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Man Killed, Another Injured in Everett Apartment Shooting
A Monday night shooting at an Everett apartment complex near the middle school killed one person and injured another.
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Parents and Students Oppose Bothell Elementary Closures
Parents and students gathered at a Bothell school board meeting on Oct. 26 to oppose proposed elementary school closures tied to falling enrollment.
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Seattle-area districts consider school mergers amid enrollment decline
Seattle-area districts are evaluating school mergers and closures due to falling enrollment and budget constraints.
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Seattle Public Schools Launches Review of 21 Schools Amid Enrollment Decline
Seattle Public Schools began a review of 21 schools and opened public comments as enrollment falls, aiming to consider possible mergers and closures.
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State to Remove Abandoned Ballard Boat by Year-End
Washington state will remove the graffiti‑covered boat that has sat at Ballard’s public pier for seven years, following complaints and a lawsuit, with the work…
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Shooter Still Unknown Three Months After Seattle Shooting
Three months after the fatal Bite of Seattle shooting, police have yet to disclose the shooter's identity.
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Seattle's Largest Tiny‑House Village Opens in South Park
Cloverleaf Village, Seattle’s largest tiny‑house development with 90 units, opened on Oct. 28 in southwest South Park, housing two residents. A related…
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Southwest Precinct Leads Seattle Drug Take‑Back Day Collections
On Oct. 24, 2026, the Southwest Precinct filled two collection boxes early, leading Seattle’s drug take‑back day totals. The DEA and Seattle Police Department…
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West Seattle Light Rail Design Reviewed for Heron Habitat Impact
A review of the West Seattle light rail extension is assessing potential disturbances to a great blue heron colony and adjacent greenbelt as part of the city's…
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Harborview expansion cost climbs 70%, opening delayed to 2032
Harborview’s expansion cost has risen 70% to $3 billion, pushing the new tower’s opening to 2032 after slow progress since its 2020 voter approval.
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Partial Joint Installed on Tacoma Narrows Bridge
A new partial joint was added to the Tacoma Narrows Bridge as part of ongoing maintenance to enhance the aging structure for drivers.
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Blue Origin to Open New Manufacturing Facility in Des Moines
Blue Origin will open a new facility in Des Moines, WA, featuring labs, development work, and light manufacturing, extending its footprint in King County.
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Ballot Measure Proposes Seattle Sales Tax Hike for Bus Expansion
A ballot measure seeks a sales‑tax hike to maintain current bus routes and add more frequent, late‑night and weekend service in Seattle. The measure reflects…
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Sports Fans Drive Up Sound Transit Ridership on Game Days
More Seattle fans are using Sound Transit to attend Seahawks, Kraken and Sounders games, boosting bus and rail ridership on game days during the 2026 season.
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Seattle Public Schools Considers Merging Two Ballard K‑8 Schools
Seattle Public Schools is weighing a merger of two Ballard K‑8 schools that were previously slated for shutdown in 2024, as part of its school‑closure review.
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Two Orcas Heading North Spotted off West Seattle
Two orcas were observed heading north off West Seattle on Oct. 26, 2026, a sighting noted by local observers and of interest to marine watchers.
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Mayor's aide asks police to delay shooting briefing
A mayor's aide left a voicemail asking Seattle police and the public safety director to postpone the briefing on the Bite of Seattle shooting.
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Councilmember Saka to Propose 20 Budget Amendments on Oct. 27
Councilmember Rob Saka will present 20 budget amendments, including a North Delridge grocery‑store study and Alki traffic cameras, at the Oct. 27 meeting as…
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Hazmat Teams Evacuate Building After Chemical Spill on West Marginal Way
Seattle fire and police teams evacuated a commercial building and closed West Marginal Way after a chemical spill on October 26, 2026, with the incident…
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Seattle Council Proposes $37 Million Homelessness Plan
The council unveiled a $37 million plan to increase shelter space, coordinate services and track homeless people as Seattle confronts a growing homelessness…
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King County Sheriff Pursuit Ends in West Seattle Early Monday
Deputies from the King County Sheriff’s Office pursued a vehicle from Burian into West Seattle, ending near 16th St SW and SW Webster around 1 a.m. on October…
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Seattle Awaits Rain After Record-Dry October
Seattle expects a rainy week from Oct. 26‑31 after experiencing one of its driest Octobers on record.
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Motorhome crash injures two, I-5 reopens in Seattle
A motorhome crash on southbound I‑5 in Seattle injured two people, leading to a temporary closure of the highway before it was reopened.
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Spotty Showers and Fog Expected Tonight and Tuesday
Seattle will experience brief showers tonight and early Tuesday, along with morning fog, as October remains one of the driest months on record.