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Aussie fans march to the USA vs. Australia match in Seattle Friday!
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- Aussie fans march to the USA vs. Australia match in Seattle Friday!
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- 0:52
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- 16 days ago
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- KOMO News Sports Director Niko Tamurian ended up in the middle of the Aussie's march to "Seattle Stadium" for Friday's matchup against USA. #worldcup #fifa #usa #australia #shorts #sports
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- Team USA fans march to Seattle Stadium to take on Australia in the World Cup
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- 14:59
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
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- USMNT and Australia are just hours away from kicking off in the World Cup. Fans are excitedly rallying ahead of the game.
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- Microsoft's Seeing AI and OneCourt help blind fans experience World Cup action
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- 1:29
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
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- For Anthony Ferraro, attending a FIFA World Cup match in Seattle meant more than simply cheering alongside other fans.
It was an opportunity to experience every aspect of the game independently, from making his way around the stadium to following the action on the field as it happened.
Ferraro, a blind athlete, musician, and social media influencer with more than 3.5 million followers, attended Monday's match between Belgium and Egypt using two technologies designed to make sports and public spaces more accessible for people who are blind or have low vision.
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- GPS error routes semi-trucks onto narrow streets in DuPont neighborhood
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- 1:28
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
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- A road construction project in DuPont caused problems in a nearby neighborhood after GPS devices mistakenly routed semi-trucks onto residential streets.
According to city officials, the issue began in late May when the Washington State Department of Transportation closed Exit 119 to complete work on ramps and a roundabout.
During the project, the city temporarily lifted restrictions on heavy trucks on Center Drive so they could continue to access several warehouses in the northwest part of the city.
The route appeared to be a suitable detour until GPS devices began directing truck drivers onto McDonald Avenue, a narrow residential street near Center Drive.
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- Seattle's biggest Juneteenth celebration returns: 10th Annual Freedom Festival
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- 5:35
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
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- Juneteenth celebrations are underway across the country, and Seattle is gearing up for one of the West Coast's largest events.
The 10th Annual Juneteenth Freedom Festival at Jimi Hendrix Park will bring together music, culture, community organizations, and celebrations of Black freedom, resilience, and achievement.
Wyking Garrett of Africatown Community Land Trust joined ARC Seattle co-anchor Tyrah Majors about what attendees can expect and why the event continues to be an important tradition for the community.
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- Hot weather during World Cup match causes health concerns
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- 0:55
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- 16 days ago
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- Emergency medical crews in Seattle are urging soccer fans heading to World Cup matches and watch parties to be aware of heat-related illness and dehydration as crowds spend extended time outdoors.
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- Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson announces new approach to long-troubled 12th and Jackson corridor
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- 2:53
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
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- Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson announced a new strategy Wednesday aimed at addressing long-standing public safety concerns in Little Saigon and North Beacon Hill, combining increased police enforcement with expanded outreach and treatment services.
The plan targets the area around 12th Avenue South and South Jackson Street, a corridor that community leaders and business owners have for years identified as a hotspot for open-air drug activity, public disorder, and other criminal behavior.
Under the new approach, Seattle police officers will increase their presence in the neighborhood and contact people engaged in illegal activity. According to the mayor's office, individuals who continue to violate the law could face arrest or be referred to the Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion, or LEAD, program, which connects people with case management and support services instead of the traditional criminal justice system.
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- Australian fans flood Seattle as transit braces for World Cup surge
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- 3:11
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
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- Excitement ahead of Friday's World Cup match between the United States and Australia was palpable in downtown Seattle as the tournament's energy continued to build during its second week in the city.
An estimated 10,000 Australian fans are expected to attend the match, which kicks off at noon on Friday.
After a sellout crowd for Seattle's opening match between Belgium and Egypt, another capacity crowd is expected.
Many fans planning to attend are already in Seattle ahead of the highly anticipated matchup.
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- Missed it? Here's Seattle's Guinness World Record Dim Sum gathering in 30 seconds
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- 0:32
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
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- It's official! Dim sum lovers from across Seattle and beyond gathered Thursday in the Chinatown–International District to take part in a record-breaking event: the world's largest dim sum gathering. And they did! A total of 830 participants joined the celebration, officially setting a new Guinness World Record and giving Seattle a new claim to fame.
