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Seattle-area public health and hospitals prepare for World Cup

Measles? A food poisoning outbreak or a need for lots of CT scans in a hurry? With the World Cup in town, hospitals and public health teams say they're prepared.

Seattle’s Kangaroo & Kiwi gears up for Australia-U.S. World Cup match

Seattle’s only Australia- and New Zealand-themed pub is celebrating a major milestone this year and preparing for World Cup crowds.

World Cup schedule today June 17: Here’s what and where to watch

Welcome to day seven of the World Cup. Here's the schedule for Wednesday's games, and how to watch.

Seattle's storied Crocodile venue gets new owners, and new life

The Crocodile in Belltown has been home to album releases, reunion tours, music festivals, and even weddings. The venue is an essential part of Seattle’s music scene, but hit some hard financial realities in the past few years. Now, it’s got a new owner: An independent group that loves comedy as much as music. We’ll hear more about the Crocodile and Seattle music from Seattle Times reporter Michael Rietmulder. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed.  Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit has received a lung transplant

Norway's royal house says Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway has undergone a successful lung transplant.

Austria beats Jordan 3-1 for its first World Cup win in 36 years

Austria won a World Cup game for the first time since 1990 with a 3-1 victory over a Jordan team on debut at soccer’s premier global event.

Africa’s Ebola outbreaks complicated by victims who prefer traditional healers over hospitals

Whenever Ebola comes, some of those stricken choose the road to the nearest hospital.

Victims’ relatives condemn New York’s Gilgo Beach serial killer at sentencing

A Long Island architect who lived a secret life as New York’s Gilgo Beach serial killer is hearing from a lineup of victims’ loved ones at his sentencing.

Cal Raleigh clutch in return to Mariners, backs Logan Gilbert’s gem in win over Orioles

Fresh off the injured list, Cal Raleigh hit a go-ahead, two-run single in the seventh inning to back Logan Gilbert’s gem as the injury-depleted Mariners beat the Orioles 3-1 on Tuesday night.

Messi has his first World Cup hat trick as defending champion Argentina beats Algeria 3-0 in opener

Lionel Messi registered his first World Cup hat trick and moved into a tie for first on the tournament's career scoring list in a brilliant performance against Algeria on Tuesday night.

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Level 3 evacuations ordered for fast-moving wildfire on edge of Spokane

A wildfire was burning around 230 acres of Beacon Hill and racing into the Northwood neighborhood. At least five homes were destroyed.