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Antonee Robinson (5) and Folarin Balogun (20) are instrumental for the USMNT, but both are on yellow cards heading into the World Cup group finale. (Troy Wayrynen / Imagn Images)

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World Cup crowds smash records across Seattle

In nearly every category of transportation, records were broken.

Noah Kosick with the puck on his stick. Photo provided by Seattle Thunderbirds.

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Three Seattle Thunderbird players drafted in 2026 NHL draft

All three players will report to training camp with the Thunderbirds to prepare this season.

Auburn’s Isaiah Englund runs with the basketball in his hands. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Summer league boys basketball final day takeaways

Here are five things that stood out in the regular season finale at Auburn High.

A man places his ballot into the drop box outside Federal Way City Hall. Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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US Supreme Court deals blow to Trump, ruling states can accept ballots after Election Day

This is a developing report that will be updated.

A video of the blast shows the moment that the house exploded.

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700 pounds of fireworks at center of Whidbey Island fire investigation

Multiple reports indicate that a cigarette may have been a catalyst in the fire and explosion.

Matthiew Stavkovy, 13, was fatally shot during a robbery in July 2024 at Turnkey Park in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO

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Kent man, 20, gets 13 years in 2024 killing of 13-year-old boy

A now 20-year-old Kent man received a prison sentence of just over 13 years for his lead role…

Left: A work zone speed camera. Right: A traffic sign identifying a photo-enforced speed zone. Photo courtesy WSDOT

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Speed camera fines to increase in work zones beginning July 1 | WSDOT

Infraction penalties have risen from $0 to $125; second and subsequent penalties remain at $248.

Solar panels in Federal Way. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror.

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Rebates, discounts available as PSE rates increase

Report shows Washington state in last place for renewable energy

A brief message. COURTESY PHOTO, Indivisible Covington/Ken

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Protesters respond in Kent to ICE arrest in store parking lot

Protesters lined up recently along 104th Avenue SE in Kent after Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested a…

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Covington man, 19, dies in SR 18 motorcycle/semi crash

A 19 year-old Covington man was killed in a rear-end collision with a semitruck while driving a motorcycle…

Seattle Stadium before kick off between Belgium and Egypt. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Seattle shines bright as World Cup kicks off

Belgium and Egypt played the first of six games in Seattle and set the tone for tournament.

King County Transportation District board members met May 27 to discuss amendments to a proposed 0.1% sales tax. Screenshot

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King County Transportation District approves new sales tax in close vote

The 0.1% tax will fund the county’s Roads and Services Division and sends tens of thousands, if not…

The Washington State Park specialty license plate helps fund state park programming. Image courtesy of Washington State Parks.

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Support WA State Parks with specialty license plates

Funds from these plates, which depict a waterfall and a mountain range, help go towards park programming.

King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn gives the Martin Luther King Jr. Medal of Distinguished Service award to Darren and Omayra Linse, on behalf of their daughter, Maj. Ariana G. Linse Savino, of Covington. COURTESY PHOTO, King County Council

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King County MLK award goes to Covington pilot killed in war

King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn on Tuesday, June 2 awarded the Martin Luther King Jr. Medal of Distinguished…

A Chick-fil-A is opening in Maple Valley on June 4. Image courtesy Chick-fil-A

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Chick-fil-A opening in Maple Valley June 4

Customers who visit opening day have a chance to receive one free entrée or kid’s meal.

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What does it cost to attend the World Cup?

The 2026 FIFA World Cup may end up being one of the most expensive in history for fans…

The Cedar River at the Renton Library on Thursday morning, Dec. 11, 2025. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Apply for federal flood assistance funds by June 10

Affected by the December floods? June 10 is the deadline to apply for federal assistance programs Federal Emergency…

Many public transportation options are available for those looking to avoid street traffic during the World Cup. Pictured: Crowds board the Sound Transit Link Light Rail at Star Lake station. File photo

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Road construction will be limited during World Cup to aid traffic

The Washington State Department of Transportation will be restricting and limiting work on several major construction projects during…

The Middle Fork Snoqualmie River in North Bend, Nov. 30, 2024. (Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record)

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Local rivers carry extra risk after December flooding, officials say

Residents should watch out for drowning hazards on local rivers this summer, according to a statement from the…

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A reported DUI crash in 2024 along State Route 900 in Renton.

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Deaths on Washington roads drop again

In an encouraging sign for road safety, traffic deaths in Washington fell significantly for the second year in…