Legendary game show host Bob Barker died Saturday at age 99. He was born in Darrington, Washington, in 1923. (Damian Dovarganes / The Associated Press, File)
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Bob Barker, WA-born host of ‘The Price Is Right,’ dies

Former "The Price Is Right" host Bob Barker died at the age of 99, his publicist confirmed Saturday. The game-show stalwart was born in Darrington, Washington. VIEW

Wildfires and smoke

After Maui officials named 388 people unaccounted for in fires, many called to say they’re OK
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Politics

This booking photo provided by the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office shows Jenna Ellis on Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023, in Atlanta, after she surrendered and was booked. Ellis is charged alongside former President Donald Trump and 17 others, who are accused by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis of scheming to subvert the will of Georgia voters to keep the Republican president in the White House after he lost to Democrat Joe Biden. (Fulton County Sheriff’s Office via AP) GAJE208 GAJE208

Why are Trump’s accused co-conspirators smiling for their mug shots? VIEW

Opinion

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Local News

Jose Martinez, a union advocate speaks during an April rally a few days before he was fired in what he believes was a retaliatory move.

It’s nearly impossible for WA farmworkers to unionize. Here’s why that matters VIEW

Featured Columnist

End of an epoch? King County may be down to its last glacier

Project Homeless

Homeless shelter financial collapse is fault of many, draft report says
Burien moves toward both homeless shelter site and camping ban
King County cities look to loopholes in state law that says they can’t ban homeless shelters
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Business & Tech

Officers workers and tourists on the streets of the South Lake Union business district in Seattle, Washington on August 25, 2023. 224834

How WA's return-to-office numbers compare to the national average

Featured Columnist

Why industrial policy isn’t a cure-all for America’s economy

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Nation & World

Li’i, the Pacific white-sided dolphin, shared a tank with killer whale Tokitae, who died last week at the Miami Seaquarium.

He lived in Tokitae’s tank in Miami. What’s next for Li’i the dolphin?

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Food & Drink

Yul Kim, senior sales manager, weighs a portion of bluefin tuna belly for a customer’s order at Young Ocean’s facility in Kent, Wash. Tuesday, July 18, 2023. The fresh bluefin tuna is often sold at high-end sushi restaurants. 224434

Seafood sustainability a looming question for PNW sushi industry VIEW

Pacific NW Magazine

'I fell in love,' and other pickup lines from Seattle-area truck fans

In conflicts around the world, the Toyotas of War rule

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Arts & Life

090504 Bumbershoot: Fans leave their feet as the band Quasi Nada lifts them with the beat in the sunshine at Bumbershoot. NWSource request approved 9/1/05 TN

Bumbershoot is back: Stories from WA artists plus 50 years of photos

Photography

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Bryce Miller throws out a pitch during the first inning. 224815
Mariners

Photos: Mariners defeat Royals, 7-5 VIEW

Jake Bobo (center) fields kicks during practice Tuesday. 224770
Seahawks

Photos: Seahawks training camp VIEW

Seattle Sounders FC defender Jackson Ragen and Atlanta United FC defender Brooks Lennon go up for a header on a corner kick during the first half. 224757
Sounders

Photos: Sounders host Atlanta United VIEW

Geno Smith gets the start for Seattle against Dallas. 224752
Seahawks

Photos: Seahawks greet Cowboys in preseason VIEW