Wednesday news roundup

Lots of discussion of the World Cup bid this morning.

SeattleMet, Capitol Hill Seattle Blog, and Capitol Hill Times report on yesterday’s resolution supporting Seattle participation in a bid for the 2026 World Cup.

Seattle Times and Q13 report that Mayor Durkan will ask the City Council to dedicate the proceeds of a pending property sale to fund her new affordable housing initiative.

South Seattle Emerald covers Council member Sawant’s efforts to block a new liquid natural gas plant in Tacoma.

Seattle Bike Blog and The Urbanist highlight a get-together tonight in support of finishing the Burke-Gilman Trail “missing link” in Ballard.