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Harger: Hundreds responded to my Seattle homelessness commentary. Here’s what you said, and what I missed
From people who have been trying to say exactly this for years and couldn’t get anyone to listen.Don wrote that the suffering caused by misguided homeless policy is just as real whether the motivation is malicious or simply misguided. He put it better than I did.“The results are likely worse than what most of us could generate from a lifetime of determined ill-will,” Don wrote.You don’t have to be cruel to cause real damage. You just have to be wrong and well-funded.Igor
Oak Harbor man arrested for animal cruelty after bringing two dead cats to vet clinic
The cats belonged to his girlfriend, and after she left for work in the morning, he heard a crash and the sound of the cats “squealing, gagging, and struggling.”An animal control officer with the Island County Sheriff’s Office investigated the cats’ death, finding both cats “had rolled pieces of a foil cat toy lodged in their throats.” Best Friends Veterinary Clinic then conducted a necropsy (a pet autopsy).“The veterinarian conducting the examination noted bl
Dietary supplement makers push the FDA to allow peptides and other new ingredients
WASHINGTON (AP) — Makers of dietary supplements are pushing the Food and Drug Administration to expand the types of ingredients they can put in their products, a change that could open the door to more marketing of peptides, probiotics and other trendy wellness offerings.The FDA was holding a public meeting Friday to discuss its longstanding criteria for dietary supplements and whether they could be broadened to include substances that don’t come from food, vitamins, herbs or other traditi
Skykomish superintendent placed on leave after teacher charged with raping student
According to court documents, the victim told her mother, “Bubar also supplied her with alcohol three to four times a week, giving her Mike’s Hard Lemonade and small bottles of Fireball.”The victim also said Bubar would spray a teddy bear she owned with deodorant so that it smelled like him.Victim’s motherAccording to charging documents, the victim’s mother told deputies she became increasingly concerned about Bubar’s gift-giving and emails he allegedly sent to her daughter.Deputies
A 14-year-old running for governor is the first teen to get on Vermont’s general election ballot
Both were able to run because the state constitution sets no minimum age for gubernatorial candidates, requiring only that candidates have resided in the state for four years.“I know it sounds crazy, a 14-year-old running for governor, but honestly, look at the people in charge right now,” Roy said in a post on his campaign’s Instagram page. “They’ve been doing this forever and things still aren’t working.”Nearly all other states set minimum age requirements for governor, often 30 years old. In
Baseball returns as Spring events fill Seattle weekend
<p>We’ve made it not only to Spring, but to the opening weekend of Major League Baseball! The Mariners are in town through the weekend, but that’s not the only thing going on in town.</p><p>In Issaquah, get outside and enjoy the longer days at <a href="https://www.lakesammamishfriends.org/events-old/2026/3/28/springintoadventure" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Spring Into Adventure.</a> This outdoor festival has a variety of vendors, all with the goal of helping you get outside, a scavenger hunt, an immersive art installation made from recycled materials, plus a couple of yoga and forest therapy classes! Spring Into Adventure is Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Sunset Beach in Lake Samish State Park.</p><p>Take a trip through memory lane at the Washington State Fair and Events Center this weekend during <a href="https://www.rewindwa.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rewind Washington</a>. Rewind Washington is a weekend full of nostalgia, including the people and voices behind your favorite TV shows, movies, cartoons, music, and more. Plus, legendary athletes will be in attendance, including Edgar Martinez and Jay Buhner, who will be signing autographs and more. If you were a child of the 80s and 90s, this is the event for you! Get <a href="https://www.rewindwa.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">tickets and details here</a>.