King County Executive Girmay Zahilay celebrated the opening of Copperleaf Northgate, a 235-unit affordable housing community located next to the Northgate transit station in Seattle, which is the largest affordable housing investment by King County and is designed to connect residents to transit, jobs and services.
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Murray Criticizes Proposed War Funding, Calls For Domestic Investments
U.S. Sen. Patty Murray criticized a proposed increase in defense spending, arguing that federal funds would be better spent on domestic priorities such as health care, child care and housing.
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Man Seriously Injured In Stabbing Near North Beacon Hill Transit Station
A 35-year-old man was seriously injured in a stabbing near a transit station in North Beacon Hill, and detectives are investigating the incident with no suspects currently in custody.
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AG Brown Leads Antitrust Victory Over Live Nation, Ticketmaster
A bipartisan coalition of states, led by Washington State Attorney General Nick Brown, has won a major antitrust verdict against Live Nation, finding the company liable for monopolizing the live entertainment and ticketing industry.
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Teen Injured In Early Morning Shooting Near Seward Park
A 17-year-old boy was injured in a shooting near the Atlantic City Boat Ramp early Tuesday morning, and detectives are investigating the incident.
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Report Details Progress, Challenges In City Of Seattle Tