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Ancient urban networks around Angkor Wat discovered
LONDON (AP) — An Australian archaeologist says he and colleagues have found evidence of previously undiscovered medieval urban and agricultural networks surrounding the ancient city of Angkor Wat. Using high-tech lasers to scan the Cambodian jungle, Damian Evans and colleagues say they found traces of extensive networks surrounding the monumental stone temple complex at Angkor […]
Victims of Florida nightclub shootings remembered by loved ones
Brief biographies of the victims of the Pulse nightclub massacre.
A list of the victims of the Pulse nightclub shootings
A list of the victims of the Pulse nightclub shootings.
Miss that epic finish? Tiger Woods’ decline also affecting LPGA Tour
On Sunday, Sahalee Country Club hosted one of the most compelling duels 2016 will produce. But did you watch? Did you care?
Seattle candlelight vigil slogan: ‘I am Orlando’
Hundreds of people gathered in Cal Anderson Park on Sunday night to pay tribute to the people killed at a gay nightclub in Orlando.
Rookies in Idaho getting hot tips on fighting wildfires
The promise of another scorching wildfire season has fire bosses pushing training on a new crop of wildland firefighters.
Victims of Florida nightclub shootings remembered by loved ones
Brief biographies of the victims of the Pulse nightclub massacre.
A list of the victims of the Pulse nightclub shootings
A list of the victims of the Pulse nightclub shootings.
Oregon commissioner pleads guilty to drunken driving
Commissioner Annabelle Jaramillo was ordered to complete a diversion program and have a breath-lock installed on her vehicle
Open race for state treasurer could snap long Democratic lock
There is no incumbent and a competitive field of five candidates seeking the office of state treasurer, which has been held by Democrats since 1956.
Sheriff: Remains believed to be missing Olympia woman
Sheriff’s detectives say they believe human remains found at a refuse site Saturday belong to woman missing from tavern since June 2
Great Pacific Seafoods closure hits Alaska town hard
Seasonal workers at the processing plant were vital to the economy of the tiny town.
Tragic death drives quest for patient safety at Seattle hospital
Virginia Mason continues its mission to fight medical errors.
King Donuts for sale, after nearly 30 years in Rainier Beach
The family behind the beloved Rainier Beach doughnut shop, teriyaki restaurant and laundromat plans to leave by the end of the year, leaving it up to potential buyers to keep the business open.
Seattle nightclub targeted by arsonist reaches out to victims of Orlando massacre
Management and staff at Neighbours nightclub, targeted in a December 2013 arson, join in expressing condolences and solidarity with victims of the Orlando gay-club massacre.
Seattle LGBTQ leaders ‘sickened’, grieving over Orlando nightclub deaths
Mayor Ed Murray’s office is organizing a candlelight vigil at Cal Anderson Park on Capitol Hill to memorialize victims of worst mass shooting in U.S. history
KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, Day 4: Live coverage, standings, updates, commentary from Sahalee
Follow our live coverage above from Sahalee Country Club in Sammamish on the final day of competition Sunday at the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship.
No shared source found for E. coli infections of 3 King County children
Three King County children sickened by dangerous E. coli infections all share the same strain of the toxin-producing bacteria, but no common source has been identified, health officials said Friday.
Georgetown Carnival offers Saturday fun, power-tool races
Your head on a new body? Chinese doctor insists it can be done
A doctor sees hope for some patients suffering from paralysis and muscular wasting diseases, but one American medical expert says the idea of trying to attach a patient’s head to a donor body is “at best premature, and at worst, reckless.”
Railroad says broken bolt caused Oregon train derailment
Since learning that a broken bolt caused the Oregon oil-train derailment, Union Pacific has begun checking similar bolts in 23 states.
Man with gun killed by police officer in Yakima
A man was killed and a Yakima police officer put on administrative leave after a domestic disturbance in West Valley on Friday.
LPGA Tour fans don’t know Gerina Piller, but they will
At this time next year, Piller could be one of the faces of the LPGA Tour. At 1 under par, she is a stroke off the lead entering the final round of the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship at Sahalee Country Club
Court rules it’s free speech for homeless man with hand in pants
A man who confronted a woman and her young son at a public park by shoving his hand inside his unzipped pants and arching his pelvis toward her while shouting didn’t commit a crime, an Oregon appeals courts has ruled.
