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King County creates new inspector general office to fight fraud

The new office is the latest in a series of county changes in response to an audit last year that found unapproved payments and possible fraud.

Former GitHub CEO’s startup Entire unveils its answer to the crush of AI coding agents

Former GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke's startup Entire is rolling out a distributed network for mirroring code repositories, making the case that centralized platforms like he once ran as part of Microsoft can't handle the demands of AI coding agents on their own. Read More

Seattle Immigration Court starts ‘mega’ hearings, ‘welfare checks’ for kids

Tuesday launched four days of unusually large hearings for young immigrants. A judge said she wants to see some children more often to ensure their well-being.

Obamacare premiums surged this year. A new analysis shows it’s likely to happen again in 2027

A new analysis of early rate filings shows that Affordable Care Act insurers are proposing another year of double-digit premium increases.

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.