Columbia River chinook and sockeye still returning on a record pace
Here are the Columbia River summer chinook and sockeye run-size estimates provided by Joe Hymer, a state Fish and Wildlife biologist: Through July 26, a total of 109,430 adult summer chinook and...
View ArticleGOP leaders plan Senate vote on Planned Parenthood federal aid
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate will vote before its August recess on a Republican effort to block federal aid to Planned Parenthood, GOP leaders said Tuesday, as anti-abortion groups clamored for action...
View ArticleFather of James Holmes thought ‘he might be depressed’
CENTENNIAL, Colo. (AP) — The father of Colorado theater shooter James Holmes said he didn’t know his son suffered from mental illness until he killed 12 people at a Batman movie. Emotions just weren’t...
View ArticlePedestrian struck by Ride the Ducks vehicle in downtown Seattle
A pedestrian who was struck by a Ride the Duck amphibious vehicle on Tuesday afternoon in downtown Seattle was crossing against the signal when he was hit, according to Seattle police.
View ArticlePregame notes and lineups: Another start for Hisashi Iwakuma
Pretty standard lineup. Dustin Ackley makes a reappearance. Could this be Hisashi Iwakuma’s last start in a Mariners’ uniform? Radio Here’s my appearance on Mitch in the Morning today. Matchups A...
View ArticleCourt orders EPA to redo air-pollution limits in 13 states
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal appeals court on Tuesday ordered the Environmental Protection Agency to relax some limits it set on smokestack emissions that cross state lines and taint downwind areas with...
View ArticleFamily of late black golf great accused of $1 million theft
CLEVELAND (AP) — The son and ex-daughter-in-law of late black golf pioneer Charlie Sifford were indicted Tuesday on charges they stole more than $1 million from him. Sifford in 1961 became the first...
View ArticleHow to reclaim city’s shared spaces? Westlake Park a shining example
Reinvigorated Westlake Park shows what a private-public partnership can accomplish for our shared spaces.
View ArticleState Fish and Wildlife Columbia River fishing reports
FISHING REPORT Cowlitz River – 15 bank anglers at the barrier dam kept 3 adult spring Chinook and 3 summer run steelhead. 14 boat anglers sampled at the trout hatchery kept 12 summer run steelhead....
View ArticleBaby rhinos find new home at South Africa orphanage
More than 1,200 rhinos were killed by poachers last year in South Africa, home to three-quarters of the world’s rhino population. Calves are often left behind when their mothers are killed.
View ArticleHuckabee earned nearly $4M from speeches, publishing in 2014
DENVER (AP) — Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee in 2014 earned nearly $1 million from giving speeches and nearly $3 million from a publishing company that he runs, according to financial records the...
View ArticleWith protest over, Shell prepares for Arctic Ocean drilling
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Hours after a repaired Shell icebreaker eased past protesters in Oregon to join an Arctic drilling operation, the oil giant used other vessels in its flotilla to begin...
View ArticleMan fatally shot in New Holly neighborhood Friday
A man was fatally shot Friday afternoon in the South Seattle neighborhood of New Holly, Seattle police say in a news release.
View ArticleLawsuit rejected over lease for Shell Arctic drilling fleet
SEATTLE (AP) — A Washington state judge has rejected a lawsuit challenging the Port of Seattle’s decision to lease one of its terminals as a homeport for Royal Dutch Shell’s Arctic oil-drilling fleet....
View ArticleWe asked, you answered: Growth, crime top district concerns ahead of primary...
Dozens of readers have filled out a questionnaire asking for the top issues in their city council districts. There's still time to participate.
View ArticleSchool supplies are an important safety net for students
The Seattle Times editorial board’s annual school-supply drive partners with YWCA Seattle King Snohomish to provide low-income and homeless children with backpacks.
View ArticleState transportation plan demands performance from WSDOT
House Republicans wanted to assure taxpayers that their gas-tax dollars would be maximized.
View ArticleSold: National parks go to the highest corporate bidder
Our presidents are good at praising America’s magnificent national park system, but they’re lousy at maintaining it. Bill Clinton-the-candidate, for example, spoke of how lucky he was to have Hot...
View ArticleRussell Wilson speaks about contract, the 2015 season and more
Russell Wilson talked about his contract, Jimmy Graham, his development as a pure passer, and more following Friday's practice.
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