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Councilmember Proposes $350K to Erase Seattle Residents' Medical Debt
A councilmember has proposed a $350,000 one-time investment to partner with a debt‑relief group and erase medical debt for Seattle residents.
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Early Halloween Walkthroughs at West Seattle Yard
A West Seattle homeowner is hosting early Halloween walkthroughs on Oct. 29 and 30 to let neighbors start trick-or-treating before the holiday.
The Local Sunset ·
Court Allows Seattle Rental Regulation Lawsuit to Proceed
A court reversed its prior ruling, permitting a lawsuit by affordable housing providers to contest Seattle's rental regulations as financially harmful.
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Two Injured After Fight Leads to Shooting on Seattle Bus
Two men were injured by gunfire on a King County Metro bus in Seattle after an apparent fight broke out on October 28, 2026.
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Seattle Bans Grocery Stores From Using Personal Data for Pricing
Seattle prohibited grocery stores from using personal shopper data for pricing, targeting surveillance pricing practices.
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Salvation Army Expands Aid for Seattle Domestic Violence Survivors
The Salvation Army is widening its Seattle program to give domestic violence survivors more shelter, counseling and rebuilding help, aiming to provide safety…
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Social Housing Developer Nears Second Apartment Purchase
Seattle’s Social Housing Developer is close to buying a second apartment building, a step enabled by the 2023 voter‑approved affordable housing model.
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Seattle Opens Annual Public Safety Survey
Seattle launched its annual public safety survey on Oct. 29, 2026 to gather resident input on safety and police response, guiding police planning.
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Washington Poison Center Reports Spike in Kratom Calls
The state poison center reports a sharp increase in kratom-related calls linked to the spread of more potent products sold in various local outlets, while the…
The Local Sunset ·
Seattle Adds 3 Miles of Bus Lanes on Route 40 Corridor
Seattle’s transportation agencies finished the Route 40 Transit‑Plus project, adding three miles of bus lanes and safer pedestrian crossings to boost transit…
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Northbound I‑5 Ship Canal Bridge Closed for Halloween Weekend
Northbound I‑5 on the Ship Canal Bridge and portions of I‑5 and I‑405 will be closed from Oct 31 to Nov 2 for Halloween weekend, affecting Puget Sound drivers.
The Local Sunset ·
HPAC Discusses Bike Park Proposal and Encampment Issues
HPAC’s final 2026 meeting in West Seattle reviewed a bike park proposal and discussed concerns about a satellite encampment at Glassyard Commons, with input…
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One Killed, Another Critical After Tacoma Tree Crash
A Tacoma crash early Wednesday killed one person and critically injured another after a vehicle hit a tree, prompting police investigation and fire response.
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Police Seek Person of Interest in Federal Way Domestic Violence Death
Police are looking for a person of interest after a woman was killed in a domestic‑violence incident in Federal Way on Oct. 28, 2026.
The Local Sunset ·
Port Police Probe Death at Jack Block Park
Police and fire officials are investigating the death of a roughly 40‑year‑old man in the water at Jack Block Park, a Port‑owned site in West Seattle.
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Bellevue Police Arrest Man in Golf Shop Theft Ring
Bellevue Police arrested a man for stealing thousands of dollars in golf shop merchandise, amid a recent spate of similar thefts in the area.
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Councilmember Proposes $7 Million Overtime Boost for Fire Dept
A councilmember proposes allocating $7 million of $12.7 million in unused city funds to the fire department’s overtime budget.
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Sound Transit tests leashed dogs on trains and buses
Sound Transit is piloting a program permitting leashed dogs on its rail and bus services, requiring pets to remain off seats and out of aisles.
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Federal Agents Arrest Suspect, Search Home in West Seattle
Federal agents arrested a suspect and searched a West Seattle home after a shipping indictment, marking the second federal action in the area in four days.
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Attorney General: Seattle Childcare Centers Barred Staff From Second Jobs
The attorney general's office alleges seven Seattle Kiddie Academy locations barred staff from extra babysitting jobs, violating state law, and is…
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Highline Superintendent Calls for Maritime High School Closure
Highline Superintendent Dr. Ivan Duran recommended closing Maritime High School amid a broader review of school closures by Seattle Public Schools.
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Seattle Public Schools Proposes Merging 21 District Schools
SPS has put forward a merger of 21 schools, revisiting a 2024 discussion about possible campus closures.
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Metal Claw-Shaped Objects Found in Seattle Airport Bag
TSA staff at Sea‑Tac discovered metal claw‑like objects in a traveler's carry‑on bag during a routine screening on Oct. 28.
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Minor car‑train crash on Seattle’s MLK Jr. Way, no injuries reported
A light rail train hit a car on Seattle’s MLK Jr. Way on Oct. 28, 2026, with no injuries reported, marking another incident in a series of recent car‑train…