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Mon, July 6, 2026 at 9:45 PM Updated Mon, July 6, 2026 at 9:45 PM LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JULY 06: Flau'jae Johnson #4 of the Seattle Storm spots up for a shot in front of NnekaOgwumike #30 of the Los Angeles Sparks during an 82-64 Storm win at Crypto.com Arena on July 06, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) LOS ANGELES — Flau’jae Johnson scored 23 points, Natisha Hiedeman added 15, and the Seattle Storm beat the Los Angeles Sparks 82-64 on Monday night.

SEATTLE — This was supposed to be Team USA's moment. On home soil, in front of a captivated nation, this was supposed to be the Outlaws' chance to upend the global soccer order and beat a traditional power. Instead, Belgium controlled the match from the start. And that's what really stings. There isn't a moral victory or a "wait until next time" moment to take away from this one. Quite simply, the U.S. men's national team didn't meet the moment. And it was the biggest moment in its history.

SEATTLE — Seattle's World Cup run came to a close with one final match, capping a tournament organizers and city leaders said had been years in the making. "We're a city built for this. We are built for this," Peter Tomozawa said in the days leading up to Seattle's final match. Tomozawa, CEO of Seattle's local World Cup organizing committee, said Team USA returning to Seattle felt like fate. "It had to happen in Seattle. We are leading the way in this tournament.

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by Stella Sun,KOMONewsReporter Mon, July 6, 2026 at 6:25 PM Updated Mon, July 6, 2026 at 6:25 PM An image of the Chelan Hills fire on July 5, 2026. (Courtesy Renee Ellis via Chime In) DOUGLAS COUNTY, Wash. — The Chelan Hills Fire Incident Management Team told KOMO News the Chelan Hills Fire has burned more than 9,700 acres in Douglas County.

(TNND) — Nearly half of young adults lived with a parent last year, illustrating the struggles of a generation trying to gain a financial foothold. That woman said a young adult could live on their own if they wanted, but they’d be “dead broke at the end of the month.” Another young woman told the Journal that the COVID-19 pandemic “flipped the script” on young adults moving back in with their parents.

SEATTLE — Seattle police responded to three separate shootings over the span of a few hours overnight, leaving six people injured, including one man who was critically wounded. The first shooting happened around 10:15 p.m. in the 500 block of South Lander Street near the SODO light rail station and involved passengers on a King County Metro bus.

SEATTLE — Seattle was awash in red, white, and blue on Monday as thousands of Team USA supporters packed the city's waterfront and Pioneer Square ahead of the Americans' FIFA World Cup Round of 16 showdown against Belgium. GALLERY | World Cup fans flood Seattle streets for last match between Team USA and Belgium Hours before kickoff, fans flooded Waterfront Park, Pier 62, and nearby restaurants and bars, while others gathered at official watch parties throughout downtown.

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JULY 06: United States fans pose for photos before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match between USA and Belgium at Seattle Stadium on July 06, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)