Alaska) After two months of closure for what was initially described as repairs and renovations, the Westside Neighbors Network has decided that its shelter in The Triangle will remain closed until further notice. Founder/manager Keith Hughes made that announcement today. Here’s the full text of […]

Mercer Island student dies from lacrosse injury

Mercer Island High School (MIHS) administrators informed the community on June 7 of the loss of one of its students.

Mariners rookie Colt Emerson out of lineup again with back spasms | Notebook

For the second day in a row, Colt Emerson was out of the Mariners lineup Tuesday, and he spent much of the afternoon getting treatment on his ailing back.