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As the World Cup grows more global, many fans still struggle to get there

FIFA has spent decades expanding the World Cup, but qualifying for the tournament did not guarantee that supporters, journalists or tournament personnel could enter the host countries

Behind the scenes: Seattle Times’ World Cup photo team takes the pitch

A look at how some of The Seattle Times' photographers prepare for and shoot the World Cup games taking place in the city.

Reasons to believe USMNT can win Seattle World Cup match vs. Belgium

Belief is risky. It’s contagious, too. Here are the reasons to believe the USMNT can beat Belgium in Monday's FIFA Men's World Cup match at Seattle Stadium.

Seattle-area civic leaders reflect on America’s 250th anniversary

Local leaders and advocates look at lessons learned in the 250 years since the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, and share their hopes for the next 250 years.

Seattle’s population boom has hit the brakes, new data shows

Seattle’s population hit 823,400 in 2026, but growth slowed to 0.8% — a sharp drop from earlier this decade, FYI Guy writes.

What’s fueling the far-left surge? ’Democrats themselves hate the party‘

Democratic voters are in a rebellious mood. But will socialism or far-left politics play anywhere but the big cities? In Washington, we’re about to find out.

Seahawks News 7/4: Happy 4th of July from Field Gulls!

In Today’s Links: 10 Seattle Seahawks sleepers, whether the Seahawks can replicate last season’s offensive success, and not a lot else. Editor’s note from Mookie: It’s July 4th, it’s America 250, this will be our only post of the day. Thank you as always for being here at Field Gulls. Make this your open thread! […]

A child can drown in seconds. Doctors want more families to be prepared

Doctors and others are sounding an alarm: More U.S. children have been drowning in recent years.

Autism remains widely misunderstood in parts of Africa. A mother in Guinea fights for her child

A family in Guinea first sought help from a traditional healer when their son showed signs of autism as a child.

Mariners fall to Blue Jays to put damper on patriotic pregame vibes

Blue Jays starter Dylan Cease quickly silenced the "USA! USA! USA!" chants and the Mariners offense never awoke in a 2-0 loss at sold out T-Mobile Park.

4 UW crews in semifinals at Henley Royal Regatta

Four UW crews — two men’s and two women’s — will row in semifinals Saturday at Henley Royal Regatta in the United Kingdom. UW opened its quarterfinal races Friday with a win in the Island Challenge Cup. The Husky women’s eight is made up of UW’s first and second eights during the season. They will […]

Photos: Seattle Mariners take on the Toronto Blue Jays