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13-year-old boy held in secure detention after allegedly shooting, killing teen cousin
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- 13-year-old boy held in secure detention after allegedly shooting, killing teen cousin
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- 1:29
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- 2 months ago
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- A 13-year-old boy is facing a manslaughter charge in connection with the shooting death of his 17-year-old cousin at a South Seattle apartment complex last month, after investigators say the case initially appeared to be an attempted suicide.
The shooting happened on May 29 at the Willow Crossing Apartments, where officers responded to a 911 call reporting that a 17-year-old had shot himself while playing with a gun. The teen was taken to a hospital and died days later.
Court records say investigators later received new information that pointed to the younger teen’s involvement. The victim’s aunt called the police and reported that her own son, not the victim, had fired the gun.
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- Parts of Seattle turning into World Cup fan zone
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- 0:59
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- 2 months ago
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- Seattle Center to Pacific Place and the Waterfront will become a World Cup fan zone with activities, LED screens, and food.
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- New law defines e-bikes as concerns grow over 'e-motos'
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- 3:17
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- 2 months ago
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- A new Washington state law that aims to clearly define electric bike (e-bike) and electric motorcycle (e-moto) usage takes effect on Thursday.
A Class 3 e-bike does require that the person riding it be 16 or older, and mostly prohibits the use of one on a sidewalk.
"I have not heard of anyone who's gotten a ticket for riding a Class 3 e-bike where only Class 2s are allowed," bill sponsor Senator Sharon Shewmake (D-Bellingham) said when asked about enforceability.
Shewmake said the soon-to-be-law is about ensuring safety for bike riders, pedestrians, and drivers alike.
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- FULL PRESSER: Trump signs bill to fund ICE, DHS through his remainder of presidential term
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- 49:54
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- 2 months ago
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- President Donald Trump signed the nearly $70 billion immigration enforcement bill on Wednesday after the House narrowly approved the measure, providing funding for ICE and Border Patrol operations through the remainder of Trump's term.
Speaking before signing the bill, Trump said the funding would ensure ICE and Border Patrol have the resources needed to "protect our borders" and remove "criminal aliens" from the country.
"The Secure America Act provides $38 billion to ICE, $26 billion to Border Patrol, to ensure these critical law enforcement agencies have the necessary resources to do their jobs, protecting our borders and getting criminal aliens out of the country," Trump said.
Trump also accused Democrats of trying to block Department of Homeland Security funding and said the legislation would help continue efforts to combat crime, drug trafficking and child exploitation while expanding immigration enforcement nationwide.
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- Seattle stadium tour reveals final World Cup preparations as FIFA shares ticket prices
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- 9:04
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- 2 months ago
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- With less than a year until the FIFA World Cup arrives in Seattle, local organizers say preparations at Lumen Field are entering the final stages as the city prepares to host six tournament matches in 2026.
During a media tour this week, officials highlighted upgrades and operational plans designed to accommodate hundreds of thousands of visitors expected to travel to Seattle for the world's largest sporting event.
The work includes stadium modifications, transportation planning, and fan experience improvements aimed at meeting FIFA's tournament requirements.
The tour came as FIFA released additional details about ticket sales for the 2026 World Cup. While prices will vary by match and seating location, demand is expected to be high for games in Seattle and across North America.
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- Seattle ranks third-worst city in U.S. for grass pollen, report says
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- 2:41
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- 2 months ago
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- Allergy season in Seattle could be getting worse, according to a new report by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation.
The 2026 report ranked Seattle as the third-worst city in the nation for grass pollen. For some residents, the symptoms have been hard to ignore.
"I just feel so congested all the time," said Corbin Duston of Northgate.
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- Seattle waterfront security ramps up as World Cup match nears, Coast Guard leads effort
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- 1:27
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- 2 months ago
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- With the first World Cup match set for Monday, maritime safety and security are top of mind for Seattle-area law enforcement and emergency agencies as they prepare to protect a waterfront that sits close to the stadium and is integrated into tournament festivities.
Seattle is one of only a few host cities with a major waterfront tied directly to World Cup events, creating a unique security challenge.
The U.S. Coast Guard says extensive maritime measures are in place for the tournament. So much so, it widens the scope of safety and security.
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- 13-year-old boy held in secure detention after allegedly shooting, killing teen cousin
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- 2:25
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- A 13-year-old boy is facing a manslaughter charge in connection with the shooting death of his 17-year-old cousin at a South Seattle apartment complex last month, after investigators say the case initially appeared to be an attempted suicide.
The shooting happened on May 29 at the Willow Crossing Apartments, where officers responded to a 911 call reporting that a 17-year-old had shot himself while playing with a gun.
The teen was taken to a hospital and died days later.
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- Seattle waterfront prepares for World Cup celebrations
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- 2:10
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- 2 months ago
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- Seattle is kicking off FIFA World Cup celebrations at Pier 62, where fans will gather near the city’s new floating soccer pitch along the waterfront.
The barge will be one of several watch-party locations during the tournament, with extra security planned on the water.
As excitement builds, ticket prices for some World Cup matches remain sky high, with some seats listed for $2,000.
Airbnb is also launching a promotion that includes World Cup tickets with select bookings, offering fans another way to attend matches.
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- Seattle City Council unanimously backs temporary moratorium on new data centers
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- 1:29
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- 2 months ago
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- Seattle moved quickly to block the potential arrival of large-scale data centers, with the City Council unanimously approving two measures on Tuesday aimed at preventing new facilities from being sited while the city studies their impacts.
The council’s action came after what it described as immense public outcry over the potential environmental, infrastructure and economic effects of large data centers in the region.
Amended Council Bill 121214, sponsored by Councilmember Eddie Lin of District 2 and Council President Joy Hollingsworth of District 3, places a temporary moratorium on new data center development while the city conducts comprehensive impact studies.
Under the legislation, data centers are defined as facilities used primarily to store and process digital data, with power capacity exceeding 20 megavolt-amperes and requiring uninterrupted power service. The moratorium could be extended for an additional six months if necessary.
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- US Rep. Emily Randall of Washington on her questioning of Bill Gates for Epstein investigation
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- 11:31
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- 2 months ago
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- U.S. Rep. Emily Randall of Washington said Wednesday that testimony from Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates highlighted what she described as a broader failure by men in Jeffrey Epstein’s orbit to recognize or confront the abuse and sex trafficking that occurred around the disgraced financier.
Randall, a Democrat representing Washington’s 6th Congressional District and a member of the House Oversight Committee, questioned Gates during a closed-door, transcribed interview as part of the committee’s ongoing investigation into Epstein’s network of sex trafficking and abuse.
Speaking afterward at a Capitol press conference, Randall said Gates had been “forthcoming and cooperative” in answering questions but argued that some of his responses reflected a pattern among people who associated with Epstein.
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- Seattle City Council unanimously backs temporary moratorium on new data centers
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- 2:33
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Seattle moved quickly to block the potential arrival of large-scale data centers, with the City Council unanimously approving two measures on Tuesday aimed at preventing new facilities from being sited while the city studies their impacts.
The council’s action came after what it described as immense public outcry over the potential environmental, infrastructure and economic effects of large data centers in the region.
Amended Council Bill 121214, sponsored by Councilmember Eddie Lin of District 2 and Council President Joy Hollingsworth of District 3, places a temporary moratorium on new data center development while the city conducts comprehensive impact studies.
Under the legislation, data centers are defined as facilities used primarily to store and process digital data, with power capacity exceeding 20 megavolt-amperes and requiring uninterrupted power service. The moratorium could be extended for an additional six months if necessary.
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- Sea-Tac Airport's Concourse C expansion opens in grand fashion
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- 0:55
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- 2 months ago
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- Seattle-Tacoma International Airport's new expansion of Concourse C opened today in grand fashion.
The project reconstructed the area where Concourses C and D meet by adding four more floors to the building's original three floors.
The nearly $400 million construction project was approved three years ago.
The atrium area, called the "Tree at C," features grand seating and a performance area for live music.
A host of new restaurants and shops also greet travelers, along with an outdoor viewing area, nursing area, and interfaith prayer and meditation room.
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- Ferguson warns of 'dire' budget outlook, vows not to propose new taxes.
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- 1:28
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson said state agencies should prepare for difficult budget decisions as his administration begins crafting the next state spending plan. He warned that the state's fiscal situation is "dire" while pledging not to propose new taxes to offset any budget shortfall.
