Seattle mom's idea goes viral, thousands of kids write letters to Trump

The idea is simple. It’s a Facebook group where children up to 18 years old can write letters to President-elect Donald Trump about the importance of being kind to others.

Wilson catches TD pass - and Seahawks catching fire

SEATTLE – When Doug Baldwin is throwing touchdown passes to Russell Wilson, it’s safe to say the Seattle Seahawks’ offense is back on track.Seattle made easy work of the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, rolling to a 26-15 victory at CenturyLink Field highlighted by Baldwin’s 15-yard touchdown pass to Wilson on a trick play in the third quarter."Doug threw a really good pass, I’m really proud of him," coach Pete Carroll said after the game. "He’s got a great rating, whatever it is."The win, combined with losses by both the Arizona Cardinals and Los Angeles Rams, gives the Seahawks a commanding three-game lead in the NFC West with six-games to play.

Alaskans vow pushback if Trump targets mountain's new name

Donald Trump's many promises on his way to the White House included a tweeted vow to change the new name of North America's tallest mountain back to Mount McKinley.

Trump opponents try to beat him at the Electoral College

Grassroots campaigns have sprung up around the country to try to persuade members of the Electoral College to deny President-elect Donald Trump the 270 votes needed to assume the presidency.

Former Eagles coach Andy Reid wanted Russell Wilson in 2012

PHILADELPHIA -- Russell Wilson would be playing for the Philadelphia Eagles if Andy Reid got his man in 2012.Reid planned to select Wilson in the third round of the NFL draft that year, but Seahawks general manager John Schneider beat him to it.

Richard Sherman calls some of Trump's statements 'appalling'

SEATTLE – Richard Sherman is not happy Donald Trump was elected president.The Seattle Seahawks cornerback published a piece on The Players Tribune on Thursday, saying the election results hit home for him recently.

Russell Wilson joins Sonics Arena Group as business partner

SEATTLE – The push to bring the Sonics back to Seattle picked up a heck of an ally Monday: Russell Wilson.The Seattle Seahawks quarterback tweeted that he’s teamed up with the Sonics Arena Group in the hopes of bringing the team back to Seattle.“I'm excited to announce I've partnered w/ the Sonics Arena Group to help bring the @NBA & @NHL to the best fan base in the world.

Louisiana student who lied about assault, issued summons

A Louisiana college student who fabricated a report about being assaulted following Donald Trump's election has been issued a summons for criminal mischief.

Richard Sherman confirms NFL fined him for unnecessary roughness against Bills kicker

RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman confirmed he's been fined by the NFL for unnecessary roughness for his hit on Buffalo kicker Dan Carpenter in last Monday's game against the Bills.Sherman said Thursday that the explanation and wording of the letter from the league makes it nearly impossible for him to appeal.

Seattle mayor, political activists rally after Trump's win

Less than 24 hours after voters elected Donald Trump to be the 45th President of the United States several demonstrations were planned across Seattle.

State Races: Ferguson re-elected as state attorney general; Wyman leading for secretary of state's office

SEATTLE -- State Attorney General Bob Ferguson was re-elected Tuesday night, and Republican Secretary of State Kim Wyman appeared to be holding off a challenge from Democrat Tina Podlodowski.In initial vote returns, Ferguson, a Democrat, defeated Libertarian candidate Joshua Trumbull by 69-31%.In the state treasurer's race, Republican Duane Davidson, a Republican from Kennewick, defeated fellow Michael Waite by 57-41%.Hilary Franz appeared headed to victory for state lands commissioner over Steve McLaughlin.

Bam! Seahawks' Kam Chancellor gets engaged after MNF: 'It's Official 💍'

SEATTLE -- Seattle Seahawks safety Kam Chancellor is now engaged to his girlfriend, actress Tiffany Luce!Chancellor was inactive for the Seahawks' win Monday night 31-25 over the Buffalo Bills.But after the team's victory, he proposed to his girlfriend and she said yes!

Seahawks' Richard Sherman takes aim at NFL and officials

RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman ripped into the NFL on Thursday, questioning the league's officiating and saying the decline in television ratings is due in part to the league simply not being fun anymore.Sherman touched on a number of topics, including Commissioner Roger Goodell, but most of his ire was directed at officiating.Sherman was critical of the calls after Seattle's 25-20 loss to New Orleans last Sunday.

Russell Wilson and Ciara's political Halloween costumes

Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson and wife and singer Ciara dressed up as Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton for Halloween, ahead of the election.The couple showing off their humorous side on social media.

Michael Bennett will miss Seahawks' game; surgery a possibility

SEATTLE - Michael Bennett will miss his first game due to injury as a member of the Seattle Seahawks.The Seahawks released their injury report on Friday afternoon, and Bennett was among those listed as out.Seahawks coach Pete Carroll said Friday that Bennett had a cartilage issue and that surgery was a possibility, but that the team would evaluate Bennett on Monday before deciding.Seattle plays at the New Orleans Saints on Sunday at 10 a.m. on the home of the Seahawks, Q13 FOX.Bennett injured his knee two weeks ago against the Atlanta Falcons, but returned to play in the Seahawks' 6-6 tie against Arizona on Sunday night.The report also listed left tackle Bradley Sowell as out, but Carroll said a few minutes later that Sowell was questionable and will work out before the game.Also listed as out for the game are Thomas Rawls (fibula); Kam Chancellor (groin); and Kevin Pierre-Louis (ankle), among others.

Russell Wilson on becoming a dad: 'You just love unconditionally. You love at all costs'

RENTON, Wash. -- Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson spoke Thursday for the first time since he and Ciara announced they are expecting a baby."Obviously for me and C it's exciting.

Quidditch or football? Richard Sherman dressed up as Harry Potter today

RENTON, Wash. – If you need a cornerback on your quidditch team, Richard Sherman is your man.The Seattle Seahawks cornerback dressed up like Harry Potter for his press conference at the VMAC on Wednesday, making the point that defensive wizardry is the norm for the team.“When you’re a wizard, like we are out here, sometimes you have to show it to the Muggles out in the world,” Sherman said. “We’ve got a lot of wizards.

Ciara and Russell Wilson expecting first child together

Ciara and Russell Wilson wasted no time starting a family.The singer and her Seattle Seahawks quarterback husband married in July and announced Tuesday that they are expecting a baby.Ciara used the occasion of her 31st birthday to post a photo of the couple on Instagram with the caption "On this special Birthday I received an abundance of love from friends and family..

Russell Wilson confirms: 'Baby Wilson On The Way'

SEATTLE -- Seahawks QB Russell Wilson confirmed  through a tweet Tuesday night that "#BabyWilsonOnTheWay."Wilson and the R&B singer Ciara were married in July in England.There had been rumors for the past week or so that Ciara was expecting, but Wilson confirmed that himself with a tweet and an Instragram post Tuesday night: