PORTLAND, Ore. ( KOIN) — Vancouver has been tapped as one of nine Pacific Northwest “fan zones” for the 2026 World Cup.

There are so many things to do in Seattle—the biggest city in Washington certainly packs a punch when it comes to fun and insightful tours, interesting cultural curiosities, and jaw-dropping nature just outside of downtown.

Seattle may be a host city for the FIFA World Cup 26, but it’s not taking the spotlight alone. Seattle is one of 16 host cities across the United States, Canada, and Mexico that will be hosting various matches throughout the tournament from mid-June through early July 2026.

Over 1,000 cyclists from Seattle will be taking part in a huge bike ride to Vancouver this summer, ending with a party.

Each fan zone during the Seattle FIFA World Cup matches may feature live entertainment, interactive fan activations, food and beverages.

Three ballot drop boxes were set on fire in October, destroying hundreds of ballots. The FBI is renewing calls for the public to help identify the suspect.

Preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Seattle got a big boost Tuesday morning with the announcement of nine cities that will host FIFA fan zones.

The FBI is holding a news conference on the three ballot drop box fires seen in the Pacific Northwest during the 2024 election.

KING 5 and KONG are the official local television partners of the Kraken, bringing the hockey team to free over-the-air live television. The stations will air 72 of the team's 82 regular season games. National broadcast partners will show the remaining 10 games.

This week, the federal government awarded $1.5 million to a University District group that wants to cover the freeway between NE 45th and 50th streets.

The devices used to spark three ballot box fires in the Pacific Northwest during the 2024 election were made of thermite and scrap metal.

A new law took effect Jan. 1 in Washington that establishes a hotline to report and track hate crimes and bias incidents.