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06/08/2026

Officials described the effort as an unprecedented undertaking that has been years in the making, with intensified planning over the last two years.

With the first World Cup match in Seattle just one week from today, a coalition of federal, state, county, and local agencies says final security preparations a

06/08/2026

The department said the feature is designed to help officers communicate immediately, with “no waiting, no confusion, no unnecessary tension.”

Renton police officers now have a new tool aimed at improving communication during encounters with people who do not speak English.The Renton Police Department

06/08/2026

The march came after weeks of ongoing shootings in neighborhood streets near the busy highway and what residents call little to no action from city leaders to curb it.

Proposed legislation to close the streets will be introduced during a Public Safety Committee meeting on June 23, Councilmember Bob Kettle said.

06/08/2026

With the first World Cup match in Seattle just one week from today, a coalition of federal, state, county, and local agencies says final security preparations are in place to keep fans and visitors safe during matches, festivals, and watch parties.

Officials described the effort as an unprecedented undertaking that has been years in the making, with intensified planning over the last two years.

They said Seattle has handled major events before, including a Super Bowl parade and MLB’s All-Star Week, but the World Cup’s scale and duration present a new challenge.

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06/08/2026

KOMO QUIZ: A survey shows this is the most common thing people forget when packing for vacation. What is it?

06/08/2026

Nikita Tyukalo remains jailed on $5 million bail after a King County judge approved prosecutors' request following his first court appearance.

06/08/2026

The buses will arrive about every 15 minutes and will run on a continuous loop.

If you plan on attending World Cup watch parties or events, there will be a free way to get there.On Friday, Pierce Transit will launch it's "Fan Zone Express"

06/08/2026

The first new units of shelter since Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson took office were previewed Sunday in Interbay, in Wilson's first step toward reaching her goal of 1,000 added shelter beds during her inaugural year in city hall.

The mayor, joined by other city and non-profit leaders, hosted an opening ceremony for the Bayside Enhanced Shelter on W Armory Way Sunday afternoon.

As of now, the site includes 50 single-adult pallet home units that will operate as 24/7 transitional housing with wraparound services for people coming out of chronic homelessness, according to the city. The total number of units will jump to 75 by the end of the month.

People will have access to behavioral health support for addiction and recovery, but Wilson said using those services is not required to live on-site.

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06/08/2026

BREAKING | Jacob Bevins, 36, has been charged with homicide by abuse, first-degree assault of a child, failure to notify the coroner of human remains, and making a false statement to police.

His son Aiden was allegedly killed in 2024, with the boy's body discovered buried under the house in May 2026.

An Aberdeen man has been charged with homicide by abuse and three additional crimes in connection with the death of his 4-year-old son, whose remains were disco

06/08/2026

No injuries were reported, and police said there were no indications that impairment was a factor.

A car crashed into a residential garage in Redmond late Monday morning, and the driver told police the car's autopilot system malfunctioned beforehand.