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Nesting season at Ballard Locks

Nesting season at Ballard Locks

Driver in a rollover accident on I-5 pulls gun on stranger who stopped to help When his car on Interstate 5 rolled into a ditch, the driver was ejected and left lying injured on the ground. A good Samaritan stopped to help.

Driver in a rollover accident on I-5 pulls gun on stranger who stopped to help

How to cope when you’re surrounded by suffering | The therapist is in We are often witnesses to human suffering, whether it's walking by an encampment or dealing with a loved one's drug addiction.

How to cope when you’re surrounded by suffering | The therapist is in

This week’s passages A roundup of notable obituaries from the week ending Feb. 27.

This week’s passages

Accessible walks bring the joys of birding to people with mobility and other limitations People with mobility and other limitations are getting the chance to experience birding through a movement that aims to make the hobby accessible to everyone.

Accessible walks bring the joys of birding to people with mobility and other limitations

Trump’s Medicaid work mandates are meant to save money. But first states will have to spend millions New Medicaid work requirements signed into law by President Donald Trump are meant to save money.

Trump’s Medicaid work mandates are meant to save money. But first states will have to spend millions

Hit-and-run kills older woman in Bellevue parking lot An "elderly female" was struck and killed in a hit-and-run Saturday morning in Bellevue, police said.

Hit-and-run kills older woman in Bellevue parking lot

To many WA Iranians, U.S. attack signals either freedom or imperialism Dueling rallies in the Seattle area celebrated or bemoaned the attack by the U.S. and Israel that reportedly killed Iran Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

To many WA Iranians, U.S. attack signals either freedom or imperialism

WA’s leaders criticize Iran attack, want vote in Congress Sen. Patty Murray and most of Washington state's members of Congress criticized the president's decision to attack Iran.

WA’s leaders criticize Iran attack, want vote in Congress

The lesson of AI literacy class: Don’t let the chatbot think for you Teachers say they want to equip high school students to drive artificial intelligence, rather than be mere passengers steered by chatbots.

The lesson of AI literacy class: Don’t let the chatbot think for you

Racial slur at BAFTA awards stirs complex feelings for Black people with Tourette syndrome For Black people living with Tourette syndrome, a racial slur being shouted by someone with the disorder at the British Academy Film Awards has left them with complicated feelings.

Racial slur at BAFTA awards stirs complex feelings for Black people with Tourette syndrome

SBA opens centers for December flood recovery loan applications Disaster Loan Outreach Centers in King, Lewis, Skagit, Snohomish and Whatcom counties are offering flood recovery loan assistance.

SBA opens centers for December flood recovery loan applications

A Supreme Court case over whether marijuana users can own guns is creating unusual alliances Should marijuana users be able to own guns.

A Supreme Court case over whether marijuana users can own guns is creating unusual alliances

Family member reveals events leading to mass killing on Key Peninsula The man who police believe stabbed four people to death, including his mother, before he was fatally shot by a sheriff's deputy displayed erratic behavior, a man close to the family said.

Family member reveals events leading to mass killing on Key Peninsula

Henrietta Lacks’ Family Settles Suit With Novartis Over Use of Her Cells Henrietta Lacks’ cells were the first to reproduce in a laboratory, outside the human body, and have been used in groundbreaking research.

Henrietta Lacks’ Family Settles Suit With Novartis Over Use of Her Cells

WA lawmakers target ICE detention center with tax, fine and oversight bills The legislation is Democrats’ latest attempt to apply greater pressure and scrutiny to the Tacoma facility.

WA lawmakers target ICE detention center with tax, fine and oversight bills

Los Angeles school superintendent placed on paid leave during federal probe Alberto Carvalho, the superintendent of Los Angeles public schools, is being placed on paid leave two days after the FBI served search warrants at his home and the district’s headquarters.

Los Angeles school superintendent placed on paid leave during federal probe

Pierce County medical examiner IDs 5 killed in stabbings, police shooting Alexsandr Shablykin, 32, fatally stabbed his 52-year-old mother and three of her neighbors, ages 59 to 81, Tuesday morning outside their homes near Gig Harbor.

Pierce County medical examiner IDs 5 killed in stabbings, police shooting

Neil Sedaka, the singer-songwriter behind dozens of hits of the 1960s and ’70s, dies at age 86 Neil Sedaka, the million-selling singer and songwriter, has died.

Neil Sedaka, the singer-songwriter behind dozens of hits of the 1960s and ’70s, dies at age 86

King County announces operator for third crisis care center The new walk-in crisis care center will cover the area that includes Auburn, Covington, Kent, Federal Way and Renton.

King County announces operator for third crisis care center

The birth rate is plunging. Why some say that’s a good thing The U.S. birth rate is falling, which has prompted hand-wringing among some of the political class. Academics, however, say there's another way to look at this.

The birth rate is plunging. Why some say that’s a good thing

Silicon Valley homeless prevention program goes national A homelessness prevention program that began in California's Santa Clara County is expanding nationwide to help families avoid eviction and stay housed.

Silicon Valley homeless prevention program goes national

NASA Shakes Up Artemis Schedule, Aiming for 2 Moon Landings in 2028 NASA is overhauling and accelerating Artemis, its program to send astronauts back to the moon, the head of the space agency announced Friday.

NASA Shakes Up Artemis Schedule, Aiming for 2 Moon Landings in 2028

Injured mother manatee and calf are rescued in Florida and taken to SeaWorld Officials in Florida say an injured mother manatee and her calf have been rescued from a river and taken to SeaWorld Orlando for rehabilitation.

Injured mother manatee and calf are rescued in Florida and taken to SeaWorld

WA dual-credit program could face cuts Lawmakers are planning to cut $14 million in the coming year from Running Start, which allows high school students to earn college credit.

WA dual-credit program could face cuts

‘The Wire’ actor Bobby J. Brown dies at 62 in barn fire The film and TV actor and documentary director was apparently trying to jump-start a vehicle inside a barn when a fire ignited.

‘The Wire’ actor Bobby J. Brown dies at 62 in barn fire

NASA overhauls its Artemis program to return astronauts to the moon NASA is revamping its Artemis moon landing program.

NASA overhauls its Artemis program to return astronauts to the moon

Seven Hills Park on Seattle’s Capitol Hill reopens after cleanup The park will be one stop on the neighborhood walking loop “Healthy Capitol Hill Hike," the city said.

Seven Hills Park on Seattle’s Capitol Hill reopens after cleanup

Eddie Vedder turns solo vulnerability into a powerful plea in Netflix’s ‘Matter of Time’ Eddie Vedder uses two emotional solo concerts and a new Netflix film to push for a cure for epidermolysis bullosa.

Eddie Vedder turns solo vulnerability into a powerful plea in Netflix’s ‘Matter of Time’

WA baristas’ doggone good deed goes viral with happy pups, 1 million humans The surprise generosity of two Kennewick Dutch Bros baristas has gone viral after it left tails wagging at a local animal shelter.

WA baristas’ doggone good deed goes viral with happy pups, 1 million humans