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Some health workers in Congo’s Ebola outbreak go on strike over pay issues as deaths near 600

Healthcare workers at the epicenter of Congo’s Ebola outbreak are walking off their jobs to protest delays in their payments.

Seattle Mariners can’t execute in extras, fall to Marlins on walkoff hit

The Mariners failed to execute in the top of the 10th inning, and the Marlins took advantage, winning 6-5 on a walkoff hit.

Cruise ship worker charged with sex abuse after ship pulls into Seattle

A 26-year-old man has been charged in Washington federal court based on conduct prosecutors say happened on a cruise ship he worked aboard. The FBI is investigating.

WA superintendent proposes life skills class for high school seniors

Reykdal’s proposal calls for the class to include instruction on financial literacy, college applications and civic engagement.

Harbor Island Studios stays afloat thanks to local nonprofit

CREATE48 Media Network forged a one-year lease with King County Council to keep the film studio open.

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What’s next for Seattle as the FIFA World Cup winds down in the city?

One day after the last Seattle-based match of the soccer tournament, local leaders are tantalized by the prospect of hosting the 2031 FIFA Women's World Cup.

What World Cup goals shook — or didn’t shake — Seattle Stadium

Among the top five shakiest moments of the World Cup goals in Seattle, three came from when the U.S. scored in its two matches against Australia and Belgium.

Storm’s Dominique Malonga named WNBA All-Star reserve

The Storm's budding star Dominique Malonga was named a WNBA All-Star reserve for the first time, becoming the third-youngest All-Star in league history.

Watching the Cursed US Men National’s Team Lose at a Seattle World Cup Watch Party

A pall hung over Seattle’s last World Cup match on Monday. This was supposed to be the day. The US Men’s National Team had the chance to go further in the tournament than they had in 24 years. Seattle, which had been the hidden gem of World Cup host cities—our novel, semi-functional transit system and […] The post Watching the Cursed US Men National’s Team Lose at a Seattle World Cup Watch Party appeared first on The Stranger.

Mariners have one All-Star in Randy Arozarena. Do they deserve more?

The Mariners have just one All-Star, and while they could potentially add another if any pitchers opt out, there's one position player who had a strong case and didn't make it.

Ruben Vargas sends Switzerland to the World Cup quarterfinals in shootout win over Colombia

Ruben Vargas converted his penalty and Switzerland advanced to the World Cup quarterfinals with a 4-3 shootout win over Colombia after a scoreless draw.