Seattle Local — 2026-07-28#

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Three people were killed and five others injured in a gang-related mass shooting at the Bite of Seattle food festival at Seattle Center on Sunday. A 15-year-old boy is in custody, one 19-year-old suspect is dead, and police are actively searching for a third shooter.

Seattle Local — Week of 2026-06-13 to 2026-06-19#

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The arrival of the 2026 FIFA World Cup alongside a record-breaking early summer heat wave completely defined the week across the Seattle area. Temperatures soared to 90 degrees as Seattle Stadium hosted massive crowds for international matches, culminating in the U.S. Men’s National Team’s thrilling 2-0 victory over Australia to advance to the knockout stage.

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Seattle City Light Proposes Massive Rate Hikes · KIRO 7 Residents face a significant financial squeeze as Seattle City Light proposes back-to-back 9.5% rate hikes, potentially raising power bills by 20% over two years. The utility cites surging electricity demand, aging infrastructure, and the need for new clean energy investments as the primary drivers for the proposed increases.

Seattle Local — 2026-07-26#

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Seattle Police are actively searching for two men who scaled the protective glass barriers of the Space Needle’s observation deck and BASE jumped roughly 520 feet to the ground on Friday night. The perilous stunt was captured on video by onlookers who watched the pair scout the area before leaping, prompting a police investigation.

Seattle Local — 2026-07-25#

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All 11 people aboard a Kenmore Air floatplane survived an emergency crash landing in Shallow Bay near Sucia Island on Thursday evening, prompting a rapid rescue response from good Samaritans and the Coast Guard. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is actively investigating the incident involving the de Havilland DHC-3 Otter, while Kenmore Air resumed scheduled operations on Saturday following a brief safety pause.

Seattle Local — 2026-07-23#

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Seattle voters will head to the polls this November to decide on a proposed 0.3% sales tax increase to fund local transit expansion. If passed, the measure would raise the city’s combined sales tax rate to 10.85%—amounting to 30 cents per $100 spent—to maintain and expand bus and transit services that residents rely on daily.

Seattle Local — 2026-07-22#

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The Seattle City Council unanimously passed a measure to send a proposed transit sales tax doubling to the November ballot, a major funding push that arrives as the city grapples with a daunting $175 million budget deficit.

Seattle Local — 2026-06-14#

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A massive heat wave is sweeping across Western Washington, prompting a heat advisory from Sunday through early Tuesday morning. Temperatures are expected to shatter records and peak near 90 degrees on Monday, significantly increasing the risk of heat-related illnesses and raising concerns about wildfires across the state.

Seattle Local — 2026-06-18#

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Seattle Public Schools is grappling with an $87 million budget shortfall, prompting Superintendent Ben Shuldiner to put layoffs and school closures on the table ahead of the new school year . Compounding the district’s challenges, school bus provider First Student is permanently shutting down 60% of its Seattle operations, resulting in the layoff of nearly 100 drivers before the fall semester .

Seattle Local — 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.

Seattle Local — 2026-06-29#

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A suspected electrical transformer failure sparked a large explosion at the Spanish Hills Apartments in West Tacoma on Sunday, forcing the immediate evacuation of eight buildings. No injuries were reported, and displaced residents were sent to take temporary shelter at a nearby middle school.