2026-04-10

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Opponents of Washington’s newly passed “millionaires tax” have filed a legal challenge in Klickitat County, arguing that the income tax violates the state constitution. This lawsuit sets up a major court battle over the state’s effort to tax its highest earners and is expected to shape future tax policy statewide.

2026-04-12

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An active swarm of at least 10 small earthquakes was detected off the Washington coast on Sunday morning. While the seismic activity caught the region’s attention, the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network and other experts quickly confirmed the offshore quakes pose no danger to people on land in the Pacific Northwest.

2026-04-13

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The Trump administration has officially approved Washington’s request for FEMA funding following a relentless series of late 2025 atmospheric rivers that damaged nearly 4,000 homes from Mason County to Yakima County. The relief package includes temporary housing grants, low-cost loans for uninsured property losses, and an extended IRS tax deadline for affected residents.

2026-04-14

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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. The city’s Emergency Operations Center will activate on match days, coordinating dozens of agencies to manage traffic, crowds, and any potential emergencies in real time.

2026-04-19

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Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson is responding to community concerns regarding massive data centers potentially coming to the city. Wilson stated that no projects have been approved so far, while discussions about a possible moratorium on these developments continue.

2026-04-29

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Gunfire struck a building at the Yesler Community Center on Tuesday evening while Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson was attending an event with children and adults. No injuries were reported, and police are investigating after witnesses stated that three to four suspects fled the scene in a dark-colored sedan.

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.

2026-05-06

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King County leaders have ordered a 90-day review of the King County Regional Homelessness Authority after a forensic audit revealed $13 million in questionable spending, including $8 million that remains unaccounted for. The county council unanimously approved a motion requiring a June update to detail the steps being taken to remedy the agency’s $44.7 million deficit and assess its future structure.

2026-05-08

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Sound Transit is grappling with a projected $34.5 billion to $35 billion funding shortfall that could drastically reshape the future of light rail expansion promised to Puget Sound voters. To close the gap, the agency is considering severe cuts, such as ending a future train line at Seattle Center instead of reaching Ballard.

2026-05-10

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A man in his early 20s was found shot and killed Saturday morning inside the Growler Guys taproom in the Lake City/Northgate neighborhood. The beloved employee, known to friends as “Q,” was discovered by a coworker arriving to open the business, marking the city’s 12th homicide of the year as police canvass for surveillance footage.