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MLS commissioner says Sounders helped create memorable World Cup scene

MLS Commissioner Don Garber was on hand for the World Cup game at Seattle Stadium, and he lauded the Sounders for helping to create the scene around the game.

Washington Huskies’ Danny Sprinkle adds DeAndre Haynes to staff

This is the second consecutive year that UW coach Danny Sprinkle has altered his staff, and it's unclear if there are any more changes in store for next season.

South Seattle College celebrates the class of 2026 

South Seattle College celebrates the class of 2026  Off patr Fri, 06/19/2026 - 11:34am

Mourners bury a 6-month-old Ebola victim, marking third orphanage death as Congo outbreak spreads

Mourners in eastern Congo have gathered to bury a 6-month-old girl who died from Ebola earlier this week.

A Queer Summer Reading List

This story was originally published in The Stranger’s 2026 Queer Issue. In honor of Pride month—and in honor of highly complex queer dynamics that are at least one thing we can count on, from our relationships with each other to our relationships with this country—I’m bringing you a queer summer reading list which I hope […] The post A Queer Summer Reading List appeared first on The Stranger.

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.

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.