Path of the Storm

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Path of the Storm

Freed from past mental weights, Breanna Stewart is setting the tone for the WNBA-leading Seattle Storm.

King County Councilmember Jeanne Kohl-Welles, a previous sponsor of the legislation to put $180 million in public funding towards Safeco Field upkeep, has pulled her support from the bill. Photo by Cacophony/Wikipedia Commons

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King County Councilmember Jeanne Kohl-Welles Reverses Course on Safeco Field Funding

One of the proposal’s original sponsors now wants to allocate more money to affordable housing.

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Advocates Call on King County to Fund Affordable Housing Instead of Safeco Field

While pressure mounts, councilmembers are non-committal about the plan to spend $180 million on stadium upkeep.

Seattle Mariners Won’t Renew Safeco Field Lease Without County Taxpayer Funds

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Seattle Mariners Won’t Renew Safeco Field Lease Without County Taxpayer Funds

A potential reallocation of $180 million in maintenance funds puts things in a “very precarious” position.

Archbishop Murphy’s Ray Pimentel is smothered by Tumwater’s Jack Prentice (43) and Mason Burbridge (24) during a Class 2A semifinal state football game at Sparks Stadium in Puyallup. Photo by Ian Terry/The Herald

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WIAA Will Use Committees to Seed Prep Football Playoffs

Many coaches weren’t satisfied with the traditional system that used district seeds and geography.

Since we can’t cheer for the USMNT, why not root for the lovable Román Torres and Panama?                                 Photo by Mike Fietchner/Sounders FC Communications

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A World Cup Guide for Sounders Fans

With the U.S. Men’s National Team sitting on the sidelines for soccer’s biggest tournament, root for your rave…

James Paxton has led the way for the Mariners. Photo by Andy Witchger/Flickr

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So… the Mariners Are Actually Good?

Preparing for a summer of fun, meaningful baseball.

Social Justice vs. the NFL

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Social Justice vs. the NFL

The league’s continued crack down on protests during the national anthem has left some questioning their fandom.

Some King County elected leaders want to spend $180 million on maintenance of Safeco Field in Seattle.                                 Photo by HyunJae Park/Flickr

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King County Leaders Want to Spend $180 Million on Safeco Field

But one councilmember thinks funding for affordable housing and the arts should come before subsidizing stadium maintenance.

The whole Sounders season has felt like one long, unjust red card. Photo by Charis Wilson/Sounders FC

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How the Sounders Can Save Their Season

Seattle may have the worst record in Major League Soccer, but there’s still time to fix things.

Photo by Josh Kelety

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King County Bans Chewing Tobacco in Sports Stadiums

Advocates say the ban will keep youth athletes from using dip.

Seattle Seawolves Bring Professional Rugby to Town

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Seattle Seawolves Bring Professional Rugby to Town

The team wants their mark on professional sports in the Seattle during Major League Rugby’s inaugural season.

The King’s Court. Photo by Chase N./Flickr

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An Open Letter to the King’s Court

The Mariners boast the best cheering section in baseball, but there’s one major issue…

Seattle Deserves to Host World Cup 2026

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Seattle Deserves to Host World Cup 2026

Locals get their hopes up about the joint North American bid before FIFA makes a decision in June.

Robinson Cano still seeks his first playoff appearance as a Mariner. Photo by Keith Allison/Flickr

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For Love of the Shame: A 2018 Seattle Mariners Preview

With hope in short supply, it’s best to accept that we root for baseball’s worst franchise.

Seattle’s Unheralded Track and Field Champion

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Seattle’s Unheralded Track and Field Champion

With an Olympic bloodline, Jeremy Taiwo has gone from Newport Knight to America’s top male heptathlete.

How a Vashon Islander Helped Launch the Iditarod

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How a Vashon Islander Helped Launch the Iditarod

Tom Johnson’s passion for mushing brought “Last Great Race on Earth” to life.

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The Passion of Ichiro Suzuki

Three passages from ESPN’s article on the 44-year-old Mariner capture the sacrifice at the heart of his greatness.

Ichiro Returns to the Mariners

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Ichiro Returns to the Mariners

The club signed the iconic outfielder to a one-year deal. Let’s appreciate the simple joy of that.

Don’t let a meh Sounders offseason keep your spirits down. Photo by Mike Fietchner/Seattle Sounders

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Savor the Sounders: A 2018 Season Preview

While the offseason may have been underwhelming, don’t lose sight of how fun this team could be.