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World Cup schedule today June 17: Here’s what and where to watch

Welcome to day seven of the World Cup. Here's the schedule for Wednesday's games, and how to watch.

Seattle City Light eyes biggest bill increases in recent memory

Seattle City Light wants its biggest rate hikes in years, citing surging electricity demand, aging infrastructure and the need for new clean energy.

WA’s wildfire season forecast: drought and El Niño spell concern

Most of the state will see above normal wildfire potential until August, when all of Washington will be at above normal wildfire risk, according to predictions.

Washington Expands Workplace Support For Employees Experiencing Menopause

Washington has taken the first step in addressing the long-overlooked stage of women's health in the workplace by issuing an executive order to provide accommodations for employees experiencing menopause and develop training resources for employers.

Yakama Nation elder, ‘secret sauce’ for Columbia River impasses, dies

Yellowash, of the Yakama Nation, was a proud father, helped advance toxic cleanups in the Columbia River, and was a warm face at community gatherings.

Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit has received a lung transplant

Norway's royal house says Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway has undergone a successful lung transplant.

Austria beats Jordan 3-1 for its first World Cup win in 36 years

Austria won a World Cup game for the first time since 1990 with a 3-1 victory over a Jordan team on debut at soccer’s premier global event.

Africa’s Ebola outbreaks complicated by victims who prefer traditional healers over hospitals

Whenever Ebola comes, some of those stricken choose the road to the nearest hospital.

Victims’ relatives condemn New York’s Gilgo Beach serial killer at sentencing

A Long Island architect who lived a secret life as New York’s Gilgo Beach serial killer is hearing from a lineup of victims’ loved ones at his sentencing.

Cal Raleigh clutch in return to Mariners, backs Logan Gilbert’s gem in win over Orioles

Fresh off the injured list, Cal Raleigh hit a go-ahead, two-run single in the seventh inning to back Logan Gilbert’s gem as the injury-depleted Mariners beat the Orioles 3-1 on Tuesday night.

Messi has his first World Cup hat trick as defending champion Argentina beats Algeria 3-0 in opener

Lionel Messi registered his first World Cup hat trick and moved into a tie for first on the tournament's career scoring list in a brilliant performance against Algeria on Tuesday night.

Photos: Orioles at Mariners