Seattle Local — 2026-05-05#

Top Story#

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.

Local News#

Arrests Made in Unprovoked Downtown Attack · KOMO News Police have arrested a second suspect in connection with a violent, unprovoked attack on a 77-year-old man in downtown Seattle. The assault, which left the victim with critical head trauma, was captured on city surveillance cameras in a known crime hot spot. A tip from the public led to the capture of the second suspect.

Man Arrested After Luring Teen into Northgate Woods · FOX 13 Seattle A 35-year-old man was arrested Monday after allegedly luring a teenage girl from a bus stop and sexually assaulting her in a wooded area near Northgate Mall. Officers found the victim with minor injuries, and she was transported to Seattle Children’s Hospital for further evaluation. The suspect initially fled on foot but was later taken into custody.

Classes Resume at Foss High School Following Mass Stabbing · KIRO 7 Students returned to Foss High School in Tacoma on Monday following a fight and mass stabbing that left six people injured last week. A 16-year-old student, charged as an adult, allegedly brought a knife to campus and used it against unarmed students and a security guard. He is currently being held on $750,000 bail.

King County Council Weighs Oversight After Millions Go Missing · KOMO News The King County Council is considering new legislation to tighten its oversight of the King County Regional Homelessness Authority. This move comes after reports surfaced that millions of taxpayer dollars intended to address the homelessness crisis are currently unaccounted for by the agency.

Tacoma Rolls Out ‘Pothole Palooza’ Road Repairs · KOMO News Following numerous driver complaints regarding vehicle damage and repeated flat tires, the City of Tacoma is launching a targeted road repair effort. The initiative aims to repair or prevent approximately 9,000 potholes across some of the city’s busiest and most-complained-about roadways.

Community & Lifestyle#

The 52nd Seattle International Film Festival kicks off this Thursday, bringing a massive lineup of global cinema and Hollywood stars to the city. In parks and recreation, crews at Gas Works Park have begun stripping cracking ladders and catwalks from the park’s towers. Seattle Parks and Recreation is also proposing a new plan that would end court sharing between tennis and pickleball players, potentially limiting access for local pickleballers. Finally, while the weather is clearing up to hit the 70s, officials warn that local waters remain dangerously cold and could trigger deadly cold water shock.