05/14/2026

Washington Bans Tire Chemical Poisoning Coho Salmon

Washington banned the tire chemical 6PPD, which kills coho salmon in Puget Sound streams when it washes off roads. Manufacturers have nine years to eliminate it.

May 14

Thurston Sheriff Freezes Own Salary as County Faces Budget Shortfall

May 14

Washington lawmakers restore $60M wildfire fund in tight budget year

May 14

Olympia K9 Nabs Repeat Fugitive on Bike for Second Time

A Thurston County man learned the hard way that the same K9 unit doesn't forget a face, getting nabbed again after fleeing police on a bicycle through downtown Olympia. Early Thursday morning's dramatic chase ended with the dog apprehending the suspect, echoing a prior bust. Sheriff officials hailed the four-legged deputy's sharp instincts.

May 14

Projected NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Field Released: Florida Holds Top Seed

The first projected 76-team field for the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament is out. Florida currently holds the top overall seed, according to bracketologists.

May 14

Penn State Football Undergoes Changes in Campbell's First Four Months

May 14

UW Men's Hoops Prepares for NCAA Tournament

May 14

NCAA Proposal Grants Bowl Eligibility Flexibility to 5-7 Teams Meeting Academic Standards

May 14

Boeing Delays 737 MAX Fourth Production Line at Everett Plant

Boeing postpones opening a new 737 MAX assembly line at its Everett plant due to supply chain disruptions from engine maker CFM International and fuselage suppliers.

May 14

Seattle-Tacoma Ports Report 62.7% Jump in Weekly Imports

May 14

I Choose One Thing Today

Before you drown in your to-do list, try this: pick the single task that would make today feel complete. Not everything. Just one.

May 14

A Japanese Master Captures Spring in Seventeen Syllables

May 14

On Building Something That Lasts

May 14

Teenager's Lost Wallet Returns with $1,500 Inside and a Note

May 14

The Federal Reserve Just Blinked, and Wall Street Noticed

May 14

The Curious Case of Competing Truths: Can We All Be Right At Once?

In an age defined by opposing viewpoints, Splurge Sullivan dives into the possibility that multiple “truths” can coexist, and the potential value of embracing this complexity.

May 14

Dante Fowler Signs With Seahawks After Lawrence's Super Bowl Pitch

Dante Fowler Jr. signed with the Seattle Seahawks after DeMarcus Lawrence reportedly convinced him he could win a Super Bowl with the team. Fowler and Lawrence were teammates on the Dallas Cowboys from 2022-2023.

May 14

Arsenal Edges West Ham 1-0 After VAR Disallows Late Equalizer

May 14

Top 25 Teams: Potential Award Candidates

May 14

Power Four Football: Top Newcomers to Watch in 2026

May 14

Seahawks Sign Edge Rusher Dante Fowler Jr.

May 14