2026-06-26

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Seattle Local — 2026-06-26#

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A massive explosion triggered by roughly 700 pounds of illegally stored fireworks destroyed multiple homes and injured five people on Whidbey Island. The blast in the Greenbank neighborhood injured two residents and three responding firefighters, prompting an ongoing investigation into the incident.

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Seattle Local — Week of 2026-06-20 to 2026-06-26#

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The FIFA World Cup continues to dominate Seattle’s landscape, breaking local transit records and boosting waterfront business as tens of thousands of international fans flock to the city. While the tournament has brought immense energy and set up a controversial “Pride Match” between Egypt and Iran, it has also kept federal authorities busy managing restricted airspace, resulting in the seizure of 22 rogue drones around Seattle Stadium.