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King, Pierce county cooling sites open for people without shelter

With temperatures near 90 degrees across King County on Monday, the regional homelessness authority has activated its severe weather response.

Cuba quantifies impact of US oil blockade on children’s health and daily life

Cuba says its healthcare system is struggling due to a U.S. energy blockade.

WA falls to 31st in national education ranking

The latest analysis shows that 70% of Washington eighth-graders are not proficient in math and 68% of fourth- graders are not proficient in reading.

US Senate candidate with same name as incumbent Dan Sullivan ineligible for ballot, official rules

A top Alaska election official has ruled that a U.S. Senate candidate with the same name and party affiliation as incumbent Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan is ineligible to appear on the state’s primary ballot in August.

World Cup 2026: Tiny ‘designated protest zones’ pop up around Seattle Stadium

Small fenced off areas labeled "designated protest zone" popped up around Seattle Stadium ahead of the World Cup. Here's what the deal is.

Cape Verde secures stunning 0-0 draw with Spain in its World Cup debut

Tiny Cape Verde pulled off a stunning result in its World Cup debut by shutting out heavily favored Spain in a 0-0 draw.

Zahilay Rolls Out Updated Transit Plan, as Budget Woes Cloud Metro's Future

The Metro's Next Stop plan rolled out last week by King County Executive Girmay Zahilay eyes a 12% increase in bus service by 2038. But a presentation this week at the county council paints a more dire picture of Metro's financial outlook over the near term.

Join The Urbanist at Our Annual Summer Endorsement Party

Support The Urbanist, connect with endorsed candidates, and celebrate the hard work of the Endorsements Committee as we approach the primary.

Seattle World Cup updates: Belgium, Egypt kick off Group G match at Seattle Stadium

The World Cup spotlight finally turns to the pitch at Seattle Stadium, as Belgium and Egypt kick off Seattle play at noon. Follow along for match updates.

Photos: Belgium vs. Egypt World Cup

Bicyclist killed in West Seattle crash

A woman in her 60s was struck and killed Monday morning by a box truck while riding her bicycle in West Seattle's Fauntleroy neighborhood, police said.

As ICE protesters like ‘Spokane 3’ are targeted, many still stand up

With the Trump administration’s crackdown on immigrant-rights protesters, we must not give in to fear, columnist Naomi Ishisaka writes.