Sports Tourism in Seattle: The Seahawks opened the 2026 NFL season with a 13-10 Super Bowl LX rematch win over the Patriots at Lumen Field, but the night’s biggest travel buzz was the early injury to QB Sam Darnold and Drew Lock stepping in—good news for fans planning game-day trips, since the matchup still delivered. Cross-Border Travel Hit: Southbound B.C.-Washington border crossings fell 49% over Labor Day weekend, with Washington businesses near the border calling the drop damaging—an important heads-up for anyone planning Canada-to-WA road trips. Road-Trip Safety: A new guide highlights the safest places to sleep in your car in Washington, including legal options like Love’s Travel Stops, plus tips to avoid trouble. Airport Accessibility: Sea-Tac faced scrutiny after a wheelchair-assistance wait stretched about 45 minutes, with the airport pointing to Southwest Airlines for staffing and service delays. Local Culture & Events: JLF Seattle brings a Jaipur Literature Festival-style lineup to Town Hall Seattle, the Seattle Public Library, and Bellevue’s Viya Contemporary (Sept. 17-20).