Seattle Local — 2026-05-14#

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A 31-year-old man suspected of fatally stabbing a 19-year-old University of Washington student at an off-campus apartment complex has surrendered to Bellevue Police. The arrest comes after a multi-day search following the fatal attack in a laundry room at the Nordheim Court Apartments on Sunday.

Local News#

Mitchell Gaff sentenced to 50 years to life for 1980s Everett cold case murders · KIRO 7 Mitchell Gaff, 74, was sentenced to 50 years to life in prison for the 1980 and 1984 murders of Susan Vesey and Judy Weaver in Everett. The decades-old cold cases were finally solved using DNA evidence extracted from chewing gum.

Loved ones mourn Alex Keen after multi-day Mount Pugh search ends in tragedy · KOMO News Search and rescue crews have recovered the body of 34-year-old Bothell resident Alex Keen on Mount Pugh after a multi-day search. Keen, who was known for his love of the outdoors, was reported missing on Sunday after failing to show up for his job at Skydive Snohomish.

Washington braces for earlier wildfire season due to low snowpack · KOMO News The Washington State Department of Natural Resources warned that low mountain snowpack could lead to an earlier and more active wildfire season this year. Officials urge residents to prepare for active conditions in the months ahead, as the seasonal snowpack was reported as one of the poorest in recent memory.

Seattle says it’s ready for 750K FIFA World Cup fans — but wants 80% to leave their cars at home · KIRO 7 State, county, and city leaders are urging residents to leave their cars at home during the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup, planning for car-free zones and increased public transit to accommodate an estimated 750,000 fans. Additionally, a first-of-its-kind floating soccer stage and jumbotron will anchor Seattle’s Elliott Bay waterfront to host fans during the tournament.

Both suspects in violent unprovoked attack on Seattle senior citizen now in custody · KOMO News Two men accused of a random, unprovoked attack on a 77-year-old man in downtown Seattle on April 19 are now in King County Jail. The second suspect, 29-year-old Ahmed Abdullahi Osman, surrendered to authorities at an arraignment hearing on Wednesday morning and was ordered held on a $200,000 warrant.

Community & Lifestyle#

A record 19th dead gray whale has washed ashore in Washington, this time near Whidbey Island, breaking the all-time state record for a single year. Biologists link the strandings to malnutrition exacerbated by climate change reducing their food supply. Meanwhile, residents heading to local waters should note that Madison Park Beach, Seward Park Beach, and Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park are currently closed due to dangerous levels of bacteria.