The Governor made his first comments to KOMO News days after the Office of Financial Management directed agencies to begin planning for the 2027-29 budget cycle.
The agency instructed departments to avoid requesting new programs and to identify potential spending reductions as state leaders confront what officials described as significant fiscal challenges.
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- Everett Gospel Mission plans expansion to address growing homelessness crisis
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- 1:29
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- 2 months ago
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- With demand increasing for shelter services at a facility that is already operating at capacity, the Everett Gospel Mission is moving forward with a $30 million expansion project that will more than double the number of beds available for people experiencing homelessness in Snohomish County.
The nonprofit is currently in the permitting phase for a major redevelopment of its Smith Avenue campus and hopes to break ground later this year.
The project would triple the shelter's overall footprint by connecting two recently acquired warehouses to the existing facility, creating one contiguous building designed to provide expanded shelter, health, and recovery services.
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- Seattle temporarily blocks new large-scale data centers
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- 0:54
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- 2 months ago
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- The Seattle City Council approved 2 measures temporarily preventing large-scale data centers from being sited while the city studies their impacts.
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- Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson makes major announcement about cellphones in schools
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- 33:04
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- 2 months ago
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- Governor Bob Ferguson is joined by students, teachers, principals, and education leaders for a major announcement on a key legislative priority involving cellphones in schools.
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- FROM THE ARCHIVES: Man who killed Tacoma police officer in 1997 dies in prison
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- 8:34
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- 2 months ago
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- The man convicted of fatally shooting a Tacoma police officer during a 1997 standoff has died in prison.
The Washington Department of Corrections said Sap Kray, 74, died June 5 while serving a life sentence for the killing of Tacoma Police Officer William Lowry.
In August 1997, officers responded to a Tacoma home to arrest Kray after he allegedly threatened his estranged wife with a rifle the night before. According to court records, Kray armed himself with an SKS rifle and fatally shot Lowry during a standoff. A second officer was wounded in the gunfire.
Kray was convicted of aggravated murder in 1999 and sentenced to life in prison.
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- Ferguson warns of 'dire' budget outlook, vows not to propose new taxes
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- 2:30
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson said state agencies should prepare for difficult budget decisions as his administration begins crafting the next state spending plan. He warned that the state's fiscal situation is "dire" while pledging not to propose new taxes to offset any budget shortfall.
The Governor made his first comments to KOMO News days after the Office of Financial Management directed agencies to begin planning for the 2027-29 budget cycle.
The agency instructed departments to avoid requesting new programs and to identify potential spending reductions as state leaders confront what officials described as significant fiscal challenges.
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- FULL INTERVIEW: Gov. Ferguson pledges not to propose new taxes to offset any budget shortfall
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- 4:30
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- 2 months ago
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- Just days after Washington’s Office of Financial Management sent a letter to state agencies warning about “significant budget shortfalls” for the 2027-2029 fiscal cycle, Gov. Bob Ferguson said he’s already planning state budget cuts and made a pledge about whether he’ll seek new taxes to offset the shortfalls.
In an interview with KOMO News senior reporter Chris Daniels, Ferguson addresses the tough decisions that will be made as he prioritizes protecting Washington’s AAA bond rating that Moody’s has suggested is in danger, the reduction in reserves and fellow Democrats’ criticisms of state spending.
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- World Cup fever floats into Seattle as Sounders, Reign roll out watch party barge
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- 3:14
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- 2 months ago
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- The long-awaited floating soccer field hosted by the Sounders and Reign FC arrived in Seattle on Tuesday and made its way through Elliot Bay.
The project, called “Seattle Soccer Celebration powered by Lenovo,” will center around a custom-built soccer field atop a maritime vessel docked near Pier 62 at Waterfront Park.
The official ribbon-cutting ceremony to kick off the Seattle Soccer Celebration, powered by Lenovo, is on Wednesday at Pier 62.
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- World Cup fever floats into Seattle as Sounders, Reign roll out watch party barge
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- 0:30
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- The long-awaited floating soccer field hosted by the Sounders and Reign FC arrived in Seattle on Tuesday and made its way through Elliot Bay.
