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'Iran is doing everything I want': Trump says oil price is $70 per barrel, Iran is being 'nice'
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- 'Iran is doing everything I want': Trump says oil price is $70 per barrel, Iran is being 'nice'
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- 1:37
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- President Trump was seen exiting a lunch with Senate Republican leadership on Wednesday, touting America as the hottest country in the world.
Trump told reporters he thinks they had a great meeting and that he doesn’t like a few people, “but that’s okay.” He also addressed oil prices, factory openings around U.S., and says Iran is doing "everything" that Trump wants in relation to Strait of Hormuz deal.
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- Marco Rubio addresses Strait of Hormuz tolls, freeing American prisoners, Israel attacks in Lebanon
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- 10:57
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Secretary of State Marco Rubio underscores U.S. opposition to any attempt to charge fees for passage through critical waterways like the Strait of Hormuz, saying the move would face worldwide resistance and stressing support from Gulf allies.
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- Edmonds parents plead with school district to reconsider revised school start times
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- 3:15
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Some families in the Edmonds School District are pushing back against a plan for earlier school start times for a dozen elementary schools, starting in Fall 2027.
Students and their parents showed up to address the school board during public comment at a June 23 meeting, all overwhelmingly against the revised start and end times for a number of reasons.
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- Little Saigon remains troubled a week after Mayor Wilson's open-air drug crackdown begins
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- 1:28
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Nearly a week after Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson said the city will no longer tolerate open-air drug use and sales in the Little Saigon neighborhood, conditions at the notorious corner of 12th Avenue South and South Jackson Street appeared largely unchanged.
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- Thousands of fans arrive at 'Seattle Stadium' for the Bosnia & Herzegovina VS. Qatar World Cup game
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- 1:36
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- With just an hour to go before the possible knockout match between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Qatar, KOMO News Senior Reporter Chris Daniels is live at Seattle Stadium as thousands of fans arrive to support their teams for Seattle's 3rd World Cup match⚽ 🏅 We'll have ongoing coverage through the game, ranging from fan reactions to score updates 🤩
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- U.S. to let Iran soccer team arrive in Seattle early ahead of World Cup match
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- 1:26
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Seattle is preparing for heightened security and possible protests ahead of Friday’s World Cup match between Iran and Egypt, with U.S. and FIFA officials allowing both teams to arrive in the city earlier than originally planned.
The Iranian team was initially not expected to arrive until Thursday, but the U.S. plans to allow the team to come to Seattle a day earlier, according to the Associated Press.
Both teams from Egypt and Iran are expected in Seattle by Wednesday.
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- Malnourished harbor seal pup rescued in Bellingham, recovering in Des Moines
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- 1:22
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- A malnourished harbor seal pup found abandoned on the shores of Bellingham is recovering at a marine rehabilitation facility in Des Moines after being rescued, officials said.
The pup was brought to SeaLife Response, Rehab and Research, or SR3, where veterinary staff say the animal was likely separated from its mother after people got too close.
"It always takes maybe a couple of weeks to really see how they're doing," said Casey McLean, SR3's executive director and veterinary nurse. "We notice she does have an eye infection we're treating."
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- Seattle holds 3rd World Cup match of the summer
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- 1:13
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Seattle is hosting its 3rd World Cup match of the summer TODAY! Bosnia and Herzegovina will kick off against Qatar at noon. Seattle World Cup officials say so far the tournament has exceeded expectations, with much more to come ⚽
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- U.S. to let Iran soccer team arrive in Seattle early ahead of World Cup match
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- 2:33
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Seattle is preparing for heightened security and possible protests ahead of Friday’s World Cup match between Iran and Egypt, with U.S. and FIFA officials allowing both teams to arrive in the city earlier than originally planned.
The Iranian team was initially not expected to arrive until Thursday, but the U.S. plans to allow the team to come to Seattle a day earlier, according to the Associated Press.
