With the first World Cup match in Seattle just one week from today, a coalition of federal, state, county, and local agencies says final security preparations a... (opens in new tab)

With the first World Cup match in Seattle just one week from today, a coalition of federal, state, county, and local agencies says final security preparations are in place to keep fans and visitors safe during matches, festivals, and watch parties. Officials described the effort as an unprecedented undertaking that has been years in the making, with intensified planning over the last two years. They said Seattle has handled major events before, including a Super Bowl parade and MLB’s All-Star...