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Top Seattle news: 1 dead after downtown shooting; area man hospitalized for coronavirus; more

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Published on January 23, 2020
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Here's what you need to know about what's happening in Seattle.

1 killed, 7 injured in critical condition after shooting in downtown Seattle, police say

A gunman opened fire in downtown Seattle on Wednesday night, killing one person and wounding seven others, authorities said.

Read the full story on ABC7 News.

Washington man is 1st in US to catch new virus from China

The U.S. on Tuesday reported its first case of a new and potentially deadly virus circulating in China, saying a Washington state resident who returned last week from the outbreak's epicenter was hospitalized near Seattle.

Read the full story on AP.

Seattle-area voters to vote by smartphone in first for US elections

A district encompassing Greater Seattle is set to become the first in which every voter can cast a ballot using a smartphone — a historic moment for American democracy.

Read the full story on NPR.

Red Door, in Seattle's Fremont neighborhood, to close after more than three decades

The Red Door, nestled just across the Fremont Bridge, has been doling out pints since 1988, deeming it one of the first craft beer bars in the country.

Read the full story on SeattlePI .

Vote expected on STEM program to replace gifted cohort at Seattle middle school

Some parents hope to keep the current program, fearing the new program will not address advanced learning needs.

Read the full story on KING5.


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