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Seattle World Cup updates: USA soccer vs. Australia fans take over city

With the U.S. facing Australia, the World Cup spotlight returns to Seattle on Friday bigger and brighter than ever. Keep up with activity across the city here.

Photos: Seattle hosts USA vs. Australia in FIFA World Cup

Tay Keith, music producer for Drake and Travis Scott, dies at 29

Tay Keith, the hip-hop producer behind hits by Drake, Travis Scott and Beyoncé, has died. He was 29.

New southern resident orca calf spotted as another vanishes

According to the latest census, 74 southern resident orcas remain, down from their historical population estimated at between 100 and 150 whales.

2026 World Cup: What to know as USA soccer plays Australia in Seattle

The most anticipated game on the World Cup slate in Seattle is here as the U.S. plays Australia with a spot in the knockout round on the line.

2026 World Cup: Team USA reflects on playing on Juneteenth

Friday's World Cup game in Seattle will mean more than just soccer to Team USA as the game against Australia comes on Juneteenth.

Seattle Art Museum union wins vote

On Wednesday, nearly 95% of voting employees endorsed the unionization effort at Seattle Art Museum, the city's premier art museum.

WA’s snowpack zapped as drought looms, reservoirs sink

Already this spring, the region has surpassed early heat records, and with El Niño nearing, Washington’s fourth drought in a row seems likely to bring a summer of pain.

World Cup schedule Friday, June 19: who is playing and how to watch

Here’s the World Cup schedule for Friday, June 19, and the details on how to watch.

USA vs. Australia: How to Watch Friday’s World Cup match in Seattle

The long-awaited USA-Australia World Cup match has finally arrived in Seattle. Here's what to know and how to watch Friday's match.

Casual Juneteenth with Eula Scott Bynoe and Brandi Fullwood

This week, it's Juneteenth! Today, special guest host Phyllis Fletcher and our panel talk about things to do around the city, how to celebrate the holiday without making things awkward, and who gets an invite to the cookout. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed.  Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week’s passages

A roundup of notable obituaries from the week ending June 19.