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Seattle Local — Week of 2026-04-04 to 2026-04-10#

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Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson has unveiled aggressive plans to expand housing and shelter capacity across the city during her first 100 days in office. Her initiatives include accelerating zoning changes to build denser housing near public transit, alongside a request for $5 million to help stand up to 1,000 new shelter and emergency units by June. This rapid expansion is largely driven by preparations for an expected influx of 750,000 visitors ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

2026-05-24

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Seattle Local — 2026-05-24#

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An alarming shootout involving 40 rounds of gunfire early Saturday on Aurora Avenue has pushed neighbors to a breaking point, with residents demanding city action after stray bullets struck cars and penetrated a home where a 6-week-old baby slept. The Seattle Police Department is responding by increasing emphasis patrols in the notorious corridor as families and local businesses grow increasingly frustrated by the repeated violence.

2026-05-22

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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.

2026-04-04

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Seattle Local — 2026-04-04#

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Washington State has officially finalized a budget that allocates $165 million to partially offset federal cuts to Medicaid and SNAP benefits. The local mitigation effort follows the congressional passage of HR1, known as the “Big Beautiful Bill,” which is expected to slash nationwide Medicaid funding by $1 trillion over the next ten years.

2026-04-07

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Seattle Local — 2026-04-07#

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Multiple Seattle police officers are moving forward with a class-action lawsuit against the city, alleging they suffered years of carbon monoxide poisoning from vehicle exhaust inside the West Precinct’s underground garage. The suit claims inadequate ventilation in the enclosed garage, “Patrol Deck,” and bullpen exposed hundreds of officers and other personnel to unsafe fumes while performing their daily duties.

2026-05-02

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Seattle Local — 2026-05-02#

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A 16-year-old student, Waleed Emad Essakhi, was charged as an adult with four counts of first-degree assault on Friday following a mass stabbing at Tacoma’s Foss High School. The Thursday afternoon attack injured four students and a security guard, prompting local youth organizations to renew their push for anti-violence programs in schools.

2026-05-04

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Seattle Local — 2026-05-04#

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A massive manhunt is underway in Tacoma for 23-year-old Skyler Cantrell, a wanted felon who fled from Pierce County sheriff’s deputies, exchanged gunfire, and rammed patrol vehicles before crashing his car early Sunday morning. Bleeding from suspected gunshot wounds, Cantrell abandoned his vehicle and attempted to unlawfully enter several occupied neighborhood homes, putting local families on high alert.

2026-05-05

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Seattle Local — 2026-05-05#

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The Washington State Supreme Court denied a conservative committee’s request to pursue a fall referendum to repeal the state’s new income tax, widely known as the “millionaires tax”. This ruling blocks efforts to allow a public vote on the measure, effectively solidifying the new tax law.

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Seattle Local — 2026-05-29#

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The Sound Transit Board of Directors approved a revised 25-year regional light rail expansion plan in a 16-2 vote, resolving a $34.5 billion funding shortfall. The long-range Enterprise Initiative officially secures full construction funding for the main system spine, but it deals a significant blow to residents by officially rejecting a highly anticipated line extension to Ballard.

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Seattle Local — Week of 2026-05-16 to 2026-05-22#

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The University of Washington community is mourning the loss of 19-year-old student Juniper Blessing, who was fatally stabbed in an off-campus laundry room on May 10. Authorities have charged 31-year-old Christopher Leahy with first-degree murder, setting his bail at $10 million as they investigate whether the brutal attack was targeted or connected to other campus-area prowling incidents. A growing campus memorial has been established for Blessing, who friends remembered for her powerful voice and moving presence.