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Washington announced a lawsuit against President Donald Trump’s administration on Friday, looking to block the president’s latest executive order which seeks to create a national list of voters and restrict vote-by-mail. ebx.sh/5cAyOF

A day into their historic 10-day journey around the moon, astronauts told Houston they had a problem: They couldn’t open their email. ebx.sh/zNheGM

A Russian man is being held in Washington’s ICE detention center, despite his wishes to return home. ebx.sh/5Typzg

Ease your way into the early days of hiking season with some spring wildflower hikes on these trails and beyond. ebx.sh/T1FhS7

Why this Washington industry seems to be on the chopping block. ebx.sh/nENXMG

A Seattle homicide suspect was free for 162 days after his release from a California jail. He was arrested several states away. ebx.sh/BtgSoj

A lawsuit that blames Seattle’s 911 service for the death of a caller who waited 10 hours for an ambulance — and who allegedly never got care — is moving forward. ebx.sh/SYlQCG

An April snowstorm and cold weather have allowed Crystal Mountain and other Washington ski areas to extend their season despite the poor winter. ebx.sh/g3dMPB

We want to know what you remember about Seattle’s Goodwill Games and how you think the city’s World Cup experience may be similar or different. ebx.sh/EJcC0k

Seattle Fire Department firetrucks blocked access to Ninth Avenue North between Republican and Thomas streets around noon Friday. ebx.sh/NFalfO

Aria Fani had signed a three-year contract in 2025 to serve as the Middle East Center’s director. He was fired last week. ebx.sh/x4NOqZ

Authorities are investigating after at least 20 dead canines — some found skinned, missing front paws and with twine wrapped around their necks — washed ashore since last Thursday in coastal Skagit County. ebx.sh/wH129P

Local specialty grocery chain Asian Family Market debuts its largest store to date on Friday. ebx.sh/HlDQme

Seattle-area remodeling activity is slow. But homeowners are in for a surprise. ebx.sh/sNN1vK

As spring hiking and camping season ramps up, land managers are scrambling to decide what stays open and what will close this year. ebx.sh/ssyxYc

The war in Iran has sent mortgage rates soaring and triggered economic uncertainty just in time for Seattle's prime selling season. ebx.sh/IAKeNV

Companies like Microsoft, Amazon, Meta and Oracle have laid off thousands over the past year. Here's the leading cause behind job cuts. ebx.sh/Ds8w1x

Washington State Patrol detectives arrested a longtime homicide suspect in West Seattle Thursday. ebx.sh/m4aAD9

An internal investigation concluded deputies who responded to a crash caused by a former major didn't comply with policies governing body-worn cameras. ebx.sh/Jxrxh7

Starting shortstop J.P. Crawford is back with the Mariners for their first road trip after being reinstated from the injured list. ebx.sh/fkSxEy