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.

Woman charged with stealing 'Ruben the Horse' in WA

After a beloved horse named Ruben was stolen in Enumclaw, the person investigators accuse of being responsible is now charged.

Former employee charged after Enumclaw horse theft
video

After a beloved horse was stolen in Enumclaw back in April, the person investigators say was behind the when of the getaway truck has now been charged.

WA man charged after border patrol shooting in Blaine

An Everson, Washington was shot in the leg by U.S. Border Patrol agents in Blaine, and now faces federal charges.

Seattle bars, shops expect monster World Cup Friday

After already seeing massive crowds during Seattle's first World Cup match, Friday's matchup between USA and Australia will likely be on another level.

Record $500M lawsuit payouts bleed WA state budgets

Washingtonian tax dollars are paying out an astronomical increase in lawsuits. Now, lawmakers are struggling to find a solution.

Chaos, controversy at Seattle U graduation over Palestinian flag

Controversy is surrounding the Seattle University commencement after a video shows the provost grabbing a Palestinian flag from one of the graduates.

Lawsuits drain billions from Washington state budget
video

Tort liability payouts reached a record $500 million in Washington in 2025, using tax dollars to settle cases involving severe child abuse and state negligence lawsuits targeting DCYF.

Luigi Mangione lawyers plan psychiatric defense
video

A new twist in the case of accused United Healthcare CEO killer Luigi Mangione, as his attorneys now plan to use a psychiatric defense at his state murder trial.

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.

Man charged after Blaine, WA Border Patrol shooting
video

A 39-year-old man who was shot by a Border Patrol agent in the city of Blaine has been officially charged.

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.

Transgender people won’t face criminal charges for using public restrooms in Idaho, judge rules

Idaho's restrictions on public facilities hit a major legal setback after a federal judge put a hold on penalties targeting transgender individuals. The judge ruled that parts of the law were too vague to enact.

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.