A Seattle streetcar makes its route through the South Lake Union neighborhood of Seattle. (Kevin Clark / The Seattle Times)
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Hopes for a downtown Seattle streetcar find new life in Mayor Harrell

The should-we, shouldn’t-we of whether and how to build a streetcar through downtown has dogged City Hall for close to a decade.

Politics

Texas state Sen. Angela Paxton, R-McKinney, wife of impeached state Attorney General Ken Paxton, sits in the Senate Chamber at the Texas Capitol in Austin, Texas, Monday, May 29, 2023. The historic impeachment of Paxton is plunging Republicans into a bruising fight over whether to banish one of their own in America’s biggest red state. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) TXEG101 TXEG101

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Opinion

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Local News

A black bear moves across an intersection in Issaquah Highlands on Wednesday, May 24, 2023.

The bears are back in town. How to stay safe this bear season

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Mental Health

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Business & Tech

The sunsets over the TransAlta Centralia Coal Plant on April 27, 2023.

Lewis County’s Centralia bets on clean energy as coal economy fades VIEW

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Nation & World

Eleven orcas, members of L-pod, rest together in a rarely seen tight grouping in Haro Strait. “Whales and ferries and eagles most define it (San Juan Island),” says Howard Schoenberger.

Why orcas keep sinking boats

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Food & Drink

Paunchy Elephant’s seasonal rhubarb lemonade is a tart, silky accompaniment to a dinner featuring grilled rhubarb as a tangy condiment. (Jill Lightner)

Try this seasonal Grilled Rhubarb with Paunchy Elephant's tangy BBQ sauce VIEW

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Arts & Life

Composer Wang Lu.

Seattle Modern Orchestra presents world premiere by acclaimed composer

Photography

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Photos: Mariners ward off Pirates in 10 VIEW

Madison Huskey leaps into the arms of Sami Reynolds as the Huskies celebrate their 2-0 win over Louisiana to advance to the College World Series. 224031 224031
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Photos: UW softball hosts Louisiana in super regionals Game 2 VIEW

Riley Rose Tabladillo, 6 yrs., from the Amercian Heritage Girls helps place flags on the graves of veterans at Purdy & Walters at Floral Hills Funeral Home & Cemetery in Lynnwood on Saturday, May 27, 2023.
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Respect and remembrance for Memorial Day in Lynnwood | Gallery VIEW

Pitcher Ruby Meylan hugs teammate Sydney Stewart following Stewart’s 2-run homer in the fourth. 224030
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Photos: UW softball hosts Louisiana in super regionals Game 1 VIEW