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3 Ex-Seahawks Players Likely Involved in the Ownership Bidding
One of the most interesting details about the Seahawks sale is that at least one former Seahawks player is involved in one of the two finalist ownership groups.

Get Tickets to Watch the Seahawks Practice Before They Sell Out
There's only a handful of games where you can watch the Seattle Seahawks practice for less than the price of two movie tickets! Sign. Me. UP!
Great Prosser Balloon Rally 2026
Hot air balloon pilots from all over the Northwest converge on Prosser to take to the skies in their colorful craft. Balloons launch from the Prosser airport early each morning (arrive around 6:30 a.m. to see the pilots prepare the balloons).

Lumen Field’s World Cup Natural Grass Turf Grown in Moses Lake–Who Knew?
FIFA, the governing body of soccer, requires natural turf for their games (apparently softer landings for players who take a dive?)

Yakima Man Wins Over $500,000 at World Series of Poker in Vegas
Read about the incredible feats of Justin Smith, who entered the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas and nearly came out of it being a millionaire.

Run It Straight Could Be the Next Craze in Washington
I think I just found the newest, hardest-hitting, most entertaining, possibly dumbest and most dangerous sport that I’ve seen in a long time...
Selah Gets Ready for the 2026 Paddle Battle
Washington’s (and the rest of the country’s) fastest-growing sport is a pretty big deal in Selah. So big a deal that it can lift up the entire city... with your help!

US Customs Busts 18 Shipments of Counterfeit World Cup Swag Worth Over $140K
even before the matches began US Customs and Border Patrol nailed thousands of fake counterfeit jerseys, hats and more

Going to World Cup Soccer in Seattle? Don’t Take Your Vehicle, or Plan to Park Close By
The Downtown-Pioneer Square area in Seattle will be off limits to vehicles on World Cup Soccer Match Days

Evergreen Goodwill In Seattle to Host 2 Big Soccer Fan DJ Parties
The biggest soccer matches are in full swing next week, and Washington's largest Goodwill is turning up the creativity during World Cup Week. Sounds like a blast!

Here's How to Reserve Space at the Yakima FIFA World Cup Fan Zone
It's a big party in Yakima at Sozo Sports Complex. Includes a Fan Zone & Free family-friendly fun (plus a beer garden) for 2026 FIFA World Cup fans.

Prosser's Scottish Fest & Highland Games Returns in June
A family-friendly event in Prosser that's worth the drive: you don't want to miss this year!
