Seattle Local — 2026-05-22#

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A 17-year-old boy was shot Thursday night while riding a King County Metro bus in Auburn, prompting an active police manhunt. The shooting occurred near 29th Street Southeast and M Street Southeast, and the teen is currently in stable condition at Harborview Medical Center.

Local News#

Tacoma Man Charged with Murdering Girlfriend and Stealing Identity · KOMO News Pierce County prosecutors charged 30-year-old Kendrick Deshaun Bruce with first-degree murder and identity theft in connection with the disappearance of his girlfriend, 37-year-old Dawn Dill. Authorities allege Bruce killed her, disposed of her body, and used her financial accounts, with his internet search history revealing queries about incapacitating a person and covering up odors. Her body has not yet been found, and Bruce is being held on $2 million bail.

Video Released in Fatal Stabbing of UW Student · The Seattle Times King County prosecutors have released security camera footage showing the moments before 19-year-old University of Washington student Juniper Blessing was fatally stabbed 40 times in her off-campus apartment laundry room. The suspect, Christopher Leahy, remains in the King County Jail on $10 million bail, with his arraignment delayed until June 4.

City Leaders Back Planning for Massive Seattle Center Bond · KOMO News The Seattle City Council’s Transportation, Waterfront & Seattle Center Committee unanimously approved a resolution requesting Mayor Katie Wilson to begin capital planning for a future bond measure to overhaul the aging Seattle Center campus. Decades of underinvestment have led to hundreds of millions of dollars in deferred maintenance and infrastructure needs.

City Promises Action on Aurora Avenue North Gun Violence · KIRO 7 Following repeated shootings that left a Greenwood neighborhood on edge, Mayor Wilson confirmed the police department is planning to immediately deploy more officers to the North Aurora corridor. Residents have demanded emergency intervention ahead of the World Cup, noting that recent stray gunfire struck the wall of a baby’s bedroom.

‘Major Player’ in Snohomish County Mail Theft Ring Arrested · KOMO News A 37-year-old man described by police as a major player in a local mail and identity theft ring was arrested in Everett after a weeks-long investigation. Lynnwood Police released video showing the suspect using a counterfeit postal key to open cluster mailboxes, and authorities are working to determine the total number of victims.

Investigation Exposes Alleged Drugs and Riots at Juvenile Facility · KING 5 A new investigation into Washington’s highest-security juvenile rehabilitation facility, Green Hill School, has uncovered allegations of severe staff misconduct, including drug smuggling and inappropriate relationships. The facility, which costs taxpayers over $40 million annually, allegedly saw employees delivering drugs via fake DoorDash deliveries and throwing marijuana-packed footballs over the fences.

Longview Superintendent Arrested in Sexual Assault Probe · FOX 13 The school district superintendent in Longview, Washington, was arrested Thursday morning. The arrest is in connection with an ongoing sexual assault investigation that involves high school students.

Community & Lifestyle#

Western Washington residents can expect beautiful, sunny weather in the mid-70s to kick off the Memorial Day weekend, though rain showers are expected to return by Monday. Wild Waves Theme and Water Park in Federal Way is opening this weekend to launch its 50th and final season before closing permanently. Meanwhile, in downtown Seattle, preparations for the upcoming FIFA World Cup continue as Lumen Field transforms into “Seattle Stadium” and a new floating stage makes its way to Pier 62.