Sound Transit Sets All-Time Ridership Record of 280,000
SEATTLE—Sound Transit’s Link light rail delivered a record 280,000 riders on Friday, June 19, 2026 — shattering the previous single-day high of 220,000 set during the Seahawks Super Bowl victory parade earlier this year. “Friday was a momentous day for Sound Transit, with the highest ridership in our agency’s history,” said CEO Dow Constantine. “We […]
Lynnwood Celebrates FIFA World Cup 2026 with Artist-Made Soccer Balls, Community Auction Benefiting Lynnwood Food Bank
LYNNWOOD — The City of Lynnwood Arts Commission is proud to present Soccer Balls Art: Welcome FIFA World Cup, a community art exhibition featuring 17 unique, artist-decorated soccer balls on display at the Lynnwood Rec Center (18900 44th Ave W) now through Sunday, July 19, 2026. The project is funded in part by a grant […]
Everything you need to know about FIFA World Cup in Lynnwood
LYNNWOOD—With just a few weeks away until the FIFA World Cup hits the Seattle area, here’s everything to expect in the region and what the City of Lynnwood has been doing to prepare. Lynnwood Business Engagement In preparation for the incoming sporting event, the City of Lynnwood distributed a survey over the past year to […]
ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW: Regional leaders roll out ambitious No-Car Transit Plan for Seattle World Cup
SEATTLE —Regional leaders on Wednesday outlined an extensive transit plan for the 2026 FIFA World Cup matches at Lumen Field, aiming to get 80% of fans to the stadium without personal vehicles through free shuttles, expanded bus and light-rail service, and coordinated operations across agencies. With Seattle’s first match — Belgium versus Egypt — 33 […]
FIFA World Cup 2026 Host City Seattle Unveils Monumental Vital Spirit Sculpture
SEATTLE—The Seattle FIFA World Cup 2026™ Local Organizing Committee (SeattleFWC26) unveiled Vital Spirit, a monumental sculpture commissioned to commemorate Seattle Stadium’s role as a host venue for six FIFA World Cup 2026™ matches on Monday, April 27. The unveiling ceremony took place at Seattle Stadium’s North Plaza on April 27, 2026, and was attended by city and […]
Greater Everett Chamber to Host “Game On Everett” Lunch & Learn on World Cup Fan Zone Plans
EVERETT—The Greater Everett Chamber of Commerce will host a special Lunch & Learn on April 8 focused on Everett’s plans for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Fan Zone, bringing together regional partners to share how the city is preparing for one of the world’s largest sporting events. Titled “Game On Everett: Everett’s Game Plan for […]
A conversation with Dr Steve Woodard, new Mayor of Mountlake Terrace
MOUNTLAKE TERRACE—Dr Steve Woodard was unanimously voted, by the council, to serve as the Mayor of Mountlake Terrace – a privilege he said he is extremely “humbled” by. As such, his ultimate vision for the city, he added, is one shared by the council at large – a vision that has been a collaboration between […]
Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin outlines 2026 priorities
EVERETT—Leading into 2026, the Lynnwood Times sat down with Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin – who just won another term last November with a, nearly, 11-point win – to share with you what the City of Everett has in look forward to in the coming years. Ahead of the 2025 General Election, Mayor Franklin shared her […]
Sports Highlights of 2025: From UFC Records to FIFA World Cup 2026 Prep
From undefeated MMA star Bilal Hasan chasing UFC dreams, record-shattering UFC Seattle, and exciting FIFA World Cup 2026 prep with murals, countdown clocks, and fan zones—2025 was an epic year for sports in Snohomish County and the Seattle area! Below is Lynnwood Times sports coverage from 2025. Undefeated Everett fighter Bilal Hasan has mighty UFC ambitions […]
Greater Seattle Korea Association holds Green Earth Cup Kickoff
TUKWILLA—The Greater Seattle Korea Association held its official Green Earth Cup Kickoff event Saturday, June 28, at its headquarters in Tukwilla – to celebrate its upcoming Green Earth Cup League and Tournament this August. Soccer fans eagerly awaiting the 2026 FIFA World Cup will have a chance to satiate their appetite on August 2 with […]
