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Amazon launches test satellites for its planned internet service to compete with SpaceX
Amazon launched the first test satellites for its planned internet service on Friday as a rival to SpaceX’s broadband network.
Some Xfinity customers lose ROOT SPORTS on eve of Kraken, Blazers seasons
Some Xfinity customers got word Tuesday they will have to pay more money per month to watch their favorite teams' games.
Biden confirms Hamas has captured U.S. citizens
President Joe Biden on Tuesday confirmed that U.S. citizens are among the hostages captured by Hamas as he condemned the militant group for the “sheer evil” of its shocking weekend assault on Israel.
Judge rules against state's release of suspects with behavioral health problems
A Pierce County judge ruled in favor of 22 counties that filed a lawsuit against DSHS for the release of those suspected of a crime, but unable to be imprisoned due to mental health conditions.
Rep. Santos faces new charges he stole donor IDs, made unauthorized charges to their credit cards
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. Rep. George Santos stole the identities of donors to his campaign and then used their credit cards to ring up tens of thousands of dollars in unauthorized charges, according to a new indictment. He then wired some of the money to his own personal bank account, prosecutors said, while using […]
Port Angeles pharmacy first in state to announce it will start dispensing abortion pill
A Port Angeles pharmacy became the first in Washington state to publicly announce it will start dispensing mifepristone, the over-the-counter abortion pill.
Seattle Sports
Seahawks Football 101: Close look at rookie standout Devon Witherspoon
Dave Wyman breaks down what Seattle Seahawks rookie cornerback Devon Witherspoon has done already on the field.
3 Mariners hitting prospects leading Arizona Fall League juggernaut
The Peoria Javelinas are rolling through the Arizona Fall League, and three Seattle Mariners hitting prospects are a big part of the offensive explosion.
K.J. Wright: What Seahawks’ defense can do to fix woes on 3rd down
With the Seattle Seahawks entering Week 6 just 31st in third-down defense, K.J. Wright shares how the Hawks can fix that number.
Video: Kirk Herbstreit on the Washington vs Oregon rivalry and what’s at stake
What makes the University of Washington vs University of Oregon rivalry so heated? What will the last Pac-12 edition of this rivalry look like when College Gameday comes to town? Brock Huard and Damon Huard asked Kirk Herbstreit about the national perspective of this match-up and what the future of it might look like in […]
UW-Oregon Preview: ‘So much at stake,’ ESPN’s Herbstreit tells Huard bros
Brock and Damon Huard were joined by ESPN's Kirk Herbstreit to discuss Saturday's top-10 showdown between the UW Huskies and Oregon.
Huard on Seahawks: What stands out in each of 3 phases
Brock Huard details one thing that jumps out to him about the Seattle Seahawks on each of offense, defense and special teams.
Jason Rantz
Rantz: UW club honors 'martyrs' murdering Jews, president won't say 'terrorists'
An official student club at the University of Washington (UW) celebrated the terrorist attacks against Israel. The extremist group even called the Hamas terrorists “martyrs of Palestine.” The UW president appears to take no issue with the club’s messaging; she refers to the terrorists as “Hamas gunmen.” Students United for Palestinian Equality and Return (SUPER) […]
Rantz: Seattle has an antisemitism problem. It's not surprising
Seattle and the greater Puget Sound have long had a problem with anti-Semitism, but only Jews felt comfortable saying anything.
Rantz: Second councilmember wants director to step down for antisemitism
A second King County councilmember is calling for controversial Office of Law Enforcement Oversight director Tamer Abouzeid to step down.
Rantz: Kirkland Hamas rally celebrated terrorist attacks against Israel
About 100 pro-Hamas rallygoers gathered in Kirkland on Sunday to celebrate the murder, rape, and kidnapping of innocent Jews.
Rantz: Resignation calls after director defends terrorism against Israel
Hamas apparently has a friend in Abouzeid who spent hours Saturday morning on X (formerly known as Twitter), justifying the terrorist attack and murders.
Gross: Spokane mayor touts crime reduction results that Seattle should notice
Spokane Mayor Nadine Woodward announced last month that patrols would be ramped up in busy, crime-riddled areas of downtown.
Dave Ross
Ross: Maybe we should reward good driving if punishing speeders isn't working
Yesterday's Seattle Times story may explain some of the irresponsible driving we’ve all witnessed despite all the speed cameras out there.