</p><div class="related alignright"><div class="col_label"><h2>RELATED STORIES</h2></div><ul><li><a class="related-link" href="https://mynorthwest.com/lifestyle/seattle-mariners-merchandise/4221255"><img decoding="async" width="719" height="404" src="https://mynorthwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Untitled-design-2026-03-26T124823.149-420x236.jpg" class="sub_art" alt="Mariners unveil 50th anniversary merchandise, debut Steelheads uniforms ahead of Opening Day" loading="lazy"></a><div class="sub_story"><h3><a class="related-link" href="https://mynorthwest.com/lifestyle/seattle-mariners-merchandise/4221255">Mariners unveil 50th anniversary merchandise, debut Steelheads uniforms ahead of Opening Day</a></h3></div></li><li><a class="related-link" href="https://mynorthwest.com/local/sonics-fans-hopeful-seattle/4221211"><img decoding="async" width="719" height="404" src="https://mynorthwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/sonics-fans-420x236.jpg" class="sub_art" alt="'Just glorious to hear': Sonics fans fired up over potential NBA return" loading="lazy"></a><div class="sub_story"><h3><a class="related-link" href="https://mynorthwest.com/local/sonics-fans-hopeful-seattle/4221211">'Just glorious to hear': Sonics fans fired up over potential NBA return</a></h3></div></li><li><a class="related-link" href="https://mynorthwest.com/local/mariners-amazon-tv-video-board/4221183"><img decoding="async" width="719" height="404" src="https://mynorthwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Untitled-design-2026-03-25T122330.386-420x236.jpg" class="sub_art" alt="Mariners unveil world's largest Amazon Fire TV as T-Mobile Park's new 209-foot video board" loading="lazy"></a><div class="sub_story"><h3><a class="related-link" href="https://mynorthwest.com/local/mariners-amazon-tv-video-board/4221183">Mariners unveil world's largest Amazon Fire TV as T-Mobile Park's new 209-foot video board</a></h3></div></li></ul></div><h2>Seattle Center, Capitol Hill host weekend festivities</h2><p>Put on your best pair of boots and bust out your ten-gallon hat for the<a href="https://raincountrydance.org/hoedown/main/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Emerald City Hoedown</a>! This is the 17th year of the weekend-long country dance party. This is a weekend full of dance workshops, group dances, line dances, and much more. More than 40 hours of dancing at the Renaissance Seattle Hotel.</p><p>Another Holi Festival is taking place this weekend, this time at the Seattle Center on Saturday afternoon. The <a href="https://www.seattlecenter.com/events/event-calendar/seattle-color-festival" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Seattle Color Festival</a> will have food trucks, a DJ, and plenty of colored powder to buy and throw. Remember, make sure you wear clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty! The Seattle Color Festival is free to attend and runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday at the Seattle Center.</p><p>On Capitol Hill at the Polish Cultural Center, you will find the <a href="https://polishhome.org/blog/2026/03/06/polish-spring-bazaar-2026/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Polish Spring Bazaar</a>. There will be tons of tasty treats to try and plenty of vendors to shop at, selling Polish crafts, art, and more. This Saturday’s event is free and runs from noon to 5 p.m.</p><p>The <a href="https://www.mlb.com/mariners" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Seattle Mariners’</a> opening homestand goes through the weekend, as the M’s take on the Guardians throughout the weekend before welcoming the New York Yankees to town early next week.</p><p>A heads up in case you are heading into the city for any events this weekend, there is a planned No Kings protest that will start at Cal Anderson Park at noon on Saturday. This will have impacts on the area, so a reminder to plan ahead.</p><p>Are you heading to the ballpark this weekend? Let me know at [email protected]</p>
$137 fine awaits drivers who miss tuesday’s studded tire deadline
Tuesday, March 31, is the deadline.The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) says studded tires damage pavement, costing taxpayers additional road repair and maintenance costs at a time when road maintenance funding is stretched thin. Removing studded tires now helps preserve roadways.RELATED STORIESEastside light rail opens but storm clouds loom for Sound TransitVantage Bridge work is back for a third season — here's how to avoid the delaysEmergency crews working around-the-cloc
A year after Trump’s DOGE cuts, workers whose lives were upended question what was saved
WASHINGTON (AP) — Thea Price anticipated changes under the second Trump administration, but she never expected her life to be thrown into such disarray.Along with the 300 other employees of the United States Institute of Peace, Price was fired, rehired and then fired again as part of President Donald Trump’s crusade to shrink the federal government, a chaotic effort that cut tens of thousands of jobs and shrank or dismantled entire agencies. One year later, many of those impacted are left
China opens investigations into US trade practices in response to Trump tariff moves
trade practices on Friday, signaling its resolve to push back against President Donald Trump’s tariffs ahead of his visit in May.The Commerce Ministry said the new probes are a response to two investigations announced by Trump earlier this month against multiple countries, including China. A ministry statement said the two Chinese investigations were launched to safeguard the interests of relevant Chinese industries and expressed “firm opposition” to the American probes.One will examine U.
