Belgium beat the U.S. 4-1 at Lumen Field, ending the home team’s World Cup run. De Ketelaere scored twice and a costly goalkeeper mistake proved decisive.

Mayor Katie Wilson delayed a two-year proposal to reduce Mandatory Housing Affordability fees after a major nonprofit withdrew support, leaving stalled projects uncertain.

Anahi Mendoza, 19, was killed in a Sedro‑Woolley hit‑and‑run on July 4. Her family says the suspect's long criminal record shows a systemic failure.

Seattle staple Molly Moon’s will open a Northgate Station scoop shop next spring, the first retailer announced for Simon’s Everis apartments. The move adds a familiar amenity to the transit‑adjacent redevelopment.

Gale Warning for the Strait of Juan de Fuca this afternoon; sunny inland highs near 77°F and gusty onshore winds through the evening.

A pod of at least six orcas cruised Elliott Bay Monday, drawing shore watchers to Alki Avenue and prompting reminders about viewing rules. Volunteers and researchers are collecting photos to help ID the group.

Fireworks sparked multiple small blazes across Snohomish County on the night of July 4; crews knocked down flames before homes were damaged, officials say.

Three people were taken to a Seattle-area hospital after a fireworks accident in Kent on July 5; Puget Sound Fire and Kent police are investigating.

A crash at Pacific Raceways during a private event left one man dead and a child taken to Harborview, the King County Sheriff's Office said. Investigators remain on scene.

Alki residents reported brown tap water Sunday. Seattle Public Utilities says it may be sediment stirred by hydrant flows.

Two people were killed when their motorcycle struck a barrier on SR 509 near Pacific Avenue in Tacoma. Troopers say the cause of the collision is under investigation.

A man died after an early‑morning shooting in the 1000 block of South Tacoma Way; Tacoma police say detectives are investigating and no suspects are in custody.

Sunny Monday with highs near 80°F inland. Small Craft Advisories for parts of the coast.