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UW employee accused of paying teenage girls for sex, prosecutors say

The general manager of residential dining paid the girls through cash apps and with shoes and clothes, alcohol, marijuana and vape products, according to the charges.

Scratching that bug bite might feel good at first but science explains why it’s a bad idea

You scratched that bug bite and now it's a big itchier bump.

2026 World Cup: Egypt celebrates first-ever trip to knockout round

Egypt earned a 1-1 tie with Iran after a late goal was reversed, and they started celebrating their first-ever trip to the FIFA Men's World Cup knockout round.

Stars like Mohamed Salah make World Cup magical for Seattle sports fans

Seattle will remember Mohamed Salah after this World Cup comes to an end. This proximity to excellence is part of what makes the tournament so great.

2026 World Cup: Belgium defeats New Zealand to advance to knockout rounds

Leandro Trossard scored a pair of goals and Belgium overcame a slow start at the World Cup to advance to the knockout round with a victory over New Zealand.

Boy, 15, shot at Seattle community center

The 15-year-old was in stable condition Friday night after being found in the doorway of a community center.

2026 World Cup: Iran-Egypt match ends in draw

A World Cup match at Seattle Stadium that had been circled on the calendar for months, as much for what could happen off the field as on it, ends in a 1-1 tie.

People aren’t the only ones hit by heat. What to do if you see wildlife affected by hot temperatures

As Europe scorches under extreme heat, people aren’t the only ones impacted by the high temperatures and humidity.

Man with same name as US Sen. Dan Sullivan is eligible for Alaska’s primary ballot, judge rules

An Alaska judge has ruled that a man with the same name and party affiliation as Alaska Republican U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan is eligible for the state’s August primary and can be on the ballot.

States seek to lower drug prices by targeting the companies that manage them for health plans

Legislators across the U.S. are trying to lower prescription costs by reining in big companies that handle drug coverage for health insurers.

Egypt, Iran fans mix with protesters and pride flags in latest Seattle match

Friday’s World Cup soccer match in Seattle was colorful, in every sense of the word. The match between Egypt and Iran was anticipated for the soccer and political tensions.

Photos: Egypt’s Group G finale against Iran in Seattle