Lake Sammamish event features watercraft races
Human-powered watercraft events at Lake Sammamish State Park on Saturday, June 11, featured three-, six- and 13-mile races for kayaks, canoes, stand up paddleboards, shells and pedal boats.
Raindrops on mortarboards at UW Seattle commencement
An estimated 5,600 graduates, and 40,000 family members and friends, attended the University of Washington’s 141st commencement ceremony at Husky Stadium Saturday.
Shellfish harvests closed along South King County beaches
Diarrhetic Shellfish Poison was detected at unsafe levels during routine sampling.
‘A loose cannon:’ Science writer Mary Roach explains her curious curiosity
Best-selling writer Mary Roach explores the sometimes-gruesome military science that aims to keep soldiers safe and comfortable in her sixth book, “Grunt: The Curious Science of Humans at War.” She’ll discuss the work Wednesday in a Seattle appearance.
Seattle’s library visits drop, but digital use soars
Visits to Seattle Public Library branches dropped between 2011 and 2014 while circulation of digital materials nearly tripled during the same period, the data show.
Where top candidates for state schools leader stand on issues
The three top candidates for Washington superintendent of public instruction have worked either for or with current Superintendent Randy Dorn, who is not seeking re-election.
Three public forums planned on deal to buy Group Health
Consumers can weigh in on the proposed acquisition of Seattle’s Group Health Cooperative by Kaiser Permanente during three public forums in June and July.
High waves during storm? New forecast model tries to predict
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — When John Couch is certain a storm will hit Hatteras Island, he goes into action, moving merchandise in his auto parts store from bottom shelves to top ones and hauling away the most valuable items. But at 64 years old, Couch is less and less enamored of spending eight hours packing […]
Los Alamos app allows users to visit 1940s ‘Atomic City’
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Los Alamos, a once secret city where scientists participated in the nation’s classified World War II nuclear development program, can now be experienced much like it was then with a new app. The “Los Alamos: The Secret City of The Manhattan Project” iPhone app takes users through an “augmented-reality” while visiting […]
Herring spawn in NY tributary for 1st time in 85 years
TROY, N.Y. (AP) — A few days after a long-abandoned industrial dam was removed from the mouth of a Hudson River tributary this spring, hundreds of river herring swarmed up into the shallow waters to spawn for the first time in 85 years. The removal of the rusted steel dam on the Wynants Kill near […]
Seattle may try San Francisco’s ‘radical hospitality’ for homeless
San Francisco has used a special homeless shelter called the Navigation Center to take more than 300 people off the street and out of encampments. Now Seattle may experiment with the model.
Sounder South trains: so popular, Sound Transit’s trying to add more
Sound Transit is negotiating with BNSF Railway in hopes of bringing all-day service to the Sounder line to serve fast-growing communities in Pierce and South King counties.
Brooke Henderson, Mirim Lee share second-round lead at Women’s PGA Championship
Brooke Henderson and Mirim Lee shared a one-shot lead after Friday’s second round. But they certainly can’t feel comfortable, not with Lydia Ko, Brittany Lincicome and Gerina Piller just one shot behind.
India’s Assam state makes new plans to halt rhino poaching
GAUHATI, India (AP) — The newly elected government of the northeast Indian state of Assam has launched plans to crack down on the poaching of the area’s famed one-horned rhinos. The state’s Kaziranga National Park is home to the world’s largest population of the rare rhinos, with more than 2,000 of the species. While overall […]
Archaeologist points to hidden monument in Jordan’s Petra
AMMAN, Jordan (AP) — A U.S. archaeologist says satellite and drone images have led to a new discovery in the ancient city of Petra — a massive platform hidden under sand. Traders known as Nabataeans carved Petra into rose-hued sandstone two millennia ago. The UNESCO World Heritage site is Jordan’s main tourist draw. Christopher A. […]
Investigators: Blood, hammer and blond hair tie suspect to missing Olympia woman’s murder
James E. Stidd, 66, appeared in court on Friday, and a judge set bail at $2 million. The judge found probable cause for four felony charges: second-degree murder and four counts of unlawful possession of a firearm.
Firefighters association urges Gov. Inslee to halt oil-train transport
In a letter to the governor, the head of the association raised concerns about the looming fire season and risks to the public demonstrated by last week’s oil-train derailment in Mosier, Ore.
