Sports
Djokovic, Murray seeded 1-2 at Wimbledon
LONDON — Novak Djokovic cannot face Andy Murray until the final at Wimbledon after they were seeded first…
Sports
Mariners acquire LeBlanc, signs Wilhelmsen
DETROIT — The Seattle Mariners are trying to bolster their pitching by signing former right-handed reliever Tom Wilhelmsen…
Life
Today in history
Today is Friday, June 24, the 176th day of 2016. There are 190 days left in the year.
Local News
DNA test shows Colorado inmate not Prince’s son
MINNEAPOLIS — DNA test results show a Colorado prison inmate is not Prince’s son, a person who has…
Local News
Authorities don’t know why 4 were shot in Lacey
LACEY — Three people are dead and another is recovering from a gunshot wound following an early morning…
Letters
Collision made last day worse
The Washington State Department of Transportation would like to respond to the Sunday “traffic squeeze” letter, “Better warning…
Letters
Bergdahl rescue was aiding the enemy
Regarding Eugene Robinson’s June 5 column praising the Obama administration, “Realizing what we had after Obama leaves”: There…
Opinion
Brexit backers’ concerns need to be heard
It’s not all about money. The economic arguments for Britain to stay in the European Union may be…
Letters
Fireworks ban too blunt a move
Regarding the Monday editorial, “Ban the freelance fireworks in county”: Yes, let’s ban fireworks. Let us punish the…
Opinion
Trump using his Taj scheme for campaign
Not long ago, Donald Trump set a $1 billion fundraising goal for his presidential battle against Hillary Clinton.
Life
Today in History
Today is Thursday, June 23, the 175th day of 2016. There are 191 days left in the year.
Local News
Colombia, FARC rebels announce deal on bilateral cease-fire
HAVANA — Colombia’s government and leftist rebels announced Wednesday that they have reached a deal on a cease-fire that…
Local News
Pasco teachers aide pleads not guilty to sex with teen
PASCO — A teachers aide in Washington state has pleaded not guilty to having sex with a 15-year-old…
Local News
U.S. House Speaker Dennis Hastert starts prison term
CHICAGO — Former U.S. House Speaker Dennis Hastert arrived at a Minnesota prison on Wednesday to serve his…
Local News
Union Pacific resuming oil trains in Columbia Gorge
PORTLAND, Ore. — Union Pacific plans to resume transporting oil by train through the Oregon side of the…
Local News
Washington psychologists behind CIA tactics deny torture
SPOKANE — Two former Air Force psychologists from Washington state who helped design CIA interrogation techniques used on…
Local News
Introductory statement from 21st District Rep. Peterson
Incumbent Democratic 21st District State Rep. Strom Peterson recently sent a statement introducing himself to voters. Libertarian challenger…
Local News
Dump Trump movement preparing fight at GOP convention
WASHINGTON — The “dump Trump” movement is gaining followers among delegates to next month’s Republican National Convention, an…
Local News
Rescue flight leaves South Pole with 2 sick U.S. workers
WASHINGTON — A small plane left the South Pole on Wednesday with two sick workers in a daring…
Local News
House Democrats stage protest in dispute over guns
WASHINGTON — House Democrats staged a sit-down protest Wednesday, seeking a vote on gun control measures following the…