The last of the ‘Big Lie’ cases falls, as democracy’s on a win streak
It’s case dismissed for the last of WA’s 2020 election fraud lawsuits. It sure took awhile, but democracy, on the ropes there for a while, is on a winning streak.
Day: July 1, 2023
Here’s where fireworks are and aren’t banned around the Seattle area
A dwindling few cities, like Mercer Island, have kept the spark alive.
Trans teen sues Premera after he was denied coverage of gender-affirming surgery
A Washington trans teen and his family are suing Premera Blue Cross for refusing to cover his gender-affirming surgery.
Man sentenced to 14 years in prison in fatal CHOP shooting
Marcel Long, 21, was sentenced Friday to 171.5 months in prison as part of his guilty plea deal that the victim’s family says is too light of a sentence.
Flat funding, the “McCleary Fix” and other school finance issues explained
Experts weigh in on readers’ questions about the latest round of budget cuts WA school districts face during a webinar hosted by The Seattle Times’ Education Lab.
Rant and Rave: Where are the shopping carts?
RANT to a grocery store in Greenwood for not having shopping carts available. Many shoppers were following people returning to their cars to snag a cart. An employee said the reason for the shortage was theft of carts. That may be the reason, but is no…
Doe Bay celebrates 20 years of rustic chic
The beloved Orcas Island retreat is home to cabins, yurts and campsites, and remains a favorite among Northwesterners craving nature, music and foodie bliss.
An Alaska fishery has been pitted against orcas. Can both survive?
Fisheries up and down the West Coast are allocated fish for harvest each season to ensure sustainability of the populations. Southern residents get what’s left.
Security News This Week: Cyberstalkers Win First Amendment Victory in the US Supreme Court
Plus: Hackers knock out Russian military satellite communications, a spyware maker gets breached, and the SEC targets a victim companyis CISO.
Ukrainian soldiers adding extra protection to their Leopard 2 tanks
Ukrainian Soldiers are adding extra protection to their Leopard 2A4 main battle tanks in the form of Explosive Reactive Armor (ERA). The adding kit includes slightly improved armor protection with ERA blosks and rubber built-in armor plates. The front …