Seattle Local — 2026-05-04#

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A massive manhunt is underway in Tacoma for 23-year-old Skyler Cantrell, a wanted felon who fled from Pierce County sheriff’s deputies, exchanged gunfire, and rammed patrol vehicles before crashing his car early Sunday morning. Bleeding from suspected gunshot wounds, Cantrell abandoned his vehicle and attempted to unlawfully enter several occupied neighborhood homes, putting local families on high alert.

Cooking Videos — 2026-05-05#

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If you only have time for one video today, make it the incredibly informative Q&A session from the master chefs at Lao Fan Gu, which brilliantly demystifies common kitchen struggles and answers age-old culinary questions. It is an absolute must-watch for any home cook looking to understand the fundamentals of wok cooking and ingredient prep, offering rapid-fire, practical explanations on everything from starch types to wok temperatures without any unnecessary filler.

Seattle Local — 2026-05-05#

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The Washington State Supreme Court denied a conservative committee’s request to pursue a fall referendum to repeal the state’s new income tax, widely known as the “millionaires tax”. This ruling blocks efforts to allow a public vote on the measure, effectively solidifying the new tax law.

Cooking Videos — 2026-05-06#

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If you struggle with cooking soggy, oil-logged eggplant at home, you absolutely must watch 陈老师家里的珍藏家常菜【煎烧茄子】，不油不腻，又鲜又香，配米饭可以一大碗！#民间手艺人 #鲁菜老厨陈宗明 #美食 #美食教程 #家常菜 #老手艺 #鲁菜. Chef Chen shares a brilliant, practical home-style technique of scoring the vegetable and coating it in egg wash before pan-frying, perfectly sealing the flesh so it cooks up tender without becoming a greasy sponge.

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On the channel 鲁菜老厨陈宗明, Chef Chen demonstrates a home-style pan-fried and braised eggplant recipe that is an absolute game-changer for your rice bowls. By sealing the crosshatch-scored eggplant in an egg wash, it fries to a golden 70-80% doneness without soaking up excess fat, before being briefly braised with minced pork, scallions, ginger, and garlic. For a deeply refreshing summer dish, check out 再升級！這樣做讓沙拉醬汁更夠味｜魚凍五花肉沙拉 [詹姆士] on 詹姆士官方專屬頻道, where Chef James prepares a bouncy blanched pork belly salad topped with crushed nuts. The standout culinary technique here is creating a savory bonito “fish jelly” (魚凍) using gelatin, which slowly melts in your mouth as you eat to continuously release rich umami flavors into the crisp greens.

Seattle Local — 2026-05-06#

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King County leaders have ordered a 90-day review of the King County Regional Homelessness Authority after a forensic audit revealed $13 million in questionable spending, including $8 million that remains unaccounted for. The county council unanimously approved a motion requiring a June update to detail the steps being taken to remedy the agency’s $44.7 million deficit and assess its future structure.

Cooking Videos — 2026-05-07#

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The absolute must-watch today is 詹姆士官方專屬頻道’s guide to easy White Cut Chicken (白斬雞), which teaches a foolproof steeping method for unbelievably tender chicken. This technique is a massive time-saver and stress-reducer for home cooks, guaranteeing juicy results without overcooking the meat.

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Over on 老饭骨, the masters demonstrate how to elevate humble ingredients in a traditional state banquet dish called “Shao Er Dong” (braised winter bamboo shoots and dried shiitake mushrooms). They reveal that briefly frying the ingredients at 170°C locks in their moisture, while a simple braise with chicken fat, soy sauce, and sugar creates a stunningly rich glaze. Meanwhile, 詹姆士官方專屬頻道 makes White Cut Chicken incredibly accessible by using boneless chicken thighs instead of a whole bird. After boiling the chicken in a seasoned ginger-scallion broth for just one minute, he turns off the heat and steeps the meat for about 15 to 16 minutes before moving it to an ice bath.

Seattle Local — 2026-05-07#

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A 35-year-old man was arrested for arson after driving a van into the Everett Police precinct parking lot and intentionally setting it on fire with accelerants. The pressure built up and caused a massive explosion, which authorities said posed a significant danger to responding officers and the public.

Cooking Videos — 2026-05-08#

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Today’s standout is a lightning-fast, highly appetizing recipe for bean sprout and scallion pork rolls from Rosalina’s Kitchen. It is an absolute must-watch for busy food enthusiasts because it promises a vibrant, sweet and sour flavor profile that practically bursts with juice in just a five-minute turnaround.

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Over at Rosalina’s Kitchen 蘿潔塔的廚房, you’ll find a fantastic visual tutorial titled 五分鐘上菜！豆芽蔥段豬肉捲，太好吃了😍咬下去會噴汁，酸甜開胃的口感，讓人筷子停不下來🥢. This incredibly quick recipe focuses on wrapping crisp bean sprouts and scallion segments in pork to create a juicy, sweet, and sour appetizer that will have you constantly reaching for more. Instead of a traditional spoken breakdown, the video lets the mouth-watering visuals of the cooking process shine on their own, accompanied by an upbeat, relaxing pop-music soundtrack that encourages you to let go of your weeknight stress while you cook. It is the perfect blend of accessible, high-speed technique and intense flavor for anyone looking to break out of a weeknight dinner rut.

Seattle Local — 2026-05-08#

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Sound Transit is grappling with a projected $34.5 billion to $35 billion funding shortfall that could drastically reshape the future of light rail expansion promised to Puget Sound voters. To close the gap, the agency is considering severe cuts, such as ending a future train line at Seattle Center instead of reaching Ballard.

Cooking Videos — 2026-05-10#

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If you’ve ever tried to teach a family member how to cook and ended up being playfully scolded, you must watch today’s hilarious and highly relatable father-daughter cooking session from James’ Official Channel. It is a delightfully authentic reminder that expert cooks sometimes move a little too fast for beginners.

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In 姆士哥也有被罵的一天。 ＃父女, the 詹姆士官方專屬頻道 (James’ Official Channel) breaks down some fundamental vegetable prep. The tutorial focuses on basic knife skills, specifically demonstrating how to cut zucchini into uniform 5-centimeter matchsticks and how to properly core and slice bell peppers to match the same length. What makes this video truly stand out is the humorous family dynamic—the chef’s daughter constantly pumps the brakes, demanding he slow down and explicitly explain “obvious” steps like taking the seeds out of the pepper before slicing. It is an endearing, practical watch for anyone brushing up on their mise en place.