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More than 3,000 Seattle customers lost power on June 15 as a heat advisory baked the city; Seattle City Light is investigating and has not set an ETA for restoration.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
Seattle Fire says rescue swimmers pulled a person from the water near N 122nd Street; the patient was later pronounced dead and police are investigating.
Seattle Fire says crews are on scene after a boat flipped near the westbound I‑90 midspan; initial reports say three people entered the water.
A Heat Advisory is in effect for Seattle from 11 AM Sunday through 5 AM Tuesday. Expect highs in the mid‑80s to upper‑80s and warm nights; take precautions.
Heat Advisory for Seattle runs 11 a.m. Sunday through 5 a.m. Tuesday; highs will reach the 80s–90s with limited nighttime relief.
Crews responded to reports of a fire in the 12300 block of 31st Ave NE; Seattle Fire urged people to avoid the area. Officials have not yet released details on injuries or cause.
State investigators identified the Puyallup officer who fired during a June 5 domestic call; state and county teams are conducting separate probes into the shooting and underlying crimes.
Sports in ...
Amanda Moll cleared a collegiate-record 15-10½ to win the NCAA outdoor pole vault, beating twin Hana and putting Washington into the early team lead.
A Heat Advisory runs in Seattle from Sunday, June 14 through Tuesday, June 16. Highs will reach the 80s with limited overnight relief.
Parks & Nature in ...
A humpback whale was seen off Blakely Rock and reported heading south, possibly visible from west‑facing West Seattle beaches. Local spotters and agencies urge safe viewing distances.
A South Hill volunteers petition page vanished from a Safeway and deputies arrested a 54-year-old man; prosecutors are reviewing video to decide whether to add election-related charges.
Community & Society in ...
A Mega Millions ticket sold at Fred Meyer in Tacoma matched four white balls and the Mega Ball; a 10x multiplier boosted the payout to $100,000.
A new State of the States report finds Washington No. 1 in productivity but lagging on mental health, workforce participation and life satisfaction.
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