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Zahilay Outlines Affordability, Safety Priorities in First State of the County Address

From affordable housing and expanded child care to new bus routes and violence prevention funding, Zahilay used his first State of the County speech to spotlight early wins and future priorities.

Mediums Collective Brings Raza Pride to Capitol Hill

The Ultimate World Cup Experience Has Arrived in Seattle!

Jeremiah Oshan previews the Seattle Soccer Celebration on Pier 62.

World Cup 2026, Day 1: How and what to watch

Mexico opens the tournament against South Africa.

What’s Obed Vargas’ World Cup outlook with Mexico?

It was only a few months ago that Vargas was a longshot just to make the roster.

COLUMN | When Corporations Leave, Seattle Communities Pay the Price. It's Time to Invest Locally.

2. As major companies cut jobs and seek subsidies, Marcus Harrison Green makes the case for supporting worker-owned, family-run, and neighborhood businesses that keep wealth circulating locally.

Phone-Free Concerts and Public Schools, World Cup Expectations, and the Crocodile’s Comedy Pivot

Today on the podcast, producer Liam Billingham takes over the host seat to ask the important questions like what Phoebe Bridgers and Seattle Public Schools have in common (hint: it has to do with cell phones) and what format is the film The Odyssey best viewed in? Liam is joined by executive producer Ashley Smith to give a rundown of the changes coming to Seattle in preparation for the first World Cup matches, including the pedestrian-only zones downtown and new digital kiosks. Then contributor Chase Hutchinson breaks down what the new ownership of The Crocodile means for the iconic venue, as well as why Tacoma might be getting its own sitcom, and if Seattle should do the same.   Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Seattle Restored Argosy Cruises pFriem Family Brewers Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastSeattle on Instagram, or email us at [email protected]. You can also call or text us at 206-880-3931. For more Seattle news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, City Cast Seattle. Support City Cast Seattle by becoming a member: membership.citycast.fm/seattle Looking to advertise on City Cast Seattle? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

Lobbing Scorchers: Rep. Rick Larsen on Trump, the USMNT & the 2026 World Cup

U.S. Representative Rick Larsen on his love for the Seattle Sounders, USMNT expectations and World Cup politics.

Boom-Boom-Clap: The World Cup qualifier that put Seattle on USMNT's map

How the 2013 World Cup qualifier changed USMNT supporter culture.

Where to watch the World Cup around Puget Sound

It’s the world’s game. Celebrate it with the people who make the world great.

REVIEW | Mangosteen's Lives Up to the Hype With More Than Wings

Come for the wings, stay for everything else. Grace Madigan finds Mangosteen's biggest surprises in its garlic noodles, Hainanese chicken, and seasonal mango menu.

Who Put 2,400 Eco-Blocks in Georgetown? Researchers Still Don't Know.

An interactive map tracks 2,400 eco-blocks across Georgetown, where researchers say the barriers may affect people living in RVs and expose a gap in public oversight.