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2026 World Cup: Belgium defeats New Zealand to advance to knockout rounds

Leandro Trossard scored a pair of goals and Belgium overcame a slow start at the World Cup to advance to the knockout round with a victory over New Zealand.

Boy, 15, shot at Seattle community center

The 15-year-old was in stable condition Friday night after being found in the doorway of a community center.

2026 World Cup: Iran-Egypt match ends in draw

A World Cup match at Seattle Stadium that had been circled on the calendar for months, as much for what could happen off the field as on it, ends in a 1-1 tie.

People aren’t the only ones hit by heat. What to do if you see wildlife affected by hot temperatures

As Europe scorches under extreme heat, people aren’t the only ones impacted by the high temperatures and humidity.

Man with same name as US Sen. Dan Sullivan is eligible for Alaska’s primary ballot, judge rules

An Alaska judge has ruled that a man with the same name and party affiliation as Alaska Republican U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan is eligible for the state’s August primary and can be on the ballot.

States seek to lower drug prices by targeting the companies that manage them for health plans

Legislators across the U.S. are trying to lower prescription costs by reining in big companies that handle drug coverage for health insurers.

Egypt, Iran fans mix with protesters and pride flags in latest Seattle match

Friday’s World Cup soccer match in Seattle was colorful, in every sense of the word. The match between Egypt and Iran was anticipated for the soccer and political tensions.

Photos: Egypt’s Group G finale against Iran in Seattle

Lionel Messi won’t start Argentina’s group finale, but World Cup scoring record holder could sub in

Lionel Messi will not start when defending World Cup champion Argentina plays its group finale, but he could be a substitute.

HAPPENING NOW: Bicycle ride to honor Maridee Bonadea and other crash victims

As previously reported, this month’s Critical Mass bicycle ride will stop at “ghost bike” memorials to two riders killed in crashes, including 76-year-old Maridee Bonadea, the Vashon rider hit and killed in Fauntleroy earlier this month. Critical Mass doesn’t publicize its exact route in advance but did say on social media that Ms. Bonadea’s memorial […]

Cape Verde’s dream run continues, becoming smallest country into World Cup knockout round

Cape Verde completed an improbable run through the group stage with a third World Cup draw to become the smallest country to earn a spot in the knockout round.

Washington Huskies add punter Nolan Balke to 2027 recruiting class

Nolan Balke, considered among the top punters in the 2027 recruiting class, announced his commitment to Washington on Friday.