The previous record was set in Australia in 2019, when 764 people gathered for a dim sum event. Seattle surpassed that mark by 66 participants, securing its place in the Guinness World Records.
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- American Airlines turns LAX-to-Seattle flight into a soccer fan send-off
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- 0:50
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
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- (video courtesy: American Airlines)
American Airlines surprised customers traveling from Los Angeles to Seattle on Thursday with a special celebration ahead of Friday’s match in Seattle.
Passengers on Flight AA6324 from Los Angeles International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport were greeted with a decorated departure gate, a special welcome from American Airlines team members, and fan-themed giveaways waiting at every seat as they boarded.
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- American Airlines turns LAX-to-Seattle flight into a soccer fan send-off
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- 1:03
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
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- (video: courtesy American Airlines)
American Airlines surprised customers traveling from Los Angeles to Seattle on Thursday with a special celebration ahead of Friday’s match in Seattle.
Passengers on Flight AA6324 from Los Angeles International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport were greeted with a decorated departure gate, a special welcome from American Airlines team members, and fan-themed giveaways waiting at every seat as they boarded.
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- Microsoft's Seeing AI and OneCourt help blind fans experience World Cup action
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- 2:10
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
- Description
- For Anthony Ferraro, attending a FIFA World Cup match in Seattle meant more than simply cheering alongside other fans.
It was an opportunity to experience every aspect of the game independently, from making his way around the stadium to following the action on the field as it happened.
Ferraro, a blind athlete, musician, and social media influencer with more than 3.5 million followers, attended Monday's match between Belgium and Egypt using two technologies designed to make sports and public spaces more accessible for people who are blind or have low vision.
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- Seattle CID launches first-ever Summer Kickoff with food, art and AANHPI culture
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- 3:09
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
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- Seattle’s Chinatown-International District will welcome summer with a new community celebration on Thursday that organizers say will highlight Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander culture while showcasing one of the city’s most historic neighborhoods.
The Chinatown-International District Business Improvement Area and the Wing Luke Museum have partnered for the first-ever CID Summer Kickoff, a free daylong event featuring food, art, music, and cultural activities across four blocks of the neighborhood.
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- Fan excitement builds ahead of USA-Australia World Cup match in Seattle
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- 3:35
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
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- While the United States and Australia will not face off in a World Cup match in Seattle until Friday, fans from both countries packed Pier 62 on the waterfront Thursday to watch other tournament matches.
Much of the pier was filled with supporters dressed in red, white, and blue, and many said they had traveled to Seattle specifically for Friday's game.
"Team USA played awesome in the first game. That's the best I've ever seen them play," said Ben Senger, who is visiting with his family. "I was at the World Cup in Germany, and it's not even going to compare. It's going to be insane."
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- GPS error routes semi-trucks onto narrow streets in DuPont neighborhood
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- 3:00
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
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- A road construction project in DuPont caused problems in a nearby neighborhood after GPS devices mistakenly routed semi-trucks onto residential streets.
According to city officials, the issue began in late May when the Washington State Department of Transportation closed Exit 119 to complete work on ramps and a roundabout. During the project, the city temporarily lifted restrictions on heavy trucks using Center Drive so they could continue accessing several warehouses in the northwest part of the city.
The route appeared to be a suitable detour until GPS devices began directing truck drivers onto McDonald Avenue, a narrow residential street near Center Drive.
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- Fan excitement builds ahead of USA-Australia World Cup match in Seattle
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- 0:49
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
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- While the United States and Australia will not face off in a World Cup match in Seattle until Friday, fans from both countries packed Pier 62 on the waterfront Thursday to watch other tournament matches.
Much of the pier was filled with supporters dressed in red, white, and blue, and many said they had traveled to Seattle specifically for Friday's game.
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- Seattle Mayor explains what ‘zero tolerance’ means at 12th & Jackson corridor
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- 0:41
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
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- Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson is speaking publicly for the first time since announcing a new plan for the 12th & Jackson corridor.
