A wasteland of burned out homes and obliterated communities is left on Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023, in Lahaina, Hawaii, following a stubborn blaze, one of the deadliest in the U.S. in recent years. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
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Nation

At least 55 people died on Maui. Residents had little warning before wildfires overtook a town

Many survivors said that they didn’t hear any sirens or receive a warning to give them enough time to prepare, only realizing they were in danger when they saw flames or heard explosions nearby. VIEW

Hawaii wildfires

Before-and-after satellite images show Maui devastation in stark contrast
Cheeseburger In Paradise owners vow to rebuild in Lahaina
Why jumping into water to escape a wildfire should be a last resort
How to help victims of Maui fires

Politics

This undated photo provided by the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, shows U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan. Chutkan is initially assigned to the election fraud case against former President Donald Trump. (Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts via AP) WX110 WX110

Judge warns of restraints to what evidence Trump can talk about, agrees to limited protective order

Opinion

Honoring a love story made possible by V-J Day | Op-Ed
WSU needs a warrior president, not a docile diplomat, after Pac-12 implosion | Op-Ed
Did Ohio just show the world how to save democracy? | Andreas Kluth
David Horsey
Trump faces more than sand traps | Horsey cartoon

Local News

Ostrom Mushroom Farms workers march in Sunnyside on September 17th to for company to demand recognize union efforts and negotiate a contract.

Mushroom company fined over several violations of farmworkers’ rights

Featured Columnist

The great debate about climate and gas prices is only heating up

Education Lab

SPS will hold community meetings about plans for ‘well-resourced schools’
Student Voices: Grief lingers after the pandemic. Kids need more support
Early leads extended in latest vote count for Seattle School Board
Seattle-area teachers brace for sweltering classrooms during heat waves

Business & Tech

The Currie Commons housing development under construction in the Harrison neighborhood of Minneapolis, Minnesota, US, on Thursday, July 20, 2023. The Minneapolis area has seen an increase in rental units, thanks to a regional effort that included new zoning rules.

First American city to tame inflation owes success to affordable housing VIEW

Featured Columnist

A tale of two cities: Portland offers a worrying example for Seattle

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Nation & World

No survivors expected after wreckage of plane found in Denali National Park

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Food & Drink

Scenes from summertime at the Hama Hama Oyster Saloon on Hood Canal.

This oyster paradise makes one of Seattle’s very best day trips VIEW

Pacific NW Magazine

For DVD aficionados in Seattle, the last Blockbuster is the local library

Streaming services just can't deliver all the extras of an actual DVD

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Arts & Life

Jairo Martinez, left, and Yahritza Martinez of Yahritza y Su Esencia arrive at the Latin American Music Awards on Thursday, April 20, 2023, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher) NVDA523

Listen up, Seattle: Hometown heroes headline many late-summer concerts

Photography

The Seattle Seahawks warm-up before the start of the first preseason game against the Minnesota Vikings. 224646
Seahawks

Photos: Seahawks vs. Vikings VIEW

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
Cougar Football

Photos: ‘If you’re juiceless, you’re useless’ — Fun and games at WSU practice VIEW

J. Michael Kelly in Beacon Electric runs in the heats. 224572
Local News

Photos: Seafair Sunday 2023 VIEW

Washington Huskies warmup Sunday morning at Huskies Stadium in Seattle, Washington on August 6, 2023. 224587
Husky Football

Photos: Sunday at UW football fall camp VIEW