How to get last-minute tickets to FIFA Men’s World Cup Grab your laptop, coffee and get ready to be patient. That is, if you want to try and secure some men's World Cup tickets Wednesday morning. 

How to get last-minute tickets to FIFA Men’s World Cup

Flu vaccine no longer mandated for US troops, Hegseth says Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the U.S. military will no longer mandate the flu vaccine for American troops.

Flu vaccine no longer mandated for US troops, Hegseth says

Fiery fatal crash blocks I-5 ramp to Mountlake Terrace bus station The fiery crash blocked a ramp from Interstate 5 to the Mountlake Terrace transit station north of 236th Street Southwest.

Fiery fatal crash blocks I-5 ramp to Mountlake Terrace bus station

Pennsylvania high school history instructor named nation’s Teacher of the Year A high school history teacher who helps students look inward to find their strengths and outward to find community has been named National Teacher of the Year.

Pennsylvania high school history instructor named nation’s Teacher of the Year

Iranian extradited to Seattle court, charged with smuggling military gear The Iranian citizen was indicted more than a decade ago on charges that he shipped military sonar equipment from the U.S. to Iran.

Iranian extradited to Seattle court, charged with smuggling military gear

State considers changes to WA high school graduation standards The focus is on aligning coursework requirements with what students actually need after they leave high school — whether that’s college, career training programs or the workforce.

State considers changes to WA high school graduation standards

The help that many older Americans need most With shortages of medical professionals and an aging population, thousands of community health care workers prevent older adults from falling through the cracks.

The help that many older Americans need most

6 common medications that may lower your dementia risk Some common medications have been connected to a lower risk of dementia, but the challenge for scientists is to discern exactly what that connection is.

6 common medications that may lower your dementia risk

No cuddles, but lots of care: How a Paris-area wildlife hospital keeps rescued animals wild A wildlife hospital in a southeastern Paris suburb cares for injured, sick and orphaned animals that are often affected by human activity and urbanization.

No cuddles, but lots of care: How a Paris-area wildlife hospital keeps rescued animals wild

Deadly domestic violence cases stir calls for more prevention resources for Black communities Two deadly cases of domestic violence — one in Louisiana and the other in Virginia targeting Black mothers — have sparked a national conversation about domestic violence prevention and mental health care resources available to Black communities.

Deadly domestic violence cases stir calls for more prevention resources for Black communities

Advocates decry Bothell police raids of 5 Asian-owned massage parlors Police said investigators found signs of prostitution in the parlors last Tuesday. Advocates said the businesses were targeted based on stereotypes.

Advocates decry Bothell police raids of 5 Asian-owned massage parlors

Sound Transit clears stuck train that delayed Mariners fans, commuters A stall near UW station sent ripple effects for miles, indirectly blocking Eastside trains entering Seattle.

Sound Transit clears stuck train that delayed Mariners fans, commuters

Oregon judge blocks Trump move to restrict youth gender-affirming care A federal judge in Oregon has issued a permanent block on the Trump administration's attempts to restrict funding for gender-affirming care.

Oregon judge blocks Trump move to restrict youth gender-affirming care

Belltown man killed by three robbers seeking fentanyl, police say Three suspects, armed, reportedly burst into a Belltown apartment this month, shot a man and attacked another, prosecutors allege. One of the suspects pleaded not guilty.

Belltown man killed by three robbers seeking fentanyl, police say

Delta Air Lines flight grounds in Seattle due to suspicious package A Delta Air Lines flight from South Korea to Atlanta grounded in Seattle Monday morning due to a suspicious package. No credible threat was discovered.

Delta Air Lines flight grounds in Seattle due to suspicious package

Former Hawaii Gov. George Ariyoshi, the 1st US governor of Asian American descent, dies at 100 Former Hawaii Gov. George R. Ariyoshi — the nation's first Asian American governor — has died at age 100.

Former Hawaii Gov. George Ariyoshi, the 1st US governor of Asian American descent, dies at 100

Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket is grounded after launching satellite into the wrong orbit Jeff Bezos' rocket company Blue Origin is blaming a bad engine for a failed launch that left a satellite in the wrong orbit, dooming it.

Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket is grounded after launching satellite into the wrong orbit

Pennsylvania court overturns limits on Medicaid coverage for abortions A Pennsylvania court has ruled that the state's constitution guarantees a right to abortion.

Pennsylvania court overturns limits on Medicaid coverage for abortions

War, climate change and AI: What’s at stake at this year’s UN Indigenous forum Hundreds of delegates are arriving at the United Nations for the world’s largest gathering of Indigenous peoples.

War, climate change and AI: What’s at stake at this year’s UN Indigenous forum

With little known about menopause, many have suffered. Is that changing? Until recently, too little was known about perimenopause and menopause, and generations of women suffered, Naomi Ishisaka writes. But that’s starting to change.

With little known about menopause, many have suffered. Is that changing?

Influencers are spinning nicotine as a ‘natural’ health hack The influencers, many of them aligned with the Make America Healthy Again Movement, say the medical establishment has unfairly demonized the compound.

Influencers are spinning nicotine as a ‘natural’ health hack

‘Days of Our Lives’ star Patrick Muldoon dies at age 57 The actor, also known for “Melrose Place” and other projects, was said to have suffered a heart attack at age 57.

‘Days of Our Lives’ star Patrick Muldoon dies at age 57

What to know about psychedelic retreats, a booming business with few safety guardrails Surging interest in the purported benefits of psychedelic drugs has given rise to a new industry: psychedelic retreats.

What to know about psychedelic retreats, a booming business with few safety guardrails

Seattle waterfront getting new multi-use trail for pedestrians, bikes The trail runs along the east side of Alaskan Way from Virginia Street to Clay Street and replaces old trolley tracks and sidewalks.

Seattle waterfront getting new multi-use trail for pedestrians, bikes

Super Bowl parade generated $16.6M for Seattle businesses The Super Bowl parade generated $16.6 million for downtown Seattle businesses.

Super Bowl parade generated $16.6M for Seattle businesses

Northeast swings from 90 degrees to freezing cold in just a few days A warm air mass that caused last week’s heat has been replaced by a cold one moving down from Canada.

Northeast swings from 90 degrees to freezing cold in just a few days

Southbound Highway 99 reopens after crash involving 2 on Lime bike A man and a woman on an electric Lime bike were struck by a vehicle in South Lake Union on Monday morning, Seattle police say.

Southbound Highway 99 reopens after crash involving 2 on Lime bike

WA drivers dropped nearly $6M on special plates. Here’s the breakdown In 2025, nearly 184,000 Washington vehicles carried specialty plates, generating $5.8 million in extra fees, writes FYI Guy.

WA drivers dropped nearly $6M on special plates. Here’s the breakdown

Sneezy in Seattle: How our allergy seasons are getting worse A new data analysis estimates that allergy season in the Northwest has increased by 31 days since 1970, the most out of any other U.S. region.

Sneezy in Seattle: How our allergy seasons are getting worse

The Latest: US Navy seizure of Iranian ship casts doubt on fresh talks in Pakistan The U.S. Navy's seizure of an Iranian-flagged cargo ship has cast doubt on President Donald Trump's announcement of a second round of talks with Iran.

The Latest: US Navy seizure of Iranian ship casts doubt on fresh talks in Pakistan