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Seattle doubles down on World Cup Pride plans despite Iran, Egypt's objections

Complaints by the football associations of Iran and Egypt highlight tensions between World Cup rules promoting anti-discrimination, inclusivity and neutrality on political and social matters.

United States fans with a rainbow Pride flag during the FIFA Women's World Cup Final at Groupama Stadium, Lyon, France, July 7, 2019
Nov 29, 2025; Pullman, Washington, USA; Washington State Cougars quarterback Zevi Eckhaus (4) runs off the field before a game against the Oregon State Beavers at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium.

Observant Jewish quarterback Zevi Eckhaus guides Washington State to a bowl game

 Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey speaks at an Election Night party in Minneapolis, Minnesota, November 4, 2025.

Jacob Frey, Jewish mayor of Minneapolis, defeats challenger who drew Mamdani comparisons

 Israeli hostage Almog Meir Jan, who was kidnapped by hamas terrorists on October 7, and was held captive in Gaza until the Israeli army rescued him a month ago, returns to his home town Or Yehuda.July 7, 2024.

Lawsuit by former Israeli hostage against Palestine Chronicle thrown out by US Judge


Seattle Police investigate man who made antisemitic threats outside Jewish home

Police have released video footage of the incident and are requesting anyone who has any information on the subject to come forward.

A MEMBER of a neo-Nazi party gives a salute outside a speech by Richard Spencer on the campus of Michigan State University on March 5

Trump threatens to cut federal funds to 'lawless' cities

"He is not a king. He cannot 'defund' NYC," New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said. "It's an illegal stunt."

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a briefing at Lake Charles Fire House as he visits nearby areas damaged by Hurricane Laura in Lake Charles, Louisiana, U.S., August 29, 2020

Seattle’s certified kosher restaurant closes amid pandemic pressure

The city’s only freestanding, certified kosher restaurant, Bamboo Garden, is serving its last meals today.

Seattle's Bamboo Garden, the city's only freestanding kosher restaurant, closed July 31, 2020

Seattle’s only freestanding, certified kosher restaurant closes amid COVID

The vegetarian restaurant became kosher nearly three decades ago after local Jews contributed expertise and money to allow it to achieve certification.

Seattle's Bamboo Garden, the city's only freestanding kosher restaurant, closed July 31, 2020

US watchdog to probe use of force in Portland; federal agents to Seattle

Justice Department Inspector General Michael Horowitz said his office will investigate allegations federal agents used excessive force against peaceful protesters in Portland.

Federal law enforcement officers are seen during a demonstration against the presence of federal law enforcement officers and racial inequality in Portland, Oregon, US, July 22, 2020

Seattle police clear protest zone after flares of violence

Police moved to retake the zone after Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan declared the gathering in and around the police department's East Precinct and Cal Anderson Park an "unlawful assembly," police said.

A police officer walks in front of Seattle Police Department East Precinct in Seattle, Washington, U.S. June 11, 2020.

Teenager killed in Seattle protest zone shooting, one wounded

The Seattle Police Department said it was investigating a shooting inside the Capital Hill Organized Protest (CHOP) area.

People walk by signs at a barrier set up at the edge of the self-proclaimed CHAZ/CHOP zone around the Seattle Police Department's East Precinct. June 14, 2020

Seattle mayor says it would be illegal for Trump to send military to city

'We have to make sure we don't re-create the entire cycle we were able to disrupt'

A police officer walks in front of Seattle Police Department East Precinct in Seattle, Washington, U.S. June 11, 2020.

Seattle funeral director learns Jewish burial procedures via FaceTime

According to CNN, the funeral director never performed the bathing ritual before, therefore he decided to use FaceTime to connect with those more informed.

Chevra Kadisha workers wearing protective clothes, carry the body of a patient died from complications of Coronavirus (COVID-19) infection, at the Shamgar Funeral Home in Jerusalem on April 1, 2020

Seattle nursing home faces wrongful death lawsuit over coronavirus death

It is believed to be the first wrongful death lawsuit against the company, whose facility in Kirkland was the initial epicenter of the COVID-19 outbreak in the United States.

A nursing home worker and a medic put on personal protective equipment while preparing to transport a patient into an ambulance at the Life Care Center of Kirkland, the long-term care facility linked to several confirmed coronavirus cases in the state, in Kirkland, Washington, US.