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Heron's Nest in West Seattle will host 'Come Together' as roughly 3.5 acres are formally returned to the Duwamish. The free event includes a noon blessing, storytelling and traditional salmon cooking.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A two‑alarm warehouse fire on NW 42nd Street in Ballard forced an evacuation and sent crews to a defensive posture as they fought the blaze from outside.
Late Thursday night, two masked youths reportedly held a person at gunpoint north of Morgan Junction and fled in an unplated gray Tesla, police say.
Three people were arrested after an armed confrontation at the Motel 6 in Fife. SWAT negotiators took a barricaded suspect into custody and detectives seized two loaded handguns.
A Seattle father accepted a $150,000 settlement after his 7-year-old son was pepper-sprayed at a downtown 2020 protest, closing a high-profile civil-rights case.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Vulcan is reported to have found a buyer for two Bellevue office towers in a deal worth about $650M, a sign buyers still prize Amazon‑anchored assets.
A late-night condo fire in northeast Bellevue forced crews to pull back after a partial roof collapse; all residents escaped and no injuries were reported.
Fun & Entertainment in ...
Lake Union Concerts returns next Wednesday with paddle‑up raves and a new Dock Rock floating‑home series.
Weather & Environment in ...
Cloudy morning in Seattle with highs near 65°F; a sharp warm-up — including possible record highs — arrives Sunday–Monday.
Chelan County officials say DNA testing has identified partial remains found on Entiat River Road as Patricia L. Colyer, a Tacoma woman missing since July 4, 1986.
Light rain and fog Tuesday morning with gusty southwest winds and marine advisories. A sharp warm‑up moves in later this week, with 80s by Sunday.
Lake Kathryn Village is slated to add a roughly 9,825-square-foot retail building as developers move into phases 3 and 4, with permits under county review.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
SPU will start preparatory work this month on the Fauntleroy Creek culvert under 45th Ave SW; the main road closure is expected in early 2027 and could last up to two years.
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