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Seattle Police Department Identifies 24 Candidates for New Chief
Seattle officials have identified 24 candidates for the police chief position and are seeking community input on the selection.
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Bellevue Starts Pilot of Artist‑Designed Crosswalks, Seeks Feedback
Bellevue installed four artist‑designed crosswalks and is surveying residents to assess whether the colorful markings improve pedestrian safety.
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South Seattle Holds First Listening Session on Police Chief Search
South Seattle held the first of three community listening sessions on Saturday to gather input for the Seattle Police Department's search for a new chief, two…
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Wheels & Reels Drive‑In Returns This October in Kirkland
Wheels & Reels Drive‑In will restart its seasonal movie series in Kirkland this October after a pause.
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Man Killed in Kent Road-Fence Crash
A 37-year-old man from Kent was killed when his car hit a fence on Military Road on September 26, 2026.
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Seattle Center Monorail Station Renovation Begins September, Runs Through 2027
A renovation of Seattle Center’s historic Monorail Station begins in September 2026, adding ramps and sliding doors, with work expected to run until late 2027…
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Starbucks closes 250 North American stores, Seattle sites gain new tenants
Starbucks is shutting 250 North American stores, with several former Seattle sites now occupied by new local businesses.
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Space Needle Glows Pink to Honor Dolly Parton
The Space Needle was lit pink on September 25, 2026, to honor Dolly Parton, continuing its tradition of marking significant figures and occasions.
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Strong Winds Cut Power to Tens of Thousands in Western Washington
Strong winds on September 25, 2026, caused power outages for over 60,000 people, including more than 50,000 Puget Sound Energy customers, across western…
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Sound Transit Sets Pinehurst Station Opening for Sept. 30
Sound Transit will open Pinehurst Station on September 30, 2026, five years ahead of the original 2031 schedule, to serve an estimated 3,400 daily riders in…
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I‑5 Reopens in Olympia After Trees and Power Lines Cleared
Interstate 5 in Olympia reopened after more than an hour of blockage caused by downed trees and power lines, with state crews clearing the obstruction shortly…
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Seattle Begins $23 Million Monorail Station Renovation
Seattle is starting a $23 million renovation of its historic monorail station to improve accessibility, speed boarding, and preserve the landmark’s heritage.
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Seattle Leaders Say Budget Falls Short of Police Funding Needs
Seattle officials say the city's proposed budget, despite exceeding $500 million for public safety, does not allocate enough money for the police department,…
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Seattle Celebrates Dolly Day with 9 to 5 Tribute
Seattle joined cities worldwide on September 25, 2026 to celebrate Dolly Day, honoring Dolly Parton and her hit song “9 to 5.”
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Ethiopian Duo Performs Live on Jackson Street
Ethiopian musicians Daniel Zeina and Alemayehu Gulelat performed outside Quick Pack Food Mart on Jackson Street in Seattle's Central District on September 24,…
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Driver Faces Maximum Sentence for 2025 Ballard Hit‑and‑Run
A Seattle driver who fled a February 2025 hit‑and‑run that killed a pedestrian in Ballard is expected to receive the maximum sentence at a hearing on September…
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Student Brings Gun to Seattle Police Training Academy, Police Secure Weapon
A student brought a firearm into Seattle's Interagency Academy on September 25, 2026, prompting police to secure the weapon and take the individual into…
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Allen Institute launches $95 million AI protein design project
The Allen Institute announced a $95 million AI‑driven protein design project in Seattle on September 25, 2026, targeting new treatments for cancer and disease.
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Man Charged in Seattle Lowe’s Propane Tank Arson Case
A man was charged with attempting to ignite a propane tank at a Seattle Lowe’s on Rainier Avenue, with prosecutors seeking $100,000 bail for the alleged…
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Seattle Police Arrest Man After Four Trucks Burned in SODO
Seattle police arrested a man on September 25, 2026, after four box trucks were set on fire in the city’s SODO industrial district, with the suspect taken into…
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Alaska Airlines Expands Service at Paine Field and Sea‑Tac
Alaska Airlines will add a new nonstop flight and increase capacity at Paine Field while raising its target for international routes from Seattle‑Tacoma…
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Seattle Launches ‘Show Up, Seattle!’ Volunteer Day on Sept. 26
Seattle’s city government and West Seattle community will hold a two‑day volunteer event called “Show Up, Seattle!” on September 26, 2026, following a…
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HPAC Holds First Fall 2026 Meeting on Crime and Housing
HPAC’s first fall 2026 meeting in West Seattle brought together residents and police to discuss rising crime and housing concerns in Highland Park, Riverview…
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CEO Bonus Claim and Constantine Deferred $30K Bonus
Sound Transit’s CEO claimed a $30,000 bonus and a salary increase, while King County Executive Dow Constantine will receive a deferred $30,000 bonus after the…