Puget Sound-area Muslims come together to mark Ramadan
The rituals of Ramadan, and the focus on spiritual life, bind Muslims worldwide and in the Seattle area. And during the breaking of the fast each evening, the fruit and sandwiches quickly disappear at a Kirkland mosque.
King County files criminal charges in worker’s death in bark-blower truck
Bradley Hogue, 19, was killed in 2014 after getting caught in the auger of a bark-blower truck.
Backlash after Randy Dorn asks Latino student, ‘Are you legal?’
State Superintendent Randy Dorn caused a backlash after he questioned a Raisbeck Aviation High School student about his immigration status, asking “are you legal or illegal?” at a school visit Thursday.
Thanks to Trump, our language around immigration is getting coarser
Local politicians suddenly have been using the derogatory term “illegals” recently. Were these slip-ups? Or the negative force field of Trump?
How your U.S. lawmakers voted
WASHINGTON — Here’s how Washington state’s members of Congress voted on major issues in the week ending June 10. House Rescue plan for Puerto Rico By a vote of 297 to 127, the House on June 9 passed a bill (HR 5278) that would establish a federal control board to help Puerto Rico restructure more […]
Diego Pellicer gets a few minutes of buzz on French TV
The financially fragile marijuana company’s latest PR coup is starring in a segment of a 60 Minutes-style news show broadcast on a French national TV station.
Korean War soldier’s remains coming home to Seattle family that never lost hope
Sgt. Harold Sparks’ remains have been identified and are being returned home to Seattle after he went missing in the Korean War in 1950.
The week’s passages
A roundup of notable obituaries from the week ending June 10.
Court orders new Western State Hospital CEO to jail over failure to admit patient
If Western State Hospital CEO Cheryl Strange doesn’t admit the patient, she must report to jail Wednesday. “I will not override that (waitlist) to place somebody to avoid going to jail,” Strange said.
Prison-yard fight leads to lockdown at Stafford Creek in Aberdeen
Weekend visits have been canceled after staff members used pepper spray and fired a warning shot to end a fight involving about 20 inmates in the Aberdeen facility’s recreation yard.
Share your ideas for King Street Station arts hub
Sketched June 8, 2016 Yes, it is still a train station. And, no, it’s not going to be demolished like the historic Greyhound depot downtown. The future of King Street Station is looking better than ever, and not just as a vital transportation hub. The city plans to transform 17,000 square feet of its empty […]
‘If we can do it, they can, too’: Bremerton grads do ‘Senior Walk’ at elementaries
In their inaugural “Senior Walk,” Bremerton High’s graduating seniors paraded triumphantly through their district’s elementary schools on Friday. The event was inspired by a video that went viral last month of seniors in Texas visiting younger students in their caps and gowns.
Light pollution hides Milky Way for a third of world’s population
The Milky Way remains hidden from 80 percent of North Americans and 60 percent of Europeans, a new study says.
Rescues jump as warm weather lures unprepared hikers; 2 trails seem trickiest
The record-setting warm weather early this year hasn’t been pleasant for everyone — it’s partially to blame for a 30 percent jump in search-and-rescue missions on King County’s many hiking trails.
Canadian in helicopter drug-smuggling ring sentenced to 7 years in prison
The British Columbia man was part of a ring that used helicopters to smuggle cocaine and marijuana across the U.S. border,
Uber returning to Bremerton, says rules aren’t onerous
Uber drivers can once again pick up passengers in Bremerton.
Aerospace firm unveils solar-powered aircraft
CALVERTON, N.Y. (AP) — A solar-powered aircraft that can be flown with or without a human on board has been unveiled at a New York site that once made military fighter jets. A pilot flew in the Luminati Aerospace prototype for 20 minutes Friday at the former Calverton defense plant on Long Island. The facility […]
Here’s why the Friday morning commute into Seattle was so horrible
A damaged expansion joint near Seneca Street and a crash near Mercer Street brought both directions of the I-5 commute into Seattle to a crawl Friday morning.
Boise police begin issuing body cameras to officers
Boise police begins rollout of body cameras for officers.
2-year-old boy found in Kennewick hot tub dies
The boy was found underwater on Wednesday and could not be revived.
