Lauren Donovan

The Brief The Milwaukee Brewers originated as the Seattle Pilots, playing only the 1969 season at Sick's Stadium before bankruptcy forced a rushed move to Wisconsin days before the 1970 season. The franchise retains Seattle roots through its blue and gold... See more

The Brief Reports of a mysterious sea serpent near Deception Pass made headlines in Washington during the 1950s. A marine scientist examined the decades-old sightings and identified several possible creatures, including sharks and deep-sea fish. His stron... See more

The Brief Washington emergency responders are conducting a two-day drill simulating a magnitude 9.0 Cascadia earthquake and tsunami. The exercise tests how agencies would deliver critical medical supplies despite damaged roads and disrupted communications... See more

The Brief The Washington State Department of Natural Resources plans to take custody of the "graffiti ship" Albert on Oct. 22, with removal from Ballard estimated to cost $600,000 to $800,000 by late November. Despite attracting visitors and social media ... See more

The Brief Seismologists reviewing Washington's largest earthquake of the year—a magnitude 4.2 quake 18 miles underground near Gig Harbor—determined it occurred beneath the Tacoma Fault and was followed by at least four unfelt aftershocks. Phone alerts wer... See more