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SPS makes moves to build Lincoln High School’s new athletic field

The latest proposal to build Lincoln High School’s athletic field at Woodland Park seems to assuage many community concerns raised by earlier proposals.

Sounders’ Cristian Roldan has new motivation for the 2026 World Cup

Sounders midfielder Cristian Roldan didn't see the field in his first World Cup. Here is what is motivating him in his second turn on the U.S. men's national team.

How light rail is preparing for the World Cup crowds

As Seattle prepares for the rush of FIFA Men’s World Cup fans, commuters are expecting, or at least hoping, for just another day on light rail.  “The light rail has never let me down,” said Elvis Simiyu, a regular train commuter and a King County Metro ambassador, part of a fleet that helps riders with […]

In Seattle, using the power of data to fight the problem of hunger

UW scientist Giacomo Dalla Chiara said his project will make distribution to Seattle's 300 micropantries easier and more equitable.

WA has taken in just 198 refugees this year. They’re all South African

Every refugee into Washington so far this year is from South Africa, part of an exclusive new program to resettle white Afrikaners. All other refugees have been excluded.

How parents can talk to their kids about vaping as FDA authorizes some flavored e-cigarettes

Nearly 6% of U.S. middle and high school students vape.

US opens its home World Cup with a dynamic 4-1 victory over Paraguay, sparked by Balogun’s 2 goals

Folarin Balogun scored twice in the Americans' three-goal barrage before halftime, and the U.S. opened its first home World Cup in 32 years with its biggest win in the tournament.

Photos: Seattle Storm lose to Golden State Valkyries, 76-72

FIFA Men’s World Cup: Roaring crowds show up for US team, and soccer’s moment in their country

Roaring crowds wearing stars and stripes came out to support the U.S. men's soccer team in their World Cup opener against Paraguay.

Seattle Storm suffer heartbreaking loss as skid reaches 8 straight games

The Storm’s losing streak extended to eight, tied for the second longest in franchise history, after a heartbreaking 76-72 defeat against the Golden State Valkyries.

Gilgo Beach killer writes to other jailed murderer, reads crime novels behind bars, sheriff says

The Manhattan architect who lived a secret life as the Gilgo Beach serial killer has spent the past three years alone in a segregated cell.

Mariners rout Nationals behind Bryce Miller, Dominic Canzone

Bryce Miller continued his masterful start to the season, Dominic Canzone continued to mash baseballs, and the Mariners routed the Nationals on Friday night.