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Washington's Nate Pryor passes during an NCAA college basketball practice Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020, in Seattle. Pryor is among several transfers to Washington who the Huskies are hopeful can all make an immediate impact. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

UW BASKETBALL: Huskies schedule Sunday game with No. 2 Baylor

The Washington men’s basketball team has found a new season opener. Last Saturday, UW announced the cancellation… Continue reading

Washington's Nate Pryor passes during an NCAA college basketball practice Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020, in Seattle. Pryor is among several transfers to Washington who the Huskies are hopeful can all make an immediate impact. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Gonzaga guard Jalen Suggs (1) passes to a teammate against Auburn on Nov. 27, 2020, at the Fort Myers Tip-Off in Fort Myers, Florida.  (Chris Tilley/Fort Myers Tip-Off via McClatchy News Service)

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Timme, Kispert lead No. 1 Gonzaga past Auburn 90-67

Bulldogs go to 2-0 after beating No. 6 Kansas Thanksgiving Day

Gonzaga guard Jalen Suggs (1) passes to a teammate against Auburn on Nov. 27, 2020, at the Fort Myers Tip-Off in Fort Myers, Florida.  (Chris Tilley/Fort Myers Tip-Off via McClatchy News Service)
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Giving Tuesday

The 2020 Giving Tuesday special section is now available to read online. Learn more about this global generosity movement, set for Dec. 1, by clicking… Continue reading

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Believe: Your Local Holiday Shopping Guide

The 2020 Believe special section is now available to read online. Use this local holiday guide to help with your shopping this year! Click here… Continue reading

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Houston Texans tight end Jordan Akins (88), defended by Detroit Lions outside linebacker Jamie Collins (58), is unable to make the catch during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

AP SPORTS BRIEFS: Texans pull away from reeling Lions; Cougs win opener

Deshaun Watson had a pair of go-ahead touchdown passes in the first half and threw for two more scores in the fourth quarter… Continue reading

Houston Texans tight end Jordan Akins (88), defended by Detroit Lions outside linebacker Jamie Collins (58), is unable to make the catch during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Nurse Jessica Franz, shows a photo of her mother-in-law, Elaine Franz, outside Olathe Medical Center after working the graveyard shift Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020, in Olathe, Kan. Elaine Franz died Nov. 10, one day before her 78th birthday, after contracting COVID-19. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Empty seats, delivered feasts as virus changes Thanksgiving

By Regina Garcia Cano, Matt Sedensky and Heather Hollingsworth | The Associated Press Vivian Zayas couldn’t keep herself from scrolling through photos of last Thanksgiving,… Continue reading

Nurse Jessica Franz, shows a photo of her mother-in-law, Elaine Franz, outside Olathe Medical Center after working the graveyard shift Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020, in Olathe, Kan. Elaine Franz died Nov. 10, one day before her 78th birthday, after contracting COVID-19. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Washington State head coach Nick Rolovich looks on as officials deliberate during an NCAA college football game against Oregon State in Corvallis, Ore., Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. Washington State won 38-28. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)

FOOTBALL: Rolovich says Cougars will be able to play USC on Dec. 4

By Tim Booth | The Associated Press Washington State coach Nick Rolovich said he believes the Cougars will have enough healthy players to play their… Continue reading

Washington State head coach Nick Rolovich looks on as officials deliberate during an NCAA college football game against Oregon State in Corvallis, Ore., Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. Washington State won 38-28. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
A KidiZoom Creator Cam by VTech is displayed at the Toy Fair, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020, in New York. The digital camera comes with a green screen and animated backgrounds allowing kids to go to outer space, get chased by T-Rex, or make things disappear. The camera comes with a tabletop tripod, which can also be used as a selfie stick. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Holiday trends to watch: Adult Play-Doh; stores with shipping

The pandemic is turning this into a holiday shopping season like no… Continue reading

A KidiZoom Creator Cam by VTech is displayed at the Toy Fair, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020, in New York. The digital camera comes with a green screen and animated backgrounds allowing kids to go to outer space, get chased by T-Rex, or make things disappear. The camera comes with a tabletop tripod, which can also be used as a selfie stick. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll wears a mask on the field before an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

SEAHAWKS: Seattle only team in NFL with no COVID-19 positives — so far

Their relatively few in-person meetings are inside, in the biggest space they have. Those team gatherings… Continue reading

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll wears a mask on the field before an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

How are you seeking out Black Friday shopping deals?

