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In Seattle, using the power of data to fight the problem of hunger

UW scientist Giacomo Dalla Chiara said his project will make distribution to Seattle's 300 micropantries easier and more equitable.

WA’s Kasey Keller played a key role in soccer’s American popularity today

Kasey Keller, an ESPN analyst and former Sounder, reflects on how soccer shaped his life and on being part of an elite group who helped fuel the sport in the U.S.

Seattle World Cup party barge: Is it worth $50 and a sunburn?

Surely you've heard about the World Cup barge in Elliott Bay. Is it a good spot for die-hard soccer fans to watch matches? What about casual fans? We found out.

WA has taken in just 198 refugees this year. They’re all South African

Every refugee into Washington so far this year is from South Africa, part of an exclusive new program to resettle white Afrikaners. All other refugees have been excluded.

FIFA Men’s World Cup: Pacific Place transforms into ‘Seattle Soccer House’

On Friday, shoppers at Pacific Place, which is transforming into "Seattle Soccer House" for the World Cup, stopped to watch the U.S.’s group-stage opener against Paraguay

Sounders’ Cristian Roldan has new motivation for the 2026 World Cup

Sounders midfielder Cristian Roldan didn't see the field in his first World Cup. Here is what is motivating him in his second turn on the U.S. men's national team.

How parents can talk to their kids about vaping as FDA authorizes some flavored e-cigarettes

Nearly 6% of U.S. middle and high school students vape.

Rescue response for flipped-car crash reported at California and Hinds

Seattle Fire has a “rescue extrication” response headed to California and Hinds for a report of a vehicle that flipped after its driver hit a parked car. Updates to come.

US opens its home World Cup with a dynamic 4-1 victory over Paraguay, sparked by Balogun’s 2 goals

Folarin Balogun scored twice in the Americans' three-goal barrage before halftime, and the U.S. opened its first home World Cup in 32 years with its biggest win in the tournament.

Another sales-tax increase on the way for transportation, this time King County-wide

While the Seattle City Council reviews the mayor’s proposal to double the sales-tax share that buys more bus service from King County, their counterparts have just voted to approve a separate sales-tax increase to raise money for road repairs. The King County Council, meeting as the County Transportation District Supervisors, voted in favor of “a […]

Photos: Seattle Storm lose to Golden State Valkyries, 76-72

FIFA Men’s World Cup: Roaring crowds show up for US team, and soccer’s moment in their country

Roaring crowds wearing stars and stripes came out to support the U.S. men's soccer team in their World Cup opener against Paraguay.