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Trump’s policy bill clears Congress after House quells revolt

The final vote, 218 to 214, was mostly along party lines.

Randy Arozarena of the Seattle Mariners celebrates with the team trident after hitting a solo home run during the sixth inning against the Kansas City Royals at T-Mobile Park on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, in Seattle. (Alika Jenner / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)

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Mariners overcome Perez to beat Royals

The Kansas City Royals found themselves in another close encounter against the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday night.

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Moore: Ranking the all-time best Seattle sports radio shows

Sports radio shows in Seattle started in the 1970’s, typically at night, and have now morphed into all-day…

Seattle Storm's Sue Bird waves to the crowd after receiving a bouquet of flowers because she is playing in her last WNBA All-Star Game at Wintrust Arena on July 10, 2022. (Stacey Wescott / Tribune News Services)

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Seattle Storm to unveil Sue Bird statue honoringWNBA legend

The Seattle Storm announced on Wednesday that the franchise will honor the former UConn women’s basketball and WNBA…

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Opinion

Editorial cartoons for Thursday, July 3

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

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Opinion

Editorial: Using discourse to get to common ground

A Building Bridges panel discussion heard from lawmakers and students on disagreeing agreeably.

Opinion

Schwab: Taking pride in our own independence from tyranny

Many of us are Americans by luck of birth here; real pride requires commitment to democratic values.

Opinion

Comment: Supreme Court removes another presidential guardrail

It’s ruling invalidating nationwide injunctions will require more lawsuits to afford general protections.

Opinion

Why have intelligence services if Trump already knows?

Why on earth any intelligent person would squander their credibility as Donald Trump routinely does is a mystery…

Opinion

Can Democrats be taken seriously?

Same question, different answer: Ask a Republican have they witnessed the decline of Joe Biden. They will say…

Opinion

Why can’t moderates appeal to voters?

I see a democratic socialist may possibly be the next mayor of New York City, and I was…

Marysville’s 5 Rights Brewing’s collaboration fresh hop Dippin’ Hops. (Aaron Swaney)

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5 Rights celebrates 10 years in Marysville

During a challenging time for the US craft beer industry, 5 Rights continues to enjoy growth and an…

The Kansas City Royals' Vinnie Pasquantino (9) safely slides home to score on Salvador Perez's double during the fifth inning against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, in Seattle. (Alika Jenner / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)

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Another rocky start by M’s Hancock leads to Royals win

SEATTLE — The Kansas City Royals entered July with a clean slate.

Opinion

Burke: Assessing dangers to democracy, knowing how to respond

In judging a threat consider Trump’s intent and his ability to carry out his intentions.

Opinion

Oppose passage of ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ in Congress

The so-called “Big Beautiful Bill” threatens half of America’s children. (“Medicaid cuts would hit half of U.S. kids,”…

Opinion

Stand up to oppose cuts to Medicaid and more

I am a senior citizen, having believed for the years of my life that we are all connected…

Opinion

Skip the private fireworks displays, please

As everyone knows, our great country’s birthday, The Fourth of July, is fast approaching. I know that it…

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Comment: ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ will be hard sell to public

Republicans now must explain its cuts to health coverage, SNAP and clean energy credits and additional debt.

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Opinion

Editorial cartoons for Wednesday, July 2

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

Washington State Ferries said it would deploy its new electric ferries first on the Mukilteo-Clinton run. Additional orders are expected to follow to replace more than a dozen other aging vessels in the fleet. (Photo by Tom Banse)

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Washington state to buy new hybrid electric ferries from Florida shipyard

Gov. Bob Ferguson made the final call to turn down a higher bid from a local boat builder.