Lights drown out Milky Way for third of world’s population
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — More than one-third of the world’s population can no longer see the Milky Way because of man-made lights. Among those missing out on awe-inspiring Milky Way views: nearly 80 percent of North Americans and 60 percent of Europeans. These are the findings of a new global atlas of light pollution, […]
Navy blows up WWII munitions near Bremerton
The fuzes from anti-aircraft shells had been pulled from Ostrich Bay last summer.
Obama’s daughter Malia set to graduate from high school
WASHINGTON (AP) — A milestone has arrived for President Barack Obama: Daughter Malia is graduating from high school. The 17-year-old is receiving her diploma from the private Sidwell Friends School on Friday. Malia Obama was just 10 years old and longing for a promised puppy when her family moved into the White House. During seven […]
‘Shield’ actor to be sentenced in killing of wife
LOS ANGELES (AP) — When jurors found Michael Jace guilty of killing his wife in front of the couple’s two young sons, the only visible emotion the TV actor showed was to bite his lip. Family members of the victim are hoping Jace shows something more, some sign of regret or sadness, on Friday, when […]
State must fix special ed funding, too, advocates tell high court
The state Supreme Court is hearing from a new voice in the debate over school funding — advocates for special education students.
Ex-Seattle firefighter sentenced to nearly 4 years for rape
A former Seattle firefighter has been sentenced to nearly four years in prison for the repeated rape of a teen he met through a theater group.
KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, Day 2: Live coverage, standings, updates, commentary from Sahalee
Follow our live coverage above from Sahalee Country Club in Sammamish as competition continues Friday on Day 2 of the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, a major on the LPGA Tour.
Yay, we’re UW graduates!
The University of Washington Department of Communication held its commencement Thursday.
Maine’s gov. criticizes European proposal to ban US lobster
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Maine’s governor says the European Union should deny a push from the Swedish government to have American lobster listed as an invasive species. Sweden has asked the European Union to bar imports of live American lobsters into the 28-nation bloc after 32 American lobsters were found in Swedish waters. Swedish officials […]
Seattle Times reporter Mike Baker wins Livingston Award
The prestigious Livingston Awards recognize journalists under the age of 35 from across the country.
UW president: Campus to host homeless encampment
The announcement comes after President Ana Mari Cauce sought input on the idea earlier this year.
Inslee helps gather signatures for minimum-wage measure
Gov. Jay Inslee gathered signatures in Westlake Park for a labor-backed initiative to raise the state minimum wage to $13.50 an hour and require businesses to provide paid sick leave.
Traffic hot spots: I-5 at Marysville, I-90 ramps to Bellevue Way, Husky Stadium
Interstate 5 at Marysville, the Interstate 90 ramps to Bellevue Way, Montlake Boulevard and Howell Street are the places to avoid this weekend.
3 people dead after small plane crashes in North Dakota
WISHEK, N.D. (AP) — Three people are dead after a small plane being flown by a 19-year-old crashed into a lake in North Dakota. The state Highway Patrol said the four-seat plane crashed Thursday afternoon into May Lake near the town of Wishek while en route to Bismarck. Authorities say complications during takeoff from Wishek’s […]
Fellowship aims to bring more people of color into philanthropy
Philanthropy Northwest has launched the Momentum Fellowship. The program aims to prepare professionals from underrepresented communities for careers in the philanthropic sector.
Stuart Anderson, ‘a legend’ in Northwest restaurant industry
From one restaurant in Seattle, where he served affordable steak dinners, the colorful and adventurous Mr. Anderson built a business that eventually grew to more than 120 Black Angus restaurants across the United States.
Driver dead after striking tree in Kent
When police responded to the crash, they found the 50-year-old woman pinned in the vehicle, Kent police said.
Brooke Henderson takes her game to new level at Women’s PGA Championship
Henderson recorded a hole-in-one on the 13th hole, and she finished her round with three birdies in the final four holes for a 4-under 67, giving her the opening-round lead in the second of five LPGA majors.
Bellevue Christian School teacher charged with molestation
A Bellevue Christian School teacher has been accused of molesting a 13-year-old girl, according to court papers filed Wednesday. Complaints of his inappropriate touching made to the private school date as far back as 2001.
UW regents assail ex-athletic director over growing deficit
Former University of Washington Athletic Director Scott Woodward was sharply criticized by UW regents Thursday for not calling attention to a growing deficit in the department’s budget.
