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There are five official fan zones — plus the Renton base camp — in Western Washington. From hiking to art to whale watching, these places offer lots to do beyond soccer.
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Mitch Borden/KNKXThere are a lot of things people would do for World Cup tickets. One Mercer Island couple decided to put their plans to move on pause to catch the games. -
April Ehrlich/OPBRepublicans were able to advance the wildfire bill with that rule attached. The move all but guarantees the wildfire bill’s failure, Democratic leaders say.
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Mujahid Safodien/AFP via Getty ImagesThe South African musician's "Mannenberg" was often called his country's unofficial anthem during the final years of apartheid. -
Daniel SheehanFrom playing vibes with Gary Burton to an impromptu jam with Wynton Marsalis and Roy Hargrove, Nathan Breedlove highlights pivotal moments in his decades-long career.
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