Seattle Local — 2026-07-13#

Top Story#

The Paul G. Allen Estate has reached a tentative agreement to sell the Seattle Seahawks to an ownership group led by the Khosla family for a reported $9.6 billion. This historic deal will make the Khosla family the controlling owners of the franchise heading into the 2026 NFL season.

Local News#

Revive I-5 Construction Ramps Back Up on Ship Canal Bridge · KOMO News Drivers crossing Seattle’s Ship Canal Bridge on Interstate 5 should brace for renewed delays as the $178 million Revive I-5 project shifts to close two right northbound lanes. Express lanes will operate northbound only until the paving work is finished.

Lake Chelan Wildfire Prompts Evacuations Near Hospital · FOX 13 The rapidly spreading “Transfer Fire” east of Lake Chelan doubled to 40 acres in just one hour, initially forcing Level 3 evacuations near a local hospital and Walmart as it burned through heavy brush. Evacuation orders were later downgraded, allowing residents to return home while remaining prepared.

Attempted Kidnapping Suspect at Pike Place Market Held on $100K Bail · KIRO 7 A 36-year-old man was arrested and held on $100,000 bail after allegedly attempting to kidnap a baby from a stroller at Pike Place Market. The family successfully fought off the suspect during the terrifying daytime encounter.

WA Supreme Court Mandates Minimum Wage for Live-In Caregivers · The Seattle Times The Washington State Supreme Court set a major new legal precedent by ruling that live-in caretakers at adult family homes are entitled to minimum wage and other labor standards.

Federal Way Reports Sharp Drop in Crime for First Half of 2026 · KOMO News City officials in Federal Way reported that overall crime has decreased by 21% in the first half of 2026, with murders dropping by 43% compared to previous periods. Mayor Jim Ferrell publicly discussed the numbers while highlighting the city’s ongoing strategies to fight crime.

Anonymous Donor Covers Funeral for Boy Killed by Driftwood · KIRO 7 A generous anonymous donor has stepped up to pay the funeral expenses for a 6-year-old boy who tragically died after being struck by a massive piece of falling driftwood on a Bellingham beach.

Community & Lifestyle#

A stretch of warm, sunny weather with temperatures in the 80s will continue across the Puget Sound area through Wednesday. It is an ideal week to head out to local beaches, as the final very low tides of the year begin this week on Monday. On the water, the free-floating Seattle Paddle Rave has returned to Lake Union, bringing EDM concerts and outdoor recreation together in a uniquely Seattle fashion.