'Seattle News Weekly': Seattle's FIFA World Cup 2026 buzz
On this week's episode of the 'Seattle News Weekly' podcast, Erin Mayovsky and Bill Wixey discuss the top headlines of the week surrounding the World Cup.
On this week's episode of the 'Seattle News Weekly' podcast, Erin Mayovsky and Bill Wixey discuss the top headlines of the week surrounding the World Cup.
Two overnight earthquakes rattle Easton and Carnation, WA
Two earthquakes struck overnight in Washington state, one near Easton in central Washington and one east of Carnation.
Two earthquakes struck overnight in Washington state, one near Easton in central Washington and one east of Carnation.
Seattle World Cup Pride match proceeds despite Iran, Egypt objections
Local organizers say Friday’s World Cup "Pride Match" between Iran and Egypt at Seattle Stadium will showcase the city's welcoming culture, despite objections from both countries.
Local organizers say Friday’s World Cup "Pride Match" between Iran and Egypt at Seattle Stadium will showcase the city's welcoming culture, despite objections from both countries.
World Cup fans find vintage soccer gear at Seattle Goodwill
Seattle soccer fans and World Cup visitors are turning to the world’s largest Goodwill for affordable jerseys, team colors and one-of-a-kind finds.
Seattle soccer fans and World Cup visitors are turning to the world’s largest Goodwill for affordable jerseys, team colors and one-of-a-kind finds.
WA health officials warn World Cup tourists of potent cannabis
World Cup tourists be warned: Washington weed is stronger than you think.
World Cup tourists be warned: Washington weed is stronger than you think.
World Cup crowds are rewriting Sound Transit’s ridership record books
FIFA World Cup matches are driving record-breaking ridership on Sound Transit's light rail system, with the agency shattering single-day boarding records twice in one week.
FIFA World Cup matches are driving record-breaking ridership on Sound Transit's light rail system, with the agency shattering single-day boarding records twice in one week.
Whidbey Island, WA fireworks blast destroys homes, injures 5
A massive explosion triggered by hundreds of pounds of stored fireworks destroyed multiple homes and injured five people on Whidbey Island on Wednesday afternoon.
A massive explosion triggered by hundreds of pounds of stored fireworks destroyed multiple homes and injured five people on Whidbey Island on Wednesday afternoon.
Bellevue, WA tech bloodbath: Sony guts 292 Bungie jobs
Sony is laying off 292 Bungie employees at its Bellevue headquarters, as the video game developer undergoes restructuring.
Sony is laying off 292 Bungie employees at its Bellevue headquarters, as the video game developer undergoes restructuring.
Seafair updates ticketing, entry rules for 4th of July at Seattle's Gas Works Park
Attendees planning to watch the 4th of July fireworks at Gas Works Park must secure a free ticket in advance, as entry is limited and strictly first-come, first-served.
Attendees planning to watch the 4th of July fireworks at Gas Works Park must secure a free ticket in advance, as entry is limited and strictly first-come, first-served.
Neighbors save pregnant woman from dog attack in Tacoma, WA
A pregnant woman is recovering after she was attacked by two loose dogs Thursday morning in Tacoma.
A pregnant woman is recovering after she was attacked by two loose dogs Thursday morning in Tacoma.
AG Brown: Federal judge halts Trump’s push to create federal voter list
A federal judge on Thursday halted President Donald Trump’s executive order that sought to create a federal voter list and limit who can receive a mail ballot.
A federal judge on Thursday halted President Donald Trump’s executive order that sought to create a federal voter list and limit who can receive a mail ballot.
Seattle braces for anticipated Egypt vs. Iran World Cup Pride Match Day
Egypt and Iran are scheduled to play a World Cup group stage match at the Seattle Stadium on Friday. The timing of the match coincides with Seattle's annual Pride weekend, prompting local organizers to designate it as a "Pride Match."
Egypt and Iran are scheduled to play a World Cup group stage match at the Seattle Stadium on Friday. The timing of the match coincides with Seattle's annual Pride weekend, prompting local organizers to designate it as a "Pride Match."
Police seek 3 suspects in Bonney Lake, WA Home Depot theft
Bonney Lake police need help identifying three men suspected of shoplifting expensive equipment from a Home Depot in late April.
Bonney Lake police need help identifying three men suspected of shoplifting expensive equipment from a Home Depot in late April.
Harry Todd Park shooting: 2 teens injured in Lakewood, WA
Police are investigating a shooting that injured two people following a fight at Harry Todd Park in Lakewood on Wednesday night.
Police are investigating a shooting that injured two people following a fight at Harry Todd Park in Lakewood on Wednesday night.
Pedestrian injured in hit-and-run crash near Mill Creek, WA
Police are investigating a hit-and-run crash that injured a pedestrian near Martha Lake Thursday morning.
Police are investigating a hit-and-run crash that injured a pedestrian near Martha Lake Thursday morning.
West Seattle shooting injures teen, police search for suspects
Police are searching for multiple suspects in a shooting that injured a teenager in West Seattle’s High Point neighborhood Thursday morning.
Police are searching for multiple suspects in a shooting that injured a teenager in West Seattle’s High Point neighborhood Thursday morning.