Tech tip: Simplify your Alexa smart home commands
The Alexa app wants to make things easier by letting users put their devices into rooms or device groups.
Day: March 15, 2026
France offers to broker Lebanon-Israel talks: What do we know?
Diplomatic efforts come amid threat of an Israeli ground invasion in southern Lebanon and sustained air raids.
Nathan Martin wins closest-ever Los Angeles marathon in its 40-year history
The American propelled ahead of frontrunner Michael Kimani Kamau by a fraction of a secondSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxIn the final moments of the Los Angeles marathon last weekend, the announcers were al…
Indian vessel sails from UAE’s Fujairah after terminal attack – Reuters
Indian vessel sails from UAE’s Fujairah after terminal attack ReutersOil loading operations at UAE’s Fujairah have resumed: media reports CNBCKey UAE Port Suspends Oil Loadings After Drone Attack, Fire Bloomberg.comMidd…
Why Frank Blethen spent his family’s fortune to save Seattle’s newspaper
During his 40 years as publisher, Blethen led The Seattle Times through profound changes. For him, it was always about the newspaper’s survival.
Why this salmon species, unlike others, is booming in the Northwest
Pinks, the smallest Pacific salmon species, are booming. That’s spelled trouble for other fish species struggling for survival.
Rant & Rave: Reader disappointed in litter
RANT to litter. When I moved to Seattle 30 years ago, I bragged to family in the Midwest about how the streets and byways here were so clean and pristine. Sorry to say this is no longer the case. Shame on all of us. Why can’t we all just plac…
With landmark push, Seattle church shows shared Black, Jewish history
An ongoing connection between Black and Jewish communities is fueling a push for Tolliver Temple, already a Seattle landmark, to become a national one.
‘Sinners,’ ‘Avatar’ and other 2026 Oscar nominees for costume design
What makes the work of each Oscar-nominated costume designer so special? Our movie critic takes a look.
Oscars 2026: Everything you need to know
From how to watch the 2026 Oscars to the nominees with Washington state ties, winner predictions, a downloadable ballot and more, here’s your guide to the 98th Academy Awards.