Lynnwood Chamber Annual Meeting 2026: New Events Map Launches for FIFA World Cup and Record Membership Growth

LYNNWOOD — The Lynnwood Chamber of Commerce held its annual meeting May 20 at Fogo de Chão in Alderwood, featuring a review of the organization’s 2025 accomplishments and remarks from Washington Sen. Marko Liias (D-Edmonds). Chamber CEO Frank Percival opened the evening with several announcements, including the upcoming launch of the Lynnwood Events and Experiences […]
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 […]
Lynnwood City Council passes paid parking and renews transportation tax

LYNNWOOD—The Lynnwood City Council passed a temporary paid parking ordinance, renewed its Transportation Benefit District sales tax, amended its municipal code to allow an interim Finance Director position, and continued its discussion on updating its commemorative flag policy at their Business Meeting on Tuesday, May 26. Paid Parking Ordinance This Business Item was regarding allowing […]
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 […]
Port of Everett brings monthlong “Pathway to the Pitch” celebration to Waterfront Place, Kicking Off June 1

EVERETT – The Port of Everett is bringing soccer spirit to Waterfront Place this June with “Pathway to the Pitch,” a monthlong series of community events, family activities, themed promotions and public art installations leading up to the FIFA World Cup 2026 matches hosted in the Seattle region. The celebration culminates in four free Waterfront […]
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 […]
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 […]
SeattleFWC26 holds FIFA World Cup Draw Event watch party at Stoup Brewery

SEATTLE—With just 187 days left until the world’s largest sporting event hits Seattle, local organizing committee SeattleFWC26 hosted a watch party for the Final Draw for the FIFA World Cup 2026 at Stoup Brewery in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood Friday, December 5. The watch party featured special guests SeattleFWC26 CEO Peter Tomozawa, former Seattle University […]
Seattle’s FIFA World Cup 26™ murals celebrate human rights and counterculture

SEATTLE—The Seattle FIFA World Cup 26™ Local Organizing Committee (LOC) commissioned two newly completed, large-scale murals in downtown Seattle, marking the first installments in a series of public art pieces that will be unveiled as Seattle prepares to host next year’s FIFA World Cup 26™. The murals, curated and produced by Street Art for Mankind, […]
SeattleFWC26 unveils Countdown Clock, commemorating one year until the FIFA 2026 World Cup

SEATTLE—The Seattle FIFA World Cup 26 Local Organizing Committee (SeattleFWC26) unveiled a new “One Year to Go” Countdown Clock today, June 11, in Seattle Center right outside the Museum of Pop Culture (MOPOP). The clock will count down the days, hours, and minutes until the 2026 FIFA World Cup comes to Seattle in exactly one […]