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Julia Dallas
Skrillex officially returning to Seattle after more than a decade, tickets live next week
Grammy Award-winning electronic DJ and producer Skrillex is performing at Gas Works Park in August.3 months ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle’s viral raccoon Jimothy gets Trump-themed shout out from White House
Seattle's favorite raccoon has officially caught the attention of the White House, as the official White House X account gave a shout-out to Jimothy.3 months ago
Frank Sumrall
‘Not worth my time’: Former SuperSonics voice Kevin Calabro parts ways with Portland Trail Blazers
Kevin Calabro, the play-by-play voice of the Portland Trail Blazers since 2016, announced he won't be back with the franchise.3 months ago
Julia Dallas
From Ballard raccoon to national icon: Jimothy lands Roku City, bobblehead, video game, and more
Jimothy, the oddly shaped Ballard raccoon, is everywhere — from Roku City to getting his own video game and now a bobblehead.3 months ago
Manda Factor
From Supertramp to Seinfeld: Session guitar legend Carl Verheyen heads to Seattle’s Triple Door
Carl Verheyen has been the guitar behind some of the most recognizable music in movies, television, and rock 'n' roll for more than four decades.3 months ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
Where to see ‘The Odyssey’ in 70mm near Seattle, and why it matters
Only 25 theaters in the U.S. can show movies in the IMAX 70mm film format. Here are your best options to view "The Odyssey" in Washington.4 months ago
Charlie Harger
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver confirms secret bidding war for Seattle SuperSonics expansion team
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver confirmed Tuesday that multiple private groups are competing to land an expansion franchise in Seattle.4 months ago
ANDREW DALTON, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Seattle native Jean Smart could make Emmys history with ‘Hacks’ final season
Jean Smart, the star of "Hacks," has won Best Actress in a Comedy for all four previous seasons, and it would be stunning if she didn’t claim a fifth.4 months ago
John Curley Show
‘It just feels wrong’: Curley slams Trump’s World Cup red card intervention
The red card overruling was a moot point after Belgium defeated the USA 4-1 Monday, knocking the U.S. out of the 2026 World Cup, but KIRO host John Curley still believes Trump's involvement was "wrong."4 months ago
Julia Dallas
‘Married at First Sight’ landmark season takes place in Seattle, premieres July 12
Out with "Love Island" and in with "Married at First Sight."4 months ago
Jillian Raftery
Protests, tension grip Seattle as it hosts Iran v. Egypt World Cup match
For months, political tensions, the war in Iran, and pushback against the "Pride Match" designation have overshadowed the World Cup. All of that was present in the lead-up to Friday’s game.4 months ago
Paul Holden
Seattle weekend guide: Pride Parade, Seafair pirates, and summer night markets
The final weekend of June is here as we are firmly in prime time for summer fun! It's the final weekend of Pride month, and that means some of the biggest events of the month are here.4 months ago
Frank Sumrall
Seattle’s World Cup Pride Match moves forward despite Iran, Egypt objections
Seattle's World Cup Pride Match is moving forward despite objections from the soccer federations of Iran and Egypt.4 months ago
Frank Sumrall
Amazon Prime Day arrives with thousands of deals, expected to bring in $26 billion
Amazon Prime Day kicks off Tuesday, giving Prime members thousands of deals on beauty, electronics, fashion, groceries, home, kitchen, and so much more.4 months ago
Julia Dallas
Shaq DJs in Pioneer Square, adding to array of celebrities who visited Seattle for World Cup
Shaquille O'Neal was in Seattle over the weekend, but not for basketball. The NBA legend played a DJ set to a packed crowd in Pioneer Square on Saturday.4 months ago
Luke Duecy
Inside a reporter’s 16-hour day covering the World Cup in Seattle
I couldn't help but think how lucky I was. The World Cup had arrived in Seattle. And for one unforgettable day, I got a front-row seat.4 months ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Seattle sets Guinness World Record for largest dim sum party
As of June 18, Seattle now holds the Guinness World Record for the largest dim sum eating party.4 months ago
ANDREW DESTIN, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
US hopes to give fans reason to revel when it faces Australia in Seattle, with or without Pulisic
Fresh off a 4-1 victory over Paraguay in their World Cup opener, Roldan is expecting a charged atmosphere on Friday when the Americans face Australia at the home of the NFL’s Seattle Seahawks.5 months ago
Eric Thomas, KIRO 7 News
First World Cup match in Seattle sees over 66,000 fans in attendance
Seattle stadium was packed with 66,775 fans in attendance for the 1-1 draw between Egypt and Belgium, leaving less than 200 empty seats.5 months ago
Jon Repp, KIRO Newsradio
From floating barges to libraries, Seattle offers dozens of ways to watch the World Cup
The FIFA World Cup 2026 has arrived in Seattle, and fans without tickets to the six matches at Seattle Stadium have no shortage of options to catch the action.5 months ago
Manda Factor
Rick Rizzs on why the World Cup in Seattle will feel like October baseball
Rick Rizzs compared the World Cup energy to October baseball, drawing on his experience calling every Mariners playoff game.5 months ago
Jason Sutich
High-end FIFA World Cup tickets top $62K for U.S. match in Seattle
Explore the soaring prices of World Cup tickets for Seattle's U.S. match at Lumen Field, featuring six exciting games.5 months ago
Manda Factor
50 years ago today: Paul McCartney and Wings rocked Seattle’s brand-new Kingdome
Fifty years ago today, a skinny 15-year-old squeezed onto the floor of Seattle's brand-new Kingdome to see Paul McCartney and Wings and watched rock history made in the process.5 months ago
