Man dies parachuting in Central WA during BASE jump, sheriff says
A man has died in Chelan County when he was parachuting and struck a cliff after his chute failed to fully open.
Pakistan saw the highest number of militant attacks during Ramadan for a decade
A think tank says Pakistan saw the highest number of militant attacks during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan in a decade.
What’s the nature-gut microbiome connection? The secret’s in the soil
Registered dietitian nutritionist Carrie Dennett shares how being in green spaces can contribute to a robust gut microbiome.
‘Lollapalooza’ an entertaining history of festival’s role in alt-rock’s rise
Lollapalooza” by Richard Bienstock and Tom Beaujour chronicles the beginnings of the traveling festival that played a key ...
Microsoft rode the cloud to new heights. Can it do the same with AI?
Microsoft was resting on its laurels, sitting out the search revolution and fumbling the smartphone. Enter Satya Nadella, the ...
Going on a long-haul flight? Here’s how to choose the right airline
The rules for long-haul travel are different from flying domestically or even on shorter segments to Europe or Hawaii. The ...
Rant and Rave: Neighbors volunteered to help move reader’s furniture
RAVE to my very kind neighbors who went overboard and moved some heavy furniture for me. I didn't ask them, they volunteered.
Push for WA jail oversight dies in Legislature, disappointing grieving families
The bill would have created a state council to monitor jail conditions. It failed to progress last month amid opposition from some local officials and budget woes.
101 years later, Swansons Nursery in Ballard still blooms with romance
Swansons Nursery, still going strong more than 100 years after its start, began with a love story. August and Selma Swanson opened their nursery in Ballard in 1924.
WA ‘Uncle Sam billboard’ property being sold
The infamous Lewis County billboard is about to get a new owner after the property it sits on went up for sale.
Musk’s broadband satellites have long-term costs, states say
The new approach to subsidized broadband emphasizes satellite terminals that are initially inexpensive, but can cost more over time.
An outside probe says a Japanese TV station didn’t support its worker in a sexual assault case
An independent investigation of a sexual assault case linked to one of Japan’s top celebrities says Fuji Television Network failed to support its female employee, adding that management lacked human ...