Seattle’s ‘Summer of Soccer’: Sound Transit adding late-night service

Sound Transit is preparing for a massive influx of visitors for Seattle's "Summer of Soccer." There will be increased routes and late night service during the FIFA World Cup 2026.

U.S. flights canceled from Middle East
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Across the world, hundreds of thousands of traelers are stranded or rerouted after the attack on Iran closed some air spaces. 

Sound Transit's 2 Line launches March 28 with celebrations in Seattle, Bellevue

Sound Transit’s Crosslake Connection opens March 28, linking Seattle and the Eastside by light rail across Lake Washington. Here’s a guide to ribbon-cutting events, first train departure and station celebrations.

Copper wire theft disrupts 1 Line service between Federal Way, Angle Lake

Transportation officials are actively investigating the overnight copper wire theft and says they will be increasing security measures.

Uber in hot seat after probe finds violent offenders were cleared to drive passengers: report

The popular ride-share app Uber is reportedly taking strides to enact more comprehensive background checks after its policies allowed individuals with violent criminal convictions to drive for the company. 

ORCA launching contactless 'Tap to Pay' for light rail, buses in WA. Here's when

Beginning Feb. 23, riders across the Puget Sound region can use contactless credit cards and digital wallets to pay transit fares through ORCA’s new Tap to Pay feature.

Washington State Ferries to add 3% fee on card payments starting March 1
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Washington State Ferries will begin charging a 3% fee on all card transactions starting March 1, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation. The fee will apply to fares, no-show charges and carpool permits. Officials say the surcharge is intended to help cover the cost of processing card payments.

Sound Transit says Super Bowl parade a ‘stress test’ for World Cup 2026

Sound Transit says the region’s light rail system passed a major stress test during the Seahawks’ Super Bowl victory parade, and will inform their planning for the World Cup this summer.

Public transportation packed to get to Seahawks Super Bowl parade
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12's were up before the sun to flood light rail trains and claim a front-row seat to history. At the Northgate light rail station, the platforms were packed beyond capacity.

Super Bowl parade: How to get to the Seattle Seahawks celebration

Seattle is gearing up for what could be one of the largest celebrations in city history as thousands of fans are expected to flood downtown for the Seahawks’ Super Bowl LX championship parade.

Former NASCAR legend, Greg Biffle, was not flying jet when it crashed, NTSB preliminary report says

Investigators with the National Transportation Safety Board said in a preliminary report that Greg Biffle, former NASCAR driver, was not the one flying his jet when it crashed last month.

7-Eleven lands at SEA Airport, offering 24-hour Slurpees, snacks, more

Whether you are landing after a long haul or starting your travel journey, the neon green and orange sign is now a permanent fixture of the airport.