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Seattle woman arrested, charged in multiple bank robberies
SEATTLE - A 24-year-old woman has been arrested in a slew of bank robberies in the Seattle area, now charged with eight counts of first-degree robbery. Leena Chang, who was living in the University District, is accused of handing notes to bank...

Opici Wines & Spirits Announces Exclusive U.S. Partnership with Washington State’s Renowned House of Smith
July 10, 2025 (Glen Rock, NJ) — Opici Wines & Spirits, fourth-generation national importer, is thrilled to announce that it will exclusively represent Washington state’s House of Smith winery, founded and operated by visionary winemaker Charles...

Which NHL team can make the best lineup of players with no repeated initials?
It’s summer and nothing is happening. Let’s play some weird roster games. This one comes from reader Darryl F., who tweeted it at me five years ago. Yes, the “weird ideas” list goes back that far. Much further, actually. Look, you probably don’t...

Seattle Reign FC add U.S. Women's National Team forward Mia Fishel in move from Chelsea FC
U.S. Women's National Team forward Mia Fishel has officially joined Seattle Reign FC in a permanent transfer from Chelsea, signing a long-term contract that extends through the 2029 season. SEATTLE - Seattle Reign FC made a significant splash on...

Seattle weather: Sunshine and warmth returns to area
FOX 13 Seattle Meteorologist Ilona McCauley has your latest western Washington weather forecast! SEATTLE - After a breezy afternoon on Thursday, we get a bit of a break on Friday afternoon. That will help firefighters, especially near the...

Trump tariffs and DEI crackdown disrupt Seattle arts groups
It’s been a long year for arts organizations. In the spring, the Trump administration rescinded millions in federal grant funding and laid off staff across agencies that support the arts and humanities, sending nonprofits across the country into a...

Seattle Mariners squander Bryan Woo gem, lose 6-5 in 10 innings to Yankees
NEW YORK, NY - JULY 10: Bryan Woo #22 of the Seattle Mariners returns to the dugout during the game between the Seattle Mariners and the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on Thursday, July 10, 2025 in New York, New York. (Michael Urakami / MLB...

New York Yankees legend to miss first MLB game in 16 YEARS – ending 1,339-game streak for personal reasons
A NEW York Yankees icon will miss an MLB game for the first time in an astonishing 16-plus years. The streak of 1,339 MLB games will come to an end due to personal reasons. 3 New York Yankees players celebrate after superstar Aaron Judge hits a...

Slog AM: Washington State Has Lots of Old People, Ferguson Says He'll Fund Planned Parenthood After Federal Cuts, Whooping Cough Is Back
Silver Wave Alert: We hate kids in Washington. And we love old people. At least, that's what I'm inferring from this data about how older adults are outnumbering children in 24 Washington counties. While we still have more youths than elderly as a...

Amid rising risk, can a Washington state utility company shut off power during a heat wave?
Daniel Schrager / The Olympian (TNS) As temperatures in parts of eastern Washington reached triple digits on Tuesday, it’s safe to say that summer is in full swing. A heat wave can put the power grid at risk of being overwhelmed, as demand spikes....

TRAFFIC, TRANSIT, WEATHER, ROAD WORK: West Seattle Summer Fest Friday + more
6:00 AM: Good morning! Welcome to Friday, July 11, 2025. Day 1 of West Seattle Summer Fest starts at 1 pm, but the street closures and bus reroutes are already in effect. WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES True summer weather – sunny, high in upper...

Mystery after human toe is found in a gift box that was left at a Washington state park
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Forget Europe, small-town USA is the hottest summer travel trend
Travelers are skipping Europe this year as small-town USA becomes the hottest summer travel trend, with more people opting out of major cities for local scenes built around regional culture. Street festivals, lakefront concerts and town-wide...

More ‘musical chairs’ as Washington state newspaper closes press
Brier Dudley / The Seattle Times (TNS) Over the fading rumble of The Spokesman-Review's production facility, Pete Negrola waxed philosophical about the loss of another newspaper press. Negrola, 63, began printing at 15 and is now the facility's...
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Carlos Alcaraz vs. Taylor Fritz and Novak Djokovic vs. Jannik Sinner are Wimbledon's semifinals LONDON (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz takes on Taylor Fritz, and Jannik Sinner faces Novak Djokovic in the men’s semifinals at Wimbledon. Both matchups are...

Hot streak earns Angels’ Travis d’Arnaud more playing time
ANAHEIM — A recent hot streak at the plate combined with his continued proficiency behind it will earn 36-year-old catcher Travis d’Arnaud more playing time and struggling 25-year-old catcher Logan O’Hoppe more time on the bench. “You can’t deny...

FDA Issues Recall on Popular Ritz Snack Sold in Washington State
Who doesn't love a Ritz cracker? If you love Ritz crackers like I do, you may want to be aware of a nationwide recall that also affects Washington State. Why Were Ritz Crackers Recalled in Washington State? This is what we know about the popular...

Yankees vs. Cubs odds, line, prediction, time: 2025 MLB picks, best bets for July 11 from proven model
The New York Yankees will look to extend their winning streak to five games when they battle the Chicago Cubs in a key interleague series starting on Friday. Chicago is coming off an 8-1 win over the Minnesota Twins on Thursday, while New York...

Mariners vs. Tigers predictions, odds, props, best bets: Free 2025 MLB picks for Friday, July 11
An AL matchup features the Seattle Mariners (48-45) traveling to face off against the Detroit Tigers (59-35) on Friday night. Both clubs are coming off a loss. Last night, Seattle lost 6-5 to the New York Yankees in extra innings, capping off a...

Breaking: Nottingham Forest confirm latest signing as they prepare for high-profile exits
Nottingham Forest have responded to the imminent departure of star men Anthony Elanga and Morgan Gibbs-White by confirming the signing of Jair Cunha from Botafogo. The young defender has agreed a five-year contract at the City Ground, where he...