When asked what her administration’s “zero tolerance” approach means, Wilson told KOMO News the city’s $1.1 million investment will support drug treatment, crime prevention efforts, outreach services, and partnerships aimed at improving public safety.
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- Little league umpire marks 56 years behind the plate, officiating more than 1,120 games
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- 2:58
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
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- The sun is high over the diamond in Normandy Park, and according to Edwin “Ed” Johnson, so are some of the pitches.
Johnson is an umpire for South Highline National Little League – a volunteer gig he’s held for 56 years.
“I started in 1970,” said Johnson. “I was walking by a field of kids getting ready to play baseball, and I thought, well, I’ll just go down and watch and see what’s going on.”
That casual curiosity turned into decades of service. With 20 games a season, Ed has logged more than 1,120 games.
Why does he keep coming back? Ed says it’s the kids.
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- Ferguson says FEMA aid approved as Upriver Fire destroys homes, spurs evacuations
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- 1:24
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
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- Wildfires burning across Eastern Washington have forced thousands of people from their homes, including in the Spokane Valley, where the Upriver Fire has already destroyed multiple homes and prompted a request for federal assistance.
Gov. Bob Ferguson requested a Fire Management Assistance Declaration from FEMA to gain access to federal funds to help fight the Upriver Fire burning in the Spokane Valley on Tuesday night.
On Wednesday afternoon, Ferguson announced FEMA approved the request.
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- Seattle Aussie bar soaks in excitement of USMNT and Australia World Cup match
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- 1:24
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
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- For one sports bar in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood, the United States vs. Australia FIFA World Cup match on Friday at Lumen Field provides an exciting opportunity for businesses and the community.
One week into the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Bradley Howe, the owner of Kangaroo & Kiwi -- an Australian and New Zealand-centric sports pub -- said they'll be opening up early at 8 a.m. ahead of the noon kickoff for the big game.
It will be an exclamation point for what he said has been a successful stretch of business through the tournament's first week.
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- Seattle World Cup CEO Peter Tomozawa and Sounders FC Legend Brad Evans
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- 34:51
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
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- We've gone Cup Crazy at Inside the Arena, dedicating nearly the entire show to the World Cup.
Niko and Chris discuss what has gone well after nearly four years of planning and share insights from Peter Tomozawa, CEO of the Seattle Organizing Committee.
Plus, Niko talks with Sounders Legend and former USMNT member Brad Evans about his perspective.
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- 'It's like a dial; No sanctions will come off if they don't perform': Vance says of Iran Deal
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- 1:09
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
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- Vice President JD Vance said the U.S. started easing military restrictions on shipping to Iran as part of a newly announced agreement aimed at ending the conflict, allowing more than a dozen vessels to reach Iranian ports.
Vance said the U.S. Navy had permitted ships to transit to Iranian ports and cited increased traffic through the Strait of Hormuz as evidence that the agreement is already producing results.
"So we're also honoring our end of the early part of the agreement on the military side," Vance said during a news briefing at the White House on Thursday.
The vice president said more than 12.5 million barrels of oil passed through the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday night, describing the increase as an immediate economic benefit of the deal.
Vance's comments offered some of the first details about how the U.S. plans to implement the agreement with Iran, which administration officials have portrayed as a major diplomatic breakthr...
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- '12M barrels of oil are passing through the strait of Hormuz': VP Vance announces after Iran deal
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- 47:11
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
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- Vice President JD Vance said the U.S. started easing military restrictions on shipping to Iran as part of a newly announced agreement aimed at ending the conflict, allowing more than a dozen vessels to reach Iranian ports.
Vance said the U.S. Navy had permitted ships to transit to Iranian ports and cited increased traffic through the Strait of Hormuz as evidence that the agreement is already producing results.
"So we're also honoring our end of the early part of the agreement on the military side," Vance said during a news briefing at the White House on Thursday.
The vice president said more than 12.5 million barrels of oil passed through the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday night, describing the increase as an immediate economic benefit of the deal.
