Seattle Local — 2026-06-24#

Top Story#

Bosnia and Herzegovina secured a 3-1 victory against Qatar in Wednesday’s FIFA World Cup match at Seattle Stadium, drawing tens of thousands of international fans to the city. The win likely sets up Bosnia to face the United States Men’s National Team in Seattle for the Round of 32 on July 1.

Local News#

15-Year-Old Critically Injured in Aurora Avenue Drive-By · FOX 13 A 15-year-old boy was shot multiple times and left in critical condition following an overnight drive-by shooting along Aurora Avenue North. Police report the shooter fired four shots from a dark sedan, highlighting continued safety concerns on the corridor just weeks after city leaders announced new violence prevention steps.

Fire Destroys Historic Jewish Burial Facility in Seward Park · KING 5 An early morning fire devastated a Jewish funeral home in South Seattle, heavily damaging the region’s only tahara facility used for traditional burial purification. Community leaders noted the loss of the historic campus facility will significantly disrupt religious services across three states.

Teen in Critical Condition After Lake Washington Rescue · KIRO 7 Amid a sweltering western Washington Heat Advisory, a 17-year-old boy is fighting for his life after jumping off a dock at Mount Baker Beach on Tuesday afternoon. The Seattle Fire Department reported the teen was submerged for nearly ten minutes before rescue swimmers could pull him from the water.

Staff Strike Shuts Down Popular Ballard Oyster Bar · FOX 13 The Walrus and the Carpenter, the flagship Ballard restaurant of Renee Erickson’s Sea Creatures group, has temporarily closed due to safety concerns amid an ongoing union strike. Workers are protesting outside the restaurant over alleged unfair labor practices.

Trooper Spots Driver Asleep at the Wheel of Speeding Tesla · KOMO News A Washington State Patrol trooper cited a driver who was found fast asleep behind the wheel of a Tesla on Interstate 5. The vehicle was traveling at 78 mph near Seattle when the trooper passed by and noticed the unconscious driver.

Community & Lifestyle#

Seattle is shattering attendance and transportation records amid World Cup festivities, with Waterfront Park seeing an unprecedented 84,767 visitors and Sound Transit hitting a single-day high of 280,000 riders. In local wildlife news, a malnourished harbor seal pup found abandoned on a Bellingham beach is recovering well at a marine rehabilitation facility in Des Moines. Meanwhile, families in the Edmonds School District are actively pushing back at school board meetings against a proposal to move up start times at a dozen elementary schools by Fall 2027.