Seattle Local — 2026-05-11#

Top Story#

A 19-year-old University of Washington student was fatally stabbed late Sunday night in the laundry room of the off-campus Nordheim Court Apartments in the University District. Police are actively searching for the suspect, who is described as a 5-foot-6 to 5-foot-8 slim Black man with a beard.

Local News#

Community Mourns Employee Shot Dead at Wedgwood Taproom · KIRO 7 Twenty-six-year-old Quusa Margasa was found shot to death early Saturday morning inside The Growler Guys in North Seattle’s Wedgwood neighborhood. A growing memorial of flowers and notes now sits outside the popular beer garden as friends and regular customers honor the beloved employee, while police continue their search for the shooter.

Carjacking Suspect Plows Through Bellevue Traffic · KOMO News An armed carjacking that originated in Woodinville sparked a multi-county chase that ended with a dramatic and destructive crash in Bellevue. While fleeing deputies Sunday afternoon, the suspect rammed a white pickup truck into several vehicles at the busy intersection of 148th Ave NE and NE 24th St before escaping on foot.

Sammamish Apartment Fire Critically Injures Two · FOX 13 A severe fire at the Madison Sammamish Apartments on Sunday left two adults with life-threatening injuries and displaced 20 residents. Eastside Fire & Rescue crews successfully rescued the two victims as flames spread into the building’s attic, ultimately damaging six different units.

Surveillance Captures Assault of Tacoma Teen · FOX 13 A Tacoma neighborhood is on high alert after a 16-year-old girl was grabbed from behind in broad daylight while walking home from tennis practice. Security footage showed the suspect following the student prior to the attack, and police are still searching for the man who remains on the loose.

Starbucks Announces Summer Tech Layoffs · FOX 13 Dozens of technology employees at Starbucks’ Seattle headquarters will face layoffs this summer. The corporate workforce reductions are scheduled to take place between June and August.

Community & Lifestyle#

Commuters and cyclists should be aware that Phase 3 of the Lake Washington Boulevard safety enhancements begins this week, bringing updates designed to create a safer environment for those who drive, walk, and bike. On the sports front, the Seattle Storm celebrated Mother’s Day with a special community clinic and secured their first win of the season, beating the Connecticut Sun 89-82. Enjoy the early-week sunshine and temperatures nearing 80 degrees, but note that regional fire restrictions are already taking effect across Washington following a remarkably dry spring.