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The Roundup: Does Juneteenth Still Belong to Black People?

In this week's edition of The Roundup, Mike Davis talks to Marcus Harrison Green about Juneteenth and its commemoration and commercialization through the FIFA World Cup.

Seattle shelter dog’s nose knows: Junior picks USA over Australia in World Cup forecast 

When a pet “chooses” between two teams to predict the outcome of a major sporting event, the spectacle can draw public attention while supporting a meaningful cause. 

U.S.-Australia World Cup ticket prices dip — but they’ll still cost you

Tickets to today's U.S.-Australia match at Seattle Stadium have gone down in price from a few days ago. That doesn't mean they're cheap. Here's what we found.

Vietnamese man deported from U.S. to South Sudan is repatriated after months in detention

A Vietnamese national deported to South Sudan by the Trump administration under its controversial third-country deportation program was repatriated to Vietnam on Friday after spending more than a year in detention.

Seattle’s Chinatown-International District breaks Guinness World Record for largest dim sum meal

It may not be on the same level as a U.S. win over Australia’s national men’s soccer team—created in 1922.

Seattle World Cup updates: USA soccer vs. Australia fans take over city

With the U.S. facing Australia, the World Cup spotlight returns to Seattle on Friday bigger and brighter than ever. Keep up with activity across the city here.

Photos: Seattle hosts USA vs. Australia in FIFA World Cup

Tay Keith, music producer for Drake and Travis Scott, dies at 29

Tay Keith, the hip-hop producer behind hits by Drake, Travis Scott and Beyoncé, has died. He was 29.

Korean American Michelle Steel confirmed as U.S. Ambassador to South Korea 

The Senate has confirmed former U.S. Rep. Michelle Steel as ambassador to South Korea— filling a diplomatic post that has been vacant since early 2025.