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Seattle council considers limit to ability to challenge density plan

Seattle’s Comprehensive Plan is the city’s primary avenue for dictating where new growth can occur. But it might not be implemented until 2028 or beyond.

Western WA Fourth of July fireworks rules

Some cities have banned the lighting of fireworks, but many in the Seattle area have set times when fireworks are permitted. Here's what to know.

Belltown soccer celebration introduces World Cup fans to Native customs

Washington's tribes have welcomed tourists to their homelands throughout the FIFA Men's World Cup with events of their own.

As U.S. hits Seattle for World Cup, Sounders still embracing Belgium

The Sounders say "it's an honor" to have hosted Belgium for much of the World Cup, even as the U.S. arrives as Belgium's opponent for their big matchup in Seattle.

WA crabbing season: What to know and what not to do this summer

From harvesting times and poisoned shellfish to tagged crabs and smuggled crustaceans, here’s what you need to know this crabbing season.

Seattle homebuying can be anything from ‘weird’ to ‘nerve wracking’

Some Seattle-area homebuyers are landing bargains while others still face bidding wars.

Rescue mission launches to save NASA telescope that’s falling back to Earth

A three-armed spacecraft is rushing to the rescue of a NASA telescope that’s in danger of crashing back to Earth.

Embolo, Ndoye score and Switzerland moves on at the World Cup with a 2-0 win over Algeria

Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye both scored as Switzerland advanced to the round of 16 at the World Cup with a 2-0 victory over Algeria on Thursday.

Australian officials ask fans to respect the privacy of Neil, a 1-ton seal who respects nothing

Neil, a 2,200-pound elephant seal, has returned to his birthplace on the Australian coast, causing quite a stir.

Bryce Miller twirls another gem as Mariners sweep Angels

Bryce Miller took a no-hitter into the seventh inning in another dominant start, Cal Raleigh scored the game's only run on a bases-loaded walk and the Mariners swept the Angels on Thursday night.

Seattle Storm suffer blowout loss against Phoenix Mercury

The Storm looked strong in their homestand, but they faltered in Phoenix and remain winless against the Western Conference after losing to the Mercury on Thursday.

Photos: Seattle Mariners take on Los Angeles Angels