Both teams from Egypt and Iran are expected in Seattle by Wednesday.
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- Malnourished harbor seal pup rescued in Bellingham, recovering in Des Moines
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- 1:42
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- A malnourished harbor seal pup found abandoned on the shores of Bellingham is recovering at a marine rehabilitation facility in Des Moines after being rescued, officials said.
The pup was brought to SeaLife Response, Rehab and Research, or SR3, where veterinary staff say the animal was likely separated from its mother after people got too close.
"It always takes maybe a couple of weeks to really see how they're doing," said Casey McLean, SR3's executive director and veterinary nurse. "We notice she does have an eye infection we're treating."
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- Everett Police promote free Vacation Crime Watch as travelers leave homes empty
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- 3:13
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- The promise of a summer getaway can quickly give way to a nagging worry as many wonder what is happening back at home while no one is there to keep watch.
As people head out on vacation and business travelers spend days away from home, empty residences can become attractive targets for burglars looking for an easy opportunity.
With no vehicles in the driveway and no lights turning on and off, thieves may see vacant homes as a chance to take their time searching for valuables.
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- Early morning fire breaks out at synagogue funeral home in south Seattle
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- 2:56
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Seattle firefighters responded to an early morning fire at a synagogue funeral home along South Holly Street on Tuesday.
The fire happened several blocks west of Martha Washington Park in the Seward Park neighborhood.
The SFD said crews searched the buildings twice and found no one inside.
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- Little Saigon remains troubled a week after Mayor Wilson's open-air drug crackdown begins
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- 3:02
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Nearly a week after Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson said the city will no longer tolerate open-air drug use and sales in the Little Saigon neighborhood, conditions at the notorious corner of 12th Avenue South and South Jackson Street appeared largely unchanged.
Wilson said she is committed to ending the perception that illegal activity at 12th and Jackson is acceptable and that the city’s response will include arrests.
Last week, the Seattle mayor’s office announced what it called a “new approach” to tackling what Wilson described as a city failure at the intersection.
Winni Messa, who lives in Little Saigon and catches the bus at 12th and Jackson, said the scene can be unsettling.
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- Kash Patel FBI has created 'Most Fraudsters List'; Claims has captured top 2 in list
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- 2:29
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- FBI Director Kash Patel announced Tuesday that after the arrests of two individuals on the Most Wanted Fraudsters list, the agency will be adding two more names to the list.
“We will chase them down,” Patel said.
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- RFK Jr: 'Some defendants fueled opioid addiction in patients; In some cases, patients died'
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- 2:09
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced charges against 455 people across 45 states accused of participating in "healthcare fraud schemes" involving more than $6.5 billion in false claims.
This announcement marks the greatest combined federal and state effort in combating healthcare fraud in history," Blanche added. "Thanks to the leadership of President Trump and the vice president, and all those folks standing behind me and next to me, we are more united than ever before."
Blanche was joined by Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. He described it as the second largest amount ever charged in a single healthcare fraud operation.
"Every fraudulent dollar diverted into a criminal scheme is a dollar unavailable for patient care, for medical innovation, or for services for vulnerable Americans," Kennedy said.
Dr. Mehmet Oz, who is the administrator of the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medi...
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- 'Nancy Guthrie is dead': Ransom note sent to media outlets claims
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- 2:43
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Today" co-host Savannah Guthrie made an emotional on-air plea Tuesday for information about her missing mother, Nancy Guthrie, after reports surfaced that a second ransom note sent to the family claimed the missing woman had died shortly after her abduction.
Speaking directly to viewers, Guthrie urged anyone with information to come forward.
"I just want to take the opportunity to ask people, to really beg people to come forward. Somebody knows something," Guthrie said. "This is a new story today that is on your radar, but this is the life that my sister lives, I live, my brother lives, our extended families live, our children live every day. We are in agony."
