Presidential debates: They remain relevant
Re: “Rethinking the significance of presidential debates” [Aug. 20, Opinion]: In his opinion piece, Ryan Munce, who is president and CEO of co/efficient, a polling firm, attempts to vigorously convince us that televised primary debates in this era have become about spectacle.... #press
Wild animals in captivity: Stop the inhumanity
Re: “Lolita the orca dies in captivity before return to the PNW” [Aug. 18, Local News]: The death of Lolita in captivity was a travesty. The abusers who stole her and other orcas from Puget Sound got away with decades of abuse and torture at the Miami Seaquarium and... #press
Mariners reinstate J.P. Crawford from concussion injured list, put Emerson Hancock on IL
Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford was reinstated from the seven-day concussion injured list, and Seattle placed RHP Emerson Hancock on the 15-day IL with a right shoulder strain. #press
Prosecutor asks judge to throw out charges against Black truck driver mauled by police dog in Ohio
A prosecutor in Ohio is asking a judge to dismiss charges, at least for now, against a Black truck driver who was bitten by a police dog while he was surrendering along a... #press
Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
Benchmark U.S. crude oil for September delivery fell 53 cents to $80.72 a barrel Monday. #press
Harbaugh informs team he will serve 3-game suspension for NCAA violations, AP sources say.
Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh has informed his team and staff that he will serve a three-game suspension to start this season as part of the school’s self-imposed penalties for NCAA infractions. #press
Chicago-area woman charged with emailing threats to shoot Trump and his son
Federal agents have arrested a 41-year-old Chicago-area woman on a complaint accusing her of sending emails threatening to shoot former President Donald Trump and his son Barron. #press
Power cuts in Niger threaten to spoil millions of vaccines as sanctions take their toll, UN says
The U.N. is spending over 20 times more money than usual on fuel for generators to keep millions of vaccines in Niger from spoiling due to incessant power cuts. #press
Cyprus rescues 115 Syrian migrants aboard 3 separate boats over the last three days
Cyprus police have rescued 18 Syrian migrants after their boat started taking on water some 3.5 miles off the Mediterranean island nation’s southeastern coast. #press
Projecting Washington State’s offensive two-deep for season-opener
Now that WSU has wrapped up fall camp, it’s time to project the team’s two-deep depth chart ahead of the Cougars’ season-opener on Sept. 2 at Colorado State. #press
Major wildfires burn in Greece, Spain’s Canary Island of Tenerife
Major wildfires are burning in Greece and on Spain’s Canary Island of Tenerife off the northwest coast of Africa. #press
Manchester United to let Mason Greenwood leave after criminal case was closed
Manchester United say Mason Greenwood will leave the club after a criminal investigation of possible attempted rape was closed by prosecutors six months ago. #press
Judge blocks Georgia ban on hormone replacement therapy for transgender minors
A federal judge in Atlanta has blocked Georgia from enforcing a new law that restricts doctors from prescribing hormone therapy to transgender people under the age of 18. #press
Somalia’s government says it intends to shut down access to TikTok, Telegram over content concerns
Somalia’s government says it intends to shut down access to certain social media platforms including TikTok and Telegram that authorities believe disproportionately harms youth. #press
200 evacuees camp at high school as Elk fire rages in Spokane County
An estimated 200 evacuees are camped at a high school lots while waiting for the Oregon Road fire near Elk to be contained so they can return home. #press
After devastating Maui fires, let’s center people, not tourism
To understand the roots of the tragedy on Maui, you have to take a long look back, writes columnist Naomi Ishisaka. #press
WWE’s WrestleMania 40 ticket sales show strength of the brand months before 2-day event
WWE is flexing its branding muscle, selling more than 90,000 tickets to next year’s WrestleMania about eight months before the premium live event is held and before a single match has been announced. #press
South King County cities bypass state law to limit homeless shelters
In 2021, the Washington Legislature passed a law that attempted to stop cities from banning homelessness facilities. But some cities have found loopholes. #press
A new 40-foot-tall mural near Pike Place wants to talk about gout
A new 40-foot-tall mural is now up on First Avenue near Pike Place Market. Its message? Learn more about gout. #press
Nationals and Phillies are kids for a day, mingling among Little Leaguers
The Philadelphia Phillies and Washington Nationals acted like kids again at the Major League Baseball Little League Classic. #press