Democratic physician enters 8th District race to replace Rep. Dave Reichert
Shannon Hader, a longtime federal public-health official, is the latest Democrat to run for the U.S. House seat being vacated by retiring Rep. Dave Reichert, R-Auburn. Another Democrat, Mona Das, has...
View ArticleLands chief wants more money for logging reviews
Citing an increase in requests to log near potentially unstable slopes, the state public lands commissioner requests more money from the Legislature and passage of a bill to allow more time to review...
View ArticlePodcast: reporter Paige Cornwell on what 250 readers told her about about...
To support the independent journalism that makes this podcast possible, please consider a subscription to The Seattle Times. Visit seattletimes.com/support. In the post-Harvey Weinstein, #MeToo era,...
View ArticleRecruiter who will help Seattle find a new police chief is familiar with...
Gary Peterson, a former police chief in California, will help Seattle’s search committee as it prepares a list of candidates to present to Mayor Jenny Durkan.
View ArticleHippo-y birthday to Fiona! The popular preemie is turning 1
CINCINNATI (AP) — Some days, it’s more like being a Hollywood star’s agent than a communications official for the zoo. That’s what happens when your prematurely born hippopotamus becomes a global...
View ArticleJudge orders new trial in Seattle-area superbug death linked to medical device
In the wrongful-death case filed by the widow of a man treated at Virginia Mason Medical Center, a King County judge said medical-scope maker Olympus Corp. failed to properly disclose years-old emails...
View ArticleBrexit costs Britain data center for Europe’s satnav system
BERLIN (AP) — Officials have decided to move a data center for the European Union’s new satellite navigation system out of Britain because of Brexit. The European Commission says diplomats voted...
View ArticleGet Stoned and Watch the Best Russian Dash Cam Madness in The Road Movie
by Charles Mudede"MIster Krushchev said, 'We will bury you.'" The Road MovieIf you are as addicted to the YouTube genre of Russian dashcam videos as I am, you will not want to miss The Road Movie. It...
View ArticleTech reporter guilty of rape scheme gets nearly 3 years
Defying the prosecutors' recommendation, a King County Superior Court judge gave a Seattle-based tech reporter who pleaded guilty raping several women the top of the sentencing range allowed by the state.
View ArticleWhy Is January So Warm?
by Sarah Myhre evgenyvasenev/gettyimages.com On Wednesday, January 17, the high temperature in Seattle was 57 degrees. The high in New Orleans was 35 degrees. Meanwhile, temperature records were broken...
View ArticleFederal government shutdown won’t have big impact on Washington state if...
A federal government shutdown would begin at midnight Saturday if Congress can't pass a short-term funding bill. The last time the federal government shut down in 2013, it lasted for two weeks.
View ArticleFederal government shutdown wouldn’t have big impact on Washington state if...
A federal government shutdown would begin Friday night if Congress can't pass a short-term funding bill. The last time the federal government shut down in 2013, it lasted for two weeks.
View ArticleHelp Wanted: Stranger Sister Paper The Portland Mercury Is Hiring a News...
by Wm. Steven Humphrey damedeeso / Getty Images The Stranger's sister paper, The Portland Mercury, is losing beloved news reporter Doug Brown, who is leaving to do some important work with the ACLU...
View ArticleWashington Senate passes Voting Rights Act
The measure opens the possibility of court challenges to cities, counties and school districts to push them to switch from at-large to district elections in areas where large minority groups are present.
View ArticleAfter surgery in the womb, a baby kicks up hope
A baby who had experimental surgery as a fetus is born with fewer complications than expected, to the delight of parents and doctors.
View ArticleWhat eats what: a Landlubber’s guide to deep sea dining
Learning about the curious food chain in the deep sea.
View ArticleGov. Inslee signs capital budget, water bill
Gov. Jay Inslee signed the so-called Hirst water fix privately in his office, followed by public signings of the budget and accompanying bonds bill later in the afternoon.
View ArticleWashington Gov. Inslee signs capital budget, water bill
Gov. Jay Inslee signed the so-called Hirst water fix privately in his office, followed by public signings of the budget and accompanying bonds bill later in the afternoon.
View ArticleConnelly: Shutdown blame would fall on Trump & Republicans: Poll
A federal government shutdown looms: The new ABC News/Washington poll shows Americans more likely to blame Trump and the Republicans.
View ArticleWashington’s coast battered by major waves, flooding
The National Weather Service recorded waves more than 30 feet tall near Aberdeen and near the mouth of the Columbia River.
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