4-ton Marcus Whitman statue at WA Capitol still in need of new home
Relocating it in the building will be difficult and costly. Meanwhile, a statue of Billy Frank Jr. could arrive next fall and it needs a place, too.
Day: November 15, 2025
Sonics great Lenny Wilkens was philanthropic hero, civil rights crusader
Lenny Wilkens’ penchant for winning came second to his desire to effect change among economically marginalized individuals in his local communities.
Mpox infections in King County lead officials to again urge vaccination
The cases are a reminder that mpox is still circulating locally and nationwide, said a King County health official.
Seattle’s surprise pick for mayor echoes the city’s socialist past
Two Seattle mayors, who both practiced socialist politics, are elected a century apart. How much has actually changed?
Seahawks vs. Rams: How to watch, keys to the game and prediction
The winner of Sunday’s Seahawks-Rams game will take a one-game lead in the NFC West and gain an advantage in head-to-head tiebreakers.
The Enchantments predicament: Does Colorado have a solution?
One of Colorado’s most sought-after outdoor attractions could hold a solution for the problems afflicting Washington state’s Enchantments.
Bottom trawlers face renewed scrutiny amid halibut decline
The bottom trawl fleet kills millions of pounds of Pacific halibut annually as it catches fish processed for markets. This has stoked a fierce debate.
Rant and Rave: Reader had refreshing experience at hardware store
RAVE to a hardware store for having adequate staffing. It was a breath of fresh air to see a greeter at the front door, know that we wouldn’t have to track someone down if we had a question and actually talk to a real person at checkout instead o…
WA and Alaska halibut fishing crews see troubling signs in recent harvests
Halibut fishing is struggling. The flat fish, once a mainstay for Alaska fishers — and for American families — can now cost more than $30 a pound at the supermarket.
Incredible new 900km rail line opening in 2026 and connecting 11 cities in tourist hotspot
A new 900km rail line is opening in a country that is becoming more popular for Brits to visit, and it will connect 12 cities in 2026.