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Pacific Science Center Removes 35-Year-Old Dinosaur Statues
The Pacific Science Center took down a triceratops and stegosaurus statue from its reflecting pool in October 2026, ending a 35‑year display. The statues had…
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Renton Police Arrest Suspect After Woman Confronts Attempted Robbery
Police detained a suspected robbery suspect after a woman confronted him, relating to a prior September incident.
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Man Arrested After Two‑Hour Standoff in Kent Domestic Violence Case
Police arrested a man following a two‑hour standoff at his Kent apartment during a domestic violence investigation.
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SDOT proposes paid meters in West Seattle, Upper Queen Anne
SDOT plans to introduce paid parking meters in West Seattle Junction and Upper Queen Anne starting in 2027, prompting opposition from nearby residents and…
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Four Major Highways Closed in Western Washington This Weekend
Four major highways in western Washington— I‑5, I‑405, SR 520 and SR 99—will be closed from October 3 to October 4, 2026, as part of planned roadwork.
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Seattle’s data center ban leaves some projects alive
Seattle's 2026 moratorium on large data centers aims to curb growth over energy and land concerns, but some projects remain active.
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Fauntleroy Church Recycle Drive Attracts 75 Households
Seventy‑five households participated in a twice‑annual recycle drive at Fauntleroy Church on Oct. 3, 2026, organized by 1 Green Planet and coordinator Joel.
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Tyler Childers Returns for High‑Energy Seattle Show
Tyler Childers performed his first Seattle concert in years on October 2, 2026, offering a high‑energy show.
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Tacoma Police Arrest Fourth Homicide Suspect
Tacoma police have arrested a fourth suspect in a homicide case that took place about two months earlier, raising the total arrests to four.
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Rep. Jayapal texts mayor over Seattle shooting response
Rep. Jayapal texted the Seattle mayor on Oct. 2, 2026, questioning his response to the Bite of Seattle shooting and stating she lacks confidence in his…
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Man Arrested After Torch Sets Fire to Four Doors
A man was arrested for using a torch to ignite four doors at an Everett senior living home, saying he wanted to access a neighbor's apartment for marijuana.
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Two Coyotes Spotted in West Seattle Neighborhoods
Two residents reported coyote sightings in West Seattle, the first confirmed appearances in the neighborhood in 25 years.
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Books Unbanned Reaches One Million Teen E‑book Checkouts
Seattle Public Library’s Books Unbanned program recorded over one million teen e‑book checkouts, a milestone that precedes Banned Books Week 2026.
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Winter Crabbing Season Opens in Puget Sound
The winter crabbing season started today in Puget Sound, allowing recreational crabbers to fish in designated areas.
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Detectives Seek Witnesses After Fatal SR‑167 Motorcycle Crash
Detectives request witnesses after a fatal motorcycle crash on SR‑167 that killed one rider.
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Seattle Orders Police to Repay $13 Million Overpay
City officials will require over 900 Seattle police officers to repay $13 million due to a payroll mistake.
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Stranger Tries to Lure Kids at Seattle's Alki Elementary
A stranger tried to lure three students from Alki Elementary's playground, leading the principal to send a note to families after a parent shared the incident…
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Police Arrest Suspect After Greenwood Apartment Standoff
Seattle police detained a suspect who had threatened a victim and holed up in a Greenwood apartment, ending the standoff on Oct. 1, 2026.
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Seattle sees dry, warm start to October with northern rain
Seattle will experience dry, slightly warm weather on October 1‑2, while light rain is forecast for the northern coast and nearby areas due to weak jet‑stream…
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14 Illnesses Linked to Bothell Pool Cryptosporidiosis Outbreak
An investigation confirmed that Cryptosporidium contamination at McMenamins' Anderson School pool in Bothell caused 14 illnesses during the summer of 2026.
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Floatplane Makes Emergency Landing on Lake Ki
A floatplane landed unexpectedly on Lake Ki on September 30, 2026, receiving help from a passerby while fire and sheriff personnel responded.
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ICE arrests near Kent school, daycare raise parental concerns
Two ICE arrests near a Kent elementary school and daycare on Oct. 1, 2026, resulted in family notices and extra safety measures at the facilities.
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Seattle police audits find compliance, note gaps
Two audits released Wednesday show the Seattle Police Department largely followed 2025 surveillance rules but identified remaining gaps, prompting continued…
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King County Health Probes Bothell Pool Outbreak
King County Public Health and McMenamins are investigating a cryptosporidiosis outbreak at Bothell's North Shore Lagoon Swimming Pool. The parasite spreads…