Seattle selected as one of 16 host cities for 2026 World Cup
The World Cup is coming to Seattle. Thursday afternoon, FIFA revealed the 16 cities selected to host matches when the international men’s soccer tournament makes its return to North America in 2026. Seattle will be one of them. Continue reading at The Olympian.
Legislative leaders call on Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler to resign after firing of whistleblower
Leaders of both parties in the Washington Legislature are calling on longtime Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler to resign, after he fired a top aide who had complained that Kreidler bullied him, used crass language and was “antagonizing staff.” The majority and minority leaders in both the House and the Senate have all called for Kreidler to step down. Kreidler, through a spokesperson, said Friday he has no plans of doing so. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner)
Free student lunch for all? Not for long. Here’s how change might look in Pierce County
The era of universal free school meals in Pierce County is seemingly nearing an end. For roughly two years, students across the United States — regardless of family economic status — were fed without paying a single cent, as school districts saw higher federal reimbursements than normal to cover the costs of giving out food. But the federal waiver that facilitated those free meals is set to expire June 30 unless extended by Congress. Continue reading at OutletName. (Cheyenne Boone/News Tribune)
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