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Top officials in Seattle tried to sound an optimistic note, after early results in the Aug. 5 primary election showed them trailing their more progressive challengers. Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell, City Attorney Ann Davison, and City Council President Sara Nelson acknowledged the work they’ll have to do on the campaign trail if they’re going to keep their seats come November. …

Pierce County woman may have first locally transmitted case of malaria in Washington  KIRO 7 News Seattle We are investigating possible locally acquired case of malaria  Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department First potential locally acquired malaria case reported in Washington state  KOMO VIDEO: Local woman contracts Malaria in WA  KIRO 7 News Seattle Pierce County woman diagnosed with malaria. Is it first case acquired in …

Seattle Kraken forward John Hayden and the team’s blue-haired troll mascot had a close call with a brown bear during a promotional video shoot in Alaska. Hayden and the mascot named Buoy were on a fly-fishing outing in Katmai National Park as part of a trip promoting youth hockey when the bear approached, video released by the team shows. Knee-deep …

County election officials around Washington state began releasing vote tallies Tuesday evening. So far, early results indicate that a slate of progressive newcomers will face off against moderate incumbents in several key Seattle races this November. King County’s government will see a changing of the guard. Property taxes are probably going up in those areas, too. And, in a handful …

For 14 seasons, Pete Carroll’s home stadium was Lumen Field. Now, after a year away from the sideline, Carroll’s first preseason game as Raiders head coach will be at that same location. But when asked about it on Tuesday, Carroll noted he doesn’t see it as a big deal. “It’s the only game we’ve got. It happens to be in …

A bear briefly chased the mascot for pro hockey’s Seattle Kraken in a furry faceoff before the grizzly goon let the sea troll skate away unharmed. Buoy, official costumed cheerleader of the NHL’s relatively new franchise in Seattle, and Kraken forward John Hayden were spreading their team’s good will in Alaska and doing some fishing in Katmai National Park. That’s …

Bringing the most state-of-the-art aircraft to the Pacific Northwest To support Alaska’s transformation, we’re establishing a 787-9 hub in Seattle that will deploy as many as 17 787s across our global network. In addition to our existing 737 pilot base, we will open a new pilot base to support 787 operations beginning next spring. We currently have four Dreamliners in …

Seattle Mariners center fielder Julio Rodríguez went deep on Sunday afternoon to become the first player in major league history with at least 20 home runs and 20 stolen bases in each of his first four seasons. There is a reason why Josh Naylor is always so intense Rodríguez was already one of just two players in MLB history – …

SEATTLE (AP) Julio Rodriguez homered to become the first player in major league history with 20 or more home runs and 20 or more stolen bases in each of his first four seasons, and the Seattle Mariners beat the Texas Rangers 5-4 on Sunday. Rodriguez hit a two-run shot in the third inning – his 100th career homer – and …