According to multiple media reports, the second ransom note stated that Nancy Guthrie "perished shortly after she was taken" and is "buried in nature now." The note also reportedly included an apology from the suspects, saying, "We are truly sorry."
CNN reported that the individ...
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- New 'Golden Gardens Direct' bus route from Ballard's Market Street to launch
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- 1:30
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- The city of Seattle and King County Metro are bringing a new bus route to one of the area's busiest beaches for the first time in more than a decade.
The Golden Gardens Direct route will run from multiple stops along Market Street in Ballard to Seaview Avenue at Golden Gardens this summer, officials announced Monday.
Two new buses will run every 30 minutes from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily from June 27 through Aug. 30.
The goal of the pilot project is to improve park and beach access, to cut down on traffic, and to ease parking demand that some are already working to avoid.
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- 8 adorable seal pups rescued in recent weeks
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- 0:52
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- A marine wildlife rehabilitation center says it has rescued eight harbor seal pups in recent weeks, including one found on Monday malnourished and suffering from an eye infection.
Many of the rescued pups were likely abandoned and are now receiving treatment and care.
Harbor seals are protected under federal law and should not be touched, fed, or moved.
Anyone concerned about a stranded seal pup is encouraged to contact trained authorities, rather than intervene directly.
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- What’s changed at 12th and Jackson?
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- 1:27
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Seattle officials say efforts to address public safety concerns at the intersection of 12th Avenue South and South Jackson Street remain ongoing after recent action in the area.
Business owners and residents continue to cite open-air drug activity and crime as longstanding concerns at the intersection.
A week after the city announced new measures, the main difference is a more visible police presence.
City leaders say the response includes both enforcement efforts and outreach services aimed at connecting people with assistance.
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- Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrives in UAE and speaks on Iran deal, Hezbollah, future of Lebanon
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- 2:40
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Iran could open the door to significant economic opportunity if its leadership shifts away from what he called exporting terrorism. Speaking during his visit to the UAE, Rubio said a change in direction could lead to increased investment and economic growth, but emphasized that progress would depend on addressing broader security concerns.
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- New 'Golden Gardens Direct' bus route from Ballard's Market Street to launch
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- 2:31
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- The city of Seattle and King County Metro are bringing a new bus route to one of the area's busiest beaches for the first time in more than a decade.
The Golden Gardens Direct route will run from multiple stops along Market Street in Ballard to Seaview Avenue at Golden Gardens this summer, officials announced Monday.
Two new buses will run every 30 minutes from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily from June 27 through Aug. 30.
The goal of the pilot project is to improve park and beach access, to cut down on traffic, and to ease parking demand that some are already working to avoid.
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- 'One of them bought a Roll Royce': 55 people charged in alleged $6.5B healthcare fraud schemes
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- 46:31
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced charges against 455 people across 45 states accused of participating in "healthcare fraud schemes" involving more than $6.5 billion in false claims.
This announcement marks the greatest combined federal and state effort in combating healthcare fraud in history," Blanche added. "Thanks to the leadership of President Trump and the vice president, and all those folks standing behind me and next to me, we are more united than ever before."
Blanche was joined by Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. He described it as the second largest amount ever charged in a single healthcare fraud operation.
"Every fraudulent dollar diverted into a criminal scheme is a dollar unavailable for patient care, for medical innovation, or for services for vulnerable Americans," Kennedy said.
Dr. Mehmet Oz, who is the administrator of the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medi...
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- Washington man accused in plot to attack White House UFC event, assassinate officials
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- 1:29
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- A Washington state man has been accused of conspiracy to commit murder for his alleged role in a plot to attack a high-profile Ultimate Fighting Championship event at the White House and assassinate government officials, according to a criminal complaint unsealed Monday.
William Lee Spartacus Falkner, of Belfair, Washington, is accused of participating in a broader conspiracy that allegedly planned to use explosives-laden drones and gunmen to attack a UFC event held June 14 on the White House grounds, according to the complaint filed in U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington.
