Robert Seitz: School districts and teachers need to change to get Alaska back on the right track  Must Read Alaska

Jarlin Susana and Josh Bell, linked by a trade, now share a clubhouse  The Washington Post

Friedrich Merz, leader of the conservative Christian Democratic Union, has vowed to bring stronger leadership in Europe at a time when the new Trump administration has sowed anxiety on the continent.

German election 2025: Friedrich Merz on track to be Europe's most powerful leader as America turns its back  POLITICO Europe

Washington, Kyiv near deal for Ukrainian ‘critical minerals’ rights  Voice of America

WA sheriffs respond to Trump’s immigration enforcement plans  Washington State Standard

Israel’s defense minister, Israel Katz, said that 40,000 Palestinian residents displaced from militant hotbeds would not be allowed to return to their homes.

Hockey legend Bobby Orr came to the defense of Wayne Gretzky in an op-ed on Saturday as "The Great One" was criticized during the 4 Nations final.

Ukraine's president told ABC News that security guarantees are his priority.

Los Angeles communities struggling with access to drinking water  NewsNation Now

Seattle Mariners Manager Addresses Jorge Polanco's Progress in Return From Surgery  Sports Illustrated

How Trump's federal worker layoffs will hit beyond Washington  Yahoo Finance

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is pushing back against President Donald Trump’s “King" remark after his administration moved to block the state’s congestion pricing program.

45 years ago, the United States beat the Soviet Union in the medal round  KOAA News 5

NewConference: California GOP Latino Caucus created in Sacramento  NBC Los Angeles

Aaron Rodgers is set to part ways with the New York Jets when the offseason officially begins. He revealed what he's looking for in a new team.

Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce says federal immigration, workforce policy changes hurt local businesses, workers  The Waterland Blog

Washington high school girls basketball rankings (2/23/2025)  Sports Illustrated

Wasteful spending or crucial for US security? Differing views on USAID.  USA TODAY

When billionaire Elon Musk introduced Grok 3, his AI company xAI’s latest flagship model, in a live stream last Monday, he described it as a “maximally truth-seeking AI.” Yet it appears that Grok 3 was briefly censoring unflattering facts about President Donald Trump — and Musk himself. Over the weekend, users on social media reported […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Trump envoy says US firms may do business in Russia in case of peace deal  Reuters.com

Realistic Compensation for the Rams in a Potential Kupp Trade  Sports Illustrated

Columnist David Marcus observes that President Trump's break-neck pace can succeed with Americans because his administration is "radically transparent" about what it is doing.

Analysis | Fit for a king? Trump moves challenge world order and U.S. bureaucracy.  The Washington Post

Jason Kelce dished on Travis Kelce retirement talk as the big question had swirled around the Kansas City Chiefs star during the 2024 season.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will release parts of redacted documents related to the immigration case of Prince Harry to a federal court by March 6.

The New Bloomberg? Daniel Lurie Tries to Buff Up San Francisco  newsbreak.com

Jon Erwin, the creator of a new Amazon Prime Video series about King David, shared how creating this biblical series was the fulfillment of a lifelong dream.

San Francisco Giants Catcher Blasts Home Run Against Former Team  Sports Illustrated

Seahawks OC Klint Kubiak: Geno Smith Was A "Huge Draw" For Seattle Job  profootballrumors.com

Underreported mold levels, lab shopping, and fear of retaliation among concerned cannabis workers are boiling behind the scenes of Massachusetts' marijuana industry. The post Too much fungus among us? Mass. marijuana workers grapple with moldy cannabis concerns appeared first on Boston.com.

New Los Angeles DA Says There Is 'Not Credible Evidence' to Give Menendez Brothers New Trial  LatinTimes

Chile is the world's second-largest lithium producer. It has been a welcome boon to the economy, but local community members consider it a disaster.

Trump demands compensation for previous US aid to Ukraine — 'We're asking for rare earth and oil, anything we can get'  Fortune

"It’s my job to get them the football. But also, I think it’s their job, and they know, to get their stuff together." The post Drake Maye says Ja’Lynn Polk, Javon Baker know they need to ‘get their stuff together,’ hopeful they’ll ‘make a splash’ in 2025 appeared first on Boston.com.

