Day: March 23, 2025
Fired in the name of efficiency, now the VA’s paying them not to work
These VA workers were helping veterans. One had even found $10 million in cost savings. But they were fired under a false pretense in the name of efficiency.
Rachel Zegler goes full princess for ‘Snow White’ premiere look
Zegler, who stars in the Disney film, wore a custom gown from Christian Dior and looked as if she stepped out of a fairy tale.
Rant & Rave: Reader thankful for drivers who follow the rules
RANT AND RAVE Rave to drivers who come to a complete stop behind the line at intersections and who wait until it is their turn to proceed. You make driving, walking, biking, etc. safer and less stressful for all of us. Rant to drivers who don’t s…
Filling a prescription in the Seattle area? Put on comfortable shoes and be ready to wait
A lack of access to pharmacies is not a new problem in Washington. But it has gotten worse after a wave of closures in the last few years.
David Suzuki will talk sports, but his real passion is the environment
David Suzuki is nearly 89 years old, and has plenty of opinions, including many on sports. But he really gets passionate talking about the environment.
Columbia Basin copper mining has clean-energy promise, risks
A copper mine in British Columbia produces a metal the world needs to phase out fossil fuels. It holds promise — and danger.
Can the rush for clean energy overcome a legacy of pollution?
The Seattle Times traveled in and around the Columbia Basin to reveal the cost of a new mining boom.
Father of the Last Living American Hostage in Gaza Hopes Trump Can Bring His Son Home
Edan Alexander, a 21-year-old Israeli-American soldier who grew up in the U.S., is one of 59 hostages still in Gaza.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney set to kick off his election campaign
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and his Conservative opponent will kick off their election campaigns against the backdrop of a trade war and annexation threats from U.S. President Donald Trump.