Police say Philadelphia mom admits suffocating 2 kids
MIAMI (AP) — A Philadelphia woman admitted suffocating her 7-month-old son and 3-year-old daughter with a bedsheet during a visit to Florida, authorities said Thursday. Sophia Hines, 40, took a bed sheet and held it over the mouth of her son, St. Leo, according to a police report. She then used the same bed sheet […]
Experts find climate change’s fingerprints in French floods
WASHINGTON (AP) — An international team of scientists has found that man-made climate change nearly doubled the likelihood of last month’s devastating French flooding. In a quick but not peer-reviewed analysis , the World Weather Attribution team of climate scientists used past rainfall data and computer simulations to look for global warming’s fingerprints in the […]
Washington man admits making Minnesota girl online sex slave
The Arlington man has been sentenced to nearly 30 years in prison for turning a 13-year-old Minnesota girl into his online sex slave.
Home test in suburbia aims for no electric bills
Twenty homes in a California subdivision were built to make at least as much energy as they use over a year. They’re part of one of the nation’s largest experiments — one that involves Itron, based outside Spokane — to see if zero net energy can be put into wider use.
Seattle mayor orders creation of 24-hour service center for homeless
Mayor Ed Murray said the facility will be modeled on San Francisco’s Navigation Center, a dormitory-style site with showers, restrooms, laundry machines, lockers and dining facilities.
Man in Alaska first believed stabbed likely mauled by bear
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A severely wounded man initially thought to have been stabbed in Alaska’s largest city was more likely mauled by a bear, authorities said Thursday. A bear sighting was reported Thursday around the area where Anchorage police believe the injury occurred Wednesday night. The area is a corridor for wildlife including black […]
Tim Eyman refusing to cooperate with state probe, attorney general says
Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson wants the court’s help in getting Tim Eyman’s business and financial records.
Memories of Muhammad Ali by everyday people who met him
Readers offer their personal memories of The Greatest, and their emotional stories reveal a kinder, gentler side of Ali’s brash public persona.
Boeing made an entire fake neighborhood to hide its bombers from potential WWII airstrikes
A residential neighborhood appeared next to an airfield for two years near the end of World War II.
Say goodbye to Wi-Fi on Washington State Ferries
Washington State Ferries is losing its Wi-Fi at the end of the month, but the service wasn’t used much anyway.
Uber to let users schedule rides up to month in advance
Seattle will be the first city where Uber offers scheduled rides to app users with a business profile.
Decade of labor reveals philosopher’s guide to the galaxy
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — When you’re trying to fathom a mangled relic of very old hi-tech, it helps to have the manufacturer’s instructions. For over a century since its discovery in an ancient shipwreck, the exact function of the Antikythera Mechanism — named after the southern Greek island off which it was found — was […]
This Samoan church’s ‘huli huli’ barbecue sells out every month
A Samoan church in South King County pays the mortgage on their building by holding monthly “huli huli” barbecues, where fans flock to buy delicious meats and Samoans gather for family style fellowship.
State Supreme Court upholds commitment of mentally ill people
The state’s highest court has upheld a law that simplifies the process for holding mentally ill people charged with violent felonies after efforts to restore their competency fail.
Charges reduced in flatulence-spray case at high school
The two Eastern Washington teenagers will wind up with clean records if they stay out of trouble for one year.
Northwest tribal leaders to highlight risks of oil trains
MOSIER, Ore. — Leaders of several Northwest tribes are gathering at the site of last week’s fiery train derailment to highlight the risks of moving volatile crude oil along the Columbia River. The chairman of the Yakama Nation, JoDe Goudy, said in a statement Thursday that the derailment has been devastating to the town of […]
‘It will happen here’: Westport school builds nation’s first tsunami refuge
The new gym at Ocosta Elementary in Westport is strong enough to withstand a megaquake and tsunami — and can shelter 2,000 people on its roof.
Scientists turn chief global warming gas into harmless stone
WASHINGTON (AP) — Scientists have a found a quick way — but not a cheap one — to turn heat-trapping carbon dioxide gas into harmless rock. Experts say the results of a two-year, $10 million experiment called CarbFix , conducted about one-third of a mile (540 meters) deep in the rocks of Iceland, offer new […]
Exploding e-cigs sending more victims to Seattle burn center
At least 14 people — including two this month — have been treated or hospitalized at Harborview Medical Center since October for serious burns and other injuries caused when e-cigarette batteries ignited or exploded.
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