Fans press against the glass hoping for a picture, or some sort of recognition from their favorite Kraken players on April 28 at Climate Pledge Arena. (Dean Rutz / The Seattle Times)
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Larry Stone

Kraken fans, there’s no shame in jumping on the ‘bandwagon’ | Larry Stone

Bandwagon fans get a bad rap. It’s only human nature to gravitate toward a team when it’s successful and playing meaningful games.

Coronation of King Charles III

How to watch King Charles III’s coronation: A guide to the key moments
Where should a king sit? A 700-year-old chair will do. VIEW
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No coronation roles for Harry or Andrew. But their presence will be felt.

Politics

Recent reporting from ProPublica has put Justice Clarence Thomas’s relationship with a conservative billionaire under an ethical microscope.

The polite struggle to do something — anything — about Clarence Thomas

Opinion

From 'mommy' to 'mom,' words weave love into a family | Op-Ed
WA drug possession reform needs both accountability and compassion | Op-Ed
King County's juvenile diversion programs are a mess. Time for a reset | Editorial
Jamelle Bouie
Something’s got to give | Jamelle Bouie

Local News

Traffic heads northbound on I-5 during the morning rush hour on Wednesday, March 15, 2023. Hump Day” takes on new meaning post pandemic, as Wednesday becomes the most congested point of the workweek. New data from late 2022 show a massive change in commute habits, as most downtown employees work at home Mondays and Fridays and go in-person midweeks.

Traffic and transit trouble spots around Seattle this busy weekend

Featured Columnist

Seattle says the bad times are easing. Do you feel it?

Project Homeless

Nonprofit FareStart announces layoffs; prepared meal program affected
Regional Homelessness Authority ‘making things worse,’ some service providers say
Student, family homelessness funding doubles in state budget
Seattle social housing developer receives WA cash to fire up the engines

Business & Tech

Brent Beardall, CEO of WaFd, Thursday, March 30, 2023 in Seattle.

How healthy is your bank? Here’s where four WA banks and the economy stand VIEW

Featured Columnist

The latest bank collapses are the canary in a deep coal mine

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Nation & World

Dennis “Maliq” Barnes, 16, announces that he will be attending Cornell University during a news conference at International High School of New Orleans Friday, May 5, 2023. Barnes received more than 180 college acceptance letters and nabbed more than $10 million in scholarship offers, a new national record that brought international media attention. He will be enrolling in the college of engineering in the fall. (David Grunfeld, NOLA.com/The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate via AP) LAORS201 LAORS201

Teen with $10 million in scholarship offers has made his college choice

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Food & Drink

RAINIER BEACH- CREAMY CONE ICE CREAM SHOP – 072221 Ashanti Mayfield, 36, the owner of the Creamy Cone Cafe serves customers on Thursday, July 22, 2021 in Rainier Beach. The ice cream shop that recently opened this summer is run by three generations of Black women and offers a rotating selection of locally made ice cream.

6 restaurants that foster a sense of community in Rainier Beach

Pacific NW Magazine

At 50, the Seattle Design Center has influenced NW design, our homes and beyond

Seattle Design Center 1990s souvenirs: A big scrapbook and big newspapers

Download and print your own Kraken mascot paper doll

Build your very own Buoy paper doll for the playoffs

Arts & Life

Longtime radio personality Marco Collins joined new Seattle rock/alternative station 98.9 KPNW as drive-time host.

New rock station adds beloved Seattle DJ to its airwaves

Photography

Cal Raleigh swings and misses at a high pitch during the second inning. 223762
Mariners

Photos: Mariners vs. Astros VIEW

Jaden Schwartz goal to tie 1-1. The Seattle Kraken played the Dallas Stars in Game 1 of the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at American Airlines Arena, in Dallas, TX.
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Photos: Kraken vs. Stars in Game 1 of Stanley Cup Playoffs Second Round VIEW

The Seattle Kraken celebrate their 2-1 win over the Colorado Avalanche during game 7. 223708
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Photos: Kraken beat Avalanche in Game 7 VIEW

The Kraken team up to thwart Ben Meyers on the first period attack. 223684
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Photos: Kraken vs. Avalanche in Game 6 of Western Conference First Round VIEW