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Music Alex Isley explores the thoughts that keep us up at night in her dreamy new album A restless mind can make sleep elusive. R&B singer Alex Isley channels those lingering nighttime thoughts into her new album, When The City Sleeps. Ailsa Chang
Sports Gov. Ferguson to meet with NBA commissioner as hopes rise for Sonics’ Seattle return Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson on Thursday previewed an upcoming meeting with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver ahead of a planned vote on league expansion that could bring men’s professional basketball back to Seattle. Jake Goldstein-Street/Washington State Standard
Elections Many states — including WA — count mail ballots that arrive after Election Day. Those grace periods could end There will be just one Election Day for this fall’s midterm elections — Nov. 3. But voters in 14 states who cast their votes by mail have been given a grace period ranging from a day later to several weeks in which their ballots can be received and counted. Associated Press
Arts & Life Why is the 'Bachelorette' canceled? A guide to the Taylor Frankie Paul controversy Taylor Frankie Paul rose to fame on The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, then filmed a season of The Bachelorette. But it won't air as planned because of resurfaced domestic violence allegations. Rachel Treisman
Politics Epstein's former attorney testifies he had 'no knowledge whatsoever' of crimes Darren Indyke, longtime attorney for Jeffrey Epstein, testified he "did not know" of Epstein's sexual abuse of women and girls. He also confirmed the existence of hard drives held by Epstein's estate. Ava Berger
World Palestinians celebrate Eid in Gaza, making the most of a fragile ceasefire The ceasefire, in effect for the past six months, has brought some reprieve to Palestinians in Gaza despite continued hardship, displacement and Israeli restrictions on aid. Anas Baba
Why one theater operator is encouraging solo show trips Nearly 20% of Broadway theater tickets are being snapped up by people attending musicals and plays on their own, double what it was a couple of years ago, according to the latest data from the Broadway League.
Health States ponder future funding for 988 suicide prevention hotline Since its inception a few years ago, the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline has largely been funded by the federal government. Now, states are scrambling to figure out how to continue funding this crucial service, which has seen a spike in demand.
Environment How mangrove holders on sea walls could help wildlife Habitat loss is the biggest driver of extinction for species globally.
Government King County staffers say new executive's return-to-office push ignores crucial details King County employees are pushing back hard over their return-to-office mandate, with questions both pragmatic and philosophical. Amy Radil