How Will FIFA Impact Local Business & Tourism? Join the Conversation June 9!
The FIFA World Cup is coming to the Seattle region—and the economic impact will extend far beyond the stadium. Join Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC) for From Fans to Foot Traffic: FIFA’s Impact on Tourism and Local Business, part of our Coffee Chats series presented by Welcome Magazine and the Port of Everett, on Tuesday, June 9 from 8:30–9:30 a.m. via […]
New Limited-Edition ORCA Card for 2026 FIFA World Cup, Get Yours Today!
As the King and Snohomish Counties prepare to welcome soccer fans from around the globe for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, King County Metro has released a limited-edition ORCA card that fuses the region’s Indigenous artistic traditions with the thrill of the game. The collectible card, dubbed the SEA26 ORCA, marks Seattle’s status as one […]
DHS Secretary Signals “Hard Look” at Pulling Customs from Sanctuary City Airports Ahead of FIFA World Cup
DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin during an interview with Fox News anchor Bret Baier on Monday evening shared that he is considering the withdrawal of CBP customs services from sanctuary city airports if states continue limiting cooperation with ICE— a move that would cripple not only the economy but also FIFA revenues for Washington state. “If […]
