A judge in Eugene has questioned the safety of the new fence at the downtown Federal Building.

The U-S men’s national soccer team is moving on to the next round after defeating Australia 2-0 before a sell-out crowd at Lumen Field in Seattle.

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The U.S. Men’s soccer team won 2 to 0 against Australia in Seattle FRIDAY.

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Fans turned out in droves. And those who couldn’t get into the stadium gathered nearby at a packed in Pioneer Square. KNKX’s Izzy Ross was there….

Every summer, a few dozen University of Washington faculty members climb aboard a bus and get away from the I-5 corridor. For many, it’s their first chance to visit rural communities. This year’s tour included several eastern Washington stops, including Spokane.

A sold-out crowd welcomed professional softball to Oregon last night ((THURS)) in Hillsboro.

Oregon welcomed a new professional women’s softball team last night ((THURS)). The Portland Cascade are part of the Athletes Unlimited Softball League and play at the Hillsboro Ballpark. Kyra [[KYE ruh]] Buckley was at the inaugural game.

Southern Oregon University has approved a plan to cut more than twenty million dollars to avoid shutting down.

Students at Southern Oregon University will see three majors cut, under a new plan to slash one-fifth of the institution’s budget.

A recent analysis from the United Way found about a third of Washington households are struggling to afford the basic costs of living.

KNKX’s Anna Marie Yanny has more.

A new analysis from the United Way shows 37% percent of Washington households struggle to afford the cost of basic needs.