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Washington state households can’t afford basics, even if they’re not poor, report says
The Daily Chronicle - Washington State
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Jessica Fu / The Seattle Times (TNS) Over a quarter of households in Washington earn more than the federal poverty threshold but still struggle to afford necessities like housing, child care, transportation and more, according to a recent report...
Washington to ban sale of common ivy plants starting August 9
KHQ - Washington State
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July 15, 2025
WASHINGTON - The sale of common ivy and Atlantic Boston ivy will soon be prohibited in Washington. The Washington State Department of Agriculture has added these plants to its list of noxious weeds. This decision highlights concerns about the...
The 'most expensive market': DoorDash to raise fees in Seattle
Queen Anne & Magnolia News - Washington State
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DoorDash is raising its service fees in Seattle — again — due to the city’s laws for app-based workers. The on-demand delivery and pickup services company says the hikes are necessary to continue services in Seattle, where the company operated at...
NBA owners to research expansion: Where does Las Vegas stand?
Las Vegas Review-Journal - Nevada
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July 15, 2025
The NBA board of governors asked the league office to carry out an in-depth analysis on the possibility of expansion during a meeting in Las Vegas on Tuesday. The meeting marked the first time the NBA’s owners officially discussed the topic after...
Here’s how the mayor answered West Seattle Indivisible questions about ‘one of the most offensive gestures against human rights that we’ve ever witnessed’
West Seattle Blog - Washington State
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July 14, 2025
(WSB photo) By Tracy Record West Seattle Blog editor Steps away from the sun-splashed grounds of West Seattle Summer Fest, more than 60 people devoted the heart of their Sunday afternoon to a topic that was anything but festive. They were invited...
OUTDOOR MUSIC: What’s up next in West Seattle
West Seattle Blog - Washington State
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July 15, 2025
Summer Fest was just the beginning – much more outdoor music to come this summer in West Seattle. Here are highlights – first one just hours away! (WSB photo from West Seattle Big Band 2024 Concert in the Park) TUESDAY, JULY 15 West Seattle Big...
Naked man broke into a business, was later taken by force and arrested
Westside Seattle - Washington State
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Information from Seattle Police Blotter #2025-798809/Southwest Precinct/First Watch/W3: At 3:49AM Tuesday, officers responded to a reported commercial burglary. The call stated that a naked male broke out the front window of a business, climbed...
Opici Wines & Spirits Announces Exclusive U.S. Partnership with Washington State’s Renowned House of Smith
Wine Industry Network
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July 10, 2025
July 10, 2025 (Glen Rock, NJ) — Opici Wines & Spirits, fourth-generation national importer, is thrilled to announce that it will exclusively represent Washington state’s House of Smith winery, founded and operated by visionary winemaker Charles...
O’Brien Signs UDFA Contract with Seattle Mariners
BVM Sports
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July 15, 2025
RICHMOND, Va. – Brady O'Brien , '25 graduate, has signed an un-drafted free agent contract with the Seattle Mariners following the 2025 MLB Draft. The North Andover, Mass., native started 50 games at third base for the Spiders in his lone season...
The Brewers make it 10 in a row with 6-5 win over the Dodgers
WTMJ - Wisconsin
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July 21, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Abner Uribe retired Mookie Betts with the bases loaded for the final out, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-5 on Sunday for their 10th straight victory. Shohei Ohtani hit a two-run homer for the Dodgers,...
Mystery after human toe is found in a gift box that was left at a Washington state park
The Independent
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July 10, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Washington State Patrol High-Speed Chase Turned Deadly on SR-507
102.7 KORD - Washington
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July 8, 2025
A routine traffic stop late Sunday night turned into a tragic multi-vehicle crash that shut down SR 507 near 312th Street and left one driver dead. According to Washington State Patrol Trooper John Dattilo, the incident began around 9:00 PM on...
Max Banks Selected By White Sox In 14th Round Of MLB Draft
University of Washington Athletics
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July 15, 2025
Story Links SEATTLE - Max Banks was selected by the Chicago White Sox in the 14th round of the 2025 MLB Draft on Monday. The senior was the only Husky selected in the 20 round draft, going at pick number 406. Banks was a dominant pitcher for...
Slog AM: Washington State Has Lots of Old People, Ferguson Says He'll Fund Planned Parenthood After Federal Cuts, Whooping Cough Is Back
The Stranger - Washington State
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July 10, 2025
Silver Wave Alert: We hate kids in Washington. And we love old people. At least, that's what I'm inferring from this data about how older adults are outnumbering children in 24 Washington counties. While we still have more youths than elderly as a...
Washington State University’s V&E Program Honored
PNW AG Network - Washington
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July 7, 2025
Congratulations to Washington State University’s Department of Viticulture and Enology. Last week, WSU announced the V&E program had been formally recognized for its dedication to providing comprehensive, hands-on learning experiences that prepare...
Texas Rangers vs. Detroit Tigers FREE LIVE STREAM (7/20/25): How to watch MLB online| Time, TV, Channel
NJ.com - New Jersey
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July 20, 2025
The Texas Rangers face the Detroit Tigers in an MLB game on Sunday, July 20, 2025 (7/20/25) at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan. How to watch: Fans can watch the game for FREE via a trial of fuboTV and DirecTV. You can watch via a subscription...
More ‘musical chairs’ as Washington state newspaper closes press
The Daily Chronicle - Washington State
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Brier Dudley / The Seattle Times (TNS) Over the fading rumble of The Spokesman-Review's production facility, Pete Negrola waxed philosophical about the loss of another newspaper press. Negrola, 63, began printing at 15 and is now the facility's...
“So good” – Serena Williams' husband Alexis Ohanian and daughter Olympia proudly celebrate first pineapple harvest from family farm
Sportskeeda
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July 15, 2025
Serena Williams' husband Alexis Ohanian recently shared with his fans the produce from the family farm at his Florida home. The multimillionaire's elder daughter Olympia seemingly enjoyed it a lot if his latest update is to be believed. Williams...
Series: Seattle Kraken offseason recap
Sporting News
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July 15, 2025
In this series, we take a look at each team and see what they've done over the offseason. Next up is the Seattle Kraken. Key additions: Mason Marchment, Frederick Gaudreau, Ryan Lindgren, Matt Murray Seattle has added to their arsenal of middle 6...
Washington State Names Joseph Williams Interim Broadband Director
Broadband Breakfast
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July 7, 2025
July 7, 2025 – Joseph Williams has been appointed interim director of the Washington State Broadband Office, the state’s Department of Commerce announced Tuesday. He will lead the office through a critical period as the state prepares to award...