Vance's comments offered some of the first details about how the U.S. plans to implement the agreement with Iran, which administration officials have portrayed as a major diplomatic breakthr...
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- Seattle Aussie bar soaks in excitement of USMNT and Australia World Cup match
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- 2:55
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
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- For one sports bar in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood, the United States vs. Australia FIFA World Cup match on Friday at Lumen Field provides an exciting opportunity for businesses and the community.
One week into the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Bradley Howe, the owner of Kangaroo & Kiwi -- an Australian and New Zealand-centric sports pub -- said they'll be opening up early at 8 a.m. ahead of the noon kickoff for the big game.
It will be an exclamation point for what he said has been a successful stretch of business through the tournament's first week.
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- Seattle City Light proposes 9.5% rate hike to fund grid upgrades, clean energy expansion
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- 1:27
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
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- Seattle City Light (SCL) is proposing a pair of 9.5% rate increases in 2027 and 2028 as the utility seeks to modernize aging infrastructure, expand renewable energy resources, and prepare for growing electricity demand across the region.
The proposed increases are part of the utility's new 2027-2032 Strategic Plan, which will be presented on Wednesday to the Seattle City Council's Parks & City Light Committee.
SCL officials say the investments are necessary to maintain reliable service while responding to rising costs, climate challenges, and increased electrification as more customers adopt electric vehicles and switch from fossil-fuel heating systems.
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- Questions emerge as Seattle's newest shelter opens with 15 residents
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- 1:29
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
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- Seattle's newest homeless housing facility opened with promises of expanding shelter capacity for people experiencing chronic homelessness, but questions are emerging about why most of its units remain unoccupied a week after opening.
About 15 people are currently living at the Bayside Enhanced Shelter, which began operations on June 9 in Seattle's Interbay neighborhood.
The facility, at 1551 W. Armory Way, is operated by the nonprofit Everyone Deserves Housing and features prefabricated units built by Everett-based Pallet Shelter.
The site will eventually provide 75 shelter units for single adults, though only 50 units are currently in place. The remaining 25 units are expected to be delivered and installed by the end of the month.
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- Spokane Valley's Upriver Fire forces evacuations
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- 1:12
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
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- Wildfires continue to burn across central and eastern Washington, with the Upriver Fire in Spokane Valley forcing around 12,000 people to evacuate.
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- Seattle World Cup committee to honor Black community, history ahead of Juneteenth match
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- 34:56
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
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- With the USA vs. Australia FIFA World Cup group stage match set for Friday, June 19 - a date that falls on the Juneteenth holiday - Seattle’s local World Cup organizing committee plans to outline how the day will be commemorated in and around match day.
'On June 19, 2026, when the USMNT takes the pitch against Australia in Seattle, the world won’t just see a game—they will see the culmination of a journey from freedom and liberation to representation," the SeattleFWC26 web page reads
"The 19th" uses the global stage of the World Cup to bridge the gap between the historical significance of Juneteenth and the modern excellence of Black soccer players, as well as educate the world on the history and significance of this national holiday," the page statement continues.
The Seattle FIFA World Cup Local Organizing Committee, SeattleFWC26, is scheduled to host a press conference on Wednesday at the Seattle International Media Center ahead of the Ju...
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- Layoffs, school closures on table as Seattle Public Schools navigates budget shortfall
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- 2:03
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
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- Seattle Public Schools (SPS) students are heading into summer break as Superintendent Ben Shuldiner looks ahead to his first full school year leading the district amid ongoing concerns about safety, enrollment, and finances.
Shuldiner, who has been in the job since February, inherited an $87 million budget shortfall. He said, "Everything is on the table," to sort it out, including layoffs and school closures.
"When you're $87 million in the hole, you can't just pretend that money grows on trees," he said.
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- Ferguson says FEMA aid approved as Upriver Fire destroys homes, spurs evacuations
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- 2:09
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
- Description
- Wildfires burning across Eastern Washington have forced thousands of people from their homes, including in the Spokane Valley, where the Upriver Fire has already destroyed multiple homes and prompted a request for federal assistance.
