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What Seattle World Cup matches mean for Chinatown International District

Local organizers ensured they made no promises to business owners, despite some estimates Seattle would see 700,000 visitors.

The return of the Pac-12: How Oregon State and Washington State stuck together and saved the conference

On Aug. 4, 2023, the Pac-12 was on the verge of total collapse. Here’s how the leaders of Washington State and Oregon State banded together and saved the conference

Just how hot will the U.S. get this week? Here’s a day-by-day forecast

Forecasters said temperatures were expected to soar into the 90s and low 100s across large parts of the country, with many places expected to challenge or break daily records.

Restoring dignity one haircut at a time in Kenya’s largest mental health hospital

At Kenya’s largest mental health referral hospital, male patients experience a unique therapy: personal grooming sessions from visiting barbers.

Nutrition apps can help build healthy habits. For some users, their gaming features carry risks

The next time you get a trophy on a smartphone app, it might not be from a game.

Who flies the American flag for holidays — and who never flies one, according to an AP-NORC poll

Jerry Esters proudly displays the American flag each day on his Detroit home.

Saibari’s shootout winner sends Morocco past the Netherlands, earliest World Cup exit for the Dutch

Ismael Saibari scored the decisive goal in a penalty shootout, and Morocco sent the Netherlands to its earliest World Cup exit, eliminating the Dutch 3-2 after a 1-1 draw.

Republican Tom Kean Jr. reveals depression diagnosis after four-month absence from Congress

New Jersey Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr. has revealed the reason for his four-month absence from the U.S. House.

Cole Young homers twice, George Kirby tosses 8 brilliant innings as Mariners top Angels

Cole Young clobbered two home runs for the first multi-homer game of his career, George Kirby was brilliant over eight strong innings and the Mariners beat the Angels 6-2.

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Despite Mariners’ struggles, Dan Wilson deserves more time as manager

It's easy to pick on a baseball manager after a loss. But they rarely get credit after a win — and Dan Wilson has won a lot with the Mariners. 

Seattle Mayor Wilson backs lefty challengers to veteran WA Democrats

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson has endorsed challengers to two longtime incumbent Seattle legislators, including a rival to Senate Majority Leader Jamie Pedersen.