The project, called “Seattle Soccer Celebration powered by Lenovo,” will center around a custom-built soccer field atop a maritime vessel docked near Pier 62 at Waterfront Park.
The official ribbon-cutting ceremony to kick off the Seattle Soccer Celebration, powered by Lenovo, is on Wednesday at Pier 62.
Several speakers from the community, including representatives from Reign FC, Sounders FC, Friends of Waterfront Park, and Seattle Sports Commission, will be in attendance.
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- 2 humpback whales breach right next to whale watching boat
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- 0:27
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- While out whale watching in Puget Sound, KOMO News viewer Christina Holthenrichs captured this epic moment of two humpbacks breaching back-to-back!🐋🐋
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- Seattle waterfront security ramps up as World Cup match nears, Coast Guard leads effort
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- 3:38
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- With the first World Cup match set for Monday, maritime safety and security are top of mind for Seattle-area law enforcement and emergency agencies as they prepare to protect a waterfront that sits close to the stadium and is integrated into tournament festivities.
Seattle is one of only a few host cities with a major waterfront tied directly to World Cup events, creating a unique security challenge.
The U.S. Coast Guard says extensive maritime measures are in place for the tournament. So much so, it widens the scope of safety and security.
Cmdr. Dan Delgado with the U.S. Coast Guard Sector Puget Sound said for fans and visitors, it may be natural to assume safety and security in and around the stadium, but the waterfront is so close.
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- Everett Gospel Mission plans expansion to address growing homelessness crisis
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- 3:29
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- With demand increasing for shelter services at a facility that is already operating at capacity, the Everett Gospel Mission is moving forward with a $30 million expansion project that will more than double the number of beds available for people experiencing homelessness in Snohomish County.
The nonprofit is currently in the permitting phase for a major redevelopment of its Smith Avenue campus and hopes to break ground later this year.
The project would triple the shelter's overall footprint by connecting two recently acquired warehouses to the existing facility, creating one contiguous building designed to provide expanded shelter, health, and recovery services.
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- Seattle council members urge Mayor Wilson to close neighborhood streets along Aurora
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- 1:25
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- 2 months ago
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- After hundreds of North Seattle residents marched along Aurora Avenue on Saturday night, demanding action to address ongoing shootings and violent crime, several Seattle City Council members responded.
The march came after weeks of ongoing shootings in neighborhood streets near the busy highway and what residents call little to no action from city leaders to curb it.
City Councilmember Bob Kettle, who also chairs the city's Public Safety Committee, was among several elected officials who joined residents for Saturday's march.
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- Advice for enjoying a family vacation without derailing your entire budget
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- 5:27
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- 2 months ago
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- Summer is almost here! And for a lot of families, that means road trips and backyard cookouts.
But it also means something that doesn't make the highlight reel: A budget that quietly stretches past its limit.
Camps, activities, vacations, home projects, and back-to-school shopping—it all adds up!
And even families that feel financially prepared can find themselves stretched thin by September.
ARC Seattle's Holly Menino spoke with Gesa Credit Union's Derek Wing about why summer hits family budgets so hard and how you can enjoy a vacation without derailing your family's whole budget.
Wing also offered some advice for getting ahead of back-to-school sales.
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- World Cup security ramps up as Seattle commuters get temporary relief
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- 1:30
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- With the first World Cup match in Seattle just one week from today, a coalition of federal, state, county, and local agencies says final security preparations are in place to keep fans and visitors safe during matches, festivals, and watch parties.
Officials described the effort as an unprecedented undertaking that has been years in the making, with intensified planning over the last two years.
They said Seattle has handled major events before, including a Super Bowl parade and MLB’s All-Star Week, but the World Cup’s scale and duration present a new challenge.
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- Sounders, Reign to host first-of-its-kind 'floating pitch' on Elliott Bay during World Cup
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- 0:44
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- 2 months ago
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- Are you ready for some floating football? Crews are nearing completion of a "floating pitch," a joint project between the Seattle Sounders and Seattle Reign FC soccer teams.
The project, called “Seattle Soccer Celebration powered by Lenovo,” will center around a custom-built soccer field atop a maritime vessel docked near Pier 62 at Waterfront Park.
Organizers said the floating venue will host fan events, cultural programming, watch parties, and community soccer activities throughout the tournament.