Government agencies have no idea what to do about Musk’s email  The Washington Post

Trump looking to sell off Nancy Pelosi Federal Building in San Francisco: reports  Fox News

Social mobility hinges less on presidential policy promises and more on us. Lost in today’s political hysteria is the importance of community-driven problem-solving.

During his speech to CPAC on Thursday, Vice President JD Vance highlighted the importance of the human soul as well as “fighting for the unborn."

San Francisco Giants Reportedly Tried to Trade For Mariners Starter Luis Castillo  Sports Illustrated

UFC Seattle, The Morning After: An enigmatic and violent star emerges in Jean Silva  MMA Mania

A transgender basketball player was absent from a girls’ playoff game amid national media coverage, protests and a federal Title IX investigation in California.

A group of veterans and lawmakers is urging President Donald Trump to award an 87-year-old Marine Corps "legend" and war hero the Medal of Honor after he was snubbed by former President Joe Biden.

Henry Cejudo has grievance at UFC Seattle: 'I did not lose' to Song Yadong  MMA Junkie

After a monthlong honeymoon for the G.O.P. at the start of President Trump’s term, lawmakers are confronting a groundswell of fear and disaffection in districts around the country.

Most Washington state sheriffs say they will follow state’s ‘sanctuary’ law — with a few exceptions  Oregon Public Broadcasting

Republicans are meeting Americans where they are while Democrats struggle to energize their base online

From iconic luxury liner to world’s largest artificial reef: SS United States sets sail for its final voya  The Economic Times

Analysis | Solution to Evan Birnholz’s Feb. 23 crossword, ‘Backup Plan’  The Washington Post

Trump wants to send PNW water to California. Is that even possible?  The Seattle Times

The leaders of France and Britain head to Washington amid shifting European-US relations  AL24 News

While the U.S. threatens tariffs and builds walls around its economy, China opens up  The Conversation Indonesia

Hezbollah held a long-delayed funeral for former leader Hassan Nasrallah, who was assassinated in September in an Israeli airstrike.

Fastest ocean liner to cross Atlantic, SS United States, coming to Florida. Its future  Pensacola News Journal

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) buzzed the funeral of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut on Sunday as crowds chanted "Death to Israel," reminding the Iran-backed terror group that Israeli warplanes killed Nasrallah in September. The post WATCH: IDF Buzzes Hezbollah Leader’s Funeral Amid Chants of ‘Death to Israel’ appeared first on Breitbart.

The Iran-backed Lebanese militant group held an elaborate commemoration for its longtime leader, Hassan Nasrallah, who was killed by Israel in September.

Pope Francis purportedly shared a written message from his hospital bed while remaining in critical condition and continuing treatment in Rome.

Indianapolis Colts To Trade DeForest Buckner? San Francisco 49ers  Sports Illustrated

The Rapid Support Forces said it was paving the way to an end to the civil war. Critics called it an audacious gambit by a group that the United States has accused of genocide.

The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people. This time, test your knowledge of strawberry superstars, landmark legislation and championship clashes.

Substack boosts video capabilities amid potential TikTok ban  NBC Los Angeles

Trump officials launch ICE effort to deport unaccompanied migrant children  Reuters

UFC Seattle results: Biggest winners, loser from ‘Cejudo vs. Song’ last night  MMA Mania

Federal layoffs drive 35% jump in unemployment claims among Washington employees  MyNorthwest

Pope Francis says he’s ‘confidently continuing’ care amid health crisis  The Washington Post

The frozen supplemental drinks have been linked to an outbreak of listeria that has killed at least 11 people and hospitalized 37.

Lakers' Luka Doncic predicted to leave Los Angeles for Rockets next summer  Sporting News

Sexual assault prevention 'crucial' among Western Washington youth  KING5.com

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts provided an update on pitcher Bobby Miller after he was struck by a line drive during a spring training game.

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth denied the existence of a "list" of planned senior military officials that he and the Trump administration planned to fire.

