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Inside Seattle's dark serial killer exhibit

The immersive Pacific Place exhibit explores notorious killers, their victims and the people who caught them.

Culture

Seattle&#x27;s &quot;Mind of a Serial Killer&quot; exhibit blends museum, immersive attraction and true-crime spectacle to fuel our morbid curiosity.Why it matters: The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="traveling exhibit" data-vars-click-url="https://mindofaserialkillerexpo.com/seattle/" data-vars-content-id="264b530b-ef26-4e0f-b4ae-77af07b4bdff" data-vars-headline="Inside Seattle&#x27;s dark serial killer exhibit" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://mindofaserialkillerexpo.com/seattle/" target="_blank">traveling exhibit</a> at Pacific Place explores notorious serial killers — including several with Pacific Northwest ties — their victims and the investigators who tried to understand and catch them.

All Seattle students to get free school meals this fall

Seattle approved $3.6 million to provide free breakfast and lunch to all students this fall.

News

Seattle will provide free meals to all Seattle Public Schools students starting this fall, using $3.6 million the City Council approved this week.Why it matters: The vote caps a weeks-long discussion between Mayor Katie Wilson and City Council members over how soon to offer <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="universal school meals" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2024/08/12/universal-school-lunches-may-improve-attendance-and-reduce-obesity" data-vars-content-id="896767b0-cda3-4d8c-8575-2dc9e1c43596" data-vars-headline="All Seattle students to get free school meals this fall" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2024/08/12/universal-school-lunches-may-improve-attendance-and-reduce-obesity" target="_self">universal school meals</a>.

School cellphone bans show mixed results in new study

Restrictions sharply cut phone use, but researchers found virtually no effect on student test scores.

Education

Schools in Seattle and across the U.S. are cracking down on student <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="cellphone use" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/05/30/no-screen-school-technology-parents-ai" data-vars-content-id="36cb7506-55d5-4ce3-8a2e-e5f65d04066f" data-vars-headline="School cellphone bans show mixed results in new study" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/05/30/no-screen-school-technology-parents-ai" target="_self">cellphone use</a>, but a recent study finds the restrictions bring mixed results.The big picture: Schools that require students to lock away their phones during class have seen phone use decline substantially, according to the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="study" data-vars-click-url="https://www.nber.org/system/files/working_papers/w35132/w35132.pdf" data-vars-content-id="36cb7506-55d5-4ce3-8a2e-e5f65d04066f" data-vars-headline="School cellphone bans show mixed results in new study" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.nber.org/system/files/working_papers/w35132/w35132.pdf" target="_blank">study</a> shared by the National Bureau of Economic Research in April.<ul><li>Student well-being also appears to improve the longer the rules remain in place.</li></ul>

Recess makes a comeback in Washington and across the U.S.

After decades of declines, more states are requiring schools to protect time for children's play.

After decades of diminished recess time, a dozen states — including Washington — now require it by law.Why it matters: Yes, recess is literally <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="child&#x27;s play" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/washington-dc/2026/05/01/playroom-custom-cost" data-vars-content-id="b058736d-9be8-464e-9008-a4a2970bbd6a" data-vars-headline="Recess makes a comeback in Washington and across the U.S." data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/washington-dc/2026/05/01/playroom-custom-cost" target="_self">child&#x27;s play</a>. But researchers, pediatricians and parents say it&#x27;s crucial for young students&#x27; physical and mental health.

Mariners fans abandon ship after historic 22-0 loss 

A 22-0 drubbing turned Mariners Reddit into a baseball-free refuge filled with ships, sailors and maritime lore.

Sports

After a historic humiliation at the hands of the Brewers, Mariners fans have abandoned baseball for the high seas.Driving the news: When the M&#x27;s suffered the worst loss in franchise history Tuesday — a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="22-0 annihilation" data-vars-click-url="https://www.mlb.com/news/brewers-tie-franchise-record-22-runs-in-win-over-mariners" data-vars-content-id="194aed66-baf3-4861-9c47-a180b7467069" data-vars-headline="Mariners fans abandon ship after historic 22-0 loss " data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.mlb.com/news/brewers-tie-franchise-record-22-runs-in-win-over-mariners" target="_blank">22-0 annihilation</a> — fans on Reddit commandeered <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="r/Mariners" data-vars-click-url="https://www.reddit.com/r/Mariners/" data-vars-content-id="194aed66-baf3-4861-9c47-a180b7467069" data-vars-headline="Mariners fans abandon ship after historic 22-0 loss " data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.reddit.com/r/Mariners/" target="_blank">r/Mariners</a> and dedicated it to the other kind of mariners: sailors, ships and seafaring.

