Seattle contractor settles death lawsuit over 911 ambulance wait

Bitter Lake resident Pamela Hogan waited more than 10 hours for an ambulance in 2022 and allegedly died without ever receiving care.

seattletimes.com

This soccer star plays in Seattle — and for the Palestinian national team

Growing up in Issaquah, Zjada Baydass didn't even join her high school's soccer squad. Now the 22-year-old has played for the Palestinian women's national team.

seattletimes.com

Seattle World Cup recap: Fans react to USMNT’s elimination, Belgium’s victory

The United States men’s run in the World Cup ended in Seattle’s final match as a host city, with a 4-1 loss to Belgium in the round of 16.

seattletimes.com

Live: World Cup updates: Seattle fans ready ‘to have a good time’ before round of 32 match

The World Cup knockout stage has arrived, Seattle. Belgium and Senegal face off at Seattle Stadium at 1 p.m. for a spot in the round of 16. Follow along here.

seattletimes.com

Egypt, Iran fans mix with protesters and pride flags in latest Seattle match

Friday’s World Cup soccer match in Seattle was colorful, in every sense of the word. The match between Egypt and Iran was anticipated for the soccer and political tensions.

seattletimes.com

Local Iranian Americans eye anticipated World Cup game in Seattle

A World Cup match in Seattle between Iran and Egypt has stirred discussion among local Iranian Americans about soccer and politics.

seattletimes.com

A World Cup win in Seattle, through Bosnian American eyes

seattletimes.com

‘An out-of-body experience’: Bosnian Americans savor Seattle World Cup match

More than 30 years after a Bosnian couple arrived in Seattle as refugees, having the hometown FIFA World Cup match against Qatar meant more than just a game.

seattletimes.com

How Seattleites are grappling with USA soccer fandom in Trump's America

Some Seattle soccer fans have mixed feelings about patriotically backing the U.S. team during the FIFA Men's World Cup, given the actions of President Donald Trump.

seattletimes.com

Why Seattle's fire department is using AI in 911 dispatch

Artificial intelligence is listening to emergency callers along with 911 dispatchers in Seattle. The technology is supposed to make emergency calls more efficient, but its effectiveness is unclear an...

kuow.org

Seattle uses AI to help triage, divert 911 medical calls

The Seattle Fire Department started using AI technology during live 911 calls in 2023. There hasn't been any public review process.

seattletimes.com

Decades before the World Cup, Seattle hosted the Goodwill Games

Seattle is hosting a major international sporting event next month. But the FIFA Men’s World Cup isn’t Seattle’s first rodeo. Back in 1990, the city hosted the Goodwill Games. Daniel Beekman is her...

kuow.org

UW student Juniper Blessing, 19, remembered as ‘full of life’

Those who knew Juniper Blessing, the 19-year-old trans woman killed in her off-campus housing building, said she had a powerful, moving voice.

seattletimes.com

Seattle’s lowest tides are coming: Here’s where you can explore

Some of the Puget Sound’s lowest tides of the year are beckoning Seattle area nature lovers right now. Even lower tides are coming next month.

seattletimes.com

Before the World Cup, a Seattle sports spectacle helped thaw Cold War

Seattle's collective memory of the 1990 Goodwill Games has dimmed somewhat. But they're worth a second look as the city prepares to co-host the 2026 World Cup.

seattletimes.com

Why King County is buying a South End bowling alley

The county has entered an agreement to buy the property on busy Renton Avenue South. It's located near Skyway Park, bus stops and a grocery store.

seattletimes.com

UW prof in political storm as Trump targets national weather lab

A UW meteorologist known as a "fighter" is leading opposition to Trump administration efforts to dismantle a longstanding research hub based in Colorado.

seattletimes.com

Seattle death lawsuit over 911 ambulance wait moves forward

The city and its ambulance contractor asked a judge to dismiss the lawsuit filed over a 911 caller's death. The judge declined.

seattletimes.com

5 things to know about gaps in Seattle’s 911 ambulance service

The Seattle Times has been investigating Seattle's 911 medical system and ambulance service. Here's what you should know about our findings.

seattletimes.com

Seattle leaders looking into 911 concerns, ambulance waits

Seattle's mayor declined to comment on the specifics of a Seattle Times investigation. A council member said his committee will review the issues involved.

seattletimes.com

She called 911 for an ambulance. She got a nightmare instead

Seattle no longer is capping ambulance wait times for certain 911 patients, tracking those waits or penalizing its contractor when they run long.

seattletimes.com

This WA resident holds a rare perspective on Trump’s Greenland threats

The singer-songwriter was raised in Denmark and Greenland and is now also a U.S. citizen. Simon Lynge holds a rare perspective on recent tensions among the countries.

seattletimes.com

Federal Way City Council ousts president after ICE protest post

The council voted 4-3 to oust Martin Moore as its president after hours of public comments mostly backing Moore and his choice to support students protesting.

seattletimes.com