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World Cup matches are expensive. A new program led by the City of Seattle will distribute free tickets for young people and their caretakers.
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Freddy Monares/KNKXBelieved to be the first Black and first Native female pilot in the U.S., Coleman is now the focus of the musical "Aviatrix," running at Seattle Public Theater through June 7. -
Jeffrey F. Lin/UnsplashThe initiative echoes restrictions in 27 other states and would effectively block transgender girls from joining girls’ middle- and high-school teams.
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Saraphena Wong/KNKXThe only official team pep band in the MLS, the Seattle Sounders' Sound Wave brings their pop and jazz flair to the global stage with performances during the World Cup. -
Abe Beeson/KNKXMembers of the Juanita High School jazz band saxophonist Grant Segesser and drummer Christian Klein share an hour of their favorite jazz with KNKX.
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