The World Cup starts today, and the first game in Seattle is Monday. We asked you to send us your thoughts. Some people are thrilled. Others, not so much.

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Researchers spent years developing pitches for World Cup stadiums across the U.S., Mexico and Canada. These fields are almost all natural grass. But they also have a small amount of synthetic blades to help withstand the foot traffic of the games.

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The Northwest Stream Center in Everett spans 25 acres with two salmon streams, wetlands and a popular nature walk. The nonprofit wants to raise $2.5 million to expand.

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Adidas has designed a new ball for each FIFA World Cup since 1970, some of which have been controversial. So why change the ball instead of sticking to one that works?

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Along Commencement Bay in Tacoma stand small, cedar-clad boxes. These tiny dwellings, hoisted about 16 feet above the ground, are new nesting boxes for purple martins. From our partners at Northwest Public Broadcasting.

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