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SEATTLE (AP) — Nelson Cruz hit a winning single off Adam Warren in the 10th inning, and the Seattle Mariners beat the New York Yankees 6-5 Saturday night after Edwin Diaz allowed a tying hit to Ronald Torreyes in the ninth. Masahiro Tanaka had another shaky outing and New York trailed 4-2 before Aaron Judge […]

SEATTLE (AP) — New York Yankees second baseman Starlin Castro will be placed on the disabled list with another injury to his right hamstring, manager Joe Girardi said Saturday. Castro, activated off the disabled on July 15, reinjured his hamstring while running out a ground ball on Wednesday at Minnesota. He played in the first […]

DENVER (AP) — A Colorado man was arrested Saturday in connection with the 2012 death of his 13-year-old son, police said. Mark Redwine’s arrest in Bellingham, Washington, followed a grand jury indictment for second-degree murder and child abuse resulting in death. Redwine is being held on $1 million cash-only bond, KDVR-TV in Denver reported (http://bit.ly/2uLOZt4). […]

YAKIMA, Wash. (AP) — About 250 residents have been allowed to return home after a wildfire burning amid grass and sagebrush in south-central Washington state forced an evacuation. Fire spokesman Rick Acosta says crews on Saturday are making a lot of progress on a 37-square-mile (96-sq. kilometer) wildfire burning mostly in the military’s Yakima Training […]

SEATTLE (AP) — Maya Moore scored 23 points, reigning league MVP Nneka Ogwumike added 22 points and the West outlasted the East 130-121 in the WNBA All-Star Game on Saturday, where most of the attention was on Seattle’s Sue Bird. The veteran West squad with 55 total All-Star Game selections on its roster, pulled away […]

It’s not your purse, your wallet, cellphone, or even a promising-looking bag left on the back seat. Though you shouldn’t leave those in the car either.

Following MyNorthwest's column on distracted walking, Honolulu is now considering a law banning cell phone use at crosswalks. Seattle should do the same.

MOUNT VERNON, Washington (AP) — Washington prosecutors now have 30 days to officially file charges against two people suspected of causing a fire that killed two children and injured three adults. The Skagit Valley Herald (http://bit.ly/2gSXFZj ) reported Thursday while prosecutors generally have a 72-hour window to file charges in Skagit County Superior Court, a […]

SEATTLE (AP) — A street racing crackdown involving multiple police agencies in northwestern Washington state has led to the arrest of three street racers and 40 others attending the unlawful events. The Washington State Patrol in a statement Friday says the police agencies in King County took action July 14 due to safety concerns expressed […]

SEATTLE (AP) — The King County Board of Health has approved a measure to require facilities that are often faith-based and referred to as “crisis pregnancy centers” to post signs telling patients they are not healthcare clinics. Multiple media outlets reported this week that nine of the 10 board members voted for the rule, saying […]

With enough petition signatures submitted to King County, the Burien City Council must reconsider its sanctuary city status.

SEATTLE (AP) — Officials say a 9.4 million prize is still unclaimed from the July 1 lotto jackpot drawing. KING-TV reported Friday (https://goo.gl/HLcJCa ) that the winning lottery ticket was sold in Poulsbo, Washington. Washington Lottery says it’s the largest Jackpot in the last five years. The previous largest prize was $10.9 million in 2012. […]

Sea-Tac has spent millions and has tried a few things to speed up lines at its increasingly popular airport. Now, it's come to robots.

Crews are working to repair a sinkhole in the right lane of eastbound I-90 in Issaquah.

The Lakewood Police Department was being recorded on camera over two decades ago. Only it wasn’t with officer body cams like the ones proposed by Mayor Murray this week.