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Seattle's World Cup hotel bookings fall short of expectations, threatening economic boost - KOMO

Sports May 8, 2026

SEATTLE Seattle is among several U.S. host cities where hotel bookings are falling short of expectations just weeks before the 2026 FIFA World Cup, according to a new industry report. Despite more tοΏ½...

Despite pushback, Snoqualmie-area lithium battery storage proposal moving forward - KOMO

Business April 29, 2026

SNOQUALMIE, Wash. A proposed large-scale battery storage project near Snoqualmie Ridge is moving forward, drawing renewed concern from nearby residents. People who live in the area said they have haοΏ½...

Measles exposure alert for Ellensburg school as Kittitas County hits outbreak status - KOMO

Health April 25, 2026

ELLENSBURG, Wash. Health officials in central Washington are responding to potential measles exposures at Valley View Elementary School in Ellensburg as the county enters outbreak status, authoritiesοΏ½...

Women's sports icons Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe announce separation in joint statement - KOMO

Sports April 19, 2026

SEATTLE Basketball legend Sue Bird and soccer star Megan Rapinoe, two of the most prominent figures in American womens sport, announced their separation on Friday. On their joint podcast "A Touch MοΏ½...

Nneka Ogwumike announces departure from Seattle Storm in social media post - KOMO

Sports April 11, 2026

SEATTLE Nneka Ogwumike,35, announced she is departing from the Seattle Storm in a social media post on Thursday. On an Instagram story and X, Ogwumike thanked Seattle. Ogwumike was with the Storm οΏ½...

Measles case identified in traveler at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport - KOMO

Health February 1, 2026

SEATTLE A measles case has been identified in a traveler who passed through Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, health officials said Friday. SEE ALSO | Snohomish County measles outbreak grows, lοΏ½...

Snohomish County measles outbreak grows, latest case linked to Mukilteo church - komonews.com

Health January 30, 2026

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. The Snohomish County Health Department has confirmed three additional measles cases since declaring an outbreak two weeks ago, bringing the total number of cases in the countyοΏ½...

First pediatric flu death in Washington state highlights rising cases across the state - komonews.com

Health January 30, 2026

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. A school-age teenager has died after becoming ill from influenza last week, marking the first pediatric influenza death in the state this season, according to the Washington SοΏ½...

Grant County cat dies from 'highly pathogenic' bird flu, WSDA emphasizes risk - komonews.com

Health January 29, 2026

GRANT COUNTY, Wash. A domestic cat in Grant County has tested positive for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), commonly known as bird flu, marking the first confirmed case in Washington linked οΏ½...

How will the finished 2 Line impact daily commutes across Lake Washington? - komonews.com

Business January 25, 2026

SEATTLE After years of delays and debate, Sound Transit says riders will finally be able to take the Link light rail across Lake Washington via the Interstate 90 bridge starting March 28. RELATED |οΏ½...