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The Washington House of Representatives on Thursday approved a new coal tax that targets a single company. It’s meant to thwart a surprise move by the Trump administration to keep the last coal-fired power plant in the Pacific Northwest operational.
Coal power in Washington Legislature’s crosshairs after talk of Centralia plant’s revival
The Washington House of Representatives on Thursday approved a new coal tax that targets a single company.
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February 13, 2026 at 9:14 PM
The Washington House of Representatives on Thursday approved a new coal tax that targets a single company. It’s meant to thwart a surprise move by the Trump administration to keep the last coal-fired power plant in the Pacific Northwest operational.
The Washington state Senate approved legislation Thursday to set stricter eligibility standards for sheriffs and other police leadership, weeks after a sheriff’s comments on the bill left some lawmakers feeling threatened.
Stricter standards for Washington sheriffs approved in state Senate
The Washington state Senate approved legislation Thursday to set stricter eligibility standards for sheriffs and other police leadership, weeks after a sheriff’s comments on the bill left some lawmake...
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February 13, 2026 at 9:13 PM
The Washington state Senate approved legislation Thursday to set stricter eligibility standards for sheriffs and other police leadership, weeks after a sheriff’s comments on the bill left some lawmakers feeling threatened.
University of Washington Prof. Nicole McNichols sees sex not as a nice-to-have but as an essential source of happiness.
UW’s ‘Sex Professor’ wrote a ‘consent manifesto’ to keep romance healthy and fresh
Valentine’s Day can bring a lot of expectations to the romantic dinner table. There’s a sense that couples have to have this perfect night out, one that may even end with some intimacy.
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February 13, 2026 at 8:04 PM
University of Washington Prof. Nicole McNichols sees sex not as a nice-to-have but as an essential source of happiness.
The Boston Public Library unwisely made a wager with the Seattle Public Library over the results of Super Bowl LX. Now, thanks to the Seahawks’ win over the New England Patriots, Boston readers are getting a dose of Seattle culture.
Seattle Public Library intercepts Boston readers after Super Bowl bet
The real winners of Super Bowl LX are the Boston readers who will now be exposed to some Seattle culture.
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February 13, 2026 at 2:06 AM
The Boston Public Library unwisely made a wager with the Seattle Public Library over the results of Super Bowl LX. Now, thanks to the Seahawks’ win over the New England Patriots, Boston readers are getting a dose of Seattle culture.
The order, which Zahilay signed Thursday and goes into effect immediately, includes several actions meant to strengthen protections and services for immigrant and refugee communities in the county.
Zahilay's first executive order bars ICE from King County-owned properties
In his first executive order since becoming King County executive in November, Girmay Zahilay has barred immigration authorities from conducting enforcement activities in non-public areas of county-ow...
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February 12, 2026 at 11:23 PM
The order, which Zahilay signed Thursday and goes into effect immediately, includes several actions meant to strengthen protections and services for immigrant and refugee communities in the county.
A new review from Seattle’s Office of Inspector General cites dozens of contributing factors to the “poor outcomes” and clashes between police and counter-protesters around a conservative Christian rally last May in Cal Anderson Park on Capitol Hill.
Seattle Police escalated conflicts during anti-trans rally in 2025, report says
A new review from Seattle’s Office of Inspector General – which scrutinizes police practices -- cites dozens of contributing factors to the “poor outcomes” and clashes between police and counter-prote...
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February 12, 2026 at 11:03 PM
A new review from Seattle’s Office of Inspector General cites dozens of contributing factors to the “poor outcomes” and clashes between police and counter-protesters around a conservative Christian rally last May in Cal Anderson Park on Capitol Hill.
The city of Seattle has reached a $29 million settlement with the family of a 23-year-old graduate student from India who was struck by a speeding police officer as she crossed a street in 2023.
Seattle reaches $29M settlement with family of grad student from India struck and killed by officer
SEATTLE (AP) — The city of Seattle has reached a $29 million settlement with the family of a 23-year-old graduate student from India who was struck by a speeding police officer as she crossed a street...
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February 12, 2026 at 11:00 PM
The city of Seattle has reached a $29 million settlement with the family of a 23-year-old graduate student from India who was struck by a speeding police officer as she crossed a street in 2023.
It’s been two years since Seattle’s gig worker minimum wage took effect. It was intended to boost labor standards for app-based drivers who deliver food for companies like DoorDash or Uber Eats. How has it worked out so far?
Seattle's gig worker law was supposed to boost pay. It did at first, until orders dropped
It’s been two years since Seattle’s gig worker minimum wage took effect. It was intended to boost labor standards for app-based drivers who deliver food for companies like DoorDash or Uber Eats.
