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The Lower Granite Dam near Almota, Wash., is the first of four dams on the Snake River as the river flows west from Idaho toward the Tri-Cities and the Columbia River. The Snake River provides water and transportation through a series of locks to bring products, grown with water drawn from dam pools, to market. Controversy over the fate of four dams on the river has risen anew in the wake of the ongoing struggle of Salish Sea orcas. (Mike Siegel / The Seattle Times)

Pacific NW Magazine

Breaching Snake River dams could save salmon and orcas, but destroy livelihoods

Folks whose jobs depend on four federal dams in southeastern Washington say that pleas to breach the dams are forcing them to speak out in defense of their economy and their way of life. VIEW Updated 4:59 pm

Canadian company applies for permit for exploratory mining in headwaters of Skagit River Updated 4:31 pm
Doomed jets lacked 2 key safety features that Boeing sold only as extras Updated 3:26 pm
Investigators focus on background of suspect in Kittitas County deputy’s slaying Updated 5:04 pm
$12 million Belltown penthouse, used as a second home, is region’s priciest condo sale ever Updated 4:29 pm
Upzone booster Rob Johnson to resign early from Seattle City Council, triggering appointment process
UW Huskies, coach Mike Hopkins agree to six-year, $17.5 million contract extension Updated 4:57 pm
‘Laughing stock’: In letter to Pac-12 executives, former refs ream conference’s officiating Updated 3:44 pm

Ichiro Suzuki | Seattle Mariners OF | 2001-12, 2018-19

Ichiro and his Mariner teammates stand for the National Anthem of Japan before the start of Thursday’s game. The Seattle Mariners played the Oakland Athletics in the second game of their Opening Day series at the Tokyo Dome in Japan Thursday, March 21, 2019. 209667

Ichiro announces his retirement after Mariners’ final game in Japan WATCH

Ken Griffey Jr. is in the Mariner dugout to congratulate Ichiro as he is pulled from the game Thursday. The Seattle Mariners played the Oakland Athletics in the second game of their Opening Day series at the Tokyo Dome in Japan Thursday, March 21, 2019. 209667

Mariners teammates — and Ken Griffey Jr. — revel in pageantry of Ichiro’s farewell in Japan WATCH

Yusei Kikuchi thanks teammate Ichiro Suzuki for getting him out of the 4th inning with his catch of a ball in the corner for the final out. The Seattle Mariners played the Oakland Athletics in the second game of their Opening Day series at the Tokyo Dome in Japan Thursday, March 21, 2019. 209667

Emotions overcome Yusei Kikuchi as his first game with the Mariners is also Ichiro’s last WATCH

After announcing his retirement to Seattle media in a small press conference inside the Mariner clubhouse, Ichiro returned to the Tokyo Dome turf to take a victory lap and salute the fans, very few of whom had left in the meantime. The Seattle Mariners played the Oakland Athletics in the second game of their Opening Day series at the Tokyo Dome in Japan Thursday, March 21, 2019. 209667

Ichiro, always a master of timing, gets it right again with his retirement

Darrington – MUDSLIDE WEDNESDAY 2 – 04022014

A large American Flag flies at half staff in the debris field caused by the massive mudslide above the North Fork of the Stillaguamish River onto Highway 530, west of Darrington, on Wednesday, April 2, 2014. The large flag, raised on the third day of the mudslide aftermath, replaces an older flag found in the debris field and raised at half staff by the Oso fire department on the second day.

(Photograph by MARCUS YAM/The Seattle Times)

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Local News

‘Oso Slide Memorial Highway’ signs to be unveiled Friday, five years after landslide

Families of the victims and community members will host a remembrance ceremony near the former Steelhead Haven neighborhood, where 43 people were killed in a massive landslide.

John Prine performs during the Americana Honors and Awards show Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski) TNMH142

Music

ZooTunes summer concert lineup starting to take shape

The Woodland Park Zoo's popular summer concert series returns with performances from veteran folkies, bluegrass jammers and more.

Following lunch it’s nap time for Amy, left, and Macy in what owner Lori Stout calls their “wreck” room. Amy weights 250-pounds and Macy 150.

Northwest Wanderings. REF to more photos online

Update on Amy the pig and her mates in rural Auburn, WA on Wed March 6, 2019 209538

Local News

Remember Amy, the dog-like pig? She’s grown up and retired now

Amy the pig was the star pupil in dog-obedience class four years ago. After showing her stuff in shows and visiting retirement homes, she's retired now, rooting around with a half-sister and friend and just being a pig. VIEW