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11-year-old driver crashes truck into Buddhist monks in Thailand, killing 10

An 11-year-old driver crashed a truck into Buddhist monks on a pilgrimage walk in northeastern Thailand last Thursday, killing 10 of them and injuring others, officials said.

Another Philippine senator arrested for alleged large-scale corruption

A Philippine senator was arrested Monday and charged under the country’s anti-corruption statutes, becoming the latest member of the upper legislative chamber to be arrested in more than a month over suspicion of large-scale graft.

Taiwan builds a ‘Rainbow Bridge’ at Seattle Pride, highlighting LGBTQ+ inclusion and culture

Taiwan brought a colorful celebration of culture, identity, and LGBTQ+ inclusion to the streets of Seattle on Sunday, June 29, as the Taiwan Tourism Administration debuted a Taiwan-themed float in the 2026 Seattle Pride Parade.

West Seattle Water Taxi World Cup Watch

For the next few hours, we are at Seacrest to update you on the Water Taxi status as hundreds head downtown for Seattle’s final World Cup match. 140 were already in line when our team member arrived a short time ago, so don’t procrastinate if you’re headed here.

This July, Eat the Real American Classics

This story was originally published in The Stranger’s July 2026 print issue.  It’s the month where we celebrate the birth of this complicated nation, and if you’re feeling mixed emotions about how to commemorate the US’s semiquincentennial (250th!), I have a solid game plan for you.  This July, I’m taking special aim at American food […] The post This July, Eat the Real American Classics appeared first on The Stranger.

Seattle axes plan to cut developer fees that fund affordable housing

Days before a deal to lower developer fees that fund affordable housing was expected to be released to the public, City Hall is backing away from the idea.

WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Three neighborhood reports

Three West Seattle Crime Watch notes: GENESEE HILL FIRESETTER: This report via phone – a man tried to set a tree on fire at 47th SW and SW Genesee this past hour or so; 911 was called, police responded, but, the witness said, didn’t arrest the man because they had no evidence, and he claimed […]

Photos: World Cup fever takes over Seattle again before U.S. vs. Belgium

Obamacare rolls shrank dramatically in many states over the past year, new federal data shows

New federal data reveals the first 50-state look at a steep drop in Affordable Care Act enrollment after enhanced subsidies expired in January.

FIFA’s Infantino says he told Trump the Balogun case would be decided by independent judicial bodies

FIFA President Gianni Infantino said he told Donald Trump that the red-card suspension of Folarin Balogun would be decided by FIFA’s independent judicial bodies.

USMNT vs. Belgium in World Cup: Seattle hosts pivotal round-of-16 match

It doesn't get much bigger than this, Seattle: The United States faces Belgium in the round of 16 at Seattle Stadium. Follow along here.

Over 100 AAPI gain citizenship on 250th Independence Day

“It takes paperwork, persistence, and patience,” said Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson, as she addressed 252 immigrants before they took the Oath of Allegiance to become citizens on July 4—–the nation’s 250th Independence Day—–at the 41st naturalization ceremony held at Seattle Center.