Seattle Local — 2026-05-13#

Top Story#

A memorial is growing outside the Nordheim Court apartments near University Village after a 19-year-old transgender University of Washington student was fatally stabbed in the complex’s laundry room Sunday night. Seattle police are still searching for the killer, while shaken students raise urgent concerns about building security and reported prior break-ins.

Local News#

King County Monitors Potential Hantavirus Exposures · FOX 13 Three King County residents are being monitored for symptoms after potential exposure to the Andes hantavirus. The exposures are linked to the recent MV Hondius cruise ship outbreak; two of the residents were exposed on a flight from South Africa while seated near an infected passenger. Health officials emphasize that there are currently no cases in King County and the risk to the general public remains low.

Howard Schultz Torches Seattle Leaders in Exit · KOMO News Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz is moving to Florida, leaving behind a scathing op-ed that criticizes state and local leaders as he departs. Schultz, who previously sold the Seattle Sonics to out-of-town owners, argued in his Wall Street Journal piece that regional policies have become increasingly hostile toward businesses.

Suspect Arrested in Growler Guys Employee Murder · KOMO News A 20-year-old man, Lucas Logan, turned himself in to Seattle police in connection with the fatal weekend shooting of an employee at a Northgate-area business. The victim, identified as Quusaa “Q” Margarsa, was shot after the suspect and a woman hung out with him inside the closed Growler Guys restaurant early Saturday morning.

Police Seek Suspect in Brutal Downtown Hammer Attack · KOMO News A 34-year-old man, George Miller, is on a ventilator at Harborview Medical Center following a severe, unprovoked attack near the Renaissance Hotel in downtown Seattle. Surveillance footage captured a suspect repeatedly striking the victim in the head more than a dozen times with an object believed to be a hammer.

Fire Damages Historic Temple Theatre Roof in Tacoma · KIRO 7 A two-alarm fire broke out on the roof of Tacoma’s historic Temple Theatre, which also houses the Landmark Convention Center, on Tuesday afternoon. Fire crews quickly contained the flames, and no injuries were reported as investigators work to determine the cause.

Seattle Teachers Union Leader Investigated · FOX 13 The new leadership of Seattle’s teacher’s union is facing an investigation over serious allegations. The leader is accused of physically abusing a young autistic child.

Tacoma Passes Ordinance Limiting Immigration Enforcement · KOMO News The Tacoma City Council has passed a new ordinance restricting civil immigration enforcement on city-owned property. The measure officially bans civil immigration enforcement actions at city facilities.

Community & Lifestyle#

After tying a record high of 82 degrees at SEA Airport on Tuesday, Seattle is cooling down by 20 degrees, bringing a return of unsettled weather, thunderstorms, and rain through the weekend. For those looking to get outside, avoid swimming at Madison Park Beach and Seward Park Beach, which are currently closed due to high bacteria levels. Meanwhile, anticipation is building for the 2026 FIFA World Cup just 30 days away; local transit leaders are preparing a “Know Before You Go” campaign, and the Sounders and Reign have announced a first-of-its-kind “floating soccer stage” to anchor in Elliott Bay