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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...
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...
‘Most ridiculous thing’: Nanaimo couple charged U.S. tariffs on forgotten ring
CHEK
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July 21, 2025
When Nanaimo’s Andrea Nelson and James Baker-Taylor said ‘I do’ in 2024, they wanted to include his late dad Jimmy, who they both loved deeply and who had recently passed away from kidney failure. “He was quite the character, and he was a lot of...
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...
Washington State releases report on rural food assistance clients' perspectives
Evergreen Reporter - Washington
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July 7, 2025
Derek Sandison, Director | Washington State Department of Agriculture Derek Sandison, Director | Washington State Department of Agriculture Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) Food Assistance has published a report focusing on the...
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...
Science Under Schedule I: Inside Washington State University’s Cannabis Research Program
Cannabis Science & Technology
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July 9, 2025
As cannabis education, interest, and innovation continues to gain traction in the country, research is still needed in a variety of avenues to keep up with the consumer demand. Institutions of higher education continue to prove to be instrumental...
“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...
Sights of the Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance Rivkin Family SummeRun
Mercer Island Reporter - Washington State
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July 14, 2025
The Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA) Rivkin Family SummeRun focused on raising critical funds for ovarian cancer research occurred on July 13 at Seward Park in Seattle. Mercer Island’s Dr. Saul E. Rivkin (pictured) founded the Rivkin Center...
Washington state sheriff’s effort to partner with ICE sets up conflict
The Daily Chronicle - Washington State
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Jim Brunner / The Seattle Times (TNS) TACOMA — Pierce County Sheriff Keith Swank wants to sign a deal with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement that would allow his deputies to help the Trump administration deport undocumented immigrants....
Washington state officials blast Trump’s bill that governor says is ‘only beautiful to billionaires’
The Daily Chronicle - Washington State
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Ann Duan / The Bellingham Herald (TNS) Washington’s elected officials reacted to Thursday’s passage of President Trump’s enormous tax and spending bill. The “big beautiful bill” will legislate trillions in tax breaks and corporate tax cuts while...
Why Washington state faces huge fallout from the Medicaid cuts in Trump’s megabill
The Reflector - Washington State
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By Jake Goldstein-Street / The Washington State Standard A rural central Washington hospital is warning of devastating consequences from the Medicaid cuts the Republican-led Congress passed last week. For years, Astria Health has worked to find a...
Kenyan politician, Rigathi Gachagua has opened his party’s office in the USA
Zambian Observer
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July 14, 2025
Former Kenyan Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, had gone international with his party. Known as the leader of the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), he opened a DCP party office in Seattle, Washington, United States of America. This marked the...
Washington State LGBTQ+ community faces healthcare barriers
KHQ - Washington State
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WASHINGTON STATE – New research from Washington State University (WSU) is shedding light on significant disparities faced by the state's LGBTQ+ community. Nearly 7,000 Washingtonians participated in the statewide survey. About one-third of the...
What the Seattle Mariners are getting in Luke Stevenson
Tar Heel Blog - North Carolina
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July 14, 2025
After two seasons as the everyday catcher in Chapel Hill, Luke Stevenson was drafted 35th overall by the Seattle Mariners here and will ply his trade at the professional level from 2025 on. He is a sophomore and a big, physical, power-hitting...
Trump gathers CEOs for unprecedented faith, economy meeting to renew US 'spiritually and financially'
Fox News
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Pastor Paula White-Cain and Katie Daviscourt discuss violence breaking out at a Seattle Christian event on 'Hannity.' NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! FIRST ON FOX: President Donald Trump will recognize CEOs and business leaders who...
How Would the MLS Cup Playoffs Look if They Started Today (Matchday 24)
Sports Illustrated - New York
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July 14, 2025
The 2025 MLS regular season is nearing its two-thirds point as the summer rolls on. Although it may be early, teams are starting to look ahead to the MLS Cup Playoffs. For some teams, the postseason is just 12 games away, while others have played...
1 million Lime rides in June sets Seattle record
The Columbian - Washington State
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More than a million rides were taken on Lime vehicles in Seattle in June, setting a record for the city and putting it on par with just a handful other cities when it comes to the popularity of the green electric scooters and bikes. The number —...
Wenatchee Valley's Innovative Methods For Cherry Crop Protection
KPQ - Washington State
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July 14, 2025
The entire country is currently enjoying the signature summer treat--sweet cherries. Washington state is the largest producer of fresh sweet cherries and the best of the best are grown in the Wenatchee Valley. It was refreshing to see and I admit...