Seattle Local

Top Story

Two separate, late-night shootings in Seattle’s Belltown neighborhood early Sunday morning left two people dead and three others injured. Seattle Police found victims near Denny Way and inside a parked car at 3rd Avenue and Blanchard Street, but no suspects are in custody and investigators do not believe the incidents are related.

Local News

UW Settles Free Speech Lawsuit with Computer Science Professor for $600,000 · KOMO News The University of Washington has reached a major $600,000 settlement with a longtime computer science professor who was disciplined after writing a parody of the university’s approved land acknowledgment on his syllabus. Taxpayers will foot the bill for damages and legal fees resulting from the free speech lawsuit, which alleged the university violated his academic freedom. The resolution concludes a highly publicized legal battle over speech policies on campus.

Seattle Expands Student Safety Measures with Crosswalks and Bike Lanes · KIRO 7 As more than 50,000 Seattle Public Schools students return to class, the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) is wrapping up 70 voter-approved safety projects near local schools. Funded by the $1.55 billion Seattle Transportation Levy, these projects include new crosswalks, bike lanes, and “intersection daylighting” to restrict parking near corners and increase pedestrian visibility. SDOT has already completed over 30 of these safety improvements across the city to protect children walking and biking to school.

Federal Way’s Wild Waves Water Park to Close for Good After Labor Day · The Seattle Times Federal Way’s beloved Wild Waves water park is permanently shutting down after Labor Day weekend after half a century of operations. The iconic 50-year-old park is closing its doors to make way for a new warehouse development, prompting a final rush of local visitors seeking one last slide.

Marysville Police Rescue 42 West Highland Terriers from Hoarding Trailer · KIRO 7 Marysville Police rescued 42 West Highland Terriers from extreme breeding and hoarding conditions inside a local trailer on Monday. The dogs, ranging from four weeks to four years old, were found matted, covered in feces, and in medical distress, with some stacked in kennels and storage tubs. The animals have been transferred to the Everett Animal Shelter, where they are currently receiving veterinary care and treatment.

Driver Arrested After Pointing Gun at Undercover Detective on SR 509 · KOMO News A driver on State Route 509 in Burien was arrested after pointing a firearm directly at the face of an undercover King County detective. Deputies conducted a high-risk traffic stop and discovered three handguns, cocaine, and a meth pipe inside the suspect’s vehicle. The suspect, who has prior domestic violence convictions, now faces assault and unlawful firearm possession charges.

Tacoma Humane Society Overwhelmed Following Seizure of 101 Cats · KIRO 7 A welfare check in Tacoma escalated into a massive pet-hoarding rescue after authorities discovered and seized a total of 101 cats and kittens packed inside a home on 29th Street NE. The Tacoma Humane Society, which was already over capacity, is now struggling to care for the animals, many of whom suffer from respiratory infections, hair loss, and scabbing.

Mariners Promote Top Prospect Michael Arroyo Amid Bryan Woo’s Career-Best Game · The Seattle Times With their playoff hopes all but dead, the Seattle Mariners promoted top hitting prospect Michael Arroyo from Triple-A Tacoma on Sunday. Arroyo made his Major League Baseball debut against the Athletics, starting at second base and batting eighth. In the same game, pitcher Bryan Woo delivered a career-best start, allowing just one hit over eight dominant innings to help the Mariners avoid a sweep.

Community & Lifestyle

Tens of thousands of residents packed Seattle Center this weekend for Bumbershoot’s 53rd annual arts and music festival, which took place under heightened safety protocols following a shooting at the same venue six weeks ago. Meanwhile, Husky Stadium hosted the earliest-ever Apple Cup matchup between the Huskies and Cougars, marking a sunny start to the college football season despite the notable absence of WSU’s marching band due to stadium seating disputes.

🏈 What next? Would you like me to generate a detailed sports summary of the Apple Cup game day highlights and fan reactions?