A Build America, Buy America law is causing construction delays amid the US housing crisis
It has a catchy name — Build America, Buy America — and the lauded goal of bringing manufacturing jobs back to the United States.But the law has spurred a bottleneck for affordable housing.Nearly everything from HVACs and lighting to sink hooks and ceiling fans in affordable housing projects that get federal dollars must carry the Made in the USA label. But, developers say, numerous products do not, as they have long been imported from overseas markets with cheaper labor costs.Although builders
Israel launches new wave of strikes on Iran with no sign of diplomatic breakthrough
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Israel launched a wave of strikes on Iran early Friday ahead of a planned U.N. Security Council meeting to discuss attacks on Iranian civilian infrastructure, while Iran and the United States appeared at a diplomatic impasse, setting the stage for more potential escalation as the first month of the Middle East war neared its end. Israel’s attack Friday on targets “in the heart of Tehran” came after the country said it would be “intensifying” its strikes on Iran
Minnesota to host ‘No Kings’ flagship rally, headlining Springsteen amid tensions over ICE and war
Levin said the national organizers chose Minnesota because it was subject to “some of the most horrific, sadistic behavior you can imagine” from the Trump administration.“At the same time, in the Twin Cities earlier this year, we saw some of the most inspiring, neighborly, brave organizing that we’ve seen anywhere in the country, and it serves as an inspiration to all of us,” Levin added.This will be the third round of “No Kings” protests, which often have a street festival vibe. The
Older and younger conservatives at CPAC are split over Trump’s war in Iran
<p><block></p><p>GRAPEVINE, Texas (AP) — A generational divide over the Iran war surfaced Thursday between older attendees and their political heirs at this year’s Conservative Political Action Conference, as the group’s leaders pleaded for unity in a challenging midterm election year for Republicans. </p><p>Younger conservatives spoke of disappointment and even “betrayal” over President Donald Trump’s launch of strikes against Iran, saying in interviews with The Associated Press that the president’s actions run counter to his many pledges to oppose foreign entanglements. </p><p>Meanwhile, older conservatives were looking past Trump’s campaign criticism of military action to topple foreign regimes, arguing the war in Iran is a pragmatic act forced by threats to the United States. </p><p>The bright dividing line emerged in conversations with a dozen participants on either end of the age spectrum who gathered for the annual meeting of conservatives, being held outside Dallas. That split could reflect flagging enthusiasm for Trump among some younger voters, a potentially troubling sign for Republicans heading into midterm elections and for the conservative movement as it looks to build beyond Trump’s tenure. </p><p>“We did not want to see more wars. We wanted actual America-first policies, and Trump was very explicit about that,” said Benjamin Williams, a 25-year-old marketing specialist for Young Americans for Liberty. “It does feel like a betrayal, for sure.” </p><p><hl2>Younger conservatives concerned about sending troops to Iran</hl2></p><p>Williams, from Austin, Texas, worries about his friends in the military, especially his Air Force officer brother. More broadly, he sees the war as an unnecessary disruption to the stability in the Middle East that could have long-term negative effects on the U.S. economy. </p><p>“Trump’s rhetoric was very important for people of my generation,” Williams said.</p><p>Auburn University sophomore Sean O’Brien’s support for Trump has slipped, especially with talk of sending U.S. troops into the Middle East. “I’m not happy,” he said.</p><p>Sending troops into Iran, he said, “would be full betrayal.”