Artificial turf returns to Lumen Field after World Cup

Seattle's weather and the stadium's packed event schedule make a permanent grass field difficult.

Artificial turf is back at Lumen Field, even though the athletes who play there generally prefer grass, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="The Seattle Times reports" data-vars-click-url="https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/seattle-weather-event-schedule-make-grass-at-lumen-field-difficult/" data-vars-content-id="96973c95-4127-4603-818e-8c116ff15be5" data-vars-headline="Artificial turf returns to Lumen Field after World Cup" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/seattle-weather-event-schedule-make-grass-at-lumen-field-difficult/" target="_blank">The Seattle Times reports</a>.Catch up quick: As part of its <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="transformation" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2025/05/27/seattle-lumen-field-upgrades-world-cup-2026" data-vars-content-id="96973c95-4127-4603-818e-8c116ff15be5" data-vars-headline="Artificial turf returns to Lumen Field after World Cup" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2025/05/27/seattle-lumen-field-upgrades-world-cup-2026" target="_self">transformation</a> for this summer&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="World Cup" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2026/07/06/seattle-world-cup-host-city-fan-festival-tourism-fifa26" data-vars-content-id="96973c95-4127-4603-818e-8c116ff15be5" data-vars-headline="Artificial turf returns to Lumen Field after World Cup" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2026/07/06/seattle-world-cup-host-city-fan-festival-tourism-fifa26" target="_self">World Cup</a>, Lumen was briefly outfitted with a grass pitch to comply with FIFA regulations.

Portland has Seattle's number: 7-1

From basketball to soccer, Portland keeps piling up wins in the Pacific Northwest feud.

Portland is kicking Seattle&#x27;s butt. Why it matters: Across three major pro leagues in which both cities have teams, Portland is 7-1 against Seattle this year.

What Seattle kept after the World Cup

The tournament left behind new murals, public art, soccer pitches and changes to public spaces.

The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="World Cup" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2026/07/06/seattle-world-cup-host-city-fan-festival-tourism-fifa26" data-vars-content-id="81d8c9c2-7057-4618-9f95-c87b25d16ff0" data-vars-headline="What Seattle kept after the World Cup" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2026/07/06/seattle-world-cup-host-city-fan-festival-tourism-fifa26" target="_self">World Cup</a> has left Seattle, but not without leaving its mark.The big picture: The tournament&#x27;s six-match run here left behind murals, a new sculpture by the stadium and new mini-soccer pitches around the region — along with changes to a few prominent public spaces.

Seattle's cricket boom is just getting started

Cricket has 2.5 billion fans worldwide, and the Orcas want to turn that passion into local momentum.

With <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="cricket" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/twin-cities/2026/03/10/minnesota-high-school-cricket-2028-olympics-usa-cricket-growth" data-vars-content-id="e3e5de22-6119-44b6-8fa0-1aa6cd82888d" data-vars-headline="Seattle&#x27;s cricket boom is just getting started" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/twin-cities/2026/03/10/minnesota-high-school-cricket-2028-olympics-usa-cricket-growth" target="_self">cricket</a> returning to the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Olympics" data-vars-click-url="https://www.olympics.com/en/news/la28-olympics-cricket-qualification-explained-key-facts-schedule" data-vars-content-id="e3e5de22-6119-44b6-8fa0-1aa6cd82888d" data-vars-headline="Seattle&#x27;s cricket boom is just getting started" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.olympics.com/en/news/la28-olympics-cricket-qualification-explained-key-facts-schedule" target="_blank">Olympics</a> in Los Angeles in 2028, the Seattle Orcas see a rare chance to introduce the sport to a new generation of American fans.Why it matters: More than 2.5 billion people follow cricket worldwide, making it the world&#x27;s second-most-popular sport after soccer. Yet for many Seattleites, it&#x27;s still a mystery.

Belgium ends U.S. World Cup run before Seattle crowd

Thousands of U.S. fans packed downtown Seattle before the city's final World Cup match.

