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From breakout rap stars to sentimental gigs with Seattle indie rock royalty, these are the splashiest spring concerts coming to Seattle between now and Memorial Day weekend. ebx.sh/9n6rPz

Battling for playoff position, Kraken open road trip with loss to Predators ebx.sh/ahafHC

From sampling a Capitol Hill taqueria to creating your spring bucket list, here are the latest local things to do around the Seattle area. ebx.sh/xmhPJG

Valve was accused in a lawsuit last week of operating a system that too closely resembled gambling, violating Washington state law. ebx.sh/6iQR3M

Seattle basketball is having a moment. The optimism is everywhere. Well, almost. Washington’s men remain mired in mediocrity. ebx.sh/SybyHG

The UW women's basketball team is back in the NCAA tournament. This time, they're not letting the moment get too big. ebx.sh/SUXwwv

An Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 nearly collided with a FedEx Boeing 777 at Newark Liberty Airport on Tuesday, the National Transportation Safety Board said. ebx.sh/QvAcGw

Based on a real-life Seattle story, “Tow” is interested in what justice looks like for someone who “fell into bad luck and didn’t have a safety net.” ebx.sh/F8NeHr

Police say one person is dead as officers investigate a homicide in Seattle's Georgetown neighborhood. ebx.sh/Ri4945

For the second straight year, it will be Logan Gilbert taking the mound for the Mariners’ season opener. ebx.sh/opfpGr

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson outlines her plans for surveillance cameras in the city. ebx.sh/aT8X1G

Costco and its beloved hot dog have entered the ring of leaders at fast food chains like McDonald's sampling food as part of a viral social media trend. ebx.sh/accD34

The latest adaptation of Alexandre Dumas’ novel, broadcasting on PBS starting Sunday, works wonderfully, with some delightful performances, writes our critic. ebx.sh/Ua8iXU

From volunteer-run ski hills like Echo Valley to Crystal Mountain, how did Washington’s ski areas fare during the challenges of such a strange season? ebx.sh/YMjzKA

A report revealed grave concerns about the facility, including the neglect of children’s basic needs and potentially excessive use of physical restraints. ebx.sh/QB4OLW

The Seahawks' apparent needs after losses in free agency are reflected in the latest batch of mock drafts published in the past week. ebx.sh/tElIwx

Washington will skip honoring Cesar Chavez this year in light of abuse allegations revealed this week. ebx.sh/bUpUBP

Washington women's basketball isn’t an overnight success story. In fact, the Huskies and coach Tina Langley have been slowly building to this moment ever since she arrived in 2021. ebx.sh/d7g4ql

Boots Riley's "I Love Boosters," a crime comedy, will be the opening-night film of the 52nd Seattle International Film Festival, starting May 7. ebx.sh/47Ed4p

Carver Willis took a leap of faith when he joined the Huskies before the 2025 season. A year later, he called it the best decision of his life. ebx.sh/K7uptF