Club officials described the effort as both a global showcase for Seattle and a lasting community investment tied to the city’s role as a FIFA World Cup 2026 host.
The World Cup begins Thursday (June 11), and Seattle's first game is next Monday (June 15).
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- Seattle councilmembers criticize Mayor Katie Wilson over World Cup CCTV reversal
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- 1:29
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Seattle city leaders say they are unaware of any specific threat tied to the FIFA World Cup, despite Mayor Katie Wilson citing a "credible threat" as part of her rationale for activating more than 20 city surveillance cameras ahead of next week's matches - and they questioned why the city is not moving forward on the approved expansion as planned.
The debate centers on a controversial city CCTV pilot program that has become a political flashpoint in recent weeks as Seattle prepares to host six FIFA World Cup matches.
Seattle's Emergency Operations Center has long relied on existing traffic cameras during major events and will continue to do so throughout the World Cup.
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- World Cup brings Seattle commuters temporary relief
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- 1:28
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- The northbound lanes of Interstate 5 on the Ship Canal Bridge fully reopened this weekend, ahead of schedule.
"I'm actually excited to get back on the freeway to get to downtown," frequent I-5 commuter Clarissa Moreno said.
While commuters are taking a sigh of relief, the construction pause will not last forever.
The fully reopened lanes are part of a planned break to help ease traffic as hundreds of thousands of people travel to Seattle for the FIFA World Cup. The bridge will remain fully open until July 10, when construction resumes on the northbound lanes until late 2026.
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- Airfare increases for summer travel
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- 1:02
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- 2 months ago
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- If you're planning a summer trip, get ready to pay more for airfare compared to last year.
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- World Cup safety and security news conference
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- 36:04
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- 2 months ago
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- The Coast Guard is hosting federal and local agencies, who will discuss their safety and security roles during World Cup matches in Seattle.
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- Seattle council members urge Mayor Wilson to close neighborhood streets along Aurora
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- 2:22
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- 2 months ago
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- After hundreds of North Seattle residents marched along Aurora Avenue on Saturday night, demanding action to address ongoing shootings and violent crime, several Seattle City Council members responded.
The march came after weeks of ongoing shootings in neighborhood streets near the busy highway and what residents call little to no action from city leaders to curb it.
City Councilmember Bob Kettle, who also chairs the city's Public Safety Committee, was among several elected officials who joined residents for Saturday's march.
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- Greg Abbott releases plan to fight Screwworm in Texas with help of all state agencies
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- 2:38
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- 2 months ago
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- **Editor's note: This story has been updated to reflect that the dog case initially reported in Andrews County, Texas, has been reclassified as the first confirmed case of New World screwworm in New Mexico, according to USDA.
New World screwworm has spread to the Texas Hill Country after federal officials confirmed a case in a Gillespie County goat Monday.
As of Monday, three calves, a dog, and a goat have confirmed cases of New World Screwworm.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service confirmed that the dog case initially reported in Andrews County, Texas, has been reclassified as the first confirmed case of New World screwworm in New Mexico. Investigators determined the dog resides in Lea County, New Mexico, though the treating veterinarian who reported the case is based in Texas.
The first two confirmed cases were calves in Zavala County in South Texas. A third calf was infected in near...
- Title
- Jeffries: 'Too many hard working Americans are unable to thrive and they barely survive'
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- 1:30
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Democrat House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries calls out Donald Trump over his promises of making cost of living low for all Americans. Hakeem said during his comment that everything in the U.S. is high in prices - from Groceries to housing to gas to health insurance. He continued by saying that Americans barely surviving in Trump's economy, much less thriving.
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- 'He always has to bring the MAGA circus into town': Hakeem Jeffries on Trump attending NBA Finals
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- 0:50
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- A watch party for Game 3 of the NBA Finals outside Madison Square Garden (MSG) on Monday has been canceled as security ramps up ahead of President Donald Trump's attendance.
New York City Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch announced the precautions being taken as the Secret Service prepares for Trump's visit to MSG. The Knicks lead the series 2-0 and are two wins away from their first championship in more than 50 years.
The NYPD will establish a security perimeter from West 30th Street to West 35th Street between Sixth and Eighth Avenues. Beginning at 4 p.m., Seventh and Eighth avenues within that area will be closed to vehicle and pedestrian traffic.
