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A coalition of Seattle’s major sports venues and festival organizers is urging Mayor Katie Wilson to immediately reactivate 22 police surveillance cameras following last month’s deadly mass shooting at the Bite of Seattle. The urgent push comes as detectives continue searching for a third suspect who remains at large eight days after the Seattle Center shooting that killed three people.

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Wildfire Smoke Blankets Western Washington, Triggering Unhealthy Air Quality Alerts · The Seattle Times A thick blanket of wildfire smoke from fires in Washington, Oregon, and Canada has triggered an air quality alert through Wednesday at 5 p.m. across the Puget Sound region. The Puget Sound Clean Air Agency warns that air quality has dropped to levels unhealthy for sensitive groups and could worsen for the general public as temperatures climb. The heavy haze has already prompted the cancellation of local outdoor events, including the Dancing Til Dusk series in Occidental Square.

Renton Police Officer Stabbed in the Face While Arresting Murder Suspect · FOX 13 Seattle A Renton police officer was seriously injured late Monday night after being stabbed in the face while responding to an apartment complex. Detectives were on-site arresting a male suspect believed to have fatally stabbed an elderly woman at a senior living home. The injured officer is currently receiving medical care, and Renton police detectives are leading the ongoing homicide investigation.

Bellevue Family Accused of Stealing Over $1 Million in Elder Financial Abuse Case · KOMO News Bellevue police have charged three family members for allegedly abusing their power of attorney to drain more than $1 million in assets from an 88-year-old relative. The suspect, along with his wife and son, reportedly used the funds to purchase a new home in Kent and pay for shopping and home improvements. Left with no funds for her own care, the elderly victim was forced to move into a state-funded assisted living facility.

Sound Transit Proposes Physical Fare Gates at Busiest Light Rail Stations · KOMO News To combat millions of dollars in lost revenue due to unpaid fares, Sound Transit is proposing the installation of physical fare gates at 14 of its busiest stations. The proposed pilot program would require riders to tap an ORCA card or approved payment method both when entering and exiting selected stations. The Sound Transit Board is expected to vote on the phased pilot program on August 27.

Washington Primary Election Day Arrives Under Heightened Security Measures · FOX 13 Seattle Voting is officially underway for Washington state’s primary election on Tuesday, August 4, where the top two vote-getters will advance to the general election. Key contests on this ballot include state Supreme Court races and decisions on the ongoing state income tax debate. To protect election workers and voters from potential threats, local county elections offices have significantly increased security protocols.

Amtrak Suspends Seattle-to-Portland Train Service Over Building Collapse Risk · KING 5 Amtrak has temporarily suspended passenger train service between Seattle and Portland due to a severe building collapse risk. A major fire broke out Sunday at the 116-year-old Centennial Mills building in Portland, leaving the structure dangerously unstable. Out of caution, transit officials halted rail services along the corridor until the hazard adjacent to the tracks is mitigated.

Woodinville HVAC Company Suffers Hundreds of Thousands in Losses Following Google Suspension · KING 5 Reputable local HVAC business NW Mechanical reports losing between $300,000 and $500,000 and being forced to lay off staff due to a months-long Google profile suspension. The suspension wiped out years of customer reviews and destroyed the Woodinville company’s search credibility. Despite having an excellent record with the Better Business Bureau, the owners have struggled to resolve the technical suspension.

Community & Lifestyle

King County Metro has announced a major bus service expansion starting August 29, which will introduce nine new routes, thousands of additional weekly trips, and improved connections to South King County Link Light Rail stations. Additionally, local youth ages 12 to 19 can participate in a free weekly “Nation of Poets” workshop at the Meadowbrook Teen Life Center on Wednesdays from 1 to 3 p.m. to write original poetry and collaborate with peers.

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