Gov. Bob Ferguson requested a Fire Management Assistance Declaration from FEMA to gain access to federal funds to help fight the Upriver Fire burning in the Spokane Valley on Tuesday night.
On Wednesday afternoon, Ferguson announced FEMA approved the request.
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- Seattle braces for busiest World Cup match as Team USA faces Australia
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- 2:57
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
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- Seattle officials say they are preparing for what is expected to be the busiest FIFA World Cup match hosted in the city, as Team USA takes on Australia at Seattle Stadium on Friday.
The match comes less than a week after Seattle hosted its first World Cup game, which city leaders described as a success.
Fans arrived early, used public transit, navigated security checkpoints, and entered the stadium without any major public safety incidents, according to officials.
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- Questions emerge as Seattle's newest shelter opens with 15 residents
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- 3:05
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
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- Seattle's newest homeless housing facility opened with promises of expanding shelter capacity for people experiencing chronic homelessness, but questions are emerging about why most of its units remain unoccupied a week after opening.
About 15 people are currently living at the Bayside Enhanced Shelter, which began operations on June 9 in Seattle's Interbay neighborhood.
The facility, at 1551 W. Armory Way, is operated by the nonprofit Everyone Deserves Housing and features prefabricated units built by Everett-based Pallet Shelter.
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- Seattle City Light proposes 9.5% rate hike to fund grid upgrades, clean energy expansion
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- 2:53
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
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- Seattle City Light (SCL) is proposing a pair of 9.5% rate increases in 2027 and 2028 as the utility seeks to modernize aging infrastructure, expand renewable energy resources, and prepare for growing electricity demand across the region.
The proposed increases are part of the utility's new 2027-2032 Strategic Plan, which will be presented on Wednesday to the Seattle City Council's Parks & City Light Committee.
SCL officials say the investments are necessary to maintain reliable service while responding to rising costs, climate challenges, and increased electrification as more customers adopt electric vehicles and switch from fossil-fuel heating systems.
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- Seattle braces for massive crowds ahead of USA-Australia World Cup match
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- 1:49
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
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- Seattle officials are preparing for what is expected to be the busiest FIFA World Cup match hosted in the city so far, with the USMNT set to face Australia on Friday.
Organizers are anticipating large crowds as visiting fans, watch parties, cruise ship passengers, and a Mariners game converge downtown.
Public safety officials say preparations have been underway for more than two years and that agencies are ready to respond if conditions change.
Visitors are being encouraged to arrive early, use transit when possible, and plan for heavy traffic and congestion.
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- CONNECT TO CONGRESS: Rep. Jayapal talks inflation, Iran agreement, FIFA and re-election campaign
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- 11:48
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
- Description
- KOMO News spoke with Democratic Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal on Wednesday, who says the high inflation rate is taking a toll on Washingtonians.
She also talked about the Iran agreement, the FIFA World Cup and her re-election campaign.
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- Anacortes Pride Parade and Celebration returns this weekend for 5th annual event
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- 5:51
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
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- Expect to see a lot of rainbows and love in Anacortes this weekend when the fifth annual Anacortes Pride Parade and Celebration returns to the city.
The theme for this year's celebration is "Stronger Together."
An Anacortes Pride kick-off party will be held on Saturday at Tasha Lee's Table. It's located at 818 Commercial Ave. in Anacortes, and it begins at 6 p.m.
The annual Pride parade will be held on Sunday at 1 p.m. The parade will start downtown on Third and Commercial, followed by a celebration at The Arts Depot Center.
ARC Seattle co-anchor Steve McCarron spoke with Anacortes Pride Chair Mason Cole and Anacortes Pride Board Member Jim Richardson about the event, what attendees can expect, and why the celebration's theme of "Stronger Together" is more important than ever.
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- Trump touts Iran peace deal, warns bombing could resume at any moment during G7 summit end speech
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- 1:08:10
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
- Description
- New details emerged about a memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran on the last day of the G7 summit, as President Donald Trump defended the agreement while warning that fighting could resume at any moment.
Trump said the deal is set to be formally signed soon, but he also threatened military action if Iran does not comply.