</p><p>In light of the U.S. military preparing to deploy at least 1,000 troops from the 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East in the coming days, O’Brien said, “That’s what keeps me up at night.” </p><p><hl2>Older attendees say Trump responded to a threat</hl2></p><p>Older CPAC participants were far more forgiving, describing Trump as wisely responsive to what they described as the threat Iran posed. Several, in fact, suggested Trump did not initiate the war, but that Iran had decades ago. </p><p>“I don’t believe he started a new war. He was acting in response to a 40-year-old war by Iran,” said 70-year-old retired defense contractor Joe Ropar of McKinney, Texas. “How long were we supposed to wait? I think he did what he had to do when he had to do it.” </p><p>“Do nothing? I’m not on board with that,” Ropar said. </p><p>Echoing a common theme from older participants, Kelle Phillips said Trump’s decision was a pragmatic reaction to a real threat that overrules the best hopes of campaign rhetoric. </p><p>“You campaign on what you want to do and then the world’s dynamics happen,” said Phillips, a 61-year-old author and religious instructor from Frisco, Texas. “I think the difference is if you have someone in the Iranian regime who wants to destroy America. You can’t reason with them.”</p><p>Trump’s goals in Iran, as James Scharre believes, are short-term and not a concern for those adverse to a long slog overseas.</p><p>Scharre, 61, also interprets Trump’s early campaign opposition to government overthrow as a preference, not an ironclad promise. </p><p>“I think he said he was against it,” he said. “Trump is a wise leader. He does what works. And I’m for it.” </p><p><hl2>Some prominent conservatives also are split on Iran</hl2><br /><hl2/></p><p>Cracks in the conservative coalition began appearing early in the war, led by influential opinion leaders like podcaster Tucker Carlson. </p><p>This month, Joe Kent, the director of the Center for Counterterrorism at the Department of Homeland Security, quit his Trump administration post, saying in his departure statement that “I cannot in good conscience support the ongoing war in Iran” and that “Iran posed no imminent threat to our nation.” </p><p>Right-wing podcaster Steve Bannon, who is expected to speak at CPAC, has worried aloud that a protracted Mideast military engagement would cost Republicans support by pushing some conservatives to sit out the November midterms. </p><p>This comes at a time when Republicans’ hold on the U.S. House is in jeopardy and the GOP’s thin Senate majority is not as secure as it was a year ago. </p><p>A recent survey from <a href="https://apnorc.org/projects/most-say-the-united-states-recent-military-actions-against-iran-have-gone-too-far/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research</a> indicates that while Trump’s approval rating is holding steady, the conflict could be turning into a major political liability for his administration. About 59% of Americans say U.S. military action in Iran has been excessive, the poll found. </p><p><hl2>Calls for unity</hl2></p><p>CPAC Chairman Matt Schlapp acknowledged conservatives were divided over Iran and said the convention’s annual straw poll will include a question about it. The results will be released Saturday, the convention’s final day. </p><p>“Any consensus is still to be determined. I think people trust President Trump, so I don’t think there’s been any shaking of his support,” Schlapp told the AP. “But I think underneath there’s concern about where does this lead.”</p><p>Tiffany Krieger, a 20-year-old sophomore at the University of Pittsburgh, said her onetime level-10 support for Trump has dipped to five over the war.</p><p>“It seems like the love for him is plateauing. We see our party splitting apart and we’re supposed to be united,” said Krieger, of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. “I think this issue with the war has put a line through the conservative movement.”</p><p>Almost if addressing Krieger directly, Mercedes Schlapp, senior fellow for the CPAC foundation, opened Thursday’s session of the conference in Texas with a direct appeal. </p><p>“We cannot divide from within,” she told an audience of hundreds from the stage at the convention center. Referring to political opponents, she added: “Let’s stay united. They want us divided.” </p><p></block></p>
Georgia’s Fulton County heads to court to seek return of 2020 ballots seized by FBI