Federal prosecutors charged with conspiracy to commit murder, which could carry a sentence of life in prison.
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- Falling tree damages 6 vehicles, traps 2 people at Lake Sammamish park
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- 1:26
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- A large tree toppled into a busy parking lot at Sunset Beach in Lake Sammamish State Park on Sunday night, crushing six vehicles and briefly trapping two people inside.
No one was seriously injured, according to first responders. The tree fell just before 9 p.m. as families were wrapping up Father's Day weekend at the park. Witness Vitaliy Ben was walking back to his vehicle with his family when it happened.
"We just heard this loud cracking noise," Ben said. "I looked up toward the sound and saw the tree start tipping over and falling."
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- Fire breaks out at south Seattle synagogue funeral home
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- 1:13
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- An early morning fire that started in one building at a synagogue funeral home in Seattle's Seward Park neighborhood spread to a second building.
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- Teenage girl accused of shooting another teen on Metro bus; video reveals details
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- 2:14
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Police have identified the 17-year-old girl who shot another teenager inside a Metro bus last month, but detectives are still working to bring her into custody.
As the investigation develops, KOMO News has obtained video footage showing the moments leading up to and during the gunfire.
The shooting happened around 9:30 p.m. on May 21, just as the coach was coming to a stop near the intersection of 29th Street SE and M Street SE in Auburn.
The footage shows the shooting suspect wearing a fur-lined parka with a mask covering her face, entering the bus, and taking a seat in the back. She appeared to be with one other girl, who appeared to be a teenager as well.
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- Pride Match spotlights Egypt-Iran World Cup showdown at Seattle Stadium
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- 3:50
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Seattle's first week of FIFA World Cup action has delivered what local organizers are calling a "seismic event," with packed stadiums, bustling watch parties, and a renewed focus on public safety as more matches arrive.
The excitement peaked on Friday when the United States defeated Australia 2-0 at Seattle Stadium. Peter Tomozawa, CEO of SeattleFWC26, said the atmosphere exceeded expectations.
"The vibe was amazing, and we're just hoping to keep the party going," Tomozawa said.
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- Meet the 3-legged kitten predicting Seattle's next World Cup winner
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- 2:58
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Davey, a 3-legged, 2-month-old kitten from the Seattle Animal Shelter, is making his prediction for Wednesday's World Cup match between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Qatar. The rescue kitten may be small, but he's got a big prediction.
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- Washington man accused in plot to attack White House UFC event, assassinate officials
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- 4:37
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- A Washington state man has been accused of conspiracy to commit murder for his alleged role in a plot to attack a high-profile Ultimate Fighting Championship event at the White House and assassinate government officials, according to a criminal complaint unsealed Monday.
William Lee Spartacus Falkner, 21, of Belfair, Washington, is accused of participating in a broader conspiracy that allegedly planned to use explosives-laden drones and gunmen to attack a UFC event held June 14 on the White House grounds, according to the complaint filed in U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington.
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- Falling tree damages 6 vehicles, traps 2 people at Lake Sammamish park
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- 2:56
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- A large tree toppled into a busy parking lot at Sunset Beach in Lake Sammamish State Park on Sunday night, crushing six vehicles and briefly trapping two people inside.
No one was seriously injured, according to first responders. The tree fell just before 9 p.m. as families were wrapping up Father's Day weekend at the park. Witness Vitaliy Ben was walking back to his vehicle with his family when it happened.
"We just heard this loud cracking noise," Ben said. "I looked up toward the sound and saw the tree start tipping over and falling."
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- Seattle economic development director says city looking beyond JumpStart tax expansion
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- 2:40
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Seattle’s new economic development director says the city is looking at options beyond expanding its JumpStart payroll tax as Mayor Katie Wilson’s administration faces pressure to close a budget shortfall while trying to rebuild confidence among local businesses.
