What to know about fentanyl safety at festivals and other events
If you're going to a music festival, concert or event where you think people may be using recreational drugs, here's what experts say you should know about naloxone and fentanyl test strips. #press
The many sides of Devin Richardson, Washington State’s transfer linebacker
To a younger Devin Richardson, the perfect life hardly involved football. Now, the WSU transfer LB balances his many interests with his sixth college season. #press
Salzburg Festival nearly sold out while others in classical music struggle to regain audience
While many classical music institutions are struggling to regain audience, the Salzburg Festival in Mozart's hometown is on track to draw people from over 75 nations to opera, concerts and drama. #press
Five Star General can make history in Longacres Mile for former Longacres owner
Five Star General, who has finished in the top three in the past three Longacres Miles, has a chance to give Ken Alhadeff, whose grandfather started the race, his first Mile win. #press
They lost everything in the Paradise fire. Now they’re reliving their grief as fires rage in Hawaii
As wildfires tear through the Hawaiian island of Maui, residents of a Northern California town are reliving their own harrowing experience with a similar conflagration. #press
Liberty football coach: Death of freshman lineman was not football-related
First-year Liberty University coach Jamey Chadwell says the death of a freshman football player was not football-related. #press
Climate crisis: Inexcusable science denial
Re: “Republican climate strategy calls for more drilling, less clean energy” [Aug. 5, Nation & World]: The Heritage Foundation’s Paul Dans is promoting a nearly 1,000-page plan to shred regulations and dismantle federal clean-energy programs. I am disappointed that with all... #press
Former Catholic priest admits to sexual misconduct with 11-year-old boy he took on beach vacation
A former Catholic priest admits he committed acts of sexual misconduct with a child he met through his pastoral duties. #press
Blue Angels: Reminder of bravery of those I served with
I read with interest the letter “Retire polluting Blue Angels” [Aug. 5, Northwest Voices]. I appreciate the writer’s opinion, however, I would like to offer a different perspective. Seeing and hearing the Blue Angels on Seafair Weekend reminded me of... #press
Attorney General Garland will appoint special counsel in Hunter Biden probe
Attorney General Merrick Garland says he’s appointing a special counsel in the Hunter Biden probe, deepening the investigation of the president’s son ahead of the 2024 election. #press
Commentary: Introducing the Washington Huskies to Big Ten football fans
What's the Big Ten Conference getting in Washington? Allow UW football reporter Mike Vorel — who grew up in Big Ten Country — to provide a proper introduction. #press
Kenosha police arrested a Black man at Applebee’s. The actual suspects were in the bathroom
Police in Kenosha, Wisconsin, have launched an internal investigation after a video posted to social media appears to show an officer punching a Black man the officer mistakenly thought was involved in a... #press
Before-and-after satellite images show Maui devastation in stark contrast
Before-and-after satellite images show in unmistakable and stark contrast the devastation that wildfires brought to the historic Maui community of Lahaina. #press
US women’s water polo swimming through choppy water in pursuit of a fourth straight Olympic gold
With the Paris Olympics coming up next year, U.S. women’s water polo coach Adam Krikorian is feeling the pressure of time. #press
North Cascades Highway closes again as Sourdough fire burns
The North Cascades Highway has closed again between Newhalem and Granite Creek due to the Sourdough Fire. It had reopened Wednesday after being closed since last Friday. #press
Insurers won’t cover new Alzheimer’s treatment for some customers
Some private insurers are balking at paying for the first drug fully approved to slow mental decline in Alzheimer’s patients. #press
UN says 5 staff members kidnapped in Yemen 18 months ago walk free
The United Nations says five staff members who were kidnapped in Yemen 18 months ago have walked free. #press
Poland’s ruling party seeks referendum on privatization as it steps up attacks on opposition leader
Poland’s ruling party leader says voters will be asked in a referendum whether they support the sell-off of state-owned enterprises in a referendum. #press
For DVD aficionados in Seattle, the last Blockbuster is the local library
The Seattle Public Library system, Scarecrow Video and one couple's Blockbuster box continue to supply DVD aficionados with a reliable way to keep pressing play #press
Maui wildfires serve as warning for these WA firefighters
The Pacific Northwest has its share of wildland fires, with towns devastated and destroyed. Fire departments are trying to take Maui's disaster as a lesson to prevent it from happening elsewhere. #press