Seattle Daily Local Headlines: World Cup transit funds, late-night Link shuttles, and more

Big money for World Cup transit and wayfinding

Seattle is set to receive about $8.4 million in federal transit support tied to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The money is slated to flow through the Puget Sound Regional Council to help move fans to and from matches at Lumen Field, as the tournament’s 100-day countdown hits this week.

Plans outlined for the funding include things like clearer signs and wayfinding, added security staffing, and other upgrades that can help keep transit reliable and easy to navigate during high-crowd days. Local organizers have said Seattle could see hundreds of thousands of visitors across six matches scheduled between mid-June and early July.

Late-night Link disruptions through Thursday

If you rely on Link late at night, plan for a slower trip. Sound Transit says buses will replace 1 and 2 Line trains between Lynnwood and Northgate during late-night hours on March 3, 4, and 5 to make room for scheduled monthly maintenance.

Riders should budget roughly 30 extra minutes during the replacement-bus window. Trains are still set to run between Northgate and Federal Way during the work.

Neighborhood note: a Fauntleroy dog rescue

Seattle Fire crews pulled off a careful rope rescue Thursday after two large dogs tumbled down an embankment in Fauntleroy’s Arroyo Heights area. The dogs, Matty and Mia, were about 30 feet down after chasing a squirrel, and could not climb back up.

Firefighters used rappels and ropes, completed the rescue around 4 p.m., and reunited the dogs with their owner. Both dogs were reported to be physically OK.

School watch: meeting set for new Alki program site

Families in West Seattle and South Park who are considering the district’s Highly Capable program at the newly expanded Alki Elementary can attend an information meeting on Wednesday, March 18, with sign-ups open through March 31. The meeting is planned at the program’s current interim site at the former Schmitz Park Elementary building.

Transit upkeep: Metro lines up trolley and electrical upgrades

King County Metro also posted a new update on its multi-year State of Good Repair effort. One upcoming package focuses on trolleybus electrical infrastructure, with early planning estimates around $58.6 million for elements such as substation and switchgear work meant to keep the system reliable.

Sources

https://www.cascadiadaily.com/2026/mar/03/seattle-to-get-8-4m-for-world-cup-transportation/
https://www.shorelineareanews.com/2026/03/cantwell-announces-84m-in-world-cup.html
https://www.shorelineareanews.com/2026/03/sound-transit-monthly-maintenance.html
https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/seattle-fire-crews-rescuing-2-large-dogs-stuck-down-embankment/X3AYCYIPVJHUVD3I3GRFUZMJ2Q/
https://westseattleblog.com/2026/03/west-seattle-schools-interested-in-highly-capable-programs-new-alki-elementary-site-meeting-set/
https://kingcountymetro.blog/2026/03/03/march-2026-update-metros-fixed-assets-state-of-good-repair-program/