Washington News Wrap for Wednesday, 7/1
Washington News Wrap covers a diverse array of news around the Pacific Northwest.
Washington News Wrap covers a diverse array of news around the Pacific Northwest.
Ballpark Buzz: Fourth of July weekend at T-Mobile Park
Fourth of July is this weekend and the Seattle Mariners will be hosting the Toronto Blue Jays.
Fourth of July is this weekend and the Seattle Mariners will be hosting the Toronto Blue Jays.
Seattle World Cup: USA and Belgium to face off in round of 16
The matchup is set. The U.S. will take on Belgium at Seattle Stadium on Monday.
The matchup is set. The U.S. will take on Belgium at Seattle Stadium on Monday.
Seattle's Chinatown-International District seeks World Cup foot traffic
Business owners and community advocates in Seattle’s CID have seen a sharp drop in sales during the World Cup, and they say persistent public safety issues are keeping international soccer fans away.
Business owners and community advocates in Seattle’s CID have seen a sharp drop in sales during the World Cup, and they say persistent public safety issues are keeping international soccer fans away.
Five new Washington laws kick in today
Five new laws went into effect across Washington on July 1, bringing major changes to traffic fines, retiree benefits, data center taxes, employment background checks, and the state estate tax.
Five new laws went into effect across Washington on July 1, bringing major changes to traffic fines, retiree benefits, data center taxes, employment background checks, and the state estate tax.
World Cup watch parties take over Seattle
World Cup fans from across the globe celebrated at watch parties along the Seattle waterfront and at Pioneer Square ahead of the Belgium and Senegal match.
World Cup fans from across the globe celebrated at watch parties along the Seattle waterfront and at Pioneer Square ahead of the Belgium and Senegal match.
Seattle Chinatown left out of World Cup boom
Advocates and business owners in Seattle's Chinatown International District are experiencing a 10 to 20% sales loss during the World Cup. They blame ongoing open-air drug dealing and Sound Transit routes for funneling lucrative crowds away from the neighborhood.
Advocates and business owners in Seattle's Chinatown International District are experiencing a 10 to 20% sales loss during the World Cup. They blame ongoing open-air drug dealing and Sound Transit routes for funneling lucrative crowds away from the neighborhood.
Trump signals progress on Iran talks
President Trump says progress is being made on peace talks as U.S. envoys work through mediators to salvage a ceasefire and address Iran's nuclear ambitions.
President Trump says progress is being made on peace talks as U.S. envoys work through mediators to salvage a ceasefire and address Iran's nuclear ambitions.
Seattle mayor announces homeless agency cuts
Seattle and King County leaders announced a major downsizing of the regional homelessness authority following an audit revealing $13 million in unaccounted spending.
Seattle and King County leaders announced a major downsizing of the regional homelessness authority following an audit revealing $13 million in unaccounted spending.
Mayor announces homeless agency cuts
Seattle and King County leaders announced a major downsizing of the regional homelessness authority following an audit revealing $13 million in unaccounted spending.
Seattle and King County leaders announced a major downsizing of the regional homelessness authority following an audit revealing $13 million in unaccounted spending.
World Cup watch party hits Seattle Center
Hundreds of soccer fans gathered at the Seattle Center under the Space Needle for an official FIFA World Cup watch party.
Hundreds of soccer fans gathered at the Seattle Center under the Space Needle for an official FIFA World Cup watch party.
Bus driver in fatal Virginia I-95 crash pleads not guilty to manslaughter
The driver of a motorcoach that plowed into a construction traffic backup on Interstate 95 in May, killing five people, has pleaded not guilty to multiple counts of involuntary manslaughter.
The driver of a motorcoach that plowed into a construction traffic backup on Interstate 95 in May, killing five people, has pleaded not guilty to multiple counts of involuntary manslaughter.
Nancy Guthrie case: FBI determines some ransom notes were 'extortion attempts without legitimacy'
FBI officials say some of the ransom notes received in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie has been determined to be "extortion attempts without legitimacy," while noting that other ransom demands received may potentially be legitimate.
FBI officials say some of the ransom notes received in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie has been determined to be "extortion attempts without legitimacy," while noting that other ransom demands received may potentially be legitimate.
Wildfire near Chelan, WA prompts emergency evacuations
Evacuations for a wildfire burning near Lake Chelan have since been downgraded.
Evacuations for a wildfire burning near Lake Chelan have since been downgraded.
Seattle-area Lululemon shoplifting suspects charged with organized retail theft
Prosecutors have charged three women accused of stealing more than $5,000 worth of merchandise from two Lululemon stores in the Seattle area in a so-called "coordinated retail theft operation."
Prosecutors have charged three women accused of stealing more than $5,000 worth of merchandise from two Lululemon stores in the Seattle area in a so-called "coordinated retail theft operation."
3 people run onto field during Belgium vs Senegal World Cup match in Seattle
Three people ran onto the field during the World Cup match between Belgium and Senegal in Seattle, causing a stoppage of play.
Three people ran onto the field during the World Cup match between Belgium and Senegal in Seattle, causing a stoppage of play.
Seattle, King County to ‘restructure’ KCRHA after disastrous audit
Seattle and King County will be “restructuring" the King County Regional Homelessness Authority, after an audit in April found the agency was unable to account for $13 million in public funds.
Seattle and King County will be “restructuring" the King County Regional Homelessness Authority, after an audit in April found the agency was unable to account for $13 million in public funds.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce will celebrate wedding at MSG, AP source reports
A source for The Associated Press is reporting that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce will celebrate their wedding at Madison Square Garden this Friday.
A source for The Associated Press is reporting that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce will celebrate their wedding at Madison Square Garden this Friday.
NFL's Calais Campbell's mother killed in Buckhead: 911 call released
Atlanta police released the 911 call and mug shot connected to the Buckhead homicide investigation involving the family of former Falcons player Calais Campbell.
Atlanta police released the 911 call and mug shot connected to the Buckhead homicide investigation involving the family of former Falcons player Calais Campbell.
Good Day Seattle for Wednesday, 07/01
Good Day Seattle on FOX13 airs seven days a week in Seattle, covering Washington state news, politics, weather, traffic, entertainment and sports.
Good Day Seattle on FOX13 airs seven days a week in Seattle, covering Washington state news, politics, weather, traffic, entertainment and sports.