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Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sean Mannion (4) throws a pass over Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Quinton Jefferson (99) during the first half of their preseason game on Sunday in Minneapolis. (Bruce Kluckhohn / The Associated Press)

Analysis | Bob Condotta

Impressions from the Seahawks’ 25-19 preseason loss against the Minnesota Vikings

The Seahawks lost the game, as well as Marquise Blair and Paxton Lynch to injuries. But at least Seattle can feel good about kicker Jason Myers. VIEW

In blue Seattle, Trump supporters are starting to come out of hiding | Danny Westneat
‘Those were the darkest days’: How key budget cuts fueled Washington’s opioid crisis
Man shot in Renton is in stable condition, police say
Takeaways from Chris Petersen: Two defensive players go down, and could UW play multiple QBs?
UW Huskies back in contention for Sav’ell Smalls after 5-star LB from Kennedy Catholic releases top 6
Yusei Kikuchi rebounds to toss two-hit shutout in Mariners’ win over Blue Jays
Lt. Jessica Shafer keeps her mind on the bar as the 1st female commanding officer of Coast Guard Station Cape Disappointment VIEW

Monty Holmes, president of Athletic Awards, is photographed outside the store in Seattle’s South Lake Union neighborhood Tuesday, August 13, 2019. 211079 211079

Amazon at 25

Retail survivors: How four family-owned Washington shops have made it in the Amazon era

They fill a niche, either in location or product, treat their customers well and convene a community around their business. Four longtime local retailers share how they've managed their business through the age of Amazon.

The week before the Seahawks’ Super Bowl victory in 2014, a cutout of Richard Sherman was attached to Gov. Jay Inslee’s portrayal of Mount Rainier. Inslee called them “two Washington icons.” A longtime amateur artist, Inslee’s output hasn’t waned on the campaign trail. (Elaine Thompson / AP)

Local Politics

Critics judge Jay Inslee’s artwork: ‘Kitschy anthropomorphism’ and ‘a sense of humor’

Inlee's campaign team has dubbed his drawings and paintings #JayDoodles on Twitter, and has been using them to try to raise money for the his campaign for president. VIEW

Local News

More than a viral sensation, the Salmon Cannon could bring the species back to the Upper Columbia after 90 years

The maker of the Salmon Cannon, a fish transportation system to help salmon get over dams, was inspired by a system used in a family apple orchard. "From the fish's perspective, it's swim in, slide and glide," says the CEO of Bellevue-based Whooshh Innovations.