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Seattle Times columnist resigns after paper allegedly refused to run 'Save Women's Sports' column

August 20, 2026

Seattle Times columnist resigns after paper allegedly refused to run 'Save Women's Sports' column

Matt Calkins claims the Seattle Times refused to publish his column on two student-athletes who oppose transgender athletes in women's sports.

Blue-city drug gear exposes hypocrisy as cleanup group faces probe, leader cries foul

August 20, 2026

Blue-city drug gear exposes hypocrisy as cleanup group faces probe, leader cries foul

We Heart Seattle founder Andrea Suarez says the state is investigating her volunteer needle cleanup group while the government hands out drug supplies.

Delta flight diverted twice after lavatory leak floods cabin, leaves passengers stranded for hours

August 14, 2026

Delta flight diverted twice after lavatory leak floods cabin, leaves passengers stranded for hours

Delta Air Lines Flight 81 declared an emergency for an overweight landing at Heathrow after a lavatory issue forced the Paris-to-Seattle diversion.

Beach hero jumps into the water after spotting 3 girls in danger of drowning

August 13, 2026

Beach hero jumps into the water after spotting 3 girls in danger of drowning

Lillie Vehling, a UC Davis water polo player, spotted three girls bobbing and struggling in the waters of Lake Washington during Seafair's Blue Angels show.

College athlete describes split-second decision to help 3 girls struggling in water

August 13, 2026

College athlete describes split-second decision to help 3 girls struggling in water

UC Davis water polo player Lillie Vehling describes the moment she spotted three girls struggling in the water and jumped in to help, pulling them to safety one by one. (Source: KCPQ)

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson names Andre Sayles as interim police chief after Barnes resignation

July 31, 2026

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson names Andre Sayles as interim police chief after Barnes resignation

Deputy Chief Andre Sayles takes over as interim Seattle police chief after Shon Barnes' resignation following the deadly Bite of Seattle shooting.

Embattled Seattle police chief relieved of his duties by democratic socialist mayor, Black protest planned

July 30, 2026

Embattled Seattle police chief relieved of his duties by democratic socialist mayor, Black protest planned

Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes was asked to resign after abruptly leaving a vigil for victims of the Bite of Seattle mass shooting.

Viral raccoon Jimothy gets his own MLB theme night as Seattle Mariners embrace the trend

July 29, 2026

Viral raccoon Jimothy gets his own MLB theme night as Seattle Mariners embrace the trend

The Seattle Mariners are hosting Jimothy Night on Aug. 5 against the Detroit Tigers, giving out raccoon rookie cards to the first 20,000 fans.

Seattle police chief snaps over Chicago home questions, absence from city after mass shooting

July 29, 2026

Seattle police chief snaps over Chicago home questions, absence from city after mass shooting

Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes was in Dallas when the Bite of Seattle mass shooting killed three, sparking scrutiny over his frequent travel.

Washington mother says she found adult male showering in women's locker room during children's swim meet

July 28, 2026

Washington mother says she found adult male showering in women's locker room during children's swim meet

Maria Varchetto says she found an adult male showering in the women's locker room at Lynnwood Recreation Center during a youth swim meet event.