“I said, look, if you don't adhere to the agreement, I don't want to do that, but we're going to bomb the hell out of you, and I don't think that they're going to veer from the agreement. What else am I going to do? Am I going to say I'm going to take you to court?” Trump said.
A senior U.S. official read the terms of the 14-point plan to American media outlets Wednesday. Major terms include an immediate and permanent end to the war, including between Israel and Lebanon; reopening the Strait of Hormuz while "Iran will make arrangements using its best efforts for the safe passage of commercial v...
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- 'They hate me': Pierce County Sheriff Keith Swank addresses ballot proposal to remove him
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- 1:22
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
- Description
- Voters in Pierce County will have to decide whether they want to continue with their sheriff or turn the power over to the county executive to appoint one.
It's a small change with significant consequences that could lead to the removal of embattled Sheriff Keith Swank at the end of the year.
On Monday, the 21-member Pierce County Charter Review Commission voted to place the proposal on the November ballot. If approved, the Pierce County executive would appoint the sheriff, subject to confirmation by the Pierce County Council.
Swank, who is known for his controversial statements about immigration enforcement and transgender issues, says he plans to campaign against the ballot measure.
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- New Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh announces Federal Funds Rate to stay at 3.5% to 3.75%
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- 2:07
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
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- New Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh held his first post-meeting news conference on Wednesday, with the Fed keeping its key rate unchanged at about 3.6% for the fourth straight meeting.
"In genuine interest in moving the Fed forward, this week's FOMC meeting exemplified the very best of the Fed's traditions. Rigorous debate, open mindedness, commitment to mission, responsibility, and accountability for performance. In this business, they all add up to one thing: getting monetary policy right or as near to it as we can do. That is our North Star," Warsh said.
"My colleagues and I are here to serve our legislative remit, which you've heard us say before. Price stability and maximum employment. And these objectives guided our business in the meeting just concluded. As you saw a few moments ago, the committee decided to maintain the target range for the Fed funds rate at 3.5% to 3.75% in support of the Fed's dual mandate. The committee also reaffirmed its policy of m...
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- Seattle business group says JumpStart tax is pushing jobs, investment toward Bellevue
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- 1:26
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
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- Seattle’s payroll tax was created nearly six years ago with a promise to tax the city’s highest-paid workers at its largest companies and use the money to help fund COVID relief, affordable housing, and long-term economic recovery.
But a new report from the Downtown Seattle Association argues the tax, known as JumpStart, has instead become part of a wider cost problem that is making Seattle less competitive with Bellevue.
The report compares the two cities’ business tax structures and downtown recoveries since 2020.
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- Trump: 'Billionaires don't like their ships go through Strait of Hormuz while rockets fly over'
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- 1:34
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
- Description
- President Trump said he would not want to be "Herbert Hoover" during a press conference at the G7 summit, referencing the 31st U.S. president, whose tenure became closely associated with the onset of the Great Depression.
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- 'They hate me': Pierce County Sheriff Keith Swank addresses ballot proposal to remove him
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- 3:01
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
- Description
- Voters in Pierce County will have to decide whether they want to continue with their sheriff or turn the power over to the county executive to appoint one.
It's a small change with significant consequences that could lead to the removal of embattled Sheriff Keith Swank at the end of the year.
On Monday, the 21-member Pierce County Charter Review Commission voted to place the proposal on the November ballot.
If approved, the Pierce County executive would appoint the sheriff, subject to confirmation by the Pierce County Council.
Swank, who is known for his controversial statements about immigration enforcement and transgender issues, says he plans to campaign against the ballot measure.
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- TikTok invests millions in new safety controls to help parents monitor kids’ accounts
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- 5:06
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
- Description
- Every parent eventually has to confront a difficult question: How to keep kids connected online while also keeping them safe.
Some of the most popular social media platforms are investing millions of dollars in tools designed to keep content appropriate and help parents stay informed about what their children are viewing on social media platforms.
ARC Seattle co-anchors Steve McCarron and Tyrah Majors spoke with Suzy Loftus, head of trust and safety at TikTok U.S.
