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Tacoma’s Lincoln High School marks 55 years since ping-pong diplomacy eased U.S.–China ties

Lincoln High School spotlights its long-running exchange program with China. TACOMA, Wash. — Students at Lincoln High School in Tacoma marked the 55th anniversary of “ping-pong diplomacy” on Tuesday, revisiting the...

Seattle businesses join National Business Blackout Day

Seattle businesses have posted about plans to take part in the nationwide protest, with participation ranging from closure to donating proceeds to nonprofits. SEATTLE — A number of Seattle businesses are...

Minneapolis shooting fuels anti-ICE protests across Seattle area

In West Seattle, hundreds gathered at Hiawatha Playfield before marching about a mile south along California Avenue Southwest to The Junction. SEATTLE — Demonstrators marched through neighborhoods across the Seattle area...

Family identifies man killed in Lacey apartment standoff

A family member identified Kaleb Lewis as the man killed during an armed standoff with police at a Lacey apartment complex Wednesday. LACEY, Wash. — A family member identified Kaleb Lewis...

Missing Mount Rainier hikers found dead

The National Park Service said the search and rescue operations concluded after they found the hikers' remains on Tuesday. SUNRISE, Wash. — Search and rescue crews found the two climbers reported...

Merch, meals and cleanup: SODO prepares for Seahawks playoff return

SODO is already in playoff mode: unboxing jerseys, prepping restaurants and cleaning up Hawk Alley. SEATTLE — Nearly a decade after fans last packed Lumen Field for a Seahawks playoff game,...

Mayor Katie Wilson announces first executive orders targeting homelessness, public transit

SEATTLE — Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson on Thursday announced her first two executive orders since taking office, targeting homelessness and public transit as she moves to put her campaign priorities into action...

Anthony’s buys Tides Tavern to steward Gig Harbor landmark

The restaurant Anthony’s says it is buying Tides Tavern because it is a landmark and gathering place in Gig Harbor. GIG HARBOR, Wash. — Tides Tavern, a landmark waterfront restaurant in...

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