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You asked, so we asked: What’s closed Friday, and what’s not

With the Fourth of July happening on a Saturday this year, that sets up some differentiation in what’s closed Friday and what’s not. The general rule is, if an agency/service is generally open on Saturdays, it’ll be closed on the actual holiday Saturday and open tomorrow, but if it’s not generally open on Saturdays, it’ll […]

Photos: Seattle Mariners take on Los Angeles Angels

Julio Rodríguez, Victor Robles exit Mariners game with injuries

On the day their lineup was as close as it’s been to full strength in weeks, the Mariners were immediately hit with two more injury scares Thursday night.

Ramos, Ronaldo score as Portugal rallies to beat Croatia 2-1 and advance to round of 16

Goncalo Ramos headed in the stoppage-time winner as Portugal beat Croatia 2-1 in a wild finish that also included a Croatian goal disallowed for offside just before the final whistle in a World Cup round of 32 match.

HAPPENING NOW: First preview night for this year’s West Seattle Art Tour

(Artist Deborah Baker) On this drizzly summer night, you have indoor options – like the first night of the West Seattle Art Tour preview at Viscon Cellars (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor). Meet some of the artists who’ll be part of this year’s tour and see some of their work! The tour itself isn’t until […]

125 passengers and crew hit with highly contagious stomach virus on cruise from San Francisco

Health officials say more than 120 passengers and crew on a Princess Cruises ship were infected with a stomach virus during a 20-day trip to Canada and Alaska.

Mariners’ piggyback strategy return for Logan Gilbert, Emerson Hancock

The piggyback wasn't dead. It was just on hold for a week. Logan Gilbert will start on Saturday against the Blue Jays, with Emerson Hancock scheduled to follow.

FOLLOWUP: Another step toward rebuilding long-closed Jack Block Park pier

(WSB photo, 2021) Five months ago, we checked in on the status of the plan to rebuild the long-closed public walking pier at Jack Block Park, the port-owned park at 2130 Harbor SW. We learned, among other things, that the replacement wouldn’t likely be ready before late 2029, and that it could cost up to […]

Campaign to repeal WA ‘millionaires tax’ submits over 500,000 signatures

Opponents of Washington’s new high-earners income tax submitted more than 500,000 signatures for an initiative to kill the tax Thursday, setting up an epic brawl for November over the state’s tax system, government funding and business climate.

Kentwood High grad Michael Ajayi signs with Charlotte Hornets

It was reported that the former Conk signed a two-way contract with Charlotte following the NBA Draft.

2026 World Cup: Team USA, Belgium have some history in round of 16

Team USA and Belgium square off in Seattle Stadium in the World Cup round of 16 on Monday. It's not the first time that's happened.

Mikel Oyarzabal’s 2 goals send dominant Spain past Austria at World Cup

Mikel Oyarzabal scored two goals and Spain beat Austria 3-0 for its first World Cup victory in a knockout match since winning the title in 2010.