2026-04-30

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A fight at Tacoma’s Foss High School on Thursday afternoon escalated into a stabbing that injured five people, including four students and a security guard,. The school was placed on lockdown, and the suspect—who is also a student—was taken into custody and transported to the hospital along with the victims,,.

2026-05-03

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Pierce County deputies are searching for 23-year-old Skyler Cantrell following a chaotic confrontation where the suspect rammed patrol cars, was shot at by deputies, and fled the scene. Residents near the crash site were urged to lock their doors after the bloodied man went door-to-door asking for help and allegedly attempted to force his way into multiple homes.

2026-05-04

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If you only watch one thing today, make it How to Spot a Russian Deepfake | Bloomberg Investigates. It offers a fascinating, albeit chilling, look into the “golden age of disinformation” by tracing how a Russian military intelligence group known as Storm-1516 creates highly effective fake whistleblower videos to launder narratives through Western influencers. It’s an essential watch for understanding how easily modern social media ecosystems are manipulated.

2026-05-21

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The Seattle City Council has approved an emergency ordinance to bypass zoning rules and rapidly expand homeless shelters across the city. The move is designed to quickly address Seattle’s decade-long homelessness crisis by cutting through standard bureaucratic red tape.

2026-06-07

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Hundreds of frustrated residents blocked traffic on Aurora Avenue North this weekend, demanding emergency action from the city to combat escalating gun violence and human trafficking. The massive protest follows weeks of consistent gunfire hitting nearby homes and vehicles, with multiple elected officials marching alongside residents to listen to their safety concerns.

2026-06-09

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Washington Governor Bob Ferguson is pushing for state legislation that would enact a “bell to bell” ban on cellphones in public school classrooms. The proposal, intended to improve student mental health and academic focus, would take effect in the 2027-2028 school year if approved by the state Legislature.

2026-06-11

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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,,, .

2026-06-25

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King County homelessness has increased by 9% over the past two years, with the population reaching a total of 18,365 unsheltered individuals. The newly released data from the King County Regional Homelessness Authority’s 2026 Point-in-Time Count highlights an ongoing systemic crisis across the region as the government continues to grapple with housing solutions.

2026-06-28

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A missing and endangered child from Arizona was safely recovered by U.S. Marshals at the homeless encampment known as “The Jungle” in Olympia. Investigators located the child in the 20-acre encampment after receiving intelligence that they may have been a victim of sex trafficking.

2026-06-30

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Starting Wednesday, Washington drivers will pay slightly more at the pump as the state’s gas tax increases by 2%,. This statewide hike to the motor vehicle fund takes effect just as residents prepare to hit the roads for the busy Fourth of July holiday weekend,.