Job searches taking longer in Washington state as hiring slows and federal workers get cut

Paul Roberts / The Seattle Times (TNS) The Trump-tariff job crash that some predicted hasn’t materialized, but in Washington state, at least, the job market is feeling some definite motion sickness. While unemployment remains fairly low — 4.5% in...

‘Monday Night Football’ Live Stream Info: ‘MNF’ Schedule/Start Time, Prop Bets, Where To Watch ‘MNF’

We have another Monday night doubleheader on tap as the Detroit Lions host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Houston Texans go on the road to battle the Seattle Seahawks on Monday Night Football! Week 7 concludes with four playoff hopefuls in need...

Indian techie who once worked at Microsoft builds AI startup to simplify US visa process

An Indian techie has created a new way to navigate America’s notoriously complex visa system. Priyanka Kulkarni, a 34-year-old machine learning scientist, spent nine years on a visa before deciding to use artificial intelligence to make...

WEST SEATTLE HALLOWEEN: Opening night at ‘4040 House’

Thanks to Andrew for the photos and tip that the “4040 House” Halloween light show is now up and running. The team here puts on shows for Christmas season too; last year, though, nasty weather hit them hard, but they vowed to return for Halloween,...

Washington State vs. Virginia FREE LIVE STREAM (10/18/25): Watch college football, Week 8 online | Time, TV channel

The Washington State Cougars face the No. 18 Virginia Cavaliers on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025 at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Va. How to watch: Fans can watch the game for FREE via a trial of DirecTV or FuboTV. Streaming platform Free trial...

Is Jaxon Smith-Njigba playing tonight? Why Seahawks WR is off to slow start in Week 7

The Seattle Seahawks' passing attack goes as wide receiver Jaxson Smith-Njigba does, but he hasn't been able to get going early on in the Week 7 game against the Houston Texans. Smith-Njigba is off to a fantastic start to his season, as he entered...

$1,500 tickets, $10 pop and a playoff run: The economics of being a Jays fan

'This has been tremendous for small businesses at a time when it's been really needed,' said former Orillian Troy Burtch, adding 'Go Jays go!' From Regent Park to Roncesvalles, Toronto Blue Jays mania has gripped the city — and businesses,...

No. 18 Virginia storms back in fourth to beat Washington State

Greg Woods / The Spokesman-Review (TNS) The noise sounded like a jet engine, loud enough to damage your hearing, loud enough to throw an entire game off its hinges. Whatever the decibel reading at Scott Stadium was, it was loud enough to bother AJ...

The Etsy Witch and the Seattle Mariners

SEATTLE, WASH- Could the Mariners be getting some support from the supernatural side? Depends what you believe…and to some degree the Mariners organization has even leaned into it. One Mariners fan posted that he hired an “Esty Witch,” to give the...

These are the top 10 colleges in Washington state, study says

Karlee Van De Venter / The News Tribune (TNS) Choosing which college to attend is not an easy decision. Factors to consider range from tuition costs and class size to extracurricular activities, location and atmosphere. To aid in the...

Virginia uses tiebreaking safety to top Washington State

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Virginia’s Kam Robinson and Hunter Osborne stuffed Kirby Vorhees in the end zone for a game-winning safety, sending the No. 18 Cavaliers to a wild 22-20 victory over Washington State on Saturday night. “I just came...

At least 8 people burglarize a Seattle smoke shop

Early Monday morning, masked thieves rammed a stolen car through Lake City Smoke Shop and stole thousands of dollars worth of merchandise. SEATTLE — A group of masked thieves used a stolen car to break into a North Seattle smoke shop overnight,...

Is Nico Collins playing tonight? Why Texans WR is off to quiet start vs. Seahawks

The Houston Texans' offense has struggled early on in the 2025 campaign and that has no doubt impacted wide receiver Nico Collins' production. Entering Week 7, Collins had just 312 yards and three touchdowns, which works out to an average of 62.4...

Seattle Weather: Brief Break in Rain on Monday

Seattle - A blustery day with wind, rain and lightning storms. As the front was blowing through early Sunday, winds peaked near 50mph in some spots. Most places saw winds between 30 and 40mph. Gusty winds as a front blew through Western Washington...

Seattle Gives Up on Mariners After Bryan Woo Update Crushes World Series Hopes: “Congratulations Blue Jays”

With a second shot at their first World Series, the Seattle Mariners have decided to turn to George Kirby for the franchise’s first-ever Game 7 on Monday night. After a 6-2 loss to the Blue Jays in Game 6, manager Dan Wilson confirmed the starter...

'It Is All About Trump': Brit Hume Breaks Down What 'No Kings' Reveals About Politics Today

Fox News chief political analyst Brit Hume said Monday that the recent “No Kings” rallies reveal how American politics remains centered around President Donald Trump. Saturday’s string of anti-Trump “No Kings” protests united left-wing groups that...

Two unique Bend startups among this year’s Bend Venture Conference winners

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Economic Development for Central Oregon has announced the winners and companies receiving investment at the 2025 Bend Venture Conference, which took place last week at the Tower Theatre in downtown Bend. Here's Monday's full...

Seattle Mariners season ends, Springer’s Game 7 blast sends Blue Jays to 1st World Series since ’93

George Springer hit a three-run home run in the seventh inning to lift the Toronto Blue Jays over the Seattle Mariners 4-3 on Monday night, sending Toronto to the World Series for the first time since 1993. The Mariners led 3-1 before Springer’s...

What We Learned From the 2025 Mr. Olympia

It’s more than a week since Derek Lunsford was crowned Mr. Olympia. And as things have settled since bodybuilding’s biggest event, there’s still plenty to talk about. I must say that this year, as a spectacle, the event was reminiscent of a real,...

Seahawks vs. Texans predictions and best bets: Seattle offense faces formidable defense

The Seattle Seahawks will attempt to get right at home in NFL Week 7 as they host the Houston Texans on Monday Night Football. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. PT at Lumen Field. The road kings are coming home but should consider wearing their white road...