A massive fight at Tacoma’s Foss High School escalated into a stabbing that sent six people, including five students and a security guard, to the hospital with injuries. Authorities have taken a 16-year-old student into custody following the altercation, which reportedly stemmed from a dispute over a vape pen, prompting a campus lockdown and subsequent school closure on Friday as the investigation continues.
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.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has officially kicked off in Seattle, bringing an estimated 750,000 visitors to the city alongside expansive transit and security operations. Mayor Katie Wilson’s decision to activate more than 20 surveillance cameras in the Stadium District due to a “credible threat” drew pushback from City Council members, who questioned the privacy implications of the unprecedented $32 million security effort.
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson is introducing a proposal requiring landlords to disclose standard rental and utility fees upfront in advertisements and rental applications to crack down on hidden “junk fees”. The legislation aims to provide relief for residents navigating the city’s affordability crisis, though some small landlords have raised concerns over the new rules.
Washington voters will decide the future direction of the state’s highest court, with an unusually large turnover of five out of nine Supreme Court seats up for election on November 3. This rare election cycle could prove pivotal for the state, shaping future rulings on major constitutional issues and tax policies like the controversial millionaire’s tax.
The Seattle City Council unanimously passed an emergency ordinance to temporarily expand homeless shelter capacity across the city, bypassing standard zoning laws to meet immediate demands. The measure allows existing emergency shelter sites to accommodate up to 150 people and authorizes one pilot site at Camp Second Chance to house up to 250 individuals.
The FIFA World Cup kicks off today, with Seattle officially opening its transformed $19 million stadium and deploying a massive transit plan to accommodate up to 750,000 anticipated visitors,,,. Local fan zones, including a floating soccer barge on Elliott Bay and watch parties in Everett, are open as the month-long tournament begins,,, .
Seattle Mayor Katie B. Wilson and King County Executive Girmay Zahilay have announced immediate steps to restructure the King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA) following an April audit that found $13 million in public funds unaccounted for. The joint plan aims to stabilize the troubled agency, bolster fiscal controls, and ensure compliance with federal funding requirements.
Seattle Mayor Katie B. Wilson and King County Executive Girmay Zahilay announced a sweeping restructuring of the King County Regional Homelessness Authority after a forensic audit revealed $13 million in unaccounted public funds. The troubled agency will see its budget slashed by 75% and face layoffs as the city and county reclaim management of $160 million in homelessness contracts. This joint plan aims to immediately stabilize fiscal controls and ensure compliance with federal funding requirements moving forward.