A mental health diagnosis isn’t always negative | The therapist is in
One can relate to their differences with joy and celebration, while also acknowledging the hard parts of functioning, writes therapist Jordan Alam.
Day: October 5, 2025
Lost a ring in a lake? ‘Seattle Ring Hunter’ is on the case
Clad in scuba gear and armed with metal detectors, Jeff Morgan has become a savior for countless people who thought they lost their rings forever.
Why did Amazon bet billions on ‘Patagonia’ pickups? Rivian’s RJ Scaringe
RJ Scaringe founded Rivian, an EV maker vying to be “Tesla 2.” His trucks are a status symbol in Seattle, but can a new, cheaper version sell beyond the tech set?
Portland not a ‘war zone,’ but tensions are rising, locals say
Portland’s protests are becoming more intense since President Trump tried to call in the National Guard, a move temporarily blocked by a district court judge.
Mariners fans bring energy, hope as playoff baseball returns
The Mariners, for the second time in a quarter century, are playing playoff baseball. And their fans are like kids who’ve been denied candy for 24 years.
This moment from Milan Fashion Week features more than just a dress
While the dress — from the Giorgio Armani spring/summer fashion show in Milan last month — is a dream, our writer was more taken with other details in the photo.
Rant & Rave: Reader gives kudos to the Mariners
RAVE to our Mariners! It’s been a long wait for this moment, and you are giving Seattle fans everything we’ve been waiting 24 years for! And big rave also to the Root Sports crew. When I can’t be at the park, I love your coverage, esp…
Katie Wilson’s Seattle mayor race: What to know about Harrell’s rival
A policy-minded advocate for left-wing causes, Katie Wilson shrugged off the idea she might be better suited for a City Council seat, instead aiming for mayor.
Al-Shabab militants dress as soldiers to storm Somali jail
An explosion and gunfire were heard coming from the jail, located near the presidential palace in Mogadishu.
Al-Shabab militants dress as soldiers to storm Somali jail
An explosion and gunfire were heard coming from the jail, located near the presidential palace in Mogadishu.