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.

Human trafficking concerns for FIFA host cities including Seattle
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A billboard in Seattle is part of a national campaign to shine a spotlight on the multi-billion dollar illicit sex trade as FIFA World Cup comes to North America. Yasmin Vafa, executive director of Rights4Girls, joined the FOX LOCAL Live Desk to discuss.

What is Seattle Stadium's water bottle policy during FIFA World Cup 2026?

Security changes are in effect at the temporarily renamed "Seattle Stadium" and the surrounding areas. From what kind of water bottles you can bring in, to where police cameras will be rolling, we look at FIFA World Cup safety.

Authorities detail Seattle FIFA World Cup safety plan
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A coalition of federal, county, and city public safety agencies convened at Coast Guard Base Seattle on Monday to detail security operations and public readiness protocols for the upcoming World Cup games.

Seattle police union pushes mayor to activate cameras ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup

The Seattle Police Officers Guild and some city leaders are urging Mayor Katie Wilson to re-enable surveillance cameras near the Stadium District, with the 2026 FIFA World Cup just one week away.

Mariners theme nights turn niche fandoms into big business at T-Mobile Park

The Seattle Mariners' growing lineup of theme nights ranging from Hello Kitty and Care Bears to a bestselling fantasy romance series is turning niche fandoms into the hottest tickets at T-Mobile Park.

Seattle mayor cuts toilet paper ribbon to open Pioneer Square restrooms

During a toilet paper ribbon-cutting ceremony, Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson, along with community leaders, unveiled new public bathrooms in the Pioneer Square and SoDo neighborhoods on Friday.

New restrooms open in Seattle's Pioneer Square, SoDo
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Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson is opening new public restrooms in Pioneer Square using a ceremonial toilet paper ribbon-cutting.

Seattle council repeals SODO housing law
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The Seattle City Council unanimously overturned a controversial zoning law that would have added 1,000 apartments to the SODO neighborhood after the Port of Seattle argued the development threatened maritime jobs and operations.

King County deputies deploy drones for 2026 FIFA World Cup security

The King County Sheriff’s Office is elevating its security measures as Seattle prepares to host an estimated 750,000 fans for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Starbucks adding Nashville, TN headquarters
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Starbucks shared details Tuesday regarding a new 250,000-square-foot "Southeast Corporate Office" in Nashville that has the capacity to house 2,000 employees.

Starbucks announces its corporate office expansion in Nashville, TN

Seattle-based coffee giant Starbucks is investing $100 million to establish a new support office in Nashville, Tennessee, as part of a long-term growth strategy that includes creating 2,000 regional jobs over the next five years.

Starbucks to make announcement about corporate offices in Nashville, TN
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Could a major shift be brewing at Starbucks? The company is expected to make an announcement about their corporate offices in Nashville on Tuesday. 

Seattle Stadium glow-up: Lumen Field preps for World Cup

As the FIFA World Cup nears, a local crew is transforming Lumen Field piece by piece, rolling on a fresh coat of paint as part of a massive "glow up" for the international stage.

Seattle: FIFA World Cup 2026
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Go on a captivating journey across Canada, Mexico and the United States ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026.

Seattle: FIFA World Cup 2026
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Go on a captivating journey across Canada, Mexico and the United States ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026.

Seattle Mariners break Ichiro Suzuki's bat during statue unveiling

Oops! The Seattle Mariners unveiled a statue honoring Hall of Famer Ichiro Suzuki, only to accidentally break the statue's bat during the ceremony.

Seattle Mariners unveil Ichiro Suzuki statue with broken bat
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The Seattle Mariners unveiled a statue honoring baseball legend Ichiro Suzuki. But as the cover came off it revealed a broken bat.