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Sounders’ Cristian Roldan has new motivation for the 2026 World Cup

Sounders midfielder Cristian Roldan didn't see the field in his first World Cup. Here is what is motivating him in his second turn on the U.S. men's national team.

SPS makes moves to build Lincoln High School’s new athletic field

The latest proposal to build Lincoln High School’s athletic field at Woodland Park seems to assuage many community concerns raised by earlier proposals.

FIFA Men’s World Cup: Pacific Place transforms into ‘Seattle Soccer House’

On Friday, shoppers at Pacific Place, which is transforming into "Seattle Soccer House" for the World Cup, stopped to watch the U.S.’s group-stage opener against Paraguay

How parents can talk to their kids about vaping as FDA authorizes some flavored e-cigarettes

Nearly 6% of U.S. middle and high school students vape.

Rescue response for flipped-car crash reported at California and Hinds

Seattle Fire has a “rescue extrication” response headed to California and Hinds for a report of a vehicle that flipped after its driver hit a parked car. Updates to come.

US opens its home World Cup with a dynamic 4-1 victory over Paraguay, sparked by Balogun’s 2 goals

Folarin Balogun scored twice in the Americans' three-goal barrage before halftime, and the U.S. opened its first home World Cup in 32 years with its biggest win in the tournament.

Another sales-tax increase on the way for transportation, this time King County-wide

While the Seattle City Council reviews the mayor’s proposal to double the sales-tax share that buys more bus service from King County, their counterparts have just voted to approve a separate sales-tax increase to raise money for road repairs. The King County Council, meeting as the County Transportation District Supervisors, voted in favor of “a […]

Photos: Seattle Storm lose to Golden State Valkyries, 76-72

FIFA Men’s World Cup: Roaring crowds show up for US team, and soccer’s moment in their country

Roaring crowds wearing stars and stripes came out to support the U.S. men's soccer team in their World Cup opener against Paraguay.

Seattle Storm suffer heartbreaking loss as skid reaches 8 straight games

The Storm’s losing streak extended to eight, tied for the second longest in franchise history, after a heartbreaking 76-72 defeat against the Golden State Valkyries.

Gilgo Beach killer writes to other jailed murderer, reads crime novels behind bars, sheriff says

The Manhattan architect who lived a secret life as the Gilgo Beach serial killer has spent the past three years alone in a segregated cell.

Mariners rout Nationals behind Bryce Miller, Dominic Canzone

Bryce Miller continued his masterful start to the season, Dominic Canzone continued to mash baseballs, and the Mariners routed the Nationals on Friday night.