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WA ordered to pay $42M for negligence in child sex abuse case

The state can appeal the Spokane County verdict that adds to the state’s surging ledger of lawsuit payouts.

Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker II (9) is tackled during a loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025 at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

Sports

Seahawks run game failed in debut

Will RB1 be Kenneth Walker or Zach Charbonnet?

Opinion

Burke: The familiar adjectives of Lawrence of Arabia

The title character’s admonition to Sherif Ali — silly, greedy, barbarous and cruel — seems apt right now.

Opinion

Harrop: Even the tourists are tired of crowds of tourists

And some seem more interested in making social media posts than actually enjoying the sights and culture.

Opinion

Comment: What the White House doesn’t understand about ‘war’

‘Lethality’ is only part of what winning a war takes; it also demands strategy and a respect for…

Opinion

Comment: Crackdown on cities risks making them less safe

Federal agents and National Guard troops aren’t communicating or coordinating with local law enforcement.

Opinion

Comment: The NIMBYs are coming after AI data centers

Data center projects worth $64 billion were blocked or delayed in 24 states due to local opposition.

Seahawks safety Nick Emmanwori reacts after making a tackle against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Sept. 7 at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

Sports

Seahawks Nick Emmanwori dealing with high ankle sprain

Turns out, his coach’s initial optimism on Nick Emmanwori is not warranted.

Opinion

Comment: Breathtaking $1.1T in U.S. wages lost to wildfire smoke

A new study says wildfire smoke has cost $1.1 trillion in lost work and productivity in the last…

Opinion

Everett mayor’s race: Franklin has delivered for city

As a resident of downtown Everett, I am writing to express my enthusiastic support for Cassie Franklin’s re-election…

Opinion

Which path for America: Bedford Falls or Pottersville?

Ken Burns, in a conversation with commentator Nicole Wallace, drew a powerful parallel between America’s past and present,…

Opinion

Comment: Trump’s Big Lie now isn’t about 2020; it’s all about 2026

Using the falsehood of a rigged election in 2020, Trump is preparing a disenfranchisement push for 2026.

Opinion

Comment: Trump is a redistricting bully and an Oz-like phony

California wants to punch back against Texas’ ploy but there’s a risk of alienating Auntie Em and Uncle…

Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (14) throws a pass against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025 at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

Sports

Seahawks defense finally breaks, Darnold fumbles late in loss

This is how these new Seahawks have been rebuilt to play.

Opinion

Harrop: The secession of Blue America from Red has begun

This may be how it starts; with like-minded states setting policy that was once federal domain.

Opinion

Kristof: A genocide that no one disputes, nor moves to end

Ethnic cleansing in Sudan has killed at least 400,000. No one seems motivated to end it.

Opinion

Comment: More than ‘the map’ complicates Democrats’ Senate hopes

A shift away from split-ticket voting means Democrats must peel off seats from Trump’s 25 loyal states.

Opinion

Comment: Retreat from science, vaccines coming at worst time

Trump and RFK Jr. are working against our best chances to keep covid and other diseases in check.

Opinion

Comment: Epstein’s victims come forward to show they are no hoax

Trump continues to dismiss demands for a release of files. The voices of victims make that harder.

Opinion

How are Trump’s policies working for his supporters?

Why support Donald Trump (unless, of course, you’re quite rich)? Why not support him?