Washington News Wrap for Tuesday, 6/23
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.
Seattle's The Walrus and the Carpenter in Ballard closes amid union strike
Ballard restaurant The Walrus and the Carpenter has been closed for two days due to safety concerns arising from an ongoing union strike.
Ballard restaurant The Walrus and the Carpenter has been closed for two days due to safety concerns arising from an ongoing union strike.
Couples panic, wedding plans sink due to flooded Seattle ferry venue
Some soon-to-be brides and grooms are in a panic as a popular venue that floats on Lake Union took on water on Monday, sinking some people’s wedding plans.
Some soon-to-be brides and grooms are in a panic as a popular venue that floats on Lake Union took on water on Monday, sinking some people’s wedding plans.
Tacoma Narrows Bridge reopens after emergency repairs
All lanes of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge have reopened after crews completed emergency repairs to a cracked steel bridge joint.
All lanes of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge have reopened after crews completed emergency repairs to a cracked steel bridge joint.
World Cup crowds take over downtown Seattle
Diehard soccer fans from around the world are calling Seattle the best soccer environment in the country. Tens of thousands of fans are walking the streets from Pioneer Square to Seattle Stadium, praising the city's reliable transit, diverse bars and stunning views of Mount Rainier.
Diehard soccer fans from around the world are calling Seattle the best soccer environment in the country. Tens of thousands of fans are walking the streets from Pioneer Square to Seattle Stadium, praising the city's reliable transit, diverse bars and stunning views of Mount Rainier.
Pub owner scrambles to serve World Cup crowds
Seattle has been named the top World Cup host city for bar crawls, leaving a Ballard pub owner scrambling for emergency beer deliveries to satisfy thousands of thirsty soccer fans.
Seattle has been named the top World Cup host city for bar crawls, leaving a Ballard pub owner scrambling for emergency beer deliveries to satisfy thousands of thirsty soccer fans.
Sinking ferry disrupts Lake Union weddings
Dozens of summer weddings are in jeopardy after a 100-year-old ferry boat started taking on water. The owner suspects an electrical pump failure caused the historic Lake Union event space to sink early Monday morning.
Dozens of summer weddings are in jeopardy after a 100-year-old ferry boat started taking on water. The owner suspects an electrical pump failure caused the historic Lake Union event space to sink early Monday morning.
World Cup match sparks Seattle security alerts
Seattle is bracing for potential protests and security threats ahead of Friday's World Cup match between Iran and Egypt. The high-stakes game coincides with Seattle Pride, prompting city officials to set up designated protest zones outside Seattle Stadium.
Seattle is bracing for potential protests and security threats ahead of Friday's World Cup match between Iran and Egypt. The high-stakes game coincides with Seattle Pride, prompting city officials to set up designated protest zones outside Seattle Stadium.
Bosnia and Qatar face off at Seattle Stadium
The next World Cup opponent for the United States will likely be decided Wednesday at noon at Seattle Stadium. Fox 13 sports reporter Ethan McReynolds looks ahead at the Seattle match between Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Qatar.
The next World Cup opponent for the United States will likely be decided Wednesday at noon at Seattle Stadium. Fox 13 sports reporter Ethan McReynolds looks ahead at the Seattle match between Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Qatar.
Ballard restaurant closes amid worker strike
The Walrus and the Carpenter in Ballard has closed its doors due to safety concerns as workers from the United Creatures of the sea union continue to strike over alleged unfair labor practices.
The Walrus and the Carpenter in Ballard has closed its doors due to safety concerns as workers from the United Creatures of the sea union continue to strike over alleged unfair labor practices.
Swimmer rescued at Mount Baker Beach
A person is in critical condition after Seattle fire crews pulled the missing swimmer from the cold waters of Lake Washington at Mount Baker Beach.
A person is in critical condition after Seattle fire crews pulled the missing swimmer from the cold waters of Lake Washington at Mount Baker Beach.
WA trains hundreds of firefighters as wildfire season intensifies
Amid a fight for funding, hundreds of wildfire personnel are in training as Washington approaches an active fire season.
Amid a fight for funding, hundreds of wildfire personnel are in training as Washington approaches an active fire season.
Seattle transit record: 280K World Cup fans flood light rail
Sound Transit shattered its single-day ridership record on Friday as 280,000 passengers used the light rail for the USA vs Australia World Cup match.
Sound Transit shattered its single-day ridership record on Friday as 280,000 passengers used the light rail for the USA vs Australia World Cup match.
Iran, Egypt teams to arrive in Seattle ahead of World Cup match
The Iranian men's national soccer team will depart Mexico for Seattle on Wednesday after U.S. officials eased travel restrictions on the team ahead of its upcoming match against Egypt.
The Iranian men's national soccer team will depart Mexico for Seattle on Wednesday after U.S. officials eased travel restrictions on the team ahead of its upcoming match against Egypt.
Good Day Seattle for Tuesday, 6/23
Good Day Seattle on FOX 13 airs seven days a week in Seattle, covering Washington state news, politics, weather, traffic, entertainment and sports.
Good Day Seattle on FOX 13 airs seven days a week in Seattle, covering Washington state news, politics, weather, traffic, entertainment and sports.
Social media safety for teens
On Good Day Seattle, we're talking tp Suzy Loftus, who is the head of Trust and Safety, TikTok USDS Joint Venture, about the safety of social media for teens.
On Good Day Seattle, we're talking tp Suzy Loftus, who is the head of Trust and Safety, TikTok USDS Joint Venture, about the safety of social media for teens.
Several WA beaches closed due to high bacteria
As temperatures climb into the mid-80s and 90s across western Washington, crowds are flocking to lakes and beaches for relief. However, five King County swim beaches are currently closed due to high bacteria levels.
As temperatures climb into the mid-80s and 90s across western Washington, crowds are flocking to lakes and beaches for relief. However, five King County swim beaches are currently closed due to high bacteria levels.
US eases on Iran’s World Cup team, allowing travel 2 days before next match
The U.S. is easing its restrictions on Iran’s World Cup team, allowing the squad to travel into the country two days before its next match, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security said Tuesday.
The U.S. is easing its restrictions on Iran’s World Cup team, allowing the squad to travel into the country two days before its next match, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security said Tuesday.
13-year-old climbs out of Disneyland's Tiana's Bayou Adventure ride, slides down 50-foot drop
A 13-year-old boy was evaluated at a hospital after exiting a Tiana's Bayou Adventure boat mid-ride at Disneyland, prompting a state safety inspection.
A 13-year-old boy was evaluated at a hospital after exiting a Tiana's Bayou Adventure boat mid-ride at Disneyland, prompting a state safety inspection.
Flight Club Seattle offers World Cup activations
Flight Club Seattle has a lot of World Cup specials and Good Day Seattle is getting a preview.
Flight Club Seattle has a lot of World Cup specials and Good Day Seattle is getting a preview.