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Seattle’s population boom has hit the brakes, new data shows

Seattle’s population hit 823,400 in 2026, but growth slowed to 0.8% — a sharp drop from earlier this decade, FYI Guy writes.

Behind the scenes: Seattle Times’ World Cup photo team takes the pitch

A look at how some of The Seattle Times' photographers prepare for and shoot the World Cup games taking place in the city.

Seattle-area civic leaders reflect on America’s 250th anniversary

Local leaders and advocates look at lessons learned in the 250 years since the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, and share their hopes for the next 250 years.

A child can drown in seconds. Doctors want more families to be prepared

Doctors and others are sounding an alarm: More U.S. children have been drowning in recent years.

The Stranger’s Noise Complaint: Episode One

Welcome to Noise Complaint, The Stranger‘s new audio and video music podcast featuring live performances right here at The Stranger HQ. Streamed live and released every other Friday, we invite a great band, musician, or wonderfully weird act to perform. Tune in, discover something new, and support art in your city. On Apple, you can subscribe […] The post The Stranger’s Noise Complaint: Episode One appeared first on The Stranger.

Autism remains widely misunderstood in parts of Africa. A mother in Guinea fights for her child

A family in Guinea first sought help from a traditional healer when their son showed signs of autism as a child.

Mariners fall to Blue Jays to put damper on patriotic pregame vibes

Blue Jays starter Dylan Cease quickly silenced the "USA! USA! USA!" chants and the Mariners offense never awoke in a 2-0 loss at sold out T-Mobile Park.

4 UW crews in semifinals at Henley Royal Regatta

Four UW crews — two men’s and two women’s — will row in semifinals Saturday at Henley Royal Regatta in the United Kingdom. UW opened its quarterfinal races Friday with a win in the Island Challenge Cup. The Husky women’s eight is made up of UW’s first and second eights during the season. They will […]

Photos: Seattle Mariners take on the Toronto Blue Jays

Jhon Arias scores and Colombia beats Ghana 1-0 to reach the World Cup Round of 16

Jhon Arias scored in the opening minutes for Colombia, and Los Cafeteros held on the rest of the way for a 1-0 win over Ghana and a spot in the round of 16 of the World Cup.

2026 World Cup: U.S. men honored by Mariners in festive pregame ceremony

The Mariners held an elaborate pregame ceremony on Friday to honor the U.S. men's national team ahead of its World Cup match in Seattle on Monday.

Seattle Storm face expansion Fire much healthier than in first matchup

The Storm fell to the expansion Fire in their first matchup, but have since had key players return in Ezi Magbegor and Jordan Horston.