Washington students begin making independent financial decisions after they graduate, but learning financial skills remains optional, contributor Sneha Moudgalya writes.

At the mathematical halfway point of the regular season, the Mariners are hanging on to their AL West lead. Here's what the numbers show midway through the season.

Seattle's local FIFA organizing committee long ago decided Friday's World Cup match would be a "Pride Match" Despite the protests of the teams involved, it is ready to celebrate.

From the Seattle Pride Parade to new art gallery exhibitions, here are the latest local things to do around the Seattle area.

After being abruptly fired last September, Brandon Roy was reintroduced as Garfield's boys basketball coach on Thursday. Here's what Roy, and school leaders said about the situation.

City crews on Thursday installed concrete barriers on streets west of Aurora Avenue North. The temporary closures will remain through the summer, officials said.

Iran and Egypt made it clear they were only talking soccer the day before their World Cup match in Seattle, which has long been dubbed a "Pride Match."

In its final season, streaming Thursday on Hulu, “The Bear” successfully reinvents its menu one last time, writes our reviewer.

The video game studio that created "Halo" and "Destiny" announced significant layoffs Wednesday.

Have you changed how you spend or earn money to adjust for inflation? Tell us about it.

Spokane County prosecutors are declining more domestic violence cases due to a lack of victim cooperation and a strained legal system.

The leveled-up rapper and singer has made some of the year's biggest rap hits.

The Georgetown and Pioneer Square neighborhoods were recently designated as a City of Seattle Arts and Cultural District and Washington state Creative District, respectively.

Congress passed a massive bipartisan housing bill this week. Here's when to expect to see its impact in Washington.

Colleges are pledging millions in aid to shield low-income students from reductions to the Washington College Grant as state budget cuts take effect.

The Pride Match is set for the June 26 FIFA World Cup game in Seattle between Egypt and Iran. Organizers said festivities will celebrate the LGBTQ+ community.

A lawsuit claims Costco markets its Kirkland Signature Nature’s Domain grain-free dog food as healthy and safe when it could cause dogs heart disease.

A Bremerton lawmaker is asking the state Legislative Ethics Board to dismiss allegations that she violated the Ethics in Public Service Act.

For a century and a half, Seattle has been a city of voices lifted in protest for better — and occasionally worse. Now & Then takes a look back at key moments.

A longtime Fordham University dean and math professor was announced as the Jesuit Catholic university's 23rd president. She will assume the role on Sept 1.

From the new owner of the beloved College Inn Pub to a new wave of cafes and teahouses, these University District business owners are reinvesting in the Ave.

In an hourslong interview with lawmakers, Bill Gates said his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein was never social and that he never witnessed any crimes.

New data shows King County is on the verge of having no racial majority, driven primarily by a shrinking white and booming Asian population, writes FYI Guy.

Another day of World Cup action is upon us, and the U.S. plays today. Here's everything you need to know, and how to watch.

The two flight attendants allege that they were wrongfully fired after responding to a post on Alaska's internal communication network related to the Equality Act.

The U.S. Postal Service wouldn't deliver mail ballots if states, including Washington, refuse to turn over lists of voters, the agency’s chief said Wednesday.

A small plane crashed into the Columbia River Wednesday between Kennewick and Pasco, according to officials.

A U.S. Coast Guard crew on Saturday airlifted an injured woman from Mount Larrabee, more than 6,000 feet up in the Mount Baker Wilderness.

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.

This month's lineup of new mysteries and thrillers offers plenty of suspicious ongoings, dark secrets and deliciously twisty plots.

Part of the massive pulp mill tank that ruptured last month in Longview, killing 11 workers and injuring eight others, had sprung a leak in late 2023 and early 2024.

Arguments heard Tuesday in the Washington Supreme Court over a transgender woman’s transfer to a men’s prison could have far-reaching implications.

Don your coolest outfits: Pioneer Square’s July art walk and the annual Seattle Art Fair are upon us. Here’s where to go and what you should see.

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

Popular Seattle pizzeria Stevie’s Famous has finally confirmed its grand opening on Phinney Ridge. The local chain will be expanding to North Seattle this summer.

A Tesla driver told a Washington state trooper it was “possible” she was asleep after being pulled over going nearly 80 mph on I-5 near Kent.

Eleven days into the World Cup, Seattle’s Waterfront Park has recorded over 400,000 unique visitors.

Hardy geraniums offer fabulous long blooming flowers and interesting foliage. Plus, the perennials can stand up to many pests. Here are some easy-to-grow geraniums.

Looking for a good new restaurant near downtown Seattle? We have 18 ideas, from a Brazilian counter at Pike Place Market to a Japanese chain's latest outpost.

Ready for more World Cup, Seattle? Qatar faces Bosnia-Herzegovina as both teams take aim at three points at noon at Seattle Stadium.

As mass layoffs and buyouts ripple through the local job market, more Washington residents are considering leaving their jobs. Can they afford it?

A year after the Enchantments became a nationwide symbol of understaffing and overcrowding on public lands, it will see more rangers, trail crews and other stewards this year.

These little birdies have an unusual perch to call home. Got a fun photo of the Northwest in your camera roll? Here's how to submit it to Reader's Lens.

Bosnia and Herzegovina takes on Qatar in the third World Cup match in Seattle, and the winner will put itself in a strong position to make the knockout round.

Welcome to another matchday in Seattle. The Bosnia-Herzegovina vs. Qatar match at Seattle Stadium will kick off at noon today. Here's what to know, and how to watch.

In a moment fit for Seattle, the world’s largest coffee pot, known as a Bosnian džezva, set up at Seattle Center to dole out 8,000 cups.

The picture book “Bing’s Cherries” tells the story of a Chinese immigrant's role in the cultivar's popularity. Plus, add a sweet treat to your reading with a recipe for candied cherries.

A King County jury last year awarded $8 million last year to a former middle-school student who was hit by his teacher.

King County saw a 9% increase in homelessness in the past two years, according to the latest Point-In-Time count data released Tuesday.

Ballard oyster bar The Walrus and The Carpenter, the flagship restaurant in Renee Erickson's Sea Creatures group, remained closed Tuesday amid a staff strike.