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Seattle’s World Cup homeless shelter goal was another shot and a miss

Will it matter to Seattle voters that Mayor Katie Wilson's first big promise — to set up 500 shelter units by the World Cup — is falling short, by a lot?

King County Launches YouthWorks Program Offering More Than 200 Summer Opportunities for Young People

King County Executive Girmay Zahilay has launched YouthWorks, a new workforce development program that provides more than 200 paid internships and volunteer opportunities for young people ages 16 to 24 this summer.

Seattle police officers allege anti-gay discrimination in promotions

Two openly gay veteran Seattle police officers have sued the department, alleging they were passed over for promotion and discriminated against.

Cheaper, alternative health plans are having a moment, but critics urge caution

Consumer advocates dismiss alternative insurance as “junk insurance,” while proponents say restricting alternatives to pricey marketplace plans risks driving up the number of uninsured.

The Revolutionary War’s chief villain is being rehabilitated — just in time for America’s 250th

Britain's King George III is getting a makeover as America approaches its 250th birthday.

Investigators search Indonesian free meals agency after its leader was fired

Indonesia’s Attorney General’s Office is searching the National Nutrition Agency’s offices a day after the president fired the head of the agency responsible for the free meals program.

Homer-happy Seattle Mariners hammer Mets for 8th straight win

Patrick Wisdom and Jhonny Pereda provided big homers, and the Mariners sailed to an 8-3 win over the Mets for their eighth straight victory.

WA industrial spill leaves hundreds more fish dead

Officials also confirmed the tank has a 900,000-gallon capacity and spilled about 600,000 gallons of the caustic chemical "white liquor" during the failure.

Photos: Mets at Mariners

Seattle light rail lines delayed due to vehicle on the tracks

Sound Transit's 1 Line and 2 Line trains were delayed Tuesday due to a vehicle on the tracks at Mount Baker Station, according to the agency.

Sean McVay doesn’t shoot down speculation on Aaron Donald returning to Rams alongside Myles Garrett

The Rams added a superstar in Myles Garrett on Monday. Could another be coming out of retirement to join him? Aaron Donald's return isn't out of the question.

Big Ten, SEC push back on Protect College Sports Act ahead of hearing

The Big Ten and SEC are outlining "critical issues" with a bipartisan bill seeking to introduce sweeping changes to college sports. Here's what to know ahead of Wednesday's hearing.