Beto Yarce, who recently had the interim tag removed from his title, said Seattle needs to be more deliberate about how it grows its economy and works with employers after years of concern over downtown vacancies, public safety, and whether jobs are moving across Lake Washington.
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- Wildland firefighters train in North Bend as grasses near critically dry levels
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- 2:44
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- 2 months ago
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- Wildland firefighters training in North Bend are preparing for what state officials say could be a long and more severe-than-average fire season, as grasses and shrubs across Washington are expected to dry out to critical levels in the coming weeks.
Crews spent the afternoon at the Interagency Wildland Fire Academy, where firefighters are doing field exercises ahead of conditions that could help new wildfires spread and grow quickly.
“Fire is a wild creature. It’s hard to tame, and it does things we’re not always prepared for,” said Sean Kibbe, a Department of Natural Resources fire training manager.
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- Seattle praised for welcoming World Cup fans
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- 1:50
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- 2 months ago
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- Seattle leaders and World Cup organizers say the city has earned a reputation as a welcoming host as thousands of fans continue to arrive for tournament matches.
Officials say attendance and fan participation have exceeded expectations, with large supporter marches and events taking place throughout the city.
Organizers point to Seattle’s response to large crowds and evolving event conditions as a sign of the city’s preparedness for the tournament.
City leaders say all fans and visitors are welcome as Seattle prepares for the upcoming World Cup matches.
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- Experts warn Chinese AI models could act as digital 'sleeper cells' in U.S. cybersecurity networks
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- 2:20
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- 2 months ago
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- Chinese artificial intelligence models are rapidly gaining popularity in the United States, driven in part by lower costs and growing capabilities. But a new report from defense contractor Booz Allen Hamilton is raising questions about whether those savings could come with cybersecurity risks.
Researchers at the company examined four widely used Chinese AI models to evaluate how they performed when tasked with writing computer code. Their findings suggest some models generated significantly more security vulnerabilities under specific conditions, particularly when prompted to believe they were working for U.S. government users.
“Can code developed by these AI models be trusted?” posed Brad Medairy, president of Booz Allen’s national cyber business.
According to the study, the vulnerabilities were not traditional malware or obvious malicious code. Instead, researchers said some models appeared to alter their behavior based on the identity of ...
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- LIVE: Washington man accused in plot to attack Trump's White House UFC event, assassinate officials
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- 6:26
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Prosecutors are speaking now after the first court hearing of William Lee Spartacus Falkner, who is accused of participating in a broader conspiracy that allegedly planned to attack a UFC event on the White House grounds,
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- Trump signs executive order to invest in quantum computing that will make Moore's Law possible
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- 37:38
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- President Trump signs executive orders on Monday, where he announces new investments in the quantum computing industry. Experts state that these investments will make improve AI and Moore's Law will be a possibility in the future. Trump also states that the Strait of Hormuz has reopened and says Venezuela is exporting oil to several U.S. states, including Texas and Louisiana.
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- FULL INTERVIEW: Seattle economic development director says city looking beyond payroll tax exemption
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- 18:05
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Seattle’s new economic development director says the city is looking at options beyond expanding its JumpStart payroll tax as Mayor Katie Wilson’s administration faces pressure to close a budget shortfall while trying to rebuild confidence among local businesses.
Beto Yarce, who recently had the interim tag removed from his title, said Seattle needs to be more deliberate about how it grows its economy and works with employers after years of concern over downtown vacancies, public safety, and whether jobs are moving across Lake Washington.
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- 'You can't expect the president to not correct that record after what we call 'trash talk' was had'
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- 11:14
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Vice President JD Vance delivered an update Monday from Switzerland following negotiations with Iran aimed at fully reopening the Strait of Hormuz and reducing fighting between Israel and the Iranian-backed militia group Hezbollah in Lebanon.
The talks, mediated by Qatar and Pakistan, began Sunday and stretched into the early hours of Monday. While the high-level discussions have concluded, technical negotiations are expected to continue in Switzerland this week.