She joined the program to discuss what TikTok is doing to keep parents informed about what their kids are viewing on the app.
She also talked about the platform’s "Family Pairing" feature, how parents can manage the platform's settings, and how parents can start conversations with their teens about online safety.
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- 'As long as he's the leader': Trump says India will play a big role in U.S. future
- Runtime
- 18:07
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
- Description
- President Donald Trump is wrapping up his final day at the G7 summit in the French Alps on Wednesday after spending much of the gathering focused on a tentative agreement aimed at ending the conflict with Iran.
Trump held a news conference before departing for a visit and dinner at the Palace of Versailles in Paris. The president on social media called the G7 summit "a great success but, mostly what people wanted to talk about, is the fact that Iran will not have a Nuclear Weapon, and that the Strait of Hormuz will immediately be opened!"
"Great Numbers in all categories for the United States Economy with more people working today than have ever worked before," he added. "Over 19.1 Trillion being invested in the U.S.A. with Factories and everything else happening but, importantly, recent Stock Market numbers are through the roof because of the settlement and, likewise, Oil Prices are tumbling down!"
Trump on Tuesday teased that he would hol...
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- Bear charges teen hikers on Mount Si; one attacked, another hurt while fleeing
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- 1:13
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
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- Two people were injured in a bear encounter at Mount Si on Tuesday afternoon, prompting a response from the King County Sheriff’s Office and other agencies.
The King County Sheriff’s Office said that a group of young people was hiking together along a Mt. Si trail when they saw the bear, which then charged at them.
One man was separated from the group, and his friends heard a "lot of screaming."
The sheriff's office confirmed this man was attacked and injured by the bear, but managed to make his way back to his friends.
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- FBI leads probe after Border Patrol shooting in Blaine; suspect injured
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- 1:27
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
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- A United States Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) agent fired his gun during an incident with a suspect in Blaine on Tuesday morning.
The Blaine Police Department (BPD) said the shooting happened at the corner of 4th Street and A Street.
No agents were hurt. The suspect was injured and taken to the hospital.
A gun was found at the scene.
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- Sheriff oversight bill to appear on Nov. ballot in Pierce County
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- 18 days ago
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- Voters in Pierce County will have to decide whether they want to continue electing their sheriff or turn the power over to the county executive to appoint one.
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- Australian fans flock to Seattle ahead of highly anticipated Team USA World Cup match
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- 1:27
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
- Description
- With less than 72 hours until one of the most anticipated FIFA World Cup matches in Seattle, Australian fans are pouring into the city and discovering what many say is a surprise: Seattle itself.
The United States and Australia are set to face off Friday at Seattle Stadium, a matchup expected to draw one of the tournament's largest crowds.
As excitement builds, international visitors are filling hotels, restaurants, and tourist attractions while soaking up sunny summer weather across the city.
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- DSA report questions impact of Seattle's JumpStart payroll tax on downtown recovery
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- 9:24
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
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- KOMO News Senior Reporter Chris Daniels sat down with Downtown Seattle Association President and CEO Jon Scholes to discuss a new report on Seattle's JumpStart payroll tax, the future of the city's economy, and what business leaders believe needs to change.
Seattle's JumpStart payroll tax was created to fund affordable housing, COVID-19 relief, and economic recovery by taxing the city's highest-paid workers at its largest companies.
Now, a new report from the Downtown Seattle Association argues the tax has become part of a broader cost burden that is making Seattle less competitive with neighboring Bellevue. The report points to job losses, rising office vacancies, and declining office values in downtown Seattle since 2020.
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- Australian fans flock to Seattle ahead of highly anticipated Team USA World Cup match
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- 2:12
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
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- With less than 72 hours until one of the most anticipated FIFA World Cup matches in Seattle, Australian fans are pouring into the city and discovering what many say is a surprise: Seattle itself.
The United States and Australia are set to face off Friday at Seattle Stadium, a matchup expected to draw one of the tournament's largest crowds.
As excitement builds, international visitors are filling hotels, restaurants, and tourist attractions while soaking up sunny summer weather across the city.
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