'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.
SNAP junk-food purchase restrictions take effect July 1 in Arkansas — See what other states have bans
Arkansas is implementing restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and banning them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food, joining other states too.
Arkansas is implementing restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and banning them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food, joining other states too.
Social Security July payment schedule: Here’s when recipients get their checks
Social Security July payment dates are set for millions of Americans. Here’s when recipients can expect to receive their checks.
Social Security July payment dates are set for millions of Americans. Here’s when recipients can expect to receive their checks.
Pregnant woman injured in Tacoma dog attack
A pregnant woman is recovering after she was knocked to the ground and mauled by two loose dogs in Tacoma Thursday morning.
A pregnant woman is recovering after she was knocked to the ground and mauled by two loose dogs in Tacoma Thursday morning.
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.
Brothers accused of mishandling dozens of decomposing bodies at Colorado funeral home
Former Pueblo County Coroner Brian Lee Cotter and his brother, Christopher Aaron Cotter, were arrested in Colorado and face 125 counts of abuse of a corpse, with a judge setting their bond at $1 million.
Former Pueblo County Coroner Brian Lee Cotter and his brother, Christopher Aaron Cotter, were arrested in Colorado and face 125 counts of abuse of a corpse, with a judge setting their bond at $1 million.
Fireworks explosion destroys Whidbey Island homes
A massive explosion fueled by hundreds of pounds of stored fireworks destroyed multiple homes on Whidbey Island, leaving five people injured and displacing local families.
A massive explosion fueled by hundreds of pounds of stored fireworks destroyed multiple homes on Whidbey Island, leaving five people injured and displacing local families.
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.
Palisades Fire verdict: Jury deadlocked; Florida man charged with starting historic California fire
A Los Angeles jury has announced it is deadlocked in the trial of Jonathan Rinderknecht, the man charged with setting a fire that officials said eventually became the Palisades Fire.
A Los Angeles jury has announced it is deadlocked in the trial of Jonathan Rinderknecht, the man charged with setting a fire that officials said eventually became the Palisades Fire.
Here's how often AI ‘doctors’ get things wrong, according to human experts
A new study reveals how AI is changing the game for online medical advice, but researchers urge caution before you self-diagnose.
A new study reveals how AI is changing the game for online medical advice, but researchers urge caution before you self-diagnose.
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.
Jane Doe found in Mississippi River identified more than 50 years later
Iowa authorities have identified a teenage girl whose body was found in the Mississippi River more than 50 years ago, solving the state's longest-unidentified "Jane Doe" case.
Iowa authorities have identified a teenage girl whose body was found in the Mississippi River more than 50 years ago, solving the state's longest-unidentified "Jane Doe" case.
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."