FBI busts illegal drones hovering over Seattle World Cup

For anyone planning to fly a drone near downtown Seattle during the FIFA World Cup, law enforcement has a strict message for them: leave it at home or lose it.

Seattle World Cup 'Pride Match' sparks Iran, Egypt backlash

Egypt and Iran are two of the most repressive countries for gays and lesbians. But by sheer coincidence, they will square off in a World Cup "Pride Match" in Seattle.

Eastern WA wildfire forces evacuations, destroys homes in Spokane

At least 15 homes were destroyed and 1,500 people were evacuated after high winds drove a wildfire into an eastern Washington neighborhood.

How Seattle is preparing for USMNT vs. Australia World Cup match on Juneteenth

Tens of thousands of people will be in the city and hundreds of millions of viewers around the world will watch Friday's match at Seattle Stadium.

5 WA teens jailed after pointing gun on freeway, police chase

Five teens are in custody after a citywide vehicle pursuit that ended in a major traffic shutdown on SR-99 Wednesday morning.

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.

SR 18 reopens after fatal motorcycle-semi truck crash

All lanes of State Route 18 are back open following a deadly motorcycle-semi truck crash on Tuesday.

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.

Going swimming? High-bacteria levels, multiple drownings in western WA water

While temperatures are expected to remain in the 70s throughout the week, going into Western Washington waters may present dangers due to high bacteria and cold temperatures.

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.

Teen injured in black bear attack on WA's Mount Si

Two teens were injured after a black bear attack on Mount Si, closing trails in the area.