In San Francisco, Kenya’s president woos American tech companies despite increasing taxes at home
Kenya’s president is wooing American tech companies, promising a business-friendly environment — even though he has raised taxes on businesses at home. #press
A man faced murder charges after deputies killed his cousin in a drug raid. A jury acquitted him
A Georgia man was charged with murder and taken to trial after sheriff's deputies fatally shot his cousin in a violent drug raid. #press
A Jan. 6 rioter was convicted and sentenced in secret. No one will say why
A felony case stemming from the U.S. Capitol riot appears to have been resolved in secret, with the man released from federal custody this week despite no public record of a conviction or sentencing. #press
Six times Seahawks bounced back from disappointing opening loss to post winning season
The Seahawks have rebounded from an opening loss 11 times in their history to finish with a winning record, including four times under Pete Carroll. #press
Jeezy files for divorce from Jeannie Mai after 2 years of marriage
Rapper Jeezy has filed for divorce from TV personality Jeannie Mai after two years of in marriage. #press
Jets’ Rodgers using doubters as motivation and indicates he’ll play again after torn Achilles tendon
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers says he’ll use doubters as motivation in his rehabilitation from Achilles tendon surgery and indicates he’ll play football again and perhaps... #press
Wing Luke Museum vandalized; man arrested for alleged hate crime
Around 5:15 p.m. Thursday, a man with a sledgehammer smashed nine windows of the Wing Luke Museum along Canton Alley South, said museum spokesman Steve McLean. #press
Crews responding to floatplane crash in Lake Sammamish
Crews are responding to a floatplane crash in Lake Sammamish, the Bellevue Fire Department said Friday morning. #press
Delta’s big SkyMiles changes are all about the money: 5 things to know
Sea-Tac Airport's second-busiest airline, Delta, is doing a major overhaul of its SkyMiles loyalty program. #press
Shot put champ Ryan Crouser is on the mend from blood clots, will compete at the Pre Classic
Shot put world champion Ryan Crouser is trending in the right direction after being diagnosed with two blood clots in his left leg just before his win at the world championships. #press
New York City mayor gives Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs a key to the city during a ceremony in Times Square
Sean “Diddy” Combs receives the key to New York City. #press
Hugh Jackman and Deborra-lee Jackman separate after 27 years of marriage
Hugh Jackman and Deborra-lee Jackman have decided to end their marriage after 27 years and two children, the pair told People magazine Friday. #press
U.S. ambassador to Russia visits jailed WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich
The U.S. Ambassador to Russia Lynne Tracy visited imprisoned Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich on Friday, the U.S. Embassy in Moscow said in an online statement. #press
At the request of Baghdad, UN will end in 1 year its probe of Islamic State extremists in Iraq
The Security Council has voted unanimously to end, a year from now, a U.N. probe into activities of Islamic State extremists in Iraq. #press
Trump looms over Reichert
The former King County Sheriff and Congressman could temper his conservatism, write off the votes of the MAGA Republicans and run toward the middle for governor of Washington state. #press
Pac-12 recruiting: Assessing the impact of realignment on Cal, Oregon State and Washington State
Has Cal's move to the ACC been a boost or drag? What about the uncertainty hanging over WSU and OSU? 247Sports recruiting analyst Brandon Huffman dives in. #press
Seattle Times staff picks for Seahawks at Lions in Week 2
Seattle Times writers Bob Condotta, Adam Jude, Larry Stone and Matt Calkins make their picks for Seahawks at Lions in Week Two. #press
Connecticut alderman facing charges in Jan. 6 riot defeats incumbent GOP mayor after primary recount
A Connecticut city alderman facing criminal charges that he entered the U.S. Capitol with a mob of rioters on Jan. 6, 2021, has narrowly won the Republican mayoral primary in... #press
US military orders new interviews on the deadly 2021 Afghan airport attack as criticism persists
The Pentagon’s Central Command has decided to interview roughly two dozen service members who were at the Kabul airport when suicide bombers attacked during the 2021 Afghanistan... #press
British neonatal nurse found guilty of murdering 7 babies launches bid to appeal her convictions
A British neonatal nurse who was found guilty of murdering seven babies and the attempted murder of six others has launched a bid to appeal her convictions. #press