How h...
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February 12, 2026 at 7:26 PM
It’s been two years since Seattle’s gig worker minimum wage took effect. It was intended to boost labor standards for app-based drivers who deliver food for companies like DoorDash or Uber Eats. How has it worked out so far?
"With how abysmally low our snowpack is right now, that is certainly not a good indication for what fire season might bring ... We're starting off on the wrong foot.”
Can Washington state recover from its 'abysmally low' mountain snowpack?
There is still a chance for snow to come to Washington's mountains this season, but don't expect the region's dismal snowpack to miraculously recover.
"That would be great if we could recover a littl...
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February 12, 2026 at 5:05 PM
"With how abysmally low our snowpack is right now, that is certainly not a good indication for what fire season might bring ... We're starting off on the wrong foot.”
Tukwila is one location where Immigration and Customs Enforcement appears to be eyeing more office space, as the agency aims to boost staff nationwide.
ICE eyes new Tukwila office near hub for deportation flights
Tukwila is one location where Immigration and Customs Enforcement appears to be eyeing more office space, as the agency aims to boost staff nationwide.
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February 12, 2026 at 4:50 PM
Tukwila is one location where Immigration and Customs Enforcement appears to be eyeing more office space, as the agency aims to boost staff nationwide.
A 50-mile stretch of U.S. 2 is now fully open between Skykomish and Leavenworth, more than a month ahead of schedule, after flooding and debris slides left the highway severely damaged.
US 2 fully reopened between Skykomish and Leavenworth after Washington flooding
A 50-mile stretch of U.S. 2 is now fully open between Skykomish and Leavenworth, more than a month ahead of schedule, after flooding and debris slides left the highway severely damaged.
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February 12, 2026 at 12:24 AM
A 50-mile stretch of U.S. 2 is now fully open between Skykomish and Leavenworth, more than a month ahead of schedule, after flooding and debris slides left the highway severely damaged.
It was like the Super Bowl of transit commutes.
Seattle public transit survives blitz on Seahawks celebration day
Seahawks fans attending the victory parade rushed to public transit on Wednesday — and those transit systems were stretched to their limits.
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February 11, 2026 at 11:13 PM
It was like the Super Bowl of transit commutes.
Email exchanges between Jeffrey Epstein and Nathan Myhrvold include sexually explicit language. ny
Former Microsoft executive’s relationship with Jeffrey Epstein comes under scrutiny
Seattle Times business reporter Alex Halverson has written about connections between Epstein and former Microsoft executive Nathan Myhrvold.
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February 11, 2026 at 9:50 PM
Email exchanges between Jeffrey Epstein and Nathan Myhrvold include sexually explicit language. ny
Homeownership is slipping away. But what if you could buy a house for $50,000 and park it in someone's yard? Washington state might let you try.
This bill could let you downsize your way to home ownership in Washington
Washington state legislators want to let people live in tiny homes and RVs in backyards and driveways year round.
If their bill passes, it could unlock the least expensive path to homeownership availa...
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February 11, 2026 at 9:50 PM
Homeownership is slipping away. But what if you could buy a house for $50,000 and park it in someone's yard? Washington state might let you try.
As many as a million Seattle Seahawks fans lined downtown streets Wednesday to celebrate their Super Bowl LX champions. Blue-and-green-clad spectators started lining the streets hours before the festivities officially kicked off.
Seattle's 12s celebrate Super Bowl champion Seahawks
Twelfth Man? More like Millionth Man.
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February 11, 2026 at 9:49 PM
As many as a million Seattle Seahawks fans lined downtown streets Wednesday to celebrate their Super Bowl LX champions. Blue-and-green-clad spectators started lining the streets hours before the festivities officially kicked off.
A dispute is escalating in Olympia, pitting right-wing media against the mainstream press and legislative Democrats, and raising questions about who draws the line between journalism and activism as it gets blurrier in the internet age.
Is right-wing media allowed in Olympia?
A dispute is escalating in Olympia, pitting right-wing media against the mainstream press and legislative Democrats, and raising questions about who draws the line between journalism and activism as i...
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February 11, 2026 at 9:41 PM
A dispute is escalating in Olympia, pitting right-wing media against the mainstream press and legislative Democrats, and raising questions about who draws the line between journalism and activism as it gets blurrier in the internet age.
Seattle Seahawks fans are gearing up for the team's Super Bowl LX victory parade on Wednesday, and many are grabbing some new merch to celebrate the occasion.
Seahawks super fans scoop up Super Bowl victory merch
Seattle Seahawks fans are gearing up for the team's Super Bowl LX victory parade on Wednesday, and many are grabbing some new merch to celebrate the occasion.
