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With Senegal World Cup fans barred, Seattle’s diaspora cheers team on

Under a Trump travel ban, Senegal fans are barred from U.S. entry. At a World Cup game versus Belgium, Seattle's Senegalese community will cheer in their stead.

Census data shows graying WA with a boom in boomers, drop in kids

New census data shows Washington is graying. From 2020-25, the number of older adults increased 16% while the number of kids 18 fell 3%, writes FYI Guy.

Seattle Announces $8 Million for Homelessness Prevention Services

The City of Seattle will invest $8 million in homelessness prevention services in 2027 to provide rental assistance, eviction prevention, legal services, case management and a centralized application process to help residents avoid eviction and remain housed.

2026 World Cup: What to know when Belgium plays Senegal in Seattle

The FIFA Men's World Cup games in Seattle move to the knockout round as Belgium plays in Senegal in a Round of 32 game.

Victor Willis, lead singer of the Village People, dies at 74

Victor Willis, the lead singer of the Village People who also cowrote high-camp disco-era songs that became icons, including “YMCA” and “Macho Man,” died Monday.

Medicare is now covering some GLP-1 weight loss drugs for $50. Here’s what to know

The federal government has launched a new program to make GLP-1 weight loss drugs more affordable for older Americans.

102 Bellevue Way units could be yours to build

In a former bank building at 10350 N.E. 10th St., carpets are still being sold at Bellevue Rugs.

$27M in upgrades for Bremerton bridge slated to go out for bid next summer

After years of planning, pedestrian and cyclist improvements for a 1959-era Bremerton bridge appear to be rolling forward.

Klein retires from PCS

Mural debuts in Pioneer Square

The piece by Seattle artist Cristina Martinez is on the the American Life building at 1016 Occidental Ave. S. and is now the largest mural in the neighborhood.

Plymouth Housing headlines 2026 Preservation Awards

Historic Seattle also honored Seattle Public Schools, Smith Tower owner GT Capital and Greg Smith of Urban Visions.

$2.4B RFQ for Calif. high-speed rail

California's high-speed rail project is preparing for a major expansion, with the upcoming release of a request for qualifications for a civil works design-build contract for the Merced to Madera extension.