05/15/2026

Tacoma plans department mergers, 26 layoffs to close $27M budget gap

Tacoma will eliminate 26 positions and merge departments to close a $27 million budget shortfall, with layoff notices starting in January.

May 15

Federal freeze halts $300M in Washington state transportation and climate funds

May 15

Lacey man arrested in drive-by shooting that killed two teen brothers

Police arrested a 20-year-old Lacey man in the drive-by shooting deaths of two teenage brothers on Nov. 14. Detectives say the shooting resulted from a case of mistaken identity.

May 15

Mariners manage pitching staff carefully as AL West race tightens

The Mariners are managing their rotation and bullpen carefully to protect a narrow lead in the American League West, relying on pitching depth while minor injuries and heavy workloads force adjustments.

May 15

Treasurer pushes financial literacy requirement for Washington high school graduates

Washington Treasurer Mike Pellicciotti is seeking legislation requiring all public high school students to take a personal finance course before graduation, citing the need for consistent money skills instruction across the state.

May 15

Skip "The Residence," Watch "The Diplomat" Season 2 Instead

Netflix is pushing its new murder mystery hard, but the real White House thriller you should queue up came out three months ago and nobody noticed.

May 15

Starlette Signs: Mercury Stirring Questions You've Avoided

May 15

The Sleeper Hits You Missed This Week

May 15

The Five-Board Bench: Your First Real Woodworking Project

May 15

The Warm Tomato Salad That Changed My Mind About August

May 15

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 15

Iranian Politician Claims Tehran Will Maintain Authority Over Strait of Hormuz

Ebrahim Azizi stated Iran intends to control passage through the Strait of Hormuz. The statement comes amid ongoing geopolitical concerns regarding maritime traffic in the region. The Strait of Hormuz represents a vital shipping route for global oil supplies.

May 15

Celtics Rout Sixers by 32 Points in Game 1

May 15

Braylon Mullins Withdraws from NBA Draft, Returns to UConn

May 15

U.S. Presence in Strait of Hormuz Increases Amidst Tensions with Iran

May 15

Jaguars Trade Lawrence; Bengals Acquire Additional Draft Capital

May 15