How are you seeking out Black Friday shopping deals?… Continue reading

  • Nov 26, 2020
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COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Top-ranked Zags hold off No. 6 Kansas

Coach Mark Few and Gonzaga keep reaching new heights. While the top-ranked Bulldogs opened their season with a… Continue reading

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Washington's Cade Otton heads to the end zone to score on a 20-yard pass reception against Arizona during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Washington's Cade Otton heads to the end zone to score on a 20-yard pass reception against Arizona during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

State officials mull loosening COVID-19 guidelines for schools

State health officials are considering changing the disease metrics that guide school district reopening decisions during the pandemic. The… Continue reading

LETTER: Cannabis grows

I would like to thank the Jefferson County Commissioners for voting to finally deal next year with the issue of not allowing cannabis factories to… Continue reading

A mural depicting Diego Maradona, by street artist Jorit, is painted on a building in Naples, Italy, March 24, 2017.  Diego Maradona has died. The Argentine soccer great was among the best players ever and who led his country to the 1986 World Cup title before later struggling with cocaine use and obesity. He was 60. (Marco Cantile/LaPresse via AP)

SOCCER: Argentine legend Maradona dies

Diego Maradona, the Argentine soccer great who scored the “Hand of God” goal in… Continue reading

A mural depicting Diego Maradona, by street artist Jorit, is painted on a building in Naples, Italy, March 24, 2017.  Diego Maradona has died. The Argentine soccer great was among the best players ever and who led his country to the 1986 World Cup title before later struggling with cocaine use and obesity. He was 60. (Marco Cantile/LaPresse via AP)

State hospitalizations spike but remain low on Peninsula

Gov. Jay Inslee has said that restrictions on business may be expanded if the growth… Continue reading

State voter turnout hits 84.1 percent, just shy of record

A record number of voters returned ballots in this month’s election, but the overall state… Continue reading

Do you support President Donald Trump’s decision to pardon former national security adviser Michael Flynn?

Do you support President Donald Trump's decision to pardon former national security adviser Michael Flynn?… Continue reading

  • Nov 25, 2020
Seattle Sounders defender Nouhou, right, and Los Angeles FC forward Latif Blessing leap to head the ball ball during the second half of an MLS playoff soccer match Tuesday in Seattle. The Sounders won 3-1. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

SOUNDERS: Seattle crushes LAFC 3-1 to advance in MLS playoffs

The trio of Nicolas Lodeiro, Raul Ruidiaz and Jordan Morris were dominant during the MLS regular season, recognized among the best 11 players… Continue reading

Seattle Sounders defender Nouhou, right, and Los Angeles FC forward Latif Blessing leap to head the ball ball during the second half of an MLS playoff soccer match Tuesday in Seattle. The Sounders won 3-1. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
A pair of wind surfers take advantage of the high winds and blast across Port Townsend Bay on Tuesday. Gale force winds created unsafe conditions so the 9:30 Port Townsend-Coupeville ferry run was canceled. Jefferson Public Utility District crews responded to several small outages throughout the day. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Windy day on the water

A pair of wind surfers take advantage of the high winds and blast across Port Townsend Bay on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020. Gale force winds… Continue reading

A pair of wind surfers take advantage of the high winds and blast across Port Townsend Bay on Tuesday. Gale force winds created unsafe conditions so the 9:30 Port Townsend-Coupeville ferry run was canceled. Jefferson Public Utility District crews responded to several small outages throughout the day. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)