World Cup Seattle: How to beat stadium traffic on match day

Hundreds of thousands of soccer fans will be in Seattle for the 2026 FIFA World Cup as the city hosts matches.

Seafair hosts summer kickoff on Seattle waterfront
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Monday was the summer kickoff of Seattle's Seafair. Mayor Katie Wilson and several community leaders shared the season's events and plans. 

Seattle police issue warning over fake charity digital payment scam

Seattle police warn summer visitors, cruise passengers and FIFA World Cup attendees of an ongoing street scam targeting digital payments.

Seattle's Elliott Bay to get floating soccer barge for World Cup
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The Seattle Sounders and Reign FC announced there will be a custom-built floating soccer pitch that will sit on top of a maritime vessel in Elliott Bay near Pier 62 on the Seattle Waterfront. 

Seattle’s free waterfront shuttle is back: Here's what you need to know

King County Metro will launch a free waterfront shuttle starting May 21 to help residents and visitors navigate downtown Seattle ahead of the FIFA World Cup.

Man sentenced for shooting veteran in wheelchair on Seattle Waterfront

Gregory William Timm was sentenced to three and a half years in prison for shooting a veteran on the Seattle Waterfront last summer.

Seattle cruise season expected to bring $1 billion impact
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The Port of Seattle says two new cruise lines will arrive this season, and all the visitors will generate more than $1 billion.

'Sasquatch Mountain' ride opens on Seattle's Waterfront
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It was a big day at Miners Landing as a brand new attraction officially opened on the Seattle Waterfront: Sasquatch Mountain.

Victim testifies in Seattle Waterfront shooting trial
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The trial of a man accused of shooting a veteran street performer in a wheelchair on the Seattle Waterfront is underway.

Seafair’s inaugural Winter by the Water festival at Seattle waterfront
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Seafair’s inaugural Winter by the Water festival will take place Feb. 21, 2026, along the Seattle waterfront. The event includes a passport adventure, BECU Vendor Marketplace, family activities and a concert at Pier 66. Free admission is available, with paid passport upgrades offering exclusive experiences and concert entry.

Seafair bringing new winter festival to Seattle waterfront

Seafair brings summer energy to February with the inaugural Winter by the Water festival on the Seattle waterfront. Enjoy live music, local food, and Seahawks legends.

Seattle’s most anticipated new openings in 2026

From the return of a beloved bookstore to major restaurant debuts, 2026 is shaping up to be a milestone year for Seattle openings.

Seattle's Pier 58 finally opens
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Seattle's waterfront will hold a big celebration on Friday. After years of construction, Pier 58 is finally opening.

Pier 58 on Seattle Waterfront will open July 25

The city of Seattle announced on Thursday that Pier 58 will open to the public on Friday, July 25.