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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.

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.

The Roundup: Does Juneteenth Still Belong to Black People?

In this week's edition of The Roundup, Mike Davis talks to Marcus Harrison Green about Juneteenth and its commemoration and commercialization through the FIFA World Cup.

Free summer beach shuttle returns to Discovery Park this weekend

A free summer beach shuttle will return to Discovery Park beginning Saturday, June 20, providing transportation between the park’s beach parking lots through early September. Seattle Parks and Recreation says ... Read more

Ballard Bridge closed for 90 minutes Thursday after heat-related issue

The Ballard Bridge reopened Thursday evening after a temporary closure caused by a heat-related mechanical issue, according to the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT). The bridge closed at about 7:30 ... Read more

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.

Seattle World Cup updates: USA soccer vs. Australia fans take over city

With the U.S. facing Australia, the World Cup spotlight returns to Seattle on Friday bigger and brighter than ever. Keep up with activity across the city here.

Photos: Seattle hosts USA vs. Australia in FIFA World Cup

Tay Keith, music producer for Drake and Travis Scott, dies at 29

Tay Keith, the hip-hop producer behind hits by Drake, Travis Scott and Beyoncé, has died. He was 29.

New southern resident orca calf spotted as another vanishes

According to the latest census, 74 southern resident orcas remain, down from their historical population estimated at between 100 and 150 whales.

WA’s snowpack zapped as drought looms, reservoirs sink

Already this spring, the region has surpassed early heat records, and with El Niño nearing, Washington’s fourth drought in a row seems likely to bring a summer of pain.