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Seattle Local — 2026-04-17#

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China’s consular affairs office has issued a warning urging its citizens to exercise caution when entering the United States through Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The diplomatic alert was issued after 20 Chinese scholars holding valid visas were reportedly subjected to “unreasonable questioning” and denied entry by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

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Seattle Local — Week of 2026-04-11 to 2026-04-17#

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Seattle is finalizing its massive public safety and logistics plan for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, an event expected to draw 750,000 visitors to the city. As part of the preparations, Mayor Katie Wilson announced that the city will not use CCTV cameras to proactively monitor crowds due to privacy concerns, activating them only if there is a specific, credible threat. To accommodate the influx of fans, local transit agencies and Washington State Ferries are already staffing up and preparing standby vessels.