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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.

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.

FIFA appeal committee rejects Belgium appeal, allowing Folarin Balogun to play

FIFA has rejected an appeal from the Royal Belgium Football Association over the decision to make U.S. striker Folarin Balogun eligible to play in Monday’s World Cup elimination match in Seattle.

SKY SIGHTS: Another look at two holiday-weekend shows

Before the holiday weekend is entirely in the rear-view mirror – new views of what we’ve already shown briefly: FRIDAY AURORA: Kevin Freitas just sent that time-lapse video of the Northern Lights seen, faintly, from West Seattle on Friday night (featured here that night thanks to a reader tip/photo). The next night … SATURDAY FIREWORKS: […]

Person found dead in vehicle from Chelan Wildfire

The Chelan wildfire started July 4 and has burned nearly 9,700 acres.

Efforts to help smokers quit stall under Trump

The Trump administration has taken several steps to unravel federal anti-smoking initiatives while at the same time handing key policy wins to tobacco companies.

KC Council approves $431 million supplemental budget

The King County Council has approved a $431 million supplemental budget for the 2026-2027 season.