Vance said the talks did not produce a final peace agreement but did establish diplomatic, security and nuclear-monitoring frameworks needed to pursue a broader and more permanent regional settlement.
"We laid a very good foundation for a successful final deal," Vance told reporters. "The final deal is the house. We set the foundation."
ance said the negotiations achieved four key objectives:
Keep the Strait of Hormuz open: Establish a coordination system to keep...
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- Police release video that reveals new details in Auburn Metro bus shooting
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- 1:47
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Police have identified the 17-year-old girl who shot another teenager inside a Metro bus last month, but detectives are still working to bring her into custody.
As the investigation develops, KOMO News has obtained video footage showing the moments leading up to and during the gunfire.
The shooting happened around 9:30 p.m. on May 21, just as the coach was coming to a stop near the intersection of 29th Street SE and M Street SE.
The footage shows the shooting suspect wearing a fur-lined parka with a mask covering her face, entering the bus, and taking a seat in the back.
She appeared to be with one other person who also has his face concealed.
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- Seattle Public Schools to implement new safety measures within 'next year or two'
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- 1:12
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- 2 months ago
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- It is the first full week of summer for Seattle Public Schools (SPS) students, and Superintendent Ben Shuldiner has several areas to tackle over the break, like balancing a budget that is $87 million in the hole and increasing enrollment.
He also wants to work on school safety.
Shuldiner started his tenure at SPS in February, just after two district students were shot and killed at a bus stop. Since then, he has said safety is a priority.
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- Seattle Public Schools to implement new safety measures within 'next year or two'
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- 1:38
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- It is the first full week of summer for Seattle Public Schools (SPS) students, and Superintendent Ben Shuldiner has several areas to tackle over the break, like balancing a budget that is $87 million in the hole and increasing enrollment.
He also wants to work on school safety.
Shuldiner started his tenure at SPS in February, just after two district students were shot and killed at a bus stop. Since then, he has said safety is a priority.
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- NOAA tests new ocean drone in Lake Washington to better understand atmospheric rivers
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- 3:05
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- 2 months ago
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- If you've seen a robotic boat cruising around Lake Washington, it may have been NOAA's Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory (PMEL) testing a new ocean drone.
It looks like a surfboard retrofitted with dozens of gadgets. It will soon venture off into the Pacific Ocean, monitoring atmospheric rivers once it completes testing in Lake Washington and Puget Sound.
It's all to understand atmospheric rivers better.
NOAA will do that by getting the robotic boat, a drone, to the faraway waters of the Pacific Ocean with moisture feeding the atmosphere.
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- Close call for family as large tree falls, hits 6 cars at Lake Sammamish State Park
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- 3:21
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- 2 months ago
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- Six vehicles were hit by a large tree after it broke off from its stump in the parking lot of Sunset Beach at Lake Sammamish State Park, leaving two people trapped and evaluated for injury.
Eastside Fire & Rescue officials said they got the call for the downed tree around 8:50 p.m. on Sunday, with reports that two people were injured and multiple vehicles were pinned underneath. Upon arrival, crews noted a second tree was at a dangerous angle and was preventing them from working directly at the scene.
A witness, Vitaliy Ben, was walking toward his SUV with his wife and two kids when they saw the tree break off and topple over. He said they were just 100 feet or so from getting into their vehicle to go home to Auburn after celebrating Father's Day and enjoying the sunset at the beach.
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- 3-legged psychic kitten predicts winner of Seattle's next World Cup match
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- 17:05
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Davey, a psychic (and very adoptable) three-legged, two-month-old kitten from the Seattle Animal Shelter, is predicting the winner for Wednesday's Bosnia and Herzegovina vs. Qatar matchup.
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- Heat advisory in effect through Wednesday
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- 1:02
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- 2 months ago
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- A heat advisory is in place Monday through Wednesday, with peak daytime temps on Tuesday afternoon up to 90 in some spots.
