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Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, rejecting Trump’s proposed limits

The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld a broad conception of birthright citizenship, rejecting President Donald Trump’s executive order declaring that children born to people who are in the United States illegally or temporarily are not American citizens.

Self-exiled Chinese billionaire Guo Wengui gets 30 years in US prison for fraud conviction

A self-exiled billionaire Chinese business tycoon once believed to be among China’s wealthiest men was sentenced Monday to 30 years in a U.S. prison for a massive financial fraud that a federal judge said cost over 1,000 people worldwide hundreds of millions of dollars.

Japan faces heartbreak again as Brazil scores late to end another World Cup run in the round of 32

The heartbreak was all too familiar for Japan at the World Cup.

South Korea coach quits after early World Cup exit prompts fierce criticism from president

Former South Korea head coach Hong Myung-bo and nine of the 26 players in the South Korea squad landed at Incheon International Airport near Seoul under heavy security.

TRAFFIC, WEATHER, TRANSIT: Last day of June

6:03 AM: Good morning! It’s Tuesday, June 30, 2026. No Seattle World Cup match today – next one’s tomorrow (1 pm Wednesday, Belgium vs. Senegal). WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET Today’s forecast is for clouds and a high in the upper 60s. Sunrise was at 5:15 am today; sunset will be at 9:10 pm. (Photo by Dave […]

WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Gunfire on SW Brandon

Police have checked out several reports of possible gunfire in various areas tonight, and just confirmed one: Officers checking out 911 calls told dispatch they’ve found shell casings at 29th SW and SW Brandon [map]. No report of injuries so far.

PHOTOS: Visiting all 12 stops during this year’s West Seattle Garden Tour

PHOTOS BY OLIVER HAMLIN FOR WEST SEATTLE BLOG Hundreds of people spent Sunday admiring and photographing the 12 gardens spotlighted on this year’s West Seattle Garden Tour. Among them was WSB contributing photojournalist Oliver Hamlin, who presents a scene from each garden (including some of the gardeners. First, at Garden A, “A Show of Northwest […]

TRAFFIC ALERT: West Seattle low bridge closed to all surface traffic

SDOT says “mechanical malfunctions” have closed the low bridge to all traffic, motorized and non-motorized.

New public art along upgraded bicycle route to/from West Seattle

Bicycle riders to and from downtown likely have seen this already – but if you don’t travel along the northernmost section of East Marginal, you haven’t seen this new public artwork. Here’s how the city’s Art Beat site explained it today: The Seattle Office of Arts & Culture and Seattle Department of Transportation celebrate the […]

Another new 4-way stop in West Seattle

Thanks to David for the tip. SDOT has changed another intersection in West Seattle to a 4-way stop – this time, 41st SW and SW Dakota on the northeast edge of The Junction. It’s close to schools (Holy Rosary and Tilden), as are many of the newest 4-ways.

SOCCER: Outdoor World Cup watch party before Wednesday’s West Seattle Junction FC home match

Watch FIFA World Cup play and a West Seattle Junction FC match, all in one place, one night! Here’s the announcement sent to us to share with you: Junction FC is hosting a FIFA World Cup Watch Party on Wednesday, July 1, at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex, with gates opening at 4:30 PM and […]