The U.S. men&#x27;s World Cup run ended Monday as Belgium defeated the Americans 4-1 before a sellout crowd in Seattle.The big picture: The match was Seattle&#x27;s sixth and final FIFA World Cup game, capping three weeks that saw the city emerge as a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="top host site" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2026/07/06/seattle-world-cup-host-city-fan-festival-tourism-fifa26" data-vars-content-id="511a569e-5cd8-499d-a4b9-7a7791a33e1e" data-vars-headline="Belgium ends U.S. World Cup run before Seattle crowd" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2026/07/06/seattle-world-cup-host-city-fan-festival-tourism-fifa26" target="_self">top host site</a>.

World Cup brought out Seattle's best

Sold-out crowds, packed fan festivals and glowing reviews gave Seattle a global moment beyond soccer.

Seattle&#x27;s biggest World Cup win wasn&#x27;t on the pitch. It was showing visitors — and maybe even Seattleites — what this city looks like at its best.Why it matters: For three weeks, Seattle has been a global gathering place, full of unity and joy, even as much of the world feels <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="increasingly divided" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/11/america-social-media-polarization" data-vars-content-id="e0bf5410-ed99-4850-9e55-0bffd7db2464" data-vars-headline="World Cup brought out Seattle&#x27;s best" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/11/america-social-media-polarization" target="_self">increasingly divided</a>.

At Seattle World Cup matches, it's $13.50 for a pretzel

Beer is $18 and pretzels are $13.50 at Seattle World Cup matches, though some host cities charge even more.

Fans attending World Cup matches in Seattle can expect to pay $18 for a beer — but that&#x27;s not even the steepest stadium price out there.The big picture: Among the 11 U.S. cities hosting World Cup matches this year, the prices for food and drinks vary widely.

Seattle thrust into World Cup travel dispute

Both Iran and Egypt say World Cup travel decisions put their teams at a disadvantage.

A brief soccer brouhaha erupted this week over how much time Iran and Egypt could spend in Seattle ahead of their Friday faceoff, though both teams have now been granted extra time in the city.Why it matters: The back-and-forth briefly put Seattle at the center of a World Cup travel controversy, with both teams publicly arguing that tournament travel arrangements created an unfair competitive burden, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="KING 5 reported" data-vars-click-url="https://www.king5.com/article/sports/soccer/world-cup/dhs-eases-rules-for-iran-ahead-of-seattle-match/281-b0b24e8b-2e7e-4726-8b51-05df288fcf53" data-vars-content-id="b98285f0-18cb-4577-a683-e61e5523dd05" data-vars-headline="Seattle thrust into World Cup travel dispute" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.king5.com/article/sports/soccer/world-cup/dhs-eases-rules-for-iran-ahead-of-seattle-match/281-b0b24e8b-2e7e-4726-8b51-05df288fcf53" target="_blank">KING 5 reported</a>.

Seattle ramps up World Cup security with cameras

Seattle police also plan to deploy hundreds of officers throughout the city.

Seattle has ramped up security measures ahead of this summer&#x27;s World Cup matches, including turning on <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="contentious" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2025/10/14/seattle-surveillance-technology-cameras-license-plates-cctv" data-vars-content-id="4f7cc387-2ce8-45b8-a3f0-bf974471a970" data-vars-headline="Seattle ramps up World Cup security with cameras" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2025/10/14/seattle-surveillance-technology-cameras-license-plates-cctv" target="_self">contentious</a> closed-circuit TV cameras near the stadiums.Why it matters: As hundreds of thousands of visitors <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="flood" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2024/12/13/world-cup-929-million-soccer" data-vars-content-id="4f7cc387-2ce8-45b8-a3f0-bf974471a970" data-vars-headline="Seattle ramps up World Cup security with cameras" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2024/12/13/world-cup-929-million-soccer" target="_self">flood</a> the Emerald City for the tournament, the city is trying to address potential safety issues that might arise.<ul><li>The first of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="six matches" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2024/02/05/world-cup-match-seattle-schedule-2026" data-vars-content-id="4f7cc387-2ce8-45b8-a3f0-bf974471a970" data-vars-headline="Seattle ramps up World Cup security with cameras" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2024/02/05/world-cup-match-seattle-schedule-2026" target="_self">six matches</a> hosted in Seattle kicks off Monday at noon, with Belgium playing Egypt.</li></ul>

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