Fulton County has been at the center of unfounded claims by President Donald Trump and his allies that widespread election fraud cost him reelection.The FBI’s move was one of several actions by the Trump administration that have alarmed Democrats and many election officials who are concerned it is using law enforcement to pursue the president’s personal grievances and is planning ways to interfere in this year’s midterm elections The FBI also used a subpoena earlier this month
The Latest: Israel launches strikes on ‘heart of Tehran’ as Trump delays Strait of Hormuz deadline
President Donald Trump delayed his threat to obliterate Iran’s energy plants over its effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz.Israel has moved thousands of troops across the border into Lebanon, where Israeli officials said they want to take control of the entire area south of the Litani River — some 20 miles (about 30 kilometers) north of the border.Facing a convulsing stock market, Trump on Thursday extended a deadline for reopening the Strait of Hormuz until April 6, saying Iran asked for t
Man accused in Gilgo Beach serial killings is expected to plead guilty, sources say
NEW YORK (AP) — The man accused in Long Island’s infamous Gilgo Beach serial killings intends to plead guilty in the case next month, according to two people familiar with his decision.Rex Heuermann, a former architect charged with murdering seven women over 17 years, is set to change his plea from not guilty at his next scheduled court hearing on April 8, they said.The two people, who have both been involved in the case, spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the plea h
Woman whose son died from drugs bought on social media celebrates verdicts against Meta, YouTube
(AP) — A Colorado woman whose son died from a fentanyl-laced pill he bought through social media celebrated a pair of verdicts this week against Meta and YouTube that she said opened the door for companies to be held responsible for harms to children using their platforms. “The truth is out, and it’s time that they are held accountable for the design of the platforms,” said Kimberly Osterman, whose son Max died in 2021 at age 18. “They put profits over safety.” Flipping through photo albums Thur
Curley: I met Dolly Parton while living as a ‘Tuesday boy’ for a wealthy woman
She seems very nice.”She said, “I’d like you to go home with her.”And I said, “What?”She goes, “Well, I told you I would like you to go home with her tonight.”She goes, “Well, I’m leaving, and I just wanna let you know that if you don’t, then don’t bother coming home.”And I didn’t, and when she left, I turned to this guy who’s there, and he said, “What’s your problem?”And I said, “Th
Cowlitz County firefighters rescue goats from barn fire
<p>Firefighters with Cowlitz County Fire District #6 rescued several goats from a barn fire Tuesday morning.</p><p>Crews were sent to a fire around 7:40 a.m., the fire district reported <a href="https://www.facebook.com/cowlitz6fire/posts/pfbid02fgUgQT3NkbshP7ctT6QjCVBbU53C85LZB5y7StccFhUubCkjocRLu8Pt5kFbsWu1l" target="_blank" rel="noopener">via Facebook</a>.</p><p>When they arrived, they found an outbuilding fully engulfed in flames. Firefighters were able to quickly contain the fire and rescue several goats.</p><p>Crews are working to relocate the animals.</p><p>There were no injuries reported, and the cause of the fire is unknown.</p><p><iframe style="border: none; overflow: hidden;" src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fphoto.php%3Ffbid%3D1253496200296484%26set%3Da.492111059768339%26type%3D3&show_text=false&width=500" width="500" height="742" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p><p><a class="twitter-follow-button" href="https://twitter.com/http://twitter.com/Mynorthwest" data-show-count="false" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Follow @http://twitter.com/Mynorthwest</a><script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p>
Tacoma man arrested after alleged drive-by shooting on his own family with child in car
Family members told investigators he was back on meth and had made threats to kill them.Deputies were called to the family’s home near South Steele Street and 112th Street South Wednesday afternoon.“He actually drove to their home with his one-year-old child and allegedly committed a drive-by shooting,” PCSO Deputy Carly Cappetto told KIRO Newsradio.No one was injured, and deputies eventually tracked the man back to his home near Pacific Avenue and 86th Street South, but he ref