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Coast Guard prepares for World Cup boost in boat traffic to Seattle

Officials with the U.S. Coast Guard are preparing for an increase in international boats visiting for the FIFA World Cup.

In Seattle's Lake Union, the team is preparing anchorage areas and coordinating with pilots and port staff to accommodate the visitors.

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Anna Marie Yanny is a freelance reporter at KNKX. Originally from the Pacific Northwest, her journalism has taken her from San Francisco’s KQED to Wisconsin Public Radio and back again. She’s eager to tell stories that matter to Washingtonians, and loves the science beat. When she’s away from her desk, Anna Marie enjoys biking and playing trivia around town.