Sounders Beat LAFC 2-1, Clinch Playoff Spot
Seattle secures a wild-card berth on Decision Day with a 2-1 win over Los Angeles FC.
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Sports
Sounders Blank LAFC 2-0 at Halftime
Seattle leads Los Angeles FC in the first half of their Western Conference match at Lumen Field.
Weather and Disaster
Live Poll
Do you trust your local utility to keep your power on during storms?
Windstorm Knocks Out Power Across Seattle Neighborhoods
Thousands of Seattle City Light customers lost power Saturday night as windblown vegetation hit power lines.
Crime
Live Poll
Do you trust Seattle's government to hear residents before picking its next police chief?
Seattle Advances Search for New Police Chief
Mayor's office reports more than 40 qualified applications have been received for the permanent chief position.
Politics
Live Poll
Should Seattle spend more on neighborhood recreation and street safety in your area?
Alki Pushes Seattle Council for Recreation Funding
Residents urged the city council to approve a budget amendment restoring recreation programs at the Alki Community Center and related safety improvements on Alki Avenue.
Lifestyle
Live Poll
Would you support private projects building over public streets in exchange for neighborhood upgrades?
Seattle Approves Skybridge Over 8th Ave
The City Council granted Skyline retirement community a 15-year permit to build a pedestrian bridge in exchange for First Hill civic upgrades.
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