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WA has taken in just 198 refugees this year. They’re all South African

Every refugee into Washington so far this year is from South Africa, part of an exclusive new program to resettle white Afrikaners. All other refugees have been excluded.

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

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.

In Seattle, using the power of data to fight the problem of hunger

UW scientist Giacomo Dalla Chiara said his project will make distribution to Seattle's 300 micropantries easier and more equitable.

Seattle World Cup party barge: Is it worth $50 and a sunburn?

Surely you've heard about the World Cup barge in Elliott Bay. Is it a good spot for die-hard soccer fans to watch matches? What about casual fans? We found out.

How light rail is preparing for the World Cup crowds

As Seattle prepares for the rush of FIFA Men’s World Cup fans, commuters are expecting, or at least hoping, for just another day on light rail.  “The light rail has never let me down,” said Elvis Simiyu, a regular train commuter and a King County Metro ambassador, part of a fleet that helps riders with […]

WA’s Kasey Keller played a key role in soccer’s American popularity today

Kasey Keller, an ESPN analyst and former Sounder, reflects on how soccer shaped his life and on being part of an elite group who helped fuel the sport in the U.S.

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.

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.

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.

Polymarket, Kalshi Now Taking Bets on Fights in Ferry Lines

Just in time for World Cup tourists to make things more interesting this weekend, prediction markets Polymarket and Kalshi announced they are now taking bets on fights in Washington ferry lines. “Oh my God, this guy that just cut off a Subaru in a rented Tesla is finished,” said one ferry line fight onlooker placing […]

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