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Seattle Announces $8 Million for Homelessness Prevention Services

The City of Seattle will invest $8 million in homelessness prevention services in 2027 to provide rental assistance, eviction prevention, legal services, case management and a centralized application process to help residents avoid eviction and remain housed.

With Senegal World Cup fans barred, Seattle’s diaspora cheers team on

Under a Trump travel ban, Senegal fans are barred from U.S. entry. At a World Cup game versus Belgium, Seattle's Senegalese community will cheer in their stead.

2026 World Cup: What to know when Belgium plays Senegal in Seattle

The FIFA Men's World Cup games in Seattle move to the knockout round as Belgium plays in Senegal in a Round of 32 game.

Victor Willis, lead singer of the Village People, dies at 74

Victor Willis, the lead singer of the Village People who also cowrote high-camp disco-era songs that became icons, including “YMCA” and “Macho Man,” died Monday.

Medicare is now covering some GLP-1 weight loss drugs for $50. Here’s what to know

The federal government has launched a new program to make GLP-1 weight loss drugs more affordable for older Americans.

Hospitals in Europe are gearing up for the next heat wave armed with lessons from this one

In the wake of a historic heat wave across Europe, hospitals are already gearing up for the next one.

Bryan Woo turns in another outstanding outing at home as Mariners beat Angels

Bryan Woo continued his dominance at T-Mobile Park this season with six-plus outstanding innings, and the Mariners beat the Angels 8-3.

Mexico ends a 40-year knockout drought, beats Ecuador 2-0 to reach the round of 16

Mexico defeats Ecuador 2-0 to break a 40-year drought in the World Cup knockout stage.

Trump’s actions signal a move toward institutionalizing people with disabilities, advocates warn

For decades, disabled people have fought for their rights to go to school and live alongside peers without disabilities.

California bans ‘sell by’ food labels to cut food waste and confusion

California is making food labels less confusing by banning "sell by" dates.

Italy displays paintings from an ancient Etruscan tomb, its latest cultural acquisition

Italy is putting on display one of the best known examples of Etruscan painting.

Photos: Angels at Mariners