As trade deadline looms, the 49ers are searching for an identity amid injuries

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Even before the San Francisco 49ers kicked off against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 1, defensive coordinator Robert Saleh repeatedly warned anyone who would listen of the upcoming rollercoaster ride that would be this...

What to Do in Seattle if You’re Here for Business (2025)

As much as any city, Seattle is synonymous with the tech industry. Over the past 40 years, Seattle and its suburbs have seen hometown heroes like Microsoft and Amazon grow into some of the biggest businesses on the planet. Around them has sprung...

From Resilience to Recognition: The Journey of Washington’s Latino Entrepreneurs

When Marcos Wanless founded the Seattle Latino Chamber of Commerce in 2016, he wasn’t trying to reinvent the wheel. He just saw that something essential was missing. “At that time, Seattle and King County didn’t have an active Latino Chamber,” he...

What to expect in Washington state on Election Day

WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington state voters will decide whether to amend their constitution to allow funds from a long-term care insurance program to be invested in the stock market. It is the only statewide contest in a Nov. 4 election that will...

Will Seattle mayoral race be an indicator of a national political trend?

SEATTLE — Is Seattle about to make a statement about national politics? That’s just one of the questions surrounding the Seattle mayoral race, as the incumbent Bruce Harrell seeks to overcome a strong challenge from newcomer Katie Wilson. Harrell...

Q&A: Banchero on Finals hopes, Seattle hoops and more

Paolo Banchero: “Whatever it is my team needs me to do, I’m willing to do it.” Paolo Banchero is restless. That’s a common personality trait for players his age and ability and competitive streak, they tend to crave success. At the same time, he’s...

Sheboygan residents raise concerns about speculated data center amid land deal; City denies data center

SHEBOYGAN, Wis. — Sheboygan residents are expressing concerns about a proposed warehouse development, despite city officials’ assurances that no plans for a data center exist. KBC Advisors, a Seattle-based commercial real estate company, is...

Krishnadasan leads Caldier in 26th District Senate race

State Sen. Deb Krishnadasan, a Democrat and former Peninsula School District Board member who nearly a year ago was appointed to fill a vacant Senate position in Washington’s 26th Legislative District, holds a narrow lead over six-term Republican...

Washington Voters Approve Plan to Diversify WA Cares Fund

(The Center Square) – Washington state voters are passing Senate Joint Resolution 8201, a proposed constitutional amendment to allow the state to invest funds for the WA Cares long-term care program in a wider range of assets, like the stock...

Ravens trade for Titans edge Dre’Mont Jones, send back conditional pick

More reinforcements are on the way for the Ravens defense after the team traded for Titans edge Dre’Mont Jones. Jones, 28, a 2019 third-round pick, has 4.5 sacks in his last four games in Tennessee. On Sunday, Jones recorded four quarterback hits,...

Income inequality and racial earnings gaps persist in Washington, report says

WASHINGTON - The latest U.S. Census Bureau data reveals persistent income inequality and racial earnings disparities in Washington state, despite some overall improvements in poverty rates, according to a report by the Economic Opportunity...

Seattle’s Mitch Garver, Michael King, and Michael Lorenzen become free agents

NEW YORK (AP) — Pitchers Michael King and Michael Lorenzen along with catcher Mitch Garver became free agents Monday when their mutual options for 2026 were declined. King declined his option with San Diego, while Kansas City turned down Lorenzen...

Cowboys, Lions, Bills and Bears get bad news from CBS Sports' Seahawks trade rumor

The Dallas Cowboys, Detroit Lions, Buffalo Bills and Chicago Bears are all likely hoping that the Seattle Seahawks make cornerback Riq Woolen available at the deadline. That's because all four teams have a need at cornerback. The Cowboys have...

NFL trade deadline: Saints players who could, or should be on the move

The NFL trade deadline is this afternoon. Will any players from the New Orleans Saints be on the move? Several names have been thrown around in recent weeks. A few longtime veterans like Cameron Jordan, Demario Davis, and Alvin Kamara aren't...

I'm the CEO of an AI company based in the US and India. Seattle and Bengaluru have pros and cons — here's how I make it work.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Sid Masson, 37, the founder of Wokelo AI. The following has been edited for length and clarity. After spending roughly three years as a consultant at Deloitte, I was feeling hollow. Due to the...

Washington State vs Oregon State Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight — College Football Week 10

Photo By - Imagn Images. Washington State Cougars quarterback Zevi Eckhaus (4) drops back for a pass. It’s the first of two meetings between the Washington State Cougars and Oregon State Beavers that will determine the Pac-12’s final champion, as...

Starbucks sells 60% of its China business to Boyu Capital amid local coffee war

Starbucks said it will sell control of its operations in China to private equity firm Boyu Capital in a deal valuing the business at $4 billion, as the U.S. coffee giant seeks to reignite growth in its second-largest market amid intensifying...

Starbucks sells majority stake in China business as local competitors eat into market share

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WATCH: Mixed results for WA Republican-backed school board candidates

(The Center Square) – Washington state Republicans' focus on school board races across Washington state in advance of Tuesday’s general election produced mixed results in early returns. This year’s general election marked the second time in which...

Japanese beetle numbers rise in Tri-Cities threatening local crops

TRI-CITIES, Wash. – The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) has released new statistics indicating a significant rise in Japanese beetle numbers in the Tri-Cities area. In 2025, 2,407 Japanese beetles were caught compared to 410 the...