Women may face higher risk of stroke following infertility treatment
Stroke risk was elevated in the first 30 days after delivery among the women who had undergone treatments, and the odds continued to rise through the year after childbirth, according to a new study. #press
Nebraska governor signs order narrowly defining sex as that assigned at birth
Nebraska's governor has signed an executive order directing state agencies to use narrow definitions of a person's sex. #press
Family of man killed by King County deputy sues, claiming he posed no threat
The family of Joshua Sarrett claims he was unarmed, posed no imminent threat and stood more than 50 feet from the King County deputy who fatally shot him. #press
Realignment prompts fresh look at the number of automatic bids in 12-team College Football Playoff
The conference commissioners who manage the College Football Playoff have met for the first time since a wave of realignment tore apart the Pac-12. #press
Farmers Insurance lays off 2,400 workers as insurers pull back from California
The company cited a need to reduce operational costs and focus on "long-term sustainable profitability" in an announcement to explain the job cuts. #press
Alex Murdaugh loses prison phone privileges after lawyer records phone call for documentary
South Carolina prison officials say convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh has lost his phone privileges and his prison tablet computer after his lawyer recorded him reading his journal entries on... #press
How will WSU Cougars find playing time for all their receivers? A lot goes into that equation
As they draw closer to their season opener, Saturday at Colorado State, how do the Cougars find the snaps for all their receivers? #press
Philanthropic support for journalism grows, but challenges remain
Both a new study and the fundraising are intended to catalyze broader and more sustained support for local news that's essential to democracy. #press
Voters in one Iowa county reject GOP-appointed auditor who posted about 2020 election doubts
Voters in one Iowa county have rejected a GOP-appointed auditor who had previously made social media posts that questioned the legitimacy of the 2020 presidential election, among other... #press
Trump inflated property values by up to $2.2 billion, New York attorney general says
New York Attorney General Letitia James said in a filing unsealed Wednesday that Trump had falsely boosted his net worth by between $812 million and $2.2 billion each year over the course of a decade. #press
Legacy of Native American boarding schools comes into view through a new interactive map
The list of boarding schools in the United States that once sought to “civilize” Native Americans, Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiians is getting longer. #press
Without Julio Rodriguez, Mariners rally to beat A’s, set franchise record for wins in month
The Mariners closed out a six-game homestand with a 5-4 victory over the Oakland A’s on Wednesday afternoon to hold on to a piece of the AL West lead for another day. #press
Memphis plant that uses potentially hazardous chemical will close, company says
A medical equipment sterilizing plant using a chemical whose emissions could lead to cause cancer and other health risks says it plans to close its Tennessee location by next spring. #press
Chiefs GM hopeful that All-Pro defensive tackle Chris Jones reports by opener next week
Chiefs general manager Brett Veach is optimistic that All-Pro defensive tackle Chris Jones will be on the field when the Super Bowl champions kick off the NFL regular-season against Detroit next week. #press
Coco Gauff picks up her 13th win in 14 matches to stay on course to meet Iga Swiatek at the US Open
Coco Gauff has taken another step toward a possible quarterfinal showdown against No. 1 Iga Swiatek at the U.S. Open. #press
‘This is a test’: Nationwide alert will reach cellphones, TVs and radios
Every television, radio and cellphone in the United States is going to broadcast a message on Oct. 4 along the lines of: “THIS IS A TEST of the National Wireless Emergency Alert System. No action is needed.” #press
Seattle City Council hides behind ‘austerity’ to avoid hard choices
As the Seattle City Council considers massive new taxes to pay for expected spending increases, voters should ask how council members are defining "austerity." #press
Farming native fish in the Salish Sea can be done safely, responsibly
Science tells us ocean farming of native fish is the most environmentally sustainable solution available to produce food for the planet. #press
Driver crashes into pillar by West Seattle Bridge, killing passenger
The driver was arrested on suspicion of vehicular homicide and will be booked into the King County Jail after he's released from Harborview, police said. #press
West Point time capsule that appeared to contain nothing more than silt yields centuries-old coins
A nearly 200-year-old time capsule that appeared to yield little more than dust when it was opened at West Point contained hidden treasure after all. #press