Times Square ball drops for July 4th, America250 celebration

The Times Square ball is set to drop eight times this July 4 weekend, marking midnight in every U.S. time zone. Here's how to watch.

Times Square ball to drop 8 times in New York City: Timeline, other details

Eight Times Square ball drops to commemorate America's 250th birthday will take place into Saturday morning. Here's how many times the ball will drop in NYC.

Seattle News Tonight for Thursday, 7/2
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FOX 13 is Seattle and Western Washington’s source for breaking news, weather, traffic and sports.

Washington News Wrap for Thursday, 7/2
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Washington News Wrap covers a diverse array of news around the Pacific Northwest.

2 charged in JBLM veteran disappearance, murder
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Two 21-year-olds are charged with the murder of an Army veteran in Tacoma, whose body was wrapped up and dumped on Joint Base Lewis-McChord property.

45,000 lbs of trash picked up during Seattle World Cup matches

Seattle city officials say during the first four games of FIFA World Cup 2026 crews picked up more than 45,000 lbs of trash in the areas around Seattle Stadium.

45k lbs of trash picked up during Seattle World Cup matches
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Seattle city officials say during the first four games of FIFA World Cup 2026 in town, crews picked up more than 45,000 lbs of trash in the areas around Seattle Stadium.

Seattle businesses prepare for record crowds ahead of USMNT match

Local businesses in Seattle's Pioneer Square are bracing for a massive influx of soccer fans as the U.S. Men's National Team prepares to face Belgium on Monday night.

Washington millionaire tax faces ballot test
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The Washington Secretary of State has received more than 511,000 signatures for a ballot initiative aiming to repeal the state's new income tax this November.

Trump, Vance won't visit Seattle for USA's World Cup match

King County officials confirmed President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance will not attend Monday's World Cup Round of 16 match between the U.S. and Belgium in Seattle.

Let them eat... duct tape? See this Bay Area student's viral duct tape prom dress

Sophie Chai, 17, of Union City didn't wear the usual prom attire this time around. The rising San Jose State freshman ditched the sequins, sparkles and satin and instead picked up rolls of duct tape to create her gown.

Pioneer Square hosts rainy soccer watch party
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Soccer fans supporting Portugal and Croatia gathered in the rain at a Pioneer Square watch party in Seattle to cheer on their teams. 

Local shops prepare for historic USMNT crowds
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Local businesses in Pioneer Square and the Chinatown-International District are fully stocking their shelves to handle record-breaking crowds ahead of Monday night's historic U.S. Men's National Team quarterfinal match against Belgium.  

Family seeks bodycam after officer shooting
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The family of a 19-year-old man who is on life support after being shot by Federal Way police during a mental health crisis is demanding transparency and the release of body camera footage.

Venezuela earthquake death toll tops 2,300
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Rescuers pulled a 43-year-old security guard alive from a collapsed basement eight days after two earthquakes struck northern Venezuela. The 7.2 and 7.5 quakes destroyed tens of thousands of buildings and killed over 2,200 people. Hundreds of American personnel are now on the ground assisting with the country’s recovery and aid delivery.  

2 charged with murder after veteran's body found at JBLM

Two 21-year-olds have been charged in the disappearance and murder of an Army veteran, whose body was found on JBLM property.

Video: Small fire sparks at Disney World's 'it's a small world' after portable charger ignites

Guests were briefly evacuated from the typically calm and peaceful "it's a small world" ride at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom on Wednesday, July 1, after a small fire sparked within one of the ride's boats, according to a witness.