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The Seahawks' 2018 draft class is here

The Seahawks' 2018 draft had enough drama, twists and turns to be a blockbuster movie -- and it would be way better than "Draft Day." By Stephen Cohen, Michael-Shawn Dugar

Best players remaining on draft's day two

The first round of the 2018 NFL draft came and went Thursday night, but there are still plenty of intriguing players left for teams to claim on day two of the league's annual talent grab. Five quarterbacks were selected in the first round, but... By Stephen Cohen

2018 NFL draft: Pick-by-pick analysis of first round

Pick-by-pick analysis of the first round of the 2018 NFL draft. By Stephen Cohen

NFL mock draft: Will Seahawks stay in first round?

It's almost time for the 2018 NFL draft. Let's guess where players will land. By Stephen Cohen

Mariners bring back left-hander Elias

One day after a head-scratching yet predictable roster move, the Mariners pulled off a trade that makes sense. Seattle acquired left-hander Roenis Elias from the Red Sox Monday in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations.... By Stephen Cohen

2018 NFL uniform rankings include trio of new looks

Three teams will sport new uniforms for the upcoming season, including two of the league's three Florida teams -- the Jacksonville Jaguars and Miami Dolphins -- both of whom unveiled new looks on Thursday. The Jags and Fins join the Tennessee... By Stephen Cohen

Researchers still looking for gray whale caught in fishing gear

Researchers are still looking for a gray whale tangled in fishing gear in Puget Sound waters last weekend, but if they don't find it, that might be a very good sign. By Stephen Cohen

'Pike Box' offers market-fresh, local produce on sliding scale

Pike Place Market announced the launch of its rebranded community-supported agriculture (CSA) program, "Pike Box," on Tuesday. The program offers weekly fresh, Washington-grown produce and other items found at the iconic farmer's market. CSAs... By Stephen Cohen

Mariners creeping up list of MLB's highest spenders

The fact that the Mariners are spending money doesn't necessarily explain the team's best start since 2009, but whether it's causation or correlation, the M's and their fans have to be happy that the club is shedding its tight-fisted reputation. By Stephen Cohen

Downed tree, mechanical issues cause Sounder train cancellations

At least two commuter trains heading into Seattle were canceled Monday morning. Sound Transit announced that the Sounder Train 1703, scheduled to depart Everett at 6:15 a.m., was canceled while crews work to remove the tree. The agency said... By Stephen Cohen

Couple who fled state after deadly hit-and-run sentenced

Gracey Pearson was sentenced to TERM for vehicular homicide in the death of 29-year-old D'maine Dugar as he walked to work in the early morning of Sept. 9, 2017. Alex Fleck, Pearson's boyfriend, was sentenced to eight months of home confinement... By Stephen Cohen

Senators ask FCC to look into Sinclair license, pause merger

Twelve U.S. Senators have called on the Federal Communications Commission to review conservative media giant Sinclair Broadcast Group's broadcast license in light of recent "must-run" promos. By Stephen Cohen

Sinclair attacks CNN host in YouTube video

On Tuesday, banners appeared across the websites for Sinclair-owned-or-operated stations linking to a YouTube video attacking CNN media reporter Brian Stelter, a frequent critic of the conservative media giant. By Stephen Cohen

Orcas swim in Elliott Bay on sunny Monday afternoon

A pod of orca whales made its way through Seattle's Elliott Bay Monday afternoon. A group of what appears to be three or four animals was first spotted in the South Sound Monday morning, then made its way up past Vashon Island around noon before... By Stephen Cohen

Woodland Park Zoo welcomes rhino Taj

Taj (whose full name is Taj Mahal) is the first resident of the zoo's new 92-acre Assam Rhino Reserve, which will open to the public on May 5, and the first of his kind ever at the 118-year-old zoo. That distinction won't last long, however, as... By Stephen Cohen

Sinclair airs, undermines ad critical of 'fake news' scripts

The commercial was produced by liberal consumer watchdog group Allied Progress in response to a recent promotional campaign that forces local anchors to read Sinclair-written scripts warning of the dangers of "one-sided news stories plaguing our... By Stephen Cohen

Study shows 'Sinclair effect' on local news

Following a firestorm of recent media criticism leveled at Sinclair Broadcast Group, staff at Sinclair-owned stations insisted that the company's conservative bent didn't affect local news coverage, but a recent study and former employees say... By Stephen Cohen

Woodland Park gorilla died from aortic aneurysm

A beloved gorilla at Seattle's Woodland Park Zoo died last week from a ruptured artery, according to an initial autopsy. By Stephen Cohen

The new Tennessee Titans uniforms are a mess

Tennessee ranked 29th out of 32 in our NFL fashion rankings last year. After this missed opportunity, they will likely rank lower this year. On the bright side, franchise quarterback Marcus Mariota, an Oregon alum, is already used to wearing... By Stephen Cohen

Alaska Airlines announces new nonstop flights to New York

The Seattle-based carrier announced Wednesday it would begin the 7:05 a.m. flights out of Seattle on July 6, with return flights arriving back at Sea-Tac Airport at 10:26 p.m. In a press release, Alaska said the new flights will offer... By Stephen Cohen