Douglas Smith talks with USA Today about this new book, 'The City Without Jews: Life and Death in Nazi Vienna.'

A nationally known author and influencer will debut her new book, 'Spooky Rivers,' at a Sept. 20 event in Kingston, Washington.

Peter Rock, author of eleven previous works of fiction, discusses his new novel 'Makeshift' (out Aug. 25 from Soft Skull Press).

Flags will soon be lowered in Washington to honor the iconic country music artist Dolly Parton, who died earlier today at 80.

David R. Montgomery's new book, "ReGen: A New Future for Farming, Food, and Health" (out Aug. 4 from Norton), offers a new way to think about soil.

In the summer of 2020, sixteen-year-old Antonio Mays Jr. traveled a thousand miles to join the racial justice movement of his generation. He arrived in Seattle during the Capitol Hill Occupied Protest...

NYT bestselling author Susan Wiggs talks about history, characters and reader reactions on 'Wayward Girls', out in paperback July 7.

The Seattle Storm beat the New York Liberty on Thursday for the first win since May 24. Here's where the team stands halfway through the WNBA season.

The first of six FIFA World Cup games in Seattle kicks off at noon on a scorching Monday in the Pacific Northwest.

The United States men's team opens World Cup play on Friday, June 12 in Los Angeles.

Eric Reynolds used to hand out business cards that identified him as an "official shill and paid apologist."

The opening round of World Cup games begins on Thursday, June 9, at noon Pacific time.

A proposal to ban cellphone use at K-12 public schools across Washington state has Gov. Ferguson's backing, but would need legislative approval.

As the NBA's Western Conference finals reaches Game 6, here's why Seattle fans should care -- besides the obvious angst about OKC.

Norman Barlow, 58, of Vancouver, Wash., was one of 11 workers killed May 26 when a tank imploded at a Longview pulp and paper mill.

The classic Italian children's book The Adventures of Cipollino was translated into English for the first time last year. The book has a surprising backstory in the former Soviet Union.

Eleven people have died after a chemical implosion at the Nippon Dynawave Packing Company paper and pulp mill in Longview, Washington.

Eight are confirmed dead and three others remain unaccounted for after a chemical implosion at a paper mill in Longview.

As the NBA's Western Conference finals reaches Game 6, here's why Seattle fans should care -- besides the obvious angst about OKC.

Mixing dangerous chemicals with high temperatures and pressure can amount to a recipe for disaster under the right conditions, one researcher said. “If there is any way for an accident to happen, it w...

Two people were killed and several others are injured or missing after a chemical explosion at the Nippon Dynawave facility in southwest Washington.

One person was killed and several others are injured or missing after a chemical explosion at the Nippon Dynawave facility in southwest Washington.

At least one person was killed when a tank of caustic chemicals ruptured. Officials said they will resume searching for missing workers May 27.

Authorities confirmed multiple fatalities and injuries from an explosion at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging Company early Tuesday.

Family and friends of 19-year-old Juniper Blessing remember her as intelligent, talented, and sensitive, highlighting her kindness and love of music.

Memorial Day in Washington is Monday, May 25, in 2026. Rain and temperatures in the 60s and 70s are forecast across the state.

Gray whales are getting stranded on the Washington coast. This year alone, 21 whales have washed up dead, many of them malnourished. And that’s raising the alarm for scientists, who’ve been documentin...

Another gray whale washed ashore in Washington last week, adding to the 'alarmingly high' strandings count for 2026 in the state.

Zachary Fletcher is a reporter covering Washington state news for the USA TODAY Network. He is from Syracuse, New York and graduated from the University of Puget Sound and UC Berkeley’s Graduate Schoo...

Ed Taylor spoke with The Seattle Times about growing up in a small town, feeling drawn to the power of stories and the metaphor of a river.

Tacoma editor and writer Jenny Bartoy poses the question "Who are we without our families?" in the introduction of “No Contact: Writers on Estrangement."

The Northwest is home to a vibrant community of children’s and young adult authors. Celebrate early reading with these recommendations.

This unique blend of reportage and memoir from journalist Kuper (Soccernomics) documents the impact and history of the FIFA Worl...

“The story of Nintendo... is the story of video games as a whole,” asserts journalist MacDonald (You Died) in this entertaining ...

“Football is so ingrained in American society that it’s hard to visualize an America without it,” contends journalist Klosterman...

Former college athlete Roscher (The Embodied Path) and feminist scholar Baeth deliver an affecting examination of transgender at...

In this eye-opening debut investigation, reporter Funt digs into the rise of American sports betting. He chronicles the history ...