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The Seattle Times @seattletimes.com · 43m

Westlake Park closed Wednesday and won't be reopening until spring. The downtown park will undergo a redesign that includes the removal of the landmark arch.

Seattle closes an 'unofficial town square' for construction

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The Seattle Times @seattletimes.com · 1h

A funny, tense, deeply human drama launches its national tour at the Paramount.

The most Tony Award-nominated play of all time is in Seattle. How was it?

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President Donald Trump's attempt to deploy National Guard troops to Portland is at a standstill for now. What questions do you have about the situation?

What questions do you have about Trump's push to deploy National Guard to Portland?

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A grand jury has indicted New York Attorney General Letitia James on a fraud charge, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Thursday.

New York Attorney General Letitia James indicted on fraud charge, AP source says

A grand jury has indicted New York Attorney General Letitia James on a fraud charge, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Thursday.

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The Seattle Times @seattletimes.com · 3h

The push for government workers to return to the office built momentum in early 2024, as a new slate of council members was swept into office.

Some Seattle city employees only need to work 2 days in person

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The Seattle Times @seattletimes.com · 4h

The second film adaptation of the stage musical (based on the 1976 novel) holds up beautifully, writes Moira Macdonald.

‘Kiss of the Spider Woman’ is dreamlike in its beauty | Review

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The Seattle Times @seattletimes.com · 5h

Survey data shows interest in Major League Baseball has not been very high in Seattle when compared with other markets that also have teams, writes FYI Guy

Where does Seattle rank among baseball-loving cities?

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The Seattle Times @seattletimes.com · 6h

If you're under 25 and a homeowner in the Seattle area, we want to hear from you.

Are you a Seattle-area homeowner under 25? Share your experience

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The Seattle Times @seattletimes.com · 7h

SIFF Cinema Egyptian on Capitol Hill — known for decades as the Egyptian Theatre — will not reopen under SIFF ownership after flooding last year.

SIFF announces it will end lease at historic Egyptian movie theater

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The Seattle Times @seattletimes.com · 7h

“Boots,” now streaming on Netflix, is funny and charming, though its message becomes muddled the longer it goes on, our reviewer writes.

‘Boots’ will make you laugh, but it might leave you questioning | Review

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The Seattle Times @seattletimes.com · 8h

Don Ruhmann, Boeing's second-ever chief aerospace safety officer, thinks the company is ready to capitalize on years of big-picture changes.

Meet the Boeing engineer tasked with reviving the reputation for safety

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The Seattle Times @seattletimes.com · 9h

Delays hit U.S. airports for three straight days as air traffic controllers skip work amid the government shutdown, officials say.

How the government shutdown is impacting flights at Sea-Tac

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The Seattle Times @seattletimes.com · 9h

Claudia Balducci nudged Sound Transit to open the Eastside's 2 Line, while Girmay Zahilay has insisted on safer Seattle train crossings.

King County executive candidates offer visions for light rail

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The Seattle Times @seattletimes.com · 10h

A police report says Gunnar Schubert entered the building with lighter fluid and a lighter, going on a 10-minute rampage in the Capitol.

No arson charge for man accused of burning flags in WA Capitol break-in

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The Seattle Times @seattletimes.com · 11h

From $13 beers to $400 tickets, here's how much people are paying to watch the playoffs.

Mariners playoff games will cost you. How much are you willing to spend?

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The Seattle Times @seattletimes.com · 23h

The policy, which went into effect Oct. 1, has been in the works for months and applies to adult felony cases and all cases involving juvenile suspects.

King County prosecutors now must make charging decisions within 30 days

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Israel and Hamas have agreed to the “first phase” of U.S. President Donald Trump's peace plan to pause fighting and release at least some hostages and prisoners, he said Wednesday.

Hamas and Israel enter a third day of Gaza peace talks with top Trump envoy expected to join

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After the Mariners fell to the Tigers on Wednesday, ticket prices for Game 5 surged.

You can still get tickets for Friday's Mariners game, for the right price

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The Seattle Times @seattletimes.com · 1d

This month’s buffet of theater includes everything from wild updates of classics to contemporary circus, shadow puppetry, absurd autobiography and audio drama.

Can’t-miss Seattle theater in October has acrobatic thrills, fun puppetry

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La Marea, a marisqueria at Fair Isle Brewing in Ballard that showcases Mexican seafood dishes and fusion takes, comes from the team behind Tacos Extranjeros.

This kitchen at a brewery has some of the best Mexican food in Seattle

La Marea, a marisqueria at Fair Isle Brewing in Ballard that showcases Mexican seafood dishes and fusion takes, comes from the team behind Tacos Extranjeros.

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The progressive Baltimore band packed a Seattle venue more regularly filled by pop stars on the cusp and big-name EDM DJs.

Groundbreaking rockers ignite their largest Seattle crowd to date

The progressive Baltimore band packed a Seattle venue more regularly filled by pop stars on the cusp and big-name EDM DJs.

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The third entry in Disney’s film franchise is everything you'd expect from a "Tron" movie — for better or worse, writes our reviewer.

‘Tron: Ares’ is mostly style over substance — but oh is it stylish | Review

The third entry in Disney’s film franchise is everything you'd expect from a "Tron" movie — for better or worse, writes our reviewer.

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The Seattle Times @seattletimes.com · 1d

Dionne Foster may not be a household name in Seattle, but there are signs her message is resonating with some voters looking for change on the City Council.

Dionne Foster is pushing to unseat Seattle’s City Council president

Dionne Foster may not be a household name in Seattle, but there are signs her message is resonating with some voters looking for change on the City Council.

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The Seattle Times @seattletimes.com · 1d

After the Mariners’ last playoff appearance in 2022, the team became the most profitable team in baseball in 2023, according to Forbes. Owners and players are hoping for a long, lucrative run this year.

Why a big Mariners playoff push could mean millions for profitable team

If the Mariners make a deep playoff run, it could mean a lucrative return for the organization.

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The Seattle Times @seattletimes.com · 1d

A rain delay pushed Tuesday’s game back three hours. But that's nothing for Mariners fans, who have waited decades for playoff glory.

Highlights from the Mariners watch party Tuesday at T-Mobile Park

A rain delay pushed Tuesday’s game back three hours. But that's nothing for Mariners fans, who have waited decades for playoff glory.

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