Ross: There's always a score to settle, but will the Israel-Hamas conflict cause more trouble?
There’s always a score to settle, and if it can’t be settled with the people who committed the original sin, then it has to be settled with their successors.
Ross: A song celebrating America's favorite false hope: the Powerball
So to celebrate America's favorite pipe dream I wrote a little song, with clips of Ursula backing me up. Here we go!
Ross: McCarthy said just because you're 'angry,' 'chaotic' doesn't make you conservative
Well, that didn’t take long. The resolution was brought to the floor, the House voted, and just like that, Kevin McCarthy was no longer speaker.
Ross: You're not really vacuuming unless you can hear the dirt
You hear the staccato symphony of little pebbles and pine needles and old breakfast cereal and the occasional paper clip being relentlessly drawn into the vortex.
Ross: General Milley calls out Trump in retirement speech
General Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, retired last week after a 44-year career and gave a farewell speech that focused on the Constitution.
Gee & Ursula
Medved to Hamas: 'What are you trying to achieve other than killing Jews?'
"This is the biggest slaughter of Jews just for being Jews since the Holocaust," Medved declared on The Gee & Ursula Show.
Rick Rizzs: 'Mariners, you're going to win a title next year'
"Well, they just obviously came up a little bit short," the radio voice of the team said Monday. "But my goodness, they gave us one heck of a ride."
Ursula: Does grammar still matter? Not according to UW
Jake Harper found that the University of Washington's Informatics department doesn't grade on grammar in students' applications.
Doug Baldwin looks to foster 'connected community' with food bank volunteers
With local food banks struggling to find volunteers and gather donations, a Seahawks legend is taking action.
Ursula: Does everyone deserve a second chance? It's complicated
Seattle chef Edouardo Jordan, once a national media darling after winning two prestigious James Beard awards, appeared on the Gee and Ursula show Tuesday.
Accused chef Edouardo Jordan 'wants to be accountable,' reopens restaurant
On June 13, 2021, a Seattle Times article came out where five women alleged that Jordan had groped them at work.
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Seattle Traffic
Revive I-5 returns to Seattle, but maybe not where you expected
Remember how bad traffic was when Revive I-5 went through downtown Seattle? Well, it just started again, this time a little further south.
W. Seattle Low Bridge to close for a week due to mechanical repairs
West Seattle is about to lose one of its two bridges to downtown. The Lower Spokane Street Bridge will close for about week, starting this weekend.
Sea-Tac getting creative in finding room to grow for $4.5B expansion
The Seattle International Airport is bursting at the seams. Any recent visit will tell you that. What is the plan to handle the growth, which is expected to continue?
Sullivan: Hey Sea-Tac Airport, where's my plane?
Two million passengers had to take buses to or from their planes at S-E-A in 2019, maybe 2-4% of total passengers.
Fife's orange striping test is coming to end, did it work?
Drivers should be used to the orange stripes on Interstate 5 near 70th Street in Fife, but they will be going away soon.
Left lane camping rule doesn't apply to express toll lanes
It's been eight years since the 405 Express Toll Lanes opened, and there continues to be confusion over whether the left lane camping rule applies.
Feliks Banel: NW History and All Over The Map
Almond Roca celebrates tasty centennial with new replica neon sign
Almond Roca, that buttery, crunchy, chocolate-covered, almond-dusted and world-famous candy from Tacoma, is celebrating its 100th birthday next week with the debut of a new neon sign.
Memorial Stadium's wall of names designated a historic Seattle landmark
Seattle High School Memorial Stadium at Seattle Center was considered for landmark status by the Seattle Landmarks Preservation Board Wednesday afternoon, where they decided to protect only the memorial wall.
Too late for the Guild 45th but still time to save Ryan House, Memorial Stadium
Like a Mariners-free post-season and pumpkin spice premium gasoline, historic preservation is in the air this autumn all around Puget Sound.
Medal for bravery in Burien depends on finding 'burned buttock guy'
In November 1955, a young soldier named Gene Casey survived a fiery airliner crash in Burien and rescued another soldier from the burning wreckage.
Frustration in Sumner over city’s rush to demolish historic Ryan House
The City of Sumner held a public open house Tuesday night, one of the hottest topics was the Ryan House which the City Council last week voted to demolish.
Is tonight the last chance to save Sumner’s historic Ryan House?
The City of Sumner has been working for the past few years to renovate the historic Ryan House. Last week, those restoration plans abruptly changed.