Smoke blows across the slope of Haleakala volcano on Maui, Hawaii, as a fire burns in Maui’s upcountry region on Tuesday. At least six people were killed and dozens wounded as fires blazed through Maui communities this week. (Matthew Thayer / The Associated Press)
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Maui wildfires: Seattle-area residents describe devastation and heartbreak

Seattle residents from Hawaii and those who are there now described devastation on the ground and the anguish they felt as they received updates about the wildfires from the archipelago.

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Attendees cheer as Former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally at Windham High School in Windham, N.H., on Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023. The former president, who has made his 2024 campaign principally about his own personal grievances, is attempting to convince supporters to see themselves in him. (David Degner / New York Times) XNYT0441 XNYT0441

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Looking north along the waterfront, an artist’s rendering shows the public plaza and facade of the Seattle Aquarium’s new Ocean Pavilion. Barely seen in this image is the existing Seattle Aquarium just to the left. The new pavilion is scheduled to open in 2025. Credit: Courtesy LMN Architects with Thinc Design

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The Ship Supply Building at Fishermen’s Terminal is seen in Seattle Wednesday, August 9, 2023. 224684

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This GOES-18 fire temperature composite satellite image taken 6:30 p.m. EDT. on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023 and released by NOAA, shows hot land surface temperatures in red on the Hawaii Islands. A dangerous mix of conditions appear to have combined to make the wildfires blazing a path of destruction in Hawaii particularly damaging, including high winds, low humidity and dry vegetation. (NOAA via AP) NYHO201 NYHO201

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Reader-submitted photo captures four sky divers against Mount Rainier

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Arts & Life

Nation of Language, featuring Ian Devaney, Aidan Noell and Alex MacKay, will play Day In Day Out on Aug. 13.

Nation of Language talks about coming to Seattle for Day In Day Out

Photography

At the end of practice Wednesday, coach Jake Dickert had a game for his players to participate in. They would put their heads against a baseball bat and spin for 40 seconds, and then – completely dizzy – attempt to his a baseball off a tee inside Martin Stadium. Wide receiver Lincoln Victor sent everything but the ball flying. 224672
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Washington Huskies warmup Sunday morning at Huskies Stadium in Seattle, Washington on August 6, 2023. 224587
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