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Seattle's World Cup Local Organizing Committee
Seattle gave 20 World Cup tickets to African Youth Sports Academy to send kids to a match. The group returned them after the U.S. denied entry to Somali referee Omar Artan.
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Mitch Borden/KNKXThe group Tacoma For All is pursuing a ballot initiative that would require the city to hold landlords accountable for breaking the law and mistreating renters. -
UW MedicineThe University of Washington announced a $25 million endowed gift will help fund tuition costs for students who want to become rural doctors.
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K. King/Queer Swing SeattleQueer Swing Seattle celebrates the underrepresented Black and queer roots of swing dance and music through dance classes and their upcoming pride event, "Swung Out." -
Parker Miles Blohm/KNKXA talented "homebody" who spent years flying under the radar, vocalist Kenny Washington steps into the spotlight in his sixties.
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Get the latest 2026 World Cup updates from KNKX & NPR. Seattle is one of 16 host cities for the tournament, which runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026.
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Parker Miles Blohm/KNKXFour seniors from Seattle Academy showcase original music and jazz fusion, highlighting guitarist Andy Coe's mentorship and a thriving Northwest jazz scene. -
Parker Miles Blohm/KNKXGuitarists Martin Taylor and Bruce Forman perform a set of swinging guitar duets in this exclusive KNKX studio session performance.
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