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At least three killed, four wounded in shooting at Seattle Center festival, one suspect in custody

Seattle Police Department stated that officers responded to the scene after 6 p.m. and are investigating the incident, advising people to avoid the area as victims are treated.

Police officers gather at a site after Seattle Police responded to what they described as a shooting with "multiple" victims at Seattle Center, which was hosting a Bite of Seattle food festival, in Seattle, Washington, US, July 26, 2026.
WHILE HAVING qualified for the 2026 World Cup, Iran’s national soccer federation stated that participation in the tournament is now in doubt amid the current US and Israeli strikes.

Iran, Egypt decry World Cup 'Pride Match' as Seattle locals have no plans to tone down celebrations

PEOPLE HOLD signs and Palestinian flags as they protest the arrest of former Columbia University student activist Mahmoud Khalil and show support for Palestinians during a "Fight for Our Rights" demonstration at the University of Washington campus in Seattle, Washington, on March 15, 2025.

Seattle cultural festival applauds Palestinian terrorist speaker released in October 7 deal

Understanding how Washington's family law system works - and how to navigate it strategically - is essential for anyone facing the end of a marriage.

Divorce and financial security: What Seattle families need to know


Trump threatens to cut federal funds to 'lawless' cities

"He is not a king. He cannot 'defund' NYC," New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said. "It's an illegal stunt."

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a briefing at Lake Charles Fire House as he visits nearby areas damaged by Hurricane Laura in Lake Charles, Louisiana, U.S., August 29, 2020

Seattle’s certified kosher restaurant closes amid pandemic pressure

The city’s only freestanding, certified kosher restaurant, Bamboo Garden, is serving its last meals today.

Seattle's Bamboo Garden, the city's only freestanding kosher restaurant, closed July 31, 2020

Seattle’s only freestanding, certified kosher restaurant closes amid COVID

The vegetarian restaurant became kosher nearly three decades ago after local Jews contributed expertise and money to allow it to achieve certification.

Seattle's Bamboo Garden, the city's only freestanding kosher restaurant, closed July 31, 2020

US watchdog to probe use of force in Portland; federal agents to Seattle

Justice Department Inspector General Michael Horowitz said his office will investigate allegations federal agents used excessive force against peaceful protesters in Portland.

Federal law enforcement officers are seen during a demonstration against the presence of federal law enforcement officers and racial inequality in Portland, Oregon, US, July 22, 2020

Seattle police clear protest zone after flares of violence

Police moved to retake the zone after Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan declared the gathering in and around the police department's East Precinct and Cal Anderson Park an "unlawful assembly," police said.

A police officer walks in front of Seattle Police Department East Precinct in Seattle, Washington, U.S. June 11, 2020.

Teenager killed in Seattle protest zone shooting, one wounded

The Seattle Police Department said it was investigating a shooting inside the Capital Hill Organized Protest (CHOP) area.

People walk by signs at a barrier set up at the edge of the self-proclaimed CHAZ/CHOP zone around the Seattle Police Department's East Precinct. June 14, 2020

Seattle mayor says it would be illegal for Trump to send military to city

'We have to make sure we don't re-create the entire cycle we were able to disrupt'

A police officer walks in front of Seattle Police Department East Precinct in Seattle, Washington, U.S. June 11, 2020.

Seattle funeral director learns Jewish burial procedures via FaceTime

According to CNN, the funeral director never performed the bathing ritual before, therefore he decided to use FaceTime to connect with those more informed.

Chevra Kadisha workers wearing protective clothes, carry the body of a patient died from complications of Coronavirus (COVID-19) infection, at the Shamgar Funeral Home in Jerusalem on April 1, 2020

Seattle nursing home faces wrongful death lawsuit over coronavirus death

It is believed to be the first wrongful death lawsuit against the company, whose facility in Kirkland was the initial epicenter of the COVID-19 outbreak in the United States.

A nursing home worker and a medic put on personal protective equipment while preparing to transport a patient into an ambulance at the Life Care Center of Kirkland, the long-term care facility linked to several confirmed coronavirus cases in the state, in Kirkland, Washington, US.

Facebook confirms contractor in Seattle diagnosed with coronavirus

Facebook said it has notified employees, adding that workers in all Seattle locations were being encouraged to work from home until the end of the month.

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