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- Puget Sound region braces for more record June heat; data finds many local homes lack A/C
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- 1:47
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- 2 months ago
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- The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for several counties across western Washington in anticipation of more record heat for June, and with it comes a heightened risk of heat-related illness.
The advisory remains in effect from 11 a.m. Monday through 11 p.m. Wednesday. The region will likely experience hot conditions with temperatures expected around or above 85 to 90 degrees, which will significantly increase the risk of heat exhaustion, cramps, stroke and more, NWS said.
Experts added that these risks are higher for those who are sensitive to heat, especially people without effective cooling or hydration.
"It feels a lot more frequent, and they're [heat waves] closer and closer together," said Gwen Howell while walking through Seward Park Sunday.
Across the Puget Sound region, data from the U.S. Census Bureau shared this year showed considerable gaps in the number of households with access to air conditioning.
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- Four hurt, including 2 children, after deputy pursuit ends in Tacoma crash and fire
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- 2:32
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- 2 months ago
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- A 22-year-old man was arrested Saturday after allegedly fleeing from deputies twice, crashing into another vehicle, and leading authorities on a foot pursuit that ended near State Route 512, according to the Pierce County Sheriff's Department (PCSO).
The incident began at about 5:22 p.m. when a deputy attempted to stop a vehicle near the Alta Apartments off Steel Street South in Tacoma. The driver failed to yield and sped northbound on Steel Street South.
Due to traffic, the vehicle was forced to slow down, allowing deputies to deploy a tracking device before terminating the pursuit.
Body camera video of the crash scene on June 20, 2026. (Pierce County Sheriff's Office)
A few minutes later, deputies located the vehicle stopped near South 84th Street and Yakima Avenue.
The suspect was attempting to remove the tracking device when deputies approached, authorities said.
The man allegedly jumped back into the veh...
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- From The Fray to Vashon: Isaac Slade finds new rhythm on island life
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- 7:10
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- 2 months ago
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- The ferry ride from Seattle to Vashon Island only takes about 20 minutes. But for many people who live there, it feels like a world away.
Roughly 11,000 residents share the island — a place where farmers, tech CEOs, artists and longtime locals all seem to exist in the same orbit. It’s the kind of place where you might stand in line next to a baker, a biologist, or even a Grammy-nominated musician.
“There is something magical about this little island,” Isaac Slade said. “Vashon has sort of a strange rare mix of city people living in a rural setting with lots of rural people living right up next to the city. And it’s a 21-minute boat ride to Pike Place.”
Slade knows a thing or two about fame.
He’s the founding member and former lead singer of The Fray, the chart-topping band behind hits like “How to Save a Life,” “You Found Me” and “Look After You.”
Originally from Denver, Slade toured the world ...
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- USPS proposes mail-in voting rule changes, time for public to weigh in winds down
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- 1:04
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- 2 months ago
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- A major change could come to mail-in voting as soon as November’s mid-term election; the change would be a response to an executive order issued by President Donald Trump to tighten mail-in voting procedures.
The United States Postal Service (USPS), is now proposing a set of new rules that, if adopted, would require states to submit the names and addresses of voters receiving mail-in or absentee ballots to the postal service, plus unique barcodes tied to each voter’s outbound and return ballot envelopes.
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- Seattle waterfront businesses feeling a boost in foot-traffic with World Cup crowds
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- 1:55
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- 2 months ago
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- A day after Team USA defeated Australia in a big World Cup match played at Seattle Stadium, fans are still riding the victory high and packing fan zones scattered throughout the city.
On Seattle's waterfront, free watch parties have been happening daily at Pier 62, and so far, they've drawn in crowds of tens of thousands of locals and visitors.
"Honestly, as a U.S. fan, being able to see it in this environment, it's surreal," said Heath Rush. "[This is] like bucket list times ten!"
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