On a weather-perfect afternoon, families on bicycles and kids on skateboards replaced the usual crush of cruising cars and motorcycles at Alki Beach as Seattle concluded its experiment with car-free Sundays.

BOGOTÁ, Colombia — The Venezuelan government confirmed Sunday that four Russian naval vessels will participate in joint exercises...

To the villagers here, there is no doubt what happened in an American airstrike on Aug. 22: More than 90 civilians, mostly women and children...

The GOP gubernatorial candidate's $15 billion proposal comes with a plan to shift state money from Sound Transit and the general fund. That and other elements could set off a political battle.

When reports circulated over the weekend of a last-minute deal to keep Coney Island's historic Astroland amusement park open for another...

Washington state has been under a court order to improve its track record in foster care. A survey of youths once in the system highlights...

The GOP presidential nominee has a history of outbursts that even he and fellow Republicans acknowledge. Some colleagues contend that the trait increases the Arizona senator's effectiveness. Others express concern that it won't serve him well if he reaches the

After reviewing the video, Wulff, the first-year coach, made it clear that his rebuilding project is in the very early stages and that nobody's job is safe after the worst loss in school history.

The Bush administration's seizure of troubled mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac is potentially a $200 billion bet that it will...

Joint naval exercises with Russia possible

Explosive setback in space-travel plan

A year after giving a nearly unanimously panned performance, Britney Spears takes home three awards at the VMAs.

Jury selection begins in O.J. Simpson's robbery-kidnapping trial.

UPTON -- Sometimes, catching the breaks is more important than playing consistent.

EVANSTON -- Kelly Walsh could not have had a better start to the season.

This wasn't the team Tony Yerkovich saw last week.

GOLF Green River Invitational Thursday-Friday Girls Team: Lander 293-272 565; Evanston 293-288 581; Green River 295-298 593; Riverton, Rock Springs NS.

Class 5A n GREEN RIVER 48, RIVERTON 0: At Riverton on Friday, Derek Cutler scored a trio of rushing touchdowns for the Wolves as they shut out the Wolverines.

Through early Friday Standings CLASS 5A North Conference Overall Conf WHSAA CST WyoPrep CST W-L W-L Pwr Rat Pwr Rat Gillette 1-1 0-0 33 35.63 Kelly Walsh 1-1 0-0 24 36.05 Natrona 1-1 0-0 33 35.63 Riverton 1-1 0-0 23.5

Three Wyoming high schools could be dropping their gymnastics programs this year, including both Kelly Walsh and Natrona County, putting the sport's state sanctioning at risk.