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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 […]

FIFA Men’s World Cup: Pacific Place transforms into ‘Seattle Soccer House’

On Friday, shoppers at Pacific Place, which is transforming into "Seattle Soccer House" for the World Cup, stopped to watch the U.S.’s group-stage opener against Paraguay

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.

Folarin Balogun, who could have played for England or Nigeria, scores 2 for US in World Cup debut

Folarin Balogun scored two goals as the Americans opened with a 4-1 victory over Paraguay on Friday night in front of a rabid and star-studded crowd at SoFi Stadium.

Mariners’ Randy Arozarena leaves game with apparent leg injury

Randy Arozarena exited Friday’s game after he came up hobbling trying to beat out an infield groundout, the latest in a string of troubling injuries for the Mariners.

Bill Sprinkle, former UW football player and father of Danny Sprinkle, dies at 80

Bill Sprinkle, the former Husky defensive back and father of current UW men's basketball coach Danny Sprinkle, died on June 5.