Health On-duty medic and fire units now staff Seattle sporting events and concerts, leaving coverage gaps A KUOW investigation found that the Seattle Fire Department diverted on-duty staff to work special events 147 times between November 2023 and November 2024, leaving fewer units to respond to emergencies citywide. Ann Dornfeld
Sports Bill Belichick goes to college Bill Belichick is one of the greatest coaches to ever live — he won six Super Bowls while in charge of the New England Patriots. Now, he's headed to the University of North Carolina. Gus Contreras Juana Summers Noah Caldwell
Sports Controversial pick: Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 FIFA World Cup The FIFA games in 2034 will bring the world to Saudi Arabia, a crowning moment as the country overhauls its economy and rebrands itself on the global stage. Aya Batrawy A Martínez
Sports Despite backlash, Saudi Arabia wins World Cup bid The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will be hosting the 2034 World Cup. The news has stirred backlash amongst critics who point to the country's questionable human rights record. Gus Contreras John Ketchum Juana Summers
Sports Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 FIFA World Cup — a controversial pick FIFA's selection of Saudi Arabia to host the World Cup was celebrated in the kingdom but criticized by human rights groups, who fear residents, visitors and migrant workers will be at risk of abuse. Becky Sullivan Aya Batrawy
Sports Mets sign Juan Soto to record contract The Dominican baseball superstar Juan Soto will take his talents from the Bronx to Queens after the New York Mets reportedly signed him to a record-breaking $765 million contract. Becky Sullivan
Sports The 12-team college football playoffs are set For the first time in college football history, 12 teams are set to take part in a playoff at the top level of the sport. It means they'll face more competition than ever before for the title. Becky Sullivan Michel Martin
Sports New study finds chance of CTE increases in hockey players each year they play With the exception of American football, research has lagged when it comes to sports and the degenerative brain disease known as CTE.
Sports Study finds longer careers in ice hockey are linked to a greater risk of CTE A study finds male hockey players -- at all ages -- are at-risk of the degenerative brain disease CTE. The research also determined that the longer someone plays the sport, the higher the risk. Becky Sullivan