Western Washington is expecting to experience its most significant heat of the year beginning later this week and continuing into next week, with the potential for hazardous heat conditions developing by early next week.
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Seattle Prepares For World Cup, Juneteenth And Pride With Enhanced Security Measures
Seattle will activate closed-circuit television cameras in the Stadium District during the 2026 FIFA World Cup to ensure public safety, following updated security briefings identifying general but credible threats.
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Four UW Students Build Community Through Culture And Entrepreneurship
Lumiere is a candle company founded by four University of Washington students of color, who use their personal stories and heritage to create unique scents that connect customers to their own memories and culture.
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Auction Company Ordered To Pay $12,000 in Illegal Elephant Ivory Case
Crawford Family Auctions LLC pleaded guilty and agreed to pay $12,000 in penalties after illegally selling a figurine carved from African elephant ivory in violation of Washington’s wildlife trafficking laws.
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Sound Transit To Replace Trains With Shuttle Buses Between Rainier Beach and SeaTac This Weekend
Sound Transit riders traveling through South Seattle and Tukwila this weekend should expect delays as shuttle buses temporarily replace 1 Line light rail service between Rainier Beach and SeaTac/Airport stations on Saturday and Sunday, May 9-10 due to routine track and power system work.
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King County Council Moves To Reevaluate Future Of Regional Homelessness Authority
The King County Council has unanimously approved a motion to strengthen oversight of the King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA) and launch a formal review process that could ultimately reshape or end the county’s participation in the agency.
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Mayor Wilson Unveils AI Vision Centered On Ethics, Workers, And Public Good
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson has unveiled a plan to make the city a leader in AI development and governance, prioritizing public good, worker protections, environmental responsibility, and ethical oversight, while also providing employees with access to AI tools and blocking unapproved AI tools that have not undergone internal review.
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DelBene Pushes $52 Million Federal Funding Package For Transportation, Water, And Public Safety Projects
Congresswoman Suzan DelBene is seeking more than $52 million in federal funding for 20 infrastructure and community projects across Washington’s 1st Congressional District, targeting transportation, water access, public safety, economic development, and environmental resilience.
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Seattle Center Unveils Massive Fan Celebration Plans For FIFA World Cup 2026
Seattle Center will host the LET’S PLAY SEA ’26 World Soccer Fan Celebration, a campus-wide event featuring music, art, food, and activities for soccer fans, families, residents, and international visitors from June 11 to July 19, 2026.
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Washington To Receive $105 Million From Purdue Pharma Opioid Settlement
Washington state and local governments will receive over $105 million as part of a $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family over their role in the opioid crisis, with the funds to be used for addiction treatment, prevention, and recovery programs.