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February 10, 2026 at 9:43 PM
Seattle Seahawks fans are gearing up for the team's Super Bowl LX victory parade on Wednesday, and many are grabbing some new merch to celebrate the occasion.
A bill moving through the Washington legislature seeks to find ways to discourage people from misusing the state’s Public Records Act to target school districts.
State lawmaker wants closer look at public records burden for Washington school districts
A bill moving through the Washington legislature seeks to find ways to discourage people from misusing the state’s Public Records Act to target school districts.
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February 10, 2026 at 9:38 PM
A bill moving through the Washington legislature seeks to find ways to discourage people from misusing the state’s Public Records Act to target school districts.
The moves bring both companies closer to Microsoft in Redmond and Amazon in Seattle, important cloud partners underpinning the AI boom.
Bellevue becomes destination for AI companies
Bellevue, Wash., is becoming an artificial intelligence hub as OpenAI and xAI look to establish outposts on the Eastside.
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February 10, 2026 at 7:01 PM
The moves bring both companies closer to Microsoft in Redmond and Amazon in Seattle, important cloud partners underpinning the AI boom.
Seattle fans are riding a fandom high after the Seahawks dominated the Patriots to become a two-time Super Bowl champion team. Turns out, this kind of sports fandom can be a good thing, win or lose.
Your self-esteem and the Seattle Seahawks: Why sports fandom can be a good thing
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February 10, 2026 at 5:48 PM
Seattle fans are riding a fandom high after the Seahawks dominated the Patriots to become a two-time Super Bowl champion team. Turns out, this kind of sports fandom can be a good thing, win or lose.
The bankruptcy filing marks the third time in a little over two decades for the storied-but-now-tired brand that began as a Seattle fishing shop, later outfitted the first American to climb Mount Everest, and made thousands of newfangled down jackets and sleeping bags for the military during WWII.
Retail operator of outdoor sportswear pioneer Eddie Bauer files for bankruptcy
NEW YORK (AP) — The operator of roughly 180 Eddie Bauer stores across the U.S. and Canada has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, blaming declining sales and a litany of other industry headwin...
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February 10, 2026 at 12:10 AM
The bankruptcy filing marks the third time in a little over two decades for the storied-but-now-tired brand that began as a Seattle fishing shop, later outfitted the first American to climb Mount Everest, and made thousands of newfangled down jackets and sleeping bags for the military during WWII.
When the federal government stopped making pennies, it left it up to states to decide how retailers deal with the change. In Washington, lawmakers are trying to come up with a uniform approach for merchants that is easy to understand for consumers.
As pennies disappear, Washington must address how retailers make change
When the federal government stopped making pennies, it left it up to states to decide how retailers deal with the change. In Washington, lawmakers are trying to come up with a uniform approach for mer...
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February 9, 2026 at 9:50 PM
When the federal government stopped making pennies, it left it up to states to decide how retailers deal with the change. In Washington, lawmakers are trying to come up with a uniform approach for merchants that is easy to understand for consumers.
Valentine’s Day falls on a Saturday this year, which makes it more challenging for procrastinators to get last-minute reservations at their favorite restaurant.
Waitlists, walk-ins, and bar seating: A procrastinator’s guide to Valentine’s Day dining in Seattle
Valentine’s Day falls on a Saturday this year, which makes it more challenging for procrastinators to get last-minute reservations at their favorite restaurant.
Seattle Times food writer Tan Vinh has ...
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February 9, 2026 at 7:08 PM
Valentine’s Day falls on a Saturday this year, which makes it more challenging for procrastinators to get last-minute reservations at their favorite restaurant.
Scientists say it will take thousands of acres of restored habitat to help Puget Sound Chinook swim off the endangered-species list.
The Stillaguamish Tribe gives its river north of Seattle room to roam
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February 9, 2026 at 6:17 PM
Scientists say it will take thousands of acres of restored habitat to help Puget Sound Chinook swim off the endangered-species list.
New Superintendent Ben Shuldiner arrives in Seattle amid challenging times for the district. Here’s how he plans to tackle some of the biggest issues, from concerns about ICE near schools to the district’s massive deficit and whether he’d consider school closures.
Can new superintendent Shuldiner the burden of Seattle Public Schools?
Ben Shuldiner has officially taken the reins of Seattle Public Schools and he has big plans for Washington state’s largest public school district.
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February 9, 2026 at 4:29 PM
New Superintendent Ben Shuldiner arrives in Seattle amid challenging times for the district. Here’s how he plans to tackle some of the biggest issues, from concerns about ICE near schools to the district’s massive deficit and whether he’d consider school closures.