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Is climate change supercharging El Nino? Scientists don’t agree

Scientists say the current El Nino is likely to be especially potent and could smash records. Some point to climate change as a cause, but there's no consensus.

2026 World Cup: Gary Payton delivering Juneteenth message at 4 stadiums

FIFA tapped Sonics icon Gary Payton to deliver a Juneteenth message that will air in the four stadiums holding World Cup matches, including Seattle Stadium.

2026 World Cup: USMNT’s Christian Pulisic ruled out against Australia

Coach Mauricio Pochettino announced Team USA winger Christian Pulisic will not play against Australia because of a calf injury.

Photos: USA vs. Australia in FIFA World Cup

Northbound lanes of Highway 99 tunnel blocked after crash

The northbound lanes of the Highway 99 tunnel were blocked Friday morning after a crash, officials said. The Seattle Police Department said on X just after 9:30 a.m. that it was Prius that flipped over in the tunnel. The tunnel reopened about 10:30 a.m., police said.

UW football recruiting: How early success could lead to big swings to complete 2027 class

Washington took care of business early during the 2026 recruiting class to set up a big finish. It's poised to repeat the feat for 2027.

Emergency responders are ready for more World Cup matches

With a World Cup match and MLB game on Friday, additional ambulances will be staged in the stadium district and Pioneer Square to provide aid.

World record dim sum party: 830 in Seattle set mark

Put some respect on Seattle's name. As of Thursday afternoon, the Emerald City holds the Guinness World Record for the largest dim sum celebration.

Seattle shelter dog’s nose knows: Junior picks USA over Australia in World Cup forecast 

When a pet “chooses” between two teams to predict the outcome of a major sporting event, the spectacle can draw public attention while supporting a meaningful cause. 

U.S.-Australia World Cup ticket prices dip — but they’ll still cost you

Tickets to today's U.S.-Australia match at Seattle Stadium have gone down in price from a few days ago. That doesn't mean they're cheap. Here's what we found.

Vietnamese man deported from U.S. to South Sudan is repatriated after months in detention

A Vietnamese national deported to South Sudan by the Trump administration under its controversial third-country deportation program was repatriated to Vietnam on Friday after spending more than a year in detention.

Seattle’s Chinatown-International District breaks Guinness World Record for largest dim sum meal

It may not be on the same level as a U.S. win over Australia’s national men’s soccer team—created in 1922.