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Auburn Police Arrest Two Robbery Suspects via License‑Plate Camera
Auburn police arrested two robbery suspects on Oct. 23 after a license‑plate reader flagged their car, a tool the department has been using to investigate…
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Lane Closures Begin on Tacoma Narrows Bridge This Weekend
Lane closures on the Tacoma Narrows Bridge are scheduled for Oct. 24‑25, 2026, to facilitate extensive repairs on the heavily used crossing.
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Seattle Parks to Start West Seattle Junction Park Construction in December
Construction on a new West Seattle Junction park is set for early December 2026, with a fall 2027 opening, and Seattle Parks is seeking public input for its…
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Tacoma Renter-Protection Measure Sparks Ads and Fundraising
Ads and fundraising intensify around Tacoma’s Initiative Measure No. 1 as supporters and opponents try to influence the upcoming statewide renter‑protection…
The Local Sunset ·
Police Open Case After 120 Shell Casings Found in Seattle Lot
Detectives from Seattle's Gun Violence Unit opened an investigation after uncovering over 120 shell casings in the Aurora parking lot on Oct. 23, 2026.
The Local Sunset ·
Man Dies of Fentanyl Overdose at King County Jail
A 26‑year‑old detainee died of a fentanyl overdose at King County Jail in June 2026, two weeks after being booked.
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FBI, Seattle Police Execute Warrant Near Gatewood Elementary
On Oct. 23, 2026, the FBI and Seattle Police executed a warrant at a home near Gatewood Elementary, with no active incident involved. Observers reported a…
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Seattle police search for suspect after woman stabbed, car stolen
Police are looking for a suspect after a nude woman was stabbed and her car stolen Friday morning in Seattle. The victim was taken to Harborview Medical Center…
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Firefighters Contain Smoldering Tree Near I-5 Encampment
Firefighters tackled a smoldering tree near I-5 that threatened an encampment and nearby apartments, working to stop the fire from spreading to surrounding…
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Saldaña and Hasegawa vie for King County Council seat
Rebecca Saldaña and Toshiko Grace Hasegawa are campaigning for a King County Council seat covering multiple Seattle neighborhoods and parts of Tukwila.
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Starbucks Outlets at Sea‑Tac Set to Close
Starbucks stores at Sea‑Tac will shut down as the airport’s concession contract ends and a new operator takes over, reducing coffee options for passengers and…
The Local Sunset ·
92 Missing Ballots Recovered from Seattle Park Dumpster
King County Elections recovered 92 stolen mail‑in ballots from a Golden Gardens Park dumpster on October 23, 2026, and mailed replacement ballots to the voters.
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Driver Arrested After DUI Crash Involving Trooper SUV
A driver was arrested on DUI suspicion after hitting a state trooper's SUV on I-5, with the trooper unharmed.
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Federal Way to Run 24/7 Speed Cameras in Four School Zones
Starting Nov 1, 2026, Federal Way will enforce speed limits around the clock in four school zones using automated cameras to boost safety.
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Everett Deputies Stop Porsche Chase with Spike Strips
Everett deputies used spike strips to stop a reckless Porsche chase on I-5, leading to the driver’s surrender without injuries.
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Seattle Launches Support Program for Early‑Onset Alzheimer’s
The UW Memory and Aging Center launched a Seattle program providing counseling, support groups and educational resources for early‑onset Alzheimer’s patients…
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Global Ocean Leaders Gather for One Ocean Week in Seattle
Global ocean leaders, innovators and policymakers met in Seattle from October 22–28, 2026 for One Ocean Week, focusing on marine conservation and policy…
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Northbound I-5 Restoration Finished Two Months Early
The northbound I-5 restoration in Seattle wrapped up two months early, enabling a scheduled Oct. 30 closure to restore express lanes.
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Seattle Launches Grants for High School Trade Training
Seattle city officials opened applications for the 2026 Path to Trades grant cycle, providing financial support for high school students pursuing trade careers.
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Fourth Suspect Arrested in Tacoma Teen Shooting
A fourth suspect was arrested in the Tacoma teen shooting, raising the total arrests to four after the Oct. 18 fatal incident.
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Seattle Police Lieutenant Receives Reprimand Over Armed Protest Entry
A Seattle police lieutenant received a written reprimand, not suspension, for ordering officers into a Capitol Hill protest with firearms drawn, linked to the…
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KCRHA Leaders to Testify on $17 Million Shortfall
KCRHA officials will testify before the King County Council about a nearly $17 million shortfall that the agency says is unrecoverable.
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Mayor Wilson Announces Plan to Move Hundreds into Shelters
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson unveiled a plan to move hundreds of tent residents into purpose-built shelters, addressing the city's growing unsheltered homeless…
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Woman Sues University of Washington Over 2022 Fraternity Rape
A woman has sued the University of Washington and her convicted attacker, claiming the university did not protect her from a 2022 fraternity house assault.