FIFA World Cup billboards in Seattle spark sexual health conversations

As thousands of soccer fans arrive in Seattle for the World Cup and Pride celebrations, a global nonprofit organization is using the chance to jumpstart a public conversation about sexual health.

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.

Seattle student wins Doodle for Google, redirects $50K prize

Kameirah Johnson, 18, won the national "Doodle for Google" art competition, and directed her $50K prize to Rainier Beach High School.

Seattle's Ballard to host Pride celebration, FIFA watch party on June 26

A stretch of Ballard Ave will transform into a Pride celebration and soccer watch party later this month in the heart of one of Seattle's most historic neighborhoods.

Teen honors Black hair in winning Google Doodle
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A Seattle private school graduate who won a $50,000 Google technology package for her artwork celebrating Black hair donated the entire prize to Rainier Beach High School.

Seattle reviews FIFA World Cup 2026 transit options after post-match congestion

City and transit officials are calling Seattle’s first World Cup match a major success, but local soccer fans say navigating the transit system after the event required patience.

SR-99 tunnel crash backs up morning Seattle traffic Tuesday

Tuesday morning traffic came to a crawl in downtown Seattle as a motorcycle crash near the exit of the SR-99 tunnel blocked the roadway.

Man, woman injured in shooting at north Seattle playground

Seattle police are investigating a shooting near a playground that left a man and woman injured Monday night.

Seattle’s hottest day of the year comes with warnings

Local officials are urging caution as rising temperatures prompt Western Washington residents to seek relief at local beaches, parks, and rivers.

Seattle boosts security, cleans up notorious spots for World Cup

The city of Seattle targeted crime and homeless encampments ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, prompting noticeable improvements in some of its most notorious intersections as the tournament began.

10 years later: Japanese chain restaurant Benihana returns to Seattle

For the first time in 10 years, Seattleites will be able to go a Benihana as the Japanese chain restaurant announces a return to the city.

Hundreds of Belgium fans march through Seattle ahead of FIFA match

Belgian supporters turned downtown Seattle into a sea of black, red and yellow ahead of their match, gathering early Monday morning before marching toward Seattle Stadium.

Thousands lose power in Seattle on hottest day of the year

Thousands of customers lost power in northern Seattle on Monday morning. The outages came amid a heat advisory, with the city on track to experience its hottest day of 2026.

What to know before biking to Seattle's FIFA World Cup 2026 match days

From free bike valets to parking corrals, Seattle has new programs to make it easier to cycle, scoot, or roll into the city's World Cup match days as Lime rolls out 15,000 new units to the streets.

Dozens of suspected DUI arrests in King County amid World Cup matches

The number of drivers suspected of driving under the influence over the first weekend of the FIFA World Cup is a significantly higher than normal for King County, we ask local authorities about their plans to combat road safety.

Scorching weather in Seattle for city's first World Cup match

Incoming heat advisory will coincide with Seattle’s first-ever FIFA World Cup match on Monday as Belgium faces Egypt at noon. Our FOX 13 weather team breaks down what to expect on match day.

'Buy Black Card' aims to boost Black-owned WA businesses

What is the "Buy Black Card" in Seattle? Local leaders and community advocates gathered over the weekend to launch the consumer option that aims to give a boost to Black-owned businesses in Washington.