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Artist Point opens for summer
By Nolan Baker The Road to Artist Point, Whatcom County’s most scenic parking lot – and road to get there – was officially opened for the summer on June 27 after Washington State Department of Transportation crews finished removing snow from the...

Seattle Storm’s Nneka Ogwumike will start in her 10th All-Star Game
NEW YORK (AP) — Dallas Wings rookies Paige Bueckers will play in her first WNBA All-Star Game while Seattle Storm sar Nneka Ogwumike has earned her 10th selection, the league announced Monday as it named the players who will join Caitlin Clark and...

Bimekizumab Demonstrates Long-Term Benefit for Arthritis Post-Approval, with Philip Mease, MD
Bimekizumab has demonstrated sustained improvements in disease control and symptoms for up to 3 years in people with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) and active axial spondyloarthritis.1,2,3,4 These findings were presented in a several posters at the...

Bryan Kohberger to plead guilty to killing 4 University of Idaho students, multiple media report (World)
Photo: The Canadian Press FILE - A flyer seeking information about the killings of four University of Idaho students who were found dead is displayed on a table along with buttons and bracelets on Nov. 30, 2022, during a vigil in memory of the...

Washington State Housing Program Faces Legal Challenge
(The Center Square) – The plaintiffs in a lawsuit against Washington state’s down-payment assistance program for people who faced racial housing discrimination aren’t giving up hope, even after being dealt a legal blow. A federal judge on Tuesday...

BREAKING: Bryan Kohberger to plead guilty to killing 4 University of Idaho students, multiple media report
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Bryan Kohberger has agreed to plead guilty to murdering four University of Idaho students as part of a deal with prosecutors to avoid the death penalty, multiple media outlets reported Monday. The news was delivered to families...

Washington state considers supplying drugs directly to addicts in 'safe supply' initiative
In a controversial move aimed at combating the state’s worsening opioid crisis, a Washington Health Care Authority advisory group has recommended that the state consider supplying addictive drugs directly to users to reduce overdoses and provide a...

Juneteenth in Renton: Celebrating local Black-owned businesses, artists
See photos from the June 28 festivities at Liberty Park. “Juneteenth: A Freedom Celebration” took place June 28 at Liberty Park in Renton — complete with face painting, live performances, food trucks, yard games and 50 Black-owned businesses from...

Bryan Kohberger to plead guilty to killing 4 University of Idaho students in deal to avoid execution
Bryan Kohberger has agreed to plead guilty to murdering four University of Idaho students as part of a deal to avoid the death penalty, an attorney for one victim's family said Monday. Shanon Gray, an attorney representing the family of Kaylee...

Bryan Kohberger to plead guilty to killing 4 University of Idaho students to avoid death penalty, multiple media report
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Bryan Kohberger has agreed to plead guilty to murdering four University of Idaho students as part of a deal with prosecutors to avoid the death penalty, multiple media outlets reported Monday. The news was delivered to families...

Seattle CHOP killing: Lost evidence, official secrecy, a note home
Five years ago in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood, a Black teenager was shot and killed in front of dozens of people. The killing and its aftermath — but not who was shooting — were caught on video, livestreamed to the world. The homicide...

Seattle-area man who allegedly trawled dating sites for victims charged with sex trafficking
Three years after Hannah Power told police that a man she met on Tinder had trafficked her at a hotel outside of Seattle, prosecutors have filed charges against her alleged trafficker for sexually exploiting her and three other women. Maziar...

More Than 300 Movies Coming to Pluto TV in July 2025 – And They’re All Free to Watch
At-home summer movie nights just got a lot better thanks to Pluto TV. Paramount’s free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) service already boasts a content catalog numbering in the thousands, and this July, the streamer is adding more than 300...
How Seattle's art scene is impacted by Trump's policies
Arts organizations in Seattle rely on international artists to show their work here in the US. But it’s becoming increasingly difficult for artists to get the required permissions to enter the country. Freelance arts reporter Marcie Sillman will...

Rantz: Bob Vylan's antisemitism, incitement to violence against Jews gets duo canceled in Seattle and Spokane
Thanks to the Trump administration, there are still some consequences for spewing vile, antisemitic hate. The British rap-duo Bob Vylan just found out the hard way. Now their Seattle and Spokane tour stops are on hold. The band, celebrated by the...

Seattle Mourns The Passing Of Dr. Charles Mitchell, Champion Of Education And Equity
Courtesy of Flyright Productions Seattle is mourning the loss of Dr. Charles Mitchell, a trailblazing educator, athlete, and leader whose lifelong commitment to equity and opportunity transformed the region’s higher education landscape. Dr....

Legendary bodybuilder in hospital after ‘medical emergency’ as 8-time Mr Olympia forced to pull out of UK event
LEGENDARY bodybuilder Ronnie Coleman has been rushed to hospital with a "medical emergency" - forcing him to axe upcoming appearances. Ronnie, 61, is hailed as one of the sport's greatest ever competitors and holds the record for most Mr Olympia...

Serena Williams' husband Alexis Ohanian & daughters Olympia and Adira hype up women's sports in adorable London getaway
Serena Williams changed the history of women's tennis forever, and her family honored the legacy women have left on sports in the cutest way possible. Alexis Ohanian, the WTA legend's husband, was seen with his daughters at the House of Women's...

10 Massive Artists We'd Love To See In Bobcat Stadium
It’s no secret that Bozeman has become a hotspot for artists, celebrities, and outdoor lovers alike. When it comes to stadium-sized concerts, we’re still waiting for that one epic show to put Bobcat Stadium on the national tour map. With several...

Stranger Suggests: Tender and Strange Art, Soft Serve That’ll Make You Scream, and an Anti-Fourth of July Celebration
MONDAY 6/30 ‘Pride: The Ric Weiland Collection’ (VISUAL ART) If you didn’t know already, Ric Weiland was a software developer and programmer who was hired as the second employee for a little company called Microsoft. Given his early involvement at...