Los Angeles Dodgers Set to Try Big Free Agent Signing at New Defensive Spot  Sports Illustrated

Delta Air Lines flight headed to Sydney, Australia, makes emergency landing at Los Angeles airport due to smoke on board  ABC7 Los Angeles

Washington mayoral candidates discuss amphitheater project at debate  1470 & 100.3 WMBD

US directs immigration agents to deport unaccompanied migrant children  South China Morning Post

Three things to look for in Shinnosuke Ogasawara’s Washington Nationals debut  Federal Baseball

Donovan Munger, a former Ohio State defensive lineman who was on the 2014 national title team, has died, his mother wrote on social media. He was 30.

Staggering sum Gavin Newsom is pleading with Congress to approve to help rebuild Los Angeles after fire  Daily Mail

During his Saturday night broadcast of Fox News Channel's "Life, Liberty & Levin," host Mark Levin relayed his strong disapproval of how Hamas treated Israeli hostages in the wake of  Hamas' failure to return the body of Shiri Bibas, the mother of the two youngest hostages taken captive Oct. 7, 2023. The post Levin: ‘The Whole Damn Alphabet Soup of Terrorists Need to Be Wiped Out’ appeared first on Breitbart.

Transit authorities released a photo of a person of interest they say assaulted a maintenance worker earlier this month. The post T police seek person for alleged assault, spitting on T employee appeared first on Boston.com.

Trump officials prepare plans to revive Title 42 policy to expel migrants, documents show  CBS News

Rant & Rave: Reader’s heart warmed by a neighbor’s generosity  The Seattle Times

I'm a Day Hiker. Here's How I Explored (and Endured) America's Remotest National Park for 10 Days  Men's Journal

An illegal immigrant from Turkey who was jailed for stabbing his wife to death has won the right to remain in the UK after a court found that he may face retribution from his wife's family if returned to his homeland. The post Illegal Migrant Who Murdered Wife Avoids Deportation as UK Court Finds He May Face Retribution from Wife’s Family appeared first on Breitbart.

A more detailed medical update was expected later Sunday. The post Pope is conscious, receiving supplemental oxygen, had a peaceful night following respiratory crisis appeared first on Boston.com.

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on Feb. 23  Sacramento Bee

Sing Sing, Nickel Boys and Denzel Washington Win Big at NAACP Image Awards  Awards Daily

A bill to make death by firing squad the main method of execution in Idaho is moving to the Senate floor for a vote as Bryan Kohberger's trial approaches.

A new book aims to discover why White liberals and White conservatives often come to different conclusions on what is considered "racist" or "sexist."

Dana White shoots down Song Yadong vs. Henry Cejudo rematch after controversial UFC Seattle main event  MMA Fighting

As school districts struggle to support the mental health of their students, a startup called Sonar Mental Health has built a “wellbeing companion” called Sonny to help. As described in the Wall Street Journal, Sonny is a chatbot that relies on a combination of human staff and AI. When students text their questions to Sonny, […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Some US agencies tell workers not to reply to Musk's 'What did you do last week' email  Reuters

MSNBC is canceling Joy Reid’s program, “The ReidOut," Fox News Digital has learned.

Photos: Seattle celebrates Lunar New Year with dances, lots of eats  The Seattle Times

His age and prolonged illness has revived interest about how papal power is exercised in the Holy See, how it is transferred and under what circumstances. The post What happens to the leadership of the Catholic Church when a pope becomes sick or incapacitated? appeared first on Boston.com.

UFC Seattle fighter broke a UFC record for takedowns but still doesn’t like wrestling  Bloody Elbow

Toronto Blue Jays veteran Chris Basitt served a fantasy football punishment on Saturday during the team's spring training against the New York Yankees.

From Zuko to Zelda, Fairbanks fans flock to Alaska ComiCon’s biggest year yet  Fairbanks Daily News-Miner

Alonzo Menifield suffers gnarly injury during UFC Seattle win  MMA Fighting

How to watch, stream Wisconsin basketball vs. Washington: TV channel, prediction  Sports Illustrated

Newsom asks Congress for nearly $40 billion to rebuild Los Angeles  Washington Examiner