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- Jeffries calls out Pulte for being 'woefully unqualified' for Director of Nat'l Intelligence role
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- 0:34
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Democrat House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries slammed President Trump's appointee for acting National Intelligence Director, Bill Pulte. Jeffries called Pulte a "political hack, a malignant clown," and "woefully unqualified."
Bipartisan backlash to Trump’s appointment of Pulte, a top housing official, led him to clarify the spymaster’s interim term. Many senators are still sounding the alarm over Pulte’s qualifications, although the GOP’s bells ring quieter.
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- 'The framework is to prevent': Dr. Oz promotes 'right side up food triangle' nutrition initiative
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- 2:32
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced new efforts to advance nutrition education on Monday, which he is describing as "one of the most important course corrections in modern American medicine."
Kennedy announced several new reforms, including nine of America's leading medical accreditors, certifying boards, testing organizations and educational institutions taking steps to put nutrition back at the center of medical education.
"For the first time, nutrition science will have a meaningful presence across all three steps of the United States Medical Licensing Examination," Kennedy explained.
Approximately 15% of content across the examination sequence will assess nutrition science and its clinical application using evidence-based standards."
The HHS secretary also announced 19 additional medical schools have signed the Trump administration's nutrition education pledge.
"With these commitments, 73 medi...
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- RFK Jr.: 'Nutrition will have a meaningful presence across in licensing examination for physicians'
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- 2:58
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced new efforts to advance nutrition education on Monday, which he is describing as "one of the most important course corrections in modern American medicine."
Kennedy announced several new reforms, including nine of America's leading medical accreditors, certifying boards, testing organizations and educational institutions taking steps to put nutrition back at the center of medical education.
"For the first time, nutrition science will have a meaningful presence across all three steps of the United States Medical Licensing Examination," Kennedy explained.
Approximately 15% of content across the examination sequence will assess nutrition science and its clinical application using evidence-based standards."
The HHS secretary also announced 19 additional medical schools have signed the Trump administration's nutrition education pledge.
"With these commitments, 73 medi...
- Title
- World Cup security ramps up as Seattle commuters get temporary relief
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- 8:34
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- As Seattle prepares to host six FIFA World Cup matches next summer, federal, state, and local agencies are ramping up security efforts across the region.
While security planning is intensifying, some Seattle commuters could see a temporary benefit from the event. Transportation officials say a combination of expanded transit service, adjusted work schedules, and increased use of public transportation during the World Cup could help reduce congestion on some roadways.
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- RFK Jr. announces 73 medical schools signed new MAHA nutrition initiative for future physicians
- Runtime
- 38:20
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced new efforts to advance nutrition education on Monday, which he is describing as "one of the most important course corrections in modern American medicine."
Kennedy announced several new reforms, including nine of America's leading medical accreditors, certifying boards, testing organizations and educational institutions taking steps to put nutrition back at the center of medical education.
"For the first time, nutrition science will have a meaningful presence across all three steps of the United States Medical Licensing Examination," Kennedy explained.
Approximately 15% of content across the examination sequence will assess nutrition science and its clinical application using evidence-based standards."
The HHS secretary also announced 19 additional medical schools have signed the Trump administration's nutrition education pledge.
"With these commitments, 73 medi...
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- Seattle's multi-agency safety forces say they're ready for the World Cup in one week
- Runtime
- 2:31
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- With the first World Cup match in Seattle just one week from today, a coalition of federal, state, county, and local agencies says final security preparations are in place to keep fans and visitors safe during matches, festivals, and watch parties.
Officials described the effort as an unprecedented undertaking that has been years in the making, with intensified planning over the last two years.
They said Seattle has handled major events before, including a Super Bowl parade and MLB’s All-Star Week, but the World Cup’s scale and duration present a new challenge.
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- Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson opens 75 tiny shelter units ahead of World Cup, falling short of 500 goal
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- 1:26
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- The first new units of shelter since Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson took office were previewed Sunday in Interbay, in Wilson's first step toward reaching her goal of 1,000 added shelter beds during her inaugural year in city hall.
The mayor, joined by other city and non-profit leaders, hosted an opening ceremony for the Bayside Enhanced Shelter on W Armory Way Sunday afternoon.
