A record number of political parties register for Haiti's first election in a decade A record 280 political parties had registered by Thursday's deadline to participate in Haiti's first general election in a decade, hopeful for a chance to help ease their country's multiple crises. The Associated Press
NYC's Mamdani condemns Sen. Tuberville's anti-Muslim posts as 'bigotry' Speaking at a public iftar dinner, held to break the daily Ramadan fast, New York City Mayor Mamdani described Sen. Tuberville's anti-Muslim rhetoric as "bigotry" and "hatred." Brian Mann
China slams Trump's trade investigation, as it approves a 5-year economic plan China's Foreign Ministry criticized the Trump administration's trade investigation as a "pretext" for tariffs. Meanwhile, China is moving ahead with a five-year plan that may rankle trade partners. Jennifer Pak
Thursday Evening Headlines King County immigration arrests increased 300% last year, negotiations stall for REI union efforts, and it's been the worst PNW ski season in years. Paige Browning
NASA targets Artemis II crewed moon mission for April 1 launch A six-day launch window opens on April 1 from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The lunar orbital mission would be the first time humans have returned to the moon since Apollo 17 in 1972. Brendan Byrne
Soundside's "Weekend Warmup" - 3/12-15 Soundside presents the Weekend Warmup! Find all the events worthy of YOUR time off with host Jason Megatron Burrows. Jason Burrows
Soundside's 2026 Oscars Preview! Seattle Film & TV Critic Chase Hutchinson joins Soundside's Libby Denkmann to discuss all the big races in this year's Academy Awards! Jason Burrows
Fear of Iranian mines in the Strait of Hormuz could further slow the flow of oil Attacks by Iran have already nearly halted the flow of oil through the vital waterway as commercial ship crews fear being hit by missiles, drones or mines. Scott Neuman
Medicare Advantage 'dark money' group tries to win higher payments for insurers What appeared to be a surge of grassroots support for higher Medicare Advantage payments was actually driven by a pro-industry group. Fred Schulte
Senate passes bipartisan housing bill targeting large investors and easing regulations The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act would ban large investors from buying up single-family homes. Stephan Bisaha