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OPINION | Coyotes in the 'Hood? Yes, Please

Listen carefully to how people talk about coyotes and you'll hear echoes of language often directed at our marginalized human communities, writes Glenn Nelson.

Seattle Is Truly a Great Sports City

It’s time for us to get the respect we deserve for our teams, our fans, and how much fun we’re having on the field.

DOOM LOOP: The Results Are In

The police chief discusses the results of the latest Public Safety Survey with his team.

The Roundup: Meet the Grand Marshal Who's Making History

In this week's edition of The Roundup, Mike Davis talks to De Aunt'e Damper about being the first Seattle Pride Parade Grand Marshal who's a Black man from Seattle.

What to know about Dontay Tyson's commitment to Washington

Thoughts on the four-star receiver, and on some visiting recruits.

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Washington athletics still navigating cash-flow deficit

How UW plans to cover a $16 million deficit in FY27.

Everything You Need to Know About Marmots

They’re furry. They’re fat. And they’re in places you’d never expect (including your car).

Seattle Rezones Rainier Beach Site, But Affordable Housing Remains Years Away

Rainier Beach gained new zoning capacity for affordable housing, yet no housing project is currently on the horizon. Here's what's planned for the site now.

Washington offensive lineman John Mills is a steak enthusiast

Behind the scenes with the Washington o-lineman — and El Gaucho pitchman.

Three Poems by Ching-In Chen

The latest in Seattle Met’s poetry series.