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'Nancy Guthrie is dead': Ransom note sent to media outlets claims
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- 'Nancy Guthrie is dead': Ransom note sent to media outlets claims
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- 2:43
- Date posted
- 4 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
- 4 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
- 4 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
- 4 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
- 4 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
- 4 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
- 4 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
- 4 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, 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
- 4 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
- 4 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
- 4 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
- 4 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
- 4 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
- 4 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, 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
- 4 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
- 4 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
- Date posted
- 4 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
- Date posted
- 4 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
- Date posted
- 4 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
- 4 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
- 4 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
- 4 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
- 4 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
- 4 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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- 4 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
- 4 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
- Date posted
- 4 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
- Date posted
- 4 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
- 4 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
- Date posted
- 4 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
- Date posted
- 4 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
- Date posted
- 4 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...
- Title
- From The Fray to Vashon: Isaac Slade finds new rhythm on island life
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- 7:10
- Date posted
- 4 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 ...
- Title
- USPS proposes mail-in voting rule changes, time for public to weigh in winds down
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- 1:04
- Date posted
- 4 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
- Date posted
- 4 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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- Proposed Initiative in Tacoma would force city to enforce tenants rights law
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- 1:58
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- The tenant’s rights group ‘Tacoma For All’ says the city is not doing enough to enforce the rules established by the Landlord Fairness Code Initiative, which went into effect in 2023.
That is why they recently turned in more than 8,000 petition signatures to put the ‘SAFE Homes for All Initiative’ on the November ballot.
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- Soccer fans pack the ferry Friday, chant as they reach Seattle's waterfront
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- 1:04
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- The beautiful game brings people together—on land and at sea! Soccer fans packed the Seattle/Bremerton ferry on Friday!
The chants started before they even reached shore!
(Courtesy: Melanie Kasch via Chime In)
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- Drone show celebrates Team USA win in Seattle
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- 1:32
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Team USA beat Australia 2-0 in the Group D matchup of the World Cup in Seattle on Friday, securing their advancement to the knockout round.
Created by Visit Seattle, the first-of-its-kind aerial display illuminated the final score of each World Cup match hosted in Seattle, with hundreds of drones forming the competing nations’ flags and scores against the backdrop of the Emerald City skyline.
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- Visit Seattle launches drone scoreboard shows after every World Cup match
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- 5:26
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Soccer fans in Seattle have a new reason to look up.
A never-before-seen drone scoreboard debuted during Seattle’s first World Cup match on June 15, transforming the city skyline into a massive celebration of the world’s most popular sport.
This video is from the June 19 match, USA v Australia.
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- 8 drones seized, 2 operators arrested for violating World Cup airspace in Seattle
- Runtime
- 1:23
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Police seized 8 drones and arrested 2 pilots for violating federal airspace restrictions during Friday's FIFA World Cup match in Seattle.
Leading up to the games, local and federal authorities rolled out new technology to track and, if necessary, take control of rogue drones.
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- Woman shot near Chinatown-International District encampment as downtown tent sweeps vary
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- 1:28
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Efforts to address homelessness are having varying results throughout downtown Seattle, with some streets cleared of tents while other encampments remain, including one in the Chinatown-International District, where a woman was shot on Friday.
City officials are trying to respond to multiple concerns as Seattle plays host city for the FIFA World Cup games, which kicked off locally on June 15 and is expected to draw hundreds of thousands of visitors.
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- Fans erupt as Team USA defeats Australia 2-0 in FIFA World Cup
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- 38:40
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Soccer fans in Seattle erupt as Team USA defeats Australia 2-0 in the FIFA World Cup.
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- USA vs. Australia FIFA World Cup Watch Party in Everett
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- 50:32
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Fans are gathering at the Port of Everett's Waterfront Place for USA vs. Australia watch party at Boxcar Park.
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- Global soccer fans rattle Seattle Stadium during World Cup matches
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- 0:34
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Fans at Seattle Stadium have been making enough noise to register beyond the stands.
Soccer fans coming from all over the world have been “rockin’ and rollin’” during FIFA World Cup matches in Seattle, with seismic instruments capturing the ground motion generated by celebrations after goals, the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network (PNSN) said.
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- Party in Pioneer Square as thousands of USA fans celebrate win over Australia
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- 2:16
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- After the United States secured its victory over Australia in Friday's World Cup match played at Seattle Stadium, thousands of fans poured into Pioneer Square for post-match celebrations.
During the game, hundreds of people packed Occidental Square to watch on the big screen. Dance circles, chants, and an impromptu soccer game then broke out immediately after the final whistle.
"Everyone's so happy, so excited," a Team USA fan told KOMO News. "I've never felt energy like this before, and it's such a blessing to be in a crowd like this."
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- Seattle and Team USA shine on a sun-soaked afternoon
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- 2:56
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- On a glorious, sun-soaked afternoon, the Emerald City sparkled.
From the waterfront to the stadium district, Seattle was awash in red, white and blue. Thousands of fans flooded downtown streets hours before kickoff as the United States faced Australia in a FIFA World Cup group stage match that felt bigger than a game.
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- 8 drones seized, 2 operators arrested for violating World Cup airspace in Seattle
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- 2:25
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Police seized 8 drones and arrested 2 pilots for violating federal airspace restrictions during Friday's FIFA World Cup match in Seattle.
Leading up to the games, local and federal authorities rolled out new technology to track and, if necessary, take control of rogue drones.
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- Woman shot near Chinatown-International District encampment as downtown tent sweeps vary
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- 3:18
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Efforts to address homelessness are having varying results throughout downtown Seattle, with some streets cleared of tents while other encampments remain, including one in the Chinatown-International District, where a woman was shot on Friday.
City officials are trying to respond to multiple concerns as Seattle plays host city for the FIFA World Cup games, which kicked off locally on June 15 and is expected to draw hundreds of thousands of visitors.
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- Seattle fans pack waterfront hours early as USA defeats Australia, advances in World Cup
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- 2:58
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Soccer fans descended on Seattle's waterfront well before kickoff Friday, staking out their spots early to watch a highly anticipated World Cup matchup at Seattle Stadium between the United States and Australia.
That patience paid off as Team USA won the match and now advances to the knockout round.
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- TEAM COVERAGE: USA defeats Australia 2-0 in World Cup matchup in Seattle
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- 8:49
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Team USA beat Australia 2-0 in the Group D matchup of the World Cup in Seattle on Friday despite the absence of injured forward Christian Pulisic.
A deep U.S. roster overcame Pulisic’s absence to clinch a knockout berth after only two matches for the first time. The last time the Americans served as World Cup hosts in 1994, they advanced by being one of the best third-place teams. They then lost to eventual champion Brazil in their next match, which was in the round of 16.
Pulisic, who plays for AC Milan and has 33 goals in 87 international appearances, missed Friday’s match because of a calf injury.
The U.S. Men’s National Team (USMNT) faced Australia at “Seattle Stadium” – normally Lumen Field – Friday as thousands of fans from both sides cheered on their teams. Seattle's Pioneer Square neighborhood near the stadium erupted with excitement over Team USA's win.
With this win over Australia, Team USA has clinched a spot ...
