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WA falls to 31st in national education ranking

The latest analysis shows that 70% of Washington eighth-graders are not proficient in math and 68% of fourth- graders are not proficient in reading.

Why Ty Okada could be with the Seahawks longer than many may expect

The slowest part of the offseason has arrived, with the Seattle Seahawks convinced that the 2026 season is not about defending their Super Bowl LX title, claimed in a 29-13 walloping of the New England Patriots and is instead a new season of its own. It’s a concept ripe for debate about mathematical independence, but […]

US Senate candidate with same name as incumbent Dan Sullivan ineligible for ballot, official rules

A top Alaska election official has ruled that a U.S. Senate candidate with the same name and party affiliation as incumbent Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan is ineligible to appear on the state’s primary ballot in August.

World Cup 2026: Tiny ‘designated protest zones’ pop up around Seattle Stadium

Small fenced off areas labeled "designated protest zone" popped up around Seattle Stadium ahead of the World Cup. Here's what the deal is.

Cape Verde secures stunning 0-0 draw with Spain in its World Cup debut

Tiny Cape Verde pulled off a stunning result in its World Cup debut by shutting out heavily favored Spain in a 0-0 draw.

Seattle World Cup updates: Belgium, Egypt kick off Group G match at Seattle Stadium

The World Cup spotlight finally turns to the pitch at Seattle Stadium, as Belgium and Egypt kick off Seattle play at noon. Follow along for match updates.

Photos: Belgium vs. Egypt World Cup

Bicyclist killed in West Seattle crash

A woman in her 60s was struck and killed Monday morning by a box truck while riding her bicycle in West Seattle's Fauntleroy neighborhood, police said.

As World Cup arrives, Rep. Larsen sees soccer cutting through turmoil

Amid war, visa disputes and political tensions, the World Cup offers fans like U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen a rare moment to come together.

As ICE protesters like ‘Spokane 3’ are targeted, many still stand up

With the Trump administration’s crackdown on immigrant-rights protesters, we must not give in to fear, columnist Naomi Ishisaka writes.

Teenage girl drowns in Lake Sammamish

The family of a 15-year-old girl who drowned in Lake Sammamish called 911, saying they lost sight of the girl after she disappeared underwater.

Photos: Seattle hosts its first World Cup

The FIFA World Cup comes to Seattle