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Mariners remain best fit for Diamondbacks corner infielders at trade deadline
The Seattle Mariners are having a solid season and find themselves in postseason contention. At 48-44, Seattle sits six-and-a-half games back from the Houston Astros for first place in the American League West and are tied with the Boston Red Sox...

Should WA Cares funds be invested in the stock market? Gov. Bob Ferguson says yes
By Jerry Cornfield / The Washington State Standard Washington’s Democratic Gov. Bob Ferguson and Senate Republican Leader John Braun have teamed up to persuade voters to let the state make stock market investments with tax dollars collected for...

CEO of company connected to Saskatoon downtown arena indicted in U.S. arena bid-rigging scheme
The CEO of the company that won a contract to run Saskatoon's proposed downtown arena and entertainment district has been indicted in the U.S. for allegedly orchestrating a conspiracy to rig the bidding process for an arena in Austin, Texas. The...

CRIME WATCH FOLLOWUP: Accused serial bank robber charged with eight felonies, including two from West Seattle holdups
That’s the poster circulated by the FBI in January about a serial bank robber that authorities now allege is 24-year-old University District resident Leena Chang. We reported Tuesday night on the arrest shortly after Monday’s holdup at the WaFd...

Murals bring splash of color to vacant storefronts on Seattle's 3rd Avenue
Seattle artist Kathleen Warren rolled a layer of bright green paint onto a piece of black plywood that covered an empty storefront at the intersection of 3rd Avenue and Pike Street in downtown Seattle. And it didn't take long for someone to float...

NHL trade tracker: Analyzing Stars-Penguins, Maple Leafs-Sharks deals
Most of the NHL's top free agents have new contracts. But there are also trades to be made as NHL teams acquire or move players to improve their immediate future or get their salary cap situation under control. There were two trades on July 10....

Flying Internationally? This Airline Offers the Best Value in Business Class
If you’re planning to travel internationally this year and want to avoid getting trapped in a cramped seat at the back of the plane for eight hours or more, there’s a global carrier with an enticing front-of-the-plane offering that won’t...

Woman may have been the first to see Washington State murder suspect in Idaho
By Don Nelson Click here for updates on this story IDAHO CITY, Idaho (KIVI) — A Caldwell woman whose family has a cabin outside of Idaho City believes she may have been the first person to spot Travis Decker in Idaho, weeks before law enforcement...

The Ultimate First-Time Homebuyer Checklist for Washington State
Buying your first home is a major milestone, and in Washington State, the process can feel both exciting and overwhelming. Whether you’re eyeing a craftsman in Seattle or a suburban gem in Lakewood, preparation is key. This first-time homebuyer...

Seattle man rescued from WA ravine after 'HELP' 911 text
SEATTLE - A man was rescued after falling into a ravine and severely injuring himself, with the response starting with a 911 text that simply read, "HELP." The backstory: A 51-year-old Seattle man seriously injured his leg and was bleeding in a...

Can Oil Companies Be Held Liable for Climate Change Deaths?
(The Center Square) – In what appears to be a first-of-its-kind lawsuit, big oil companies – including ExxonMobil, Chevron, BP and Shell – are facing a climate change wrongful death lawsuit from the family of a Seattle woman. Critics say the...

Is your city a winner or loser in the return-to-office race? Capital Economics breaks it down
We’ve gradually seen more people return to the office since the remote-work norm of the pandemic, and now the winning and losing cities are becoming clearer. Capital Economics tackled the issue of commercial real estate in its U.S. Office Metros...

Seattle weather: Clouds to start Thursday, afternoon sunshine and 70s
FOX 13 Seattle Meteorologist Claire Anderson has your latest western Washington weather forecast! SEATTLE - Clouds on Wednesday around the Pacific Northwest dropped temperatures into the 60s and 70s with a few light showers. Clouds today around...

Orioles Trade Proposals: What would the Reds or Mariners give up for Ryan O'Hearn?
Ryan O'Hearn could be one of the most coveted bats at this year's trade deadline, and teams like the Seattle Mariners and Cincinnati Reds will be interested. Author: wtsp.com Published: 3:21 PM EDT July 10, 2025 Updated: 3:21 PM EDT July 10, 2025

Dodgers Tabbed Trade Fit For $4 Million Star Pitcher From AL Club
By Zach Pressnell is a Newsweek contributor based in Columbus, Ohio. His focus is MLB content. He has an extensive knowledge of professional baseball and all things that come with it after working closely with the sport for years. Zach has been...

Washington state committee distances from drug use work group’s ‘buyers club’ suggestion
By Carleen Johnson / The Center Square Washington’s Substance Use Recovery Services Advisory Committee, or SURSAC, is distancing itself from recent recommendations made by a subset work group that included having the state set up a “buyers club”...

Washington State ranked 5th in average VA home loan amount in Q1
Tanya Bradshe Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs | https://department.va.gov Tanya Bradshe Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs | https://department.va.gov With $509,531 in home loans issued, Washington State ranked fifth in average loan amount...

Community and Business News in Brief, July 9, 2025
Piggy Banks Stand in for Federal Food Bank Cuts The pigs have returned to Montpelier. If you’ve noticed large, metal, colorfully painted piggy banks throughout downtown Montpelier and wondered what they were about, wonder no more. Unlike...
Delta Air Lines Announces June Quarter 2025 Financial Results
Delivered June quarter results in line with April guidance, with continued strength in diverse revenue streams driving double-digit margins Expect September quarter earnings per share of $1.25 to $1.75 with a 9 to 11 percent operating margin...
Washington state households can’t afford basics, even if they’re not poor, report says
Jessica Fu / The Seattle Times (TNS) Over a quarter of households in Washington earn more than the federal poverty threshold but still struggle to afford necessities like housing, child care, transportation and more, according to a recent report...