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Former U.S. Rep. Dave Reichert speaks at an election night party in November 2018. Reichert has filed paperwork to enter the Washington governor’s race, although he has not made an official announcement. (Ellen M. Banner / The Seattle Times, 2018) — (Ellen M. Banner / The Seattle Times, 2018)

Local Politics

Dave Reichert, former sheriff and congressman, close to running for governor

Reichert would instantly become the most prominent Republican in a field that is still taking shape, more than a year before the primary election.

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Bicyclists weave their way through the cruise line traffic Saturday morning at on Alaskan Way in Seattle, Washington on May 20, 2023.

Traffic Lab

Seattle has a plan for Alaskan Way bike lane. Here’s what was negotiated

Opinion

Don't set off fireworks — it's the patriotic thing to do | Yakima Herald-Republic editorial board

Ehab Anas, from Bermerton, relaxes while waiting for his wife pick him up at the Pioneer Square Habitat Beach in Seattle, on Saturday, July 1, 2023. Anas had just finished his night shift and his ferry was cancelled. “Its gorgeous out here.” he said. Between Colman Dock and Pier 48, a new habitat beach supports the waterfront ecosystem, including enhancing the salmon corridor by adding rocks and nearshore vegetation.

Environment

New beach gives a glimpse of Seattle's pre-settler past VIEW

Mechanic Stan Straker replaces an airbag on a King County Metro bus at the Atlantic Base Vehicle Maintenance Shop on Sixth Avenue South in Seattle, Friday, June 30, 2023.

King County Metro’s fleet is in a state of disrepair. It has been a tough time to get parts and they need more mechanics. Unfortunately, enough mechanics are harder to find than they used to be. 224326

Traffic Lab

So many King County Metro buses are out of service, routes will be cut for months VIEW

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Transportation

Seattle has a plan for Alaskan Way bike lane. Here’s what was negotiated

Photography

Bothell does not procrastinate when it comes to the Fourth of July, with multitudes of chairs already allowed along the city’s parade route, seen here on Main Street, Sunday, July 2, 2023. City signs up stating “advance chair placement begins July 1” helped start things going.

Local News

In Bothell, they’re already staking claim to spots on July 4 parade route VIEW

Reign

Photos: OL Reign vs. Racing Louisville FC VIEW

Bryce Miller comes out for his start Friday night against Tampa. 224267

Mariners

Photos: Mariners vs. Rays VIEW

Jewell Loyd gets the turnover of Minnesota’s Bridget Carleton in the first half. 224267

Storm

Photos: Storm lose to Lynx in OT, 99-97 VIEW

Education

Activists spurred by affirmative action ruling challenge legacy admissions at Harvard

A civil rights legal group is challenging legacy admissions at Harvard University, saying the practice discriminates against students of color by giving an unfair boost to the mostly white children of alumni. VIEW