As of now, the site includes 50 single-adult pallet home units that will operate as 24/7 transitional housing with wraparound services for people coming out of chronic homelessness, according to the city. The total number of units will jump to 75 by the end of the month.
People will have access to behavioral health support for addiction and recovery, but Wilson said using those services is not required to live on-site.
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- Seattle mayor explains decision to turn on CCTV cameras for World Cup: 'Credible threat'
- Runtime
- 1:02
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Mayor Katie Wilson spoke to the media for the first time in days after she chose to turn on the controversial CCTV cameras in and around Pioneer Square and SODO for the duration of the FIFA World Cup.
Following an open house event for a new shelter in Interbay, the mayor fielded questions from reporters, where KOMO News and others asked about her decision, which marked a stark contrast from her long-held position on the cameras.
There are 22 CCTV cameras installed around the "Stadium District," adding to the already-established 60-plus unit public and private camera network within the city's Real Time Crime Center (RTCC).
Law enforcement has touted the network and program as being a very useful tool that's helped them solve crimes, including homicides.
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- Seattle mayor explains decision to turn on CCTV cameras for World Cup: 'Credible threat'
- Runtime
- 3:05
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Mayor Katie Wilson spoke to the media for the first time in days after she chose to turn on the controversial CCTV cameras in and around Pioneer Square and SODO for the duration of the FIFA World Cup.
Following an open house event for a new shelter in Interbay, the mayor fielded questions from reporters, where KOMO News and others asked about her decision, which marked a stark contrast from her long-held position on the cameras.
There are 22 CCTV cameras installed around the "Stadium District," adding to the already-established 60-plus unit public and private camera network within the city's Real Time Crime Center (RTCC).
Law enforcement has touted the network and program as being a very useful tool that's helped them solve crimes, including homicides.
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- 2 teens arrested after using cables to climb suspension bridge, causing hours-long traffic jam
- Runtime
- 1:44
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Drivers heading westbound on state Route 16 near the Tacoma Narrows Bridge faced a major closure Saturday night after two teen boys climbed the bridge’s cable suspensions, prompting troopers to shut down lanes and divert traffic.
At 10:07 p.m. Saturday, the Washington State Patrol said all lanes of WB SR-16, just before the Narrows Bridge, were being blocked off and diverted to Jackson Avenue because of two people climbing the cable suspensions of the bridge.
Troopers began working with the Washington State Department of Transportation to get them down safely and urged people to avoid the area.
In an update at 10:43 p.m., the WSP said the roadway remained blocked and that the two boys, aged 16 and 17, had reached the very top of the bridge, which stands at 500 feet above the water.
The WSP warned that with strong wind gusts at those heights, "anything could go wrong and pose a major hazard to traffic below, and that’...
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- All northbound I-5 lanes reopen ahead of World Cup
- Runtime
- 1:03
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- All lanes of northbound I-5 over the Ship Canal Bridge have reopened ahead of World Cup matches in Seattle starting next week.
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- Massachusetts bakery draws backlash after making Hitler cartoon cake
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- 2:30
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- 2 months ago
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- A Massachusetts bakery is facing backlash after sharing a photo of a customer-ordered cake depicting a cartoon version of Adolf Hitler. The owner says she was initially uncomfortable with the request, later apologized, and is now being encouraged by local Jewish leaders to pursue Holocaust education.
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- Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson opens 75 tiny shelter units ahead of World Cup, falling short of 500 goal
- Runtime
- 2:01
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- The first new units of shelter since Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson took office were previewed Sunday in Interbay, in Wilson's first step toward reaching her goal of 1,000 added shelter beds during her inaugural year in city hall.
The mayor, joined by other city and non-profit leaders, hosted an opening ceremony for the Bayside Enhanced Shelter on W Armory Way Sunday afternoon.
As of now, the site includes 50 single-adult pallet home units that will operate as 24/7 transitional housing with wraparound services for people coming out of chronic homelessness, according to the city. The total number of units will jump to 75 by the end of the month.
People will have access to behavioral health support for addiction and recovery, but Wilson said using those services is not required to live on-site.
"The process of recovery is really complicated and difficult," she explained, "and so, we're not demanding that people be abstinent when they enter ...
