Alex McLoon

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Washington voters to decide whether WA Cares fund can be invested in stocks

Amendment 8201 would allow the state’s long-term care fund to invest like pension funds. Supporters call it smart growth, opponents say it’s too risky. SEATTLE — Washington voters this November will...

Mariners fans pay top dollar for parking ahead of ALDS Game 1

Parking near T-Mobile Park costs up to $120 as fans flock to the Mariners' playoff game. SEATTLE — Hours before first pitch in Game 1 of the American League Division Series...

Historic drought forces Yakima Basin water shutdown

The Washington Department of Ecology orders a water use halt in the Yakima Basin due to severe drought. YAKIMA, Wash. — For the first time in state history, the Washington Department...

South Hill rapist’s survivors share trauma after release of Kevin Coe

Kevin Coe, now 78, is believed to have carried out more than 40 sexual assaults in Spokane from the late 1970s until his arrest in 1981. SOUTH HILL, Wash — Survivors...

Mariners scrimmage at T-Mobile Park draws sellout crowd ahead of ALDS

Fans celebrated the Mariners' scrimmage at T-Mobile Park, eager to see the team and legend Ichiro Suzuki ahead of the postseason. SEATTLE — Excitement is building around the Seattle Mariners as...

Seattle coffee shops see opportunity as Starbucks closes local stores

Starbucks closures span from SoDo to Aurora Avenue. Local shops are hoping to benefit from it. SEATTLE — Seattle coffee shops are hoping to cash in as Starbucks shutters several local...

Seattle’s Miller Park flourishes again after city tackles homelessness

Miller Park is restored for families as council president highlights addiction treatment to address homelessness. SEATTLE — Four years ago, Miller Park in First Hill was overrun with tents and encampments,...

Seattle installs fences in downtown alleys to curb crime; some residents see change

Seattle installs chain-link fences in downtown alleys to curb crime, reducing daytime illegal activity and improving safety, but issues persist after sundown. SEATTLE — Chain-link fences are now blocking several alleys...

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