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A late-night threat forced the Grand Cinema to cancel all Father's Day shows on June 21 while police swept the building. Refunds are being issued to ticket-holders.
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A Heat Advisory runs in Seattle through Wednesday with highs in the 80s; cooling centers are available and rain is expected to return Thursday night.
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Washington’s SUN Bucks program is mailing one-time $120 grocery cards to eligible school-aged children; here’s who qualifies, how to apply and local totals.
Clear morning, then a Heat Advisory from June 22–24. Expect highs into the upper 80s and limited overnight relief.
Fire crews are tackling a blaze at a three‑story commercial building on Occidental Ave S; officials asked people to avoid the 300 block.
Cloudy morning clears to sun with a high near 76°F. Warming into the 80s Monday–Tuesday with inland highs and a small craft advisory for coastal waters.
A longtime Vashon cyclist was killed near the Fauntleroy ferry; a ghost bike and memorial plans have prompted calls for safety fixes.
Seattle police responded to a reported shooting at 10th and Main and asked people to avoid the area. Investigators are on scene and details are preliminary.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
GPS routing errors have sent semi‑trucks down narrow McDonald Avenue in DuPont, causing damage and prompting 'No Trucks' signage and outreach to fleets.
Sunny Juneteenth with highs near 81°F. Heat rises Monday–Tuesday with inland spots near 90°F.
Politics & Govt in ...
Three Amazon engineers say they were questioned by the company after speaking at Seattle hearings on a data‑center moratorium, raising legal and policy questions.
Puyallup police say scammers are phoning, texting and emailing residents claiming missed jury duty and demanding payment. Hang up and verify with the court.
Seattle has issued an RFP to direct about $8M toward rental aid, legal services and a centralized portal aimed at keeping roughly 1,000 households housed in 2027.
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