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Seattle-area Bosnian Americans savor historic World Cup match

More than 30 years after a Bosnian couple arrived in Seattle as refugees, having the hometown FIFA World Cup match against Qatar meant more than just a game.

Longview pulp mill had reported other leaks at tank that killed 11 workers, records show

A growing tally of issues at the Nippon Dynawave paper mill have come to light since the fatal disaster in May.

Soufiane Rahimi and Gessime Yassine help Morocco rally to beat Haiti 4-2 at the World Cup

Soufiane Rahimi and Gessime Yassine came off the bench to help Morocco rally for a 4-2 victory over Haiti and erase the Caribbean nation’s hopes of a first ever point at the World Cup.

World Cup 2026: Vinícius Júnior scores twice as Brazil beats Scotland to reach knockout stage

Vinícius Júnior scored two goals, Matheus Cunha also scored and five-time World Cup champion Brazil beat Scotland 3-0 to advance the knockout round.

FIFA World Cup: Seattle fans keep stepping up, no matter the matchup

Seattle fans have given Seattle Stadium, aka Lumen Field, an NFL playofflike feel no matter who is playing during the FIFA Men's World Cup.  

WA’s high court will weigh in on transgender woman’s prison transfer

The case marks the first one the Washington Supreme Court has heard from an incarcerated transgender person, according to the American Civil Liberties Union.

Why Mariners closer Andrés Muñoz is throwing faster and finding more consistency

Mariners closer Andrés Muñoz is throwing faster than he has all season, and he's mowing hitters down lately. Here's the simple change that could be leading to his recent success.

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2026 World Cup: In Seattle, Bosnia-Herzegovina has breakthrough moment

Bosnia-Herzegovina made the FIFA Men's World Cup only once before, and it was knocked out quickly. In Seattle, the Dragons finally broke through after beating Qatar 3-1.

2026 World Cup: Qatar heading home after loss in Seattle

Qatar's World Cup run came to an end vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina at Seattle Stadium after a 3-1 loss. They're headed home, but they made strides in their second appearance.

WA state trooper jailed, charged with stalking former dating partner

A veteran State Patrol trooper is facing charges for allegedly stalking a woman he dated to see if she was in a new relationship.