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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.

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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.

As World Cup Kicks Off in Seattle, Beacon Hill Latinos Express Mixed Feelings

For some residents of Beacon Hill, the games are a time to celebrate with family and friends; for others, a time to keep their guard up about possible ICE enforcement.

Seattle weather: Temperatures to cool down after first 90-degree day

Seattle is showing off for its World Cup guests. After a record breaking hot day Monday, things will cool down into nice, summery weather.

Lawmakers fight to stop the Trump administration’s dismantling of a $386M ocean observatory project

Lawmakers are demanding the National Science Foundation stop dismantling the Ocean Observatories Initiative, a $386 million ocean monitoring network being wound down under President Donald Trump's administration.

World Cup racism monitor urges FIFA to remove match official over hand gesture on TV broadcast

FIFA’s discrimination monitor at the World Cup called Monday for a video review official to be removed for appearing to make a hand gesture resembling a white supremacist sign.

Judge to decide fate of Seattle’s unofficial nude beach

Attorneys delivered closing arguments in a lawsuit against the city on Thursday, sparring over nudity, free speech and the use of public spaces.

How to watch Belgium vs. Egypt, Seattle’s first World Cup 2026 match

The 2026 World Cup has finally arrived in Seattle and the first of the city’s six matches kicks off at noon Monday. Here's how to watch the game.

2026 World Cup: What to know as Belgium, Egypt kick off play in Seattle

It’s finally time. After four days of watching the World Cup ignite a soccer frenzy, Seattle finally gets to take its turn in the spotlight as Belgium takes on Egypt.

False voter fraud claims ‘red meat’ for MAGA base, WA officials say

Washington state's Republican Party is amplifying unproven LA election fraud claims, including posts calling California’s election “clearly fraudulent” even without proof.

World Cup games bring excitement, nervousness for WA Egyptian fans

Egypt participating in the World Cup for only the fourth time, and seeing Mohamed Salah play in the flesh, is just the tip of the anticipation pyramid.