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Seattle World Cup updates: Belgium, Egypt kick off Group G match at Seattle Stadium

The World Cup spotlight finally turns to the pitch at Seattle Stadium, as Belgium and Egypt kick off Seattle play at noon. Follow along for match updates.

Photos: Belgium vs. Egypt World Cup

Bicyclist killed in West Seattle crash

A woman in her 60s was struck and killed Monday morning by a box truck while riding her bicycle in West Seattle's Fauntleroy neighborhood, police said.

As World Cup arrives, Rep. Larsen sees soccer cutting through turmoil

Amid war, visa disputes and political tensions, the World Cup offers fans like U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen a rare moment to come together.

As ICE protesters like ‘Spokane 3’ are targeted, many still stand up

With the Trump administration’s crackdown on immigrant-rights protesters, we must not give in to fear, columnist Naomi Ishisaka writes.

Teenage girl drowns in Lake Sammamish

The family of a 15-year-old girl who drowned in Lake Sammamish called 911, saying they lost sight of the girl after she disappeared underwater.

Photos: Seattle hosts its first World Cup

The FIFA World Cup comes to Seattle

Slog AM: Another Ceasefire, Trump’s 80th Birthday, and Seattle’s First World Cup Game

Good morning! Are you hot? I’m hot. But I’m happy to report that we’re more than halfway through this heatwave. It’ll hit 88 today, but tomorrow it’s smooth sailing with a high of 72. For today, the name of the game is light fabrics and air-conditioned activities. And if you need some AC that you […] The post Slog AM: Another Ceasefire, Trump’s 80th Birthday, and Seattle’s First World Cup Game appeared first on The Stranger.

Belgium vs Egypt tickets: What’s available for Seattle’s first World Cup match?

For months fans wondered what would happen to ticket prices as the FIFA Men's World Cup matches neared. Well, there’s no time like the present to take a look. 

Wisconsin beagle farm closing and hundreds of its dogs will be sent to a Florida rescue group

A Wisconsin beagle breeding farm that’s drawn animal welfare protests is closing and its remaining dogs are being taken in by a Florida rescue group.

Stranger Suggests: Your Agenda This Week, June 15–21

MONDAY 6/15 Disappearance at the Rocky Mountain Leatherdyke Snowpicnic (THEATER) I’ve been saying it for years: Pride month needs more ski slope murder mysteries. Thankfully, the good people at the Annex Theatre have listened. Writer Monty Rozema and director Adrian Prendergast have teamed up for the perfect lesbian whodunnit in Disappearance at the Rocky Mountain Leatherdyke […] The post Stranger Suggests: Your Agenda This Week, June 15–21 appeared first on The Stranger.

Seattle World Cup updates: Belgium vs Egypt match brings fans, traffic

Throughout Monday, on this page, we'll provide updates on what the World Cup looks like around Seattle.