Hundreds stranded in Oregon after German flight delayed
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Hundreds of passengers heading to Germany on Condor Airlines were stuck at Portland International Airport in Oregon for nearly 24 hours after an electrical smell forced the crew...
View ArticleObama’s Africa visit troubles human rights groups
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama’s trip to Kenya and Ethiopia is drawing fresh criticism that the two countries are heavy-handed on human rights and basic democratic freedoms. Obama will become...
View ArticleBonobos opens store in Seattle’s University Village
The men’s store is the latest proof that even successful online retailers are discovering the benefits of an offline presence.
View ArticleGlacial melt blamed for flood in Central Asian city Almaty
MOSCOW (AP) — Officials in Kazakhstan say a flood that forced the evacuation of hundreds of people from the outskirts of the country’s largest city was due to the rapid melting of a glacier in the...
View ArticleAmazon crushes quarterly expectations, shares soar
Growth and profits at the online retailers cloud computing unit help fuel 20 percent sales jump and an unexpected quarterly profit.
View ArticleAmazon crushes quarterly expectations, shares soar
Growth and profits at the online retailers cloud computing unit help fuel 20 percent sales jump and an unexpected quarterly profit.
View ArticleStarbucks’ profits, earnings soar on busy stores
Starbucks on Thursday unveiled record quarterly profits and revenue amid booming sales at its American and Asian stores, meeting Wall Street’s lofty expectations.
View ArticleTurkey allows US to use key base to strike IS
WASHINGTON (AP) — Turkey has agreed to let the United States launch airstrikes against the Islamic State group from the strategic Incirlik Air Base. That’s according to two Obama administration...
View ArticleConstruction, parade will cause traffic detours and slowdowns
Expect delays and detours at the Highway 18 interchange with Highway 167 due to construction. Seafair events will close downtown streets and fire-suppression training will close southbound I-5...
View ArticlePolice: Escapees clashed on cabin stay before splitting up
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (AP) — Two killers on the run from a northern New York prison for three weeks disagreed over whether to hole up in a hunting cabin — one worried about being captured while the other...
View ArticleBellingham soccer referee gets 3 years on child porn charges
BELLINGHAM, Wash. (AP) — A former Bellingham youth soccer referee faces three years in federal prison for posing as a teenage girl online to get access to child pornography. The Bellingham Herald...
View ArticleOhio zoo presses charges against man who petted cougars
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio zoo officials say they are pressing charges against a man who jumped a fence to pet cougars, then posted his video on YouTube. The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium says the Delaware...
View ArticleGuaranteed money remains at heart of Russell Wilson extension impasse
As the deadline looms for Russell Wilson to work out a contract extension with the Seahawks, guaranteed money remains at the heart of the impasse.
View ArticleOn Wonderland Trail’s centennial, 100 things to know
The famed 93-mile loop around Mount Rainier reaches the century mark.
View ArticleStorm willing to be patient with newly-acquired Monica Wright
The Storm is willing to be patient with Monica Wright, out indefinitely after undergoing knee surgery, because it is in a long-term rebuild. The Storm is guaranteed to have Wright for two seasons,...
View ArticleStrictly Seattle dance showcase is satisfying, surprising
A review of Velocity Dance Center’s 2015 “Strictly Seattle” performances. Highlights included works by Zoe Scofield, Kate Wallich and Pat Graney, and a breakout performance by dancer Jack Russell in...
View ArticleLive coverage: Seattle Mariners host Toronto Blue Jays (July 26)
Follow our live coverage as the Mariners host the Blue Jays on Sunday in the final game of their three-day series at Safeco Field.
View ArticleTwo killed, 3 hurt in Toppenish crash
State patrol suspects alcohol or drugs were involved in early morning collision on State Road 22
View ArticleRandy Johnson inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame
Randy Johnson, the 6-foot-10 native of Walnut Creek, California, played 22 seasons in the major leagues and led his league in strikeouts nine times. He also earned four ERA titles and recorded 100...
View ArticleJazz Port Townsend ventured all over the map
The annual festival included a Portuguese set by Brazilian vocalist Maucha Adnet; performances by Duduka Da Fonseca and Trio Da Paz; and stellar work from Regina Carter, Kim Nazarian and the Faculty...
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