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LOW-LOW TIDE: Busy beach

Thanks to the texter who sent that photo from today’s mega-low tide, saying they had “never seen so many people on the beach, and so much traffic backup on Beach Drive …” Tomorrow’s mega-low tide will be even further out than today: -4.3 feet at 11:32 am

Photos: People gather to celebrate Haiti’s World Cup appearance

Daichi Kamada’s late header gives Japan a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands in World Cup opener for both

Daichi Kamada scored on a header in the 88th minute, sending the Samurai Blue fans into a frenzy and giving Japan a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands in their World Cup opener.

Ebola cases in eastern Congo climb to 782 and deaths reach 181, authorities say

The Congolese Ministry of Health reports that confirmed Ebola cases in Congo have increased to 782, with 181 deaths.

Brown water on Genesee Hill

We’ve heard from two people reporting brown water on Genesee Hill. No water breaks mapped currently, so chances are it’s Seattle Fire testing hydrant, which stirs up rust/sediment in the line. But i it happens at your residence, do report it to the Seattle Public Utilities 24/7 line – 206-386-1800.

68 quadrillion underground miles of fungi

With machine learning and a high-resolution imaging robot, scientists measured and mapped the extent of Earth’s carbon circulatory system.

What to know about Seattle if you’re going to the World Cup — and if you’re not

The FIFA Men's World Cup will temporarily remake Seattle's city center. Here's what you need to know if you are going to a game — or trying to avoid the crowds.

Josh Naylor, Andrés Muñoz latest injuries in Mariners’ 10-1 loss to Nationals

On a day when both Josh Naylor and Andrés Muñoz exited with injury concerns, the Mariners put together another sluggish performance in a 10-1 loss to the Nationals.

Havertz sparks Germany’s 7-1 rout of Curaçao after underdogs’ historic 1st goal in World Cup

Kai Havertz scored two goals as Germany pulled away from World Cup first-timer Curaçao late in the opening half and piled on after that in a 7-1 win.

World Cup referee Omar Artan will receive full fee from FIFA despite being denied entry to US

The Somali referee who was denied entry to the United States for the World Cup will still be paid his full tournament fee.

WEST SEATTLE WEATHER: Heat Advisory update; cooling center at The Y

(Saturday scene at Alki – photo by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor) After a couple days of advance notice, the Heat Advisory alert from the National Weather Service is about to take effect, starting at 11 this morning. The NWS isn’t expecting record temperatures, but hot enough: Hot conditions with high temperatures up to 85 to 90 degrees […]

Mariners’ J.P. Crawford continues prep for potential move to third base | Notebook

J.P. Crawford said he expects to be activated from the injured list Tuesday. Where he ends up playing during the Mariners' homestand remains an open question.