President Donald Trump speaks at a news conference Thursday at the White House. Trump has argued without evidence that the Postal Service’s enlarged role in the November election would perpetuate “one of the greatest frauds in history.” (Andrew Harnik / The Associated Press)
President Donald Trump speaks at a news conference Thursday at the White House. (Andrew Harnik / The Associated Press)
Nation

Trump rejects aid for states, Postal Service

The president on Thursday said he does not want to fund the Postal Service because Democrats are seeking to expand mail-in voting. He made explicit the reason he has declined to approve $25 billion in emergency funding for the cash-strapped agency. Updated

President Donald Trump speaks at a news conference Thursday at the White House. Trump has argued without evidence that the Postal Service’s enlarged role in the November election would perpetuate “one of the greatest frauds in history.” (Andrew Harnik / The Associated Press)
President Donald Trump speaks at a news conference Thursday at the White House. (Andrew Harnik / The Associated Press)
Nation

Trump rejects aid for states, Postal Service

The president on Thursday said he does not want to fund the Postal Service because Democrats are seeking to expand mail-in voting. He made explicit the reason he has declined to approve $25 billion in emergency funding for the cash-strapped agency. Updated

Seahawks

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Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson throws as the Seattle Seahawks hold training camp at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton Thursday August 13, 2020. 214762
“Especially during this public health emergency, we must bring people experiencing homelessness inside to safe, supportive housing as quickly as possible. We are proud to make substantial investments in the proven solution to homelessness and to support community-based organizations with track-records of success in serving our vulnerable neighbors,” said Emily Alvarado, Director of the Seattle Office of Housing.

Seattle will use $60M in levy funds to build housing for people who are chronically homeless

Oklahoma State cornerback Kemah Siverand is pictured during an NCAA college football media day in Stillwater Okla., Saturday, Aug. 3, 2019. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Seahawks cut rookie cornerback for breaking COVID protocol by trying to sneak a woman into team hotel Updated

Man in serious condition after downtown Seattle shooting

Human-caused Columbia River Gorge fire prompts evacuations Updated

Mayor Jenny Durkan brings the public up to date after an early morning raid by Seattle police that emptied out the area around 12th ave and E Pine outside the Seattle Police East Precinct and also Cal Anderson Park. 214402
Local Politics

Mayor Jenny Durkan appeals recall decision to Washington state Supreme Court

Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan has appealed a recall petition that resulted from police protests to Washington state's highest court.

A sea lion eats a salmon in the Columbia River near Bonneville Dam in North Bonneville, in Skamania County. On Friday, regulators are expected to lift some restrictions on killing sea lions to protect salmon and steelhead in the Columbia River and its tributaries. (AP Photo/Don Ryan, File)
Environment

Hundreds of sea lions to be killed on Columbia River in effort to save endangered fish

Seattle Mariners infielder Austin Shenton tips his cap back at a “summer camp” baseball practice Sunday, July 12, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson) OTK OTK
Mariners

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Analysis: Will new safety Jamal Adams ‘get bored’ playing in Seattle? That’s up to the Seahawks

Susi Musi moves a dry erase board in her West Seattle garage Friday, Aug. 7, 2020. Musi is in the process of setting up a classroom in the garage with other families in her neighborhood school to supplement remote learning during the pandemic. 214703
Education Lab

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Washington athletic director Jennifer Cohen joins the Husky sidelines in the 1st half. The University of Washington played Penn State University in the Fiesta Bowl Saturday, December 30, 2017 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, AZ. 204684
Husky Football

Analysis: As it hurtles toward an economic iceberg, UW Athletics will need numerous solutions to stay afloat

Editorial

Kamala Harris for vice president

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At the Snohomish Health District in Lynnwood. Drive through testing was started today. Dr Mary Jo Kintner, MD, a retired family practice physician from Edmonds, is volunteering to help with testing. She’s holding a test swab ready to be packaged and sent out to the Shoreline State Department of Public Health and Testing. 213809

Washington state to change how it counts negative coronavirus test results

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Education Lab

With many details in flux, Seattle School Board approves a fall online learning plan, possibility of outdoor classes

It’s unsafe for most Washington students to return to school buildings this fall, state says

With one week to decide on fall remote learning, Seattle School Board members criticize plan and push for a new option

When the school day goes remote in Washington state, what does that mean for the child care industry? Lots of de facto teachers.

Washington state Supreme Court rules against schools chief in lawsuit challenging election voter guide statement

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Washington state’s Employment Security Department reports (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

New jobless claims falling in Washington, but nearly 600,000 still on unemployment benefits

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A Los Angeles County firefighter extinguishes hot spots at a scorched residence while battling the Lake Fire in the Angeles National Forest, Calif., north of Santa Clarita on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020. Light winds and scattered thundershowers early Thursday helped calm the flames of a huge wildfire that prompted evacuations north of Los Angeles, and firefighters hoped to rein in the blaze before temperatures spike later in the day. (AP Photo/Noah Berger) CANB101 CANB101

Crews try to tame California wildfire as heat wave arrives  VIEW

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Coronavirus

FILE – In this Monday, July 27, 2020 file photo, a nurse prepares a shot as a study of a possible COVID-19 vaccine, developed by the National Institutes of Health and Moderna Inc., gets underway in Binghamton, N.Y. Who gets to be first in line for a COVID-19 vaccine? U.S. health authorities hope by late next month to have some draft guidance on how to ration initial doses, but it’s a vexing decision. (AP Photo/Hans Pennink) NY385 NY385

Most Americans won’t be able to get a coronavirus vaccine until well into 2021

Food & Drink

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Meat matters — our food writers taste test 3 grilling kits from Seattle-area restaurants

Pacific NW Magazine

Ed Sozinho family home. Caption to come from Sandy Dunham.

A Seattle photographer redevelops his architectural skills to codesign a once-in-a-lifetime home

Editorials & Opinion

Let’s fund what works to help Seattle’s homeless | Op-Ed

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Please, bring up busing again to lead us to a better future

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Sports

Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson throws as the Seattle Seahawks hold training camp at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton Thursday August 13, 2020. 214762

Is it time to let Russ cook? Russell Wilson sure ‘likes’ the idea of the Seahawks cutting him loose earlier | Larry Stone

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Is it time to let Russ cook? Russell Wilson sure ‘likes’ the idea of the Seahawks cutting him loose earlier

Arts & Life

Our book critic goes down the dark, alluring trail of true crime this month | The Plot Thickens

Our book critic goes down the dark, alluring trail of true crime this month | The Plot Thickens

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Photography

Clouds pass in front of Sunday night’s nearly full moon as it rises behind the Cascade Mountains in this view from Lake Forest Park. August’s 100% full moon, happening Monday night (Aug. 3), is named a Sturgeon Moon after North America’s largest fish, the lake sturgeon. The moonrise is visible rising in the southeast. LO LO LO Photographed on August 2, 2020. 214667
Local News

Photo: A nearly full moon rises over the Cascades

Ahjeawnna Sterling (CQ), captain of the Washington Diamonds Drill Team & Drumline, gets help with her ostrich feather headdress before the Ujoma Fest parade leaves 23rd and Union for Jimi Hendrix Park. REF to more photos online 2020 Parade March & Day of Unity for Black Lives – LO Linesonly Saturday Aug 1, 2020 214652
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Photos: Umoja Fest parade dances and trots through Seattle’s Central District  VIEW

Three girls jump off the dock at Green Lake Friday, July 31, 2020. The diving boards are gone but people are still jumping into the lake from the dock. Temperatures are predicted to be in the high 70’s or low 80’s for the next several days. 214656 214656
Local News

Photo: Making a splash at Green Lake

Along the first base side, Mariners employee Emily Wright, puts out some of the thousands of cardboard fan cutouts for what the Mariners are calling “Seat Fleet” at T-Mobile Park, Monday, July 27, 2020 ahead of Friday’s Mariners home opener. Fans can take their own photo and send in any time during the season for $30, and according to the Mariners website: “…the Mariners will donate a portion of every purchase to non-profit organizations supporting COVID-related relief efforts in our communities. What’s more? If your cutout “catches” a foul ball during a game, we’ll mail you the baseball!” According to Rebecca Hale of the Mariners, 5000 fans have already participated in the program. 214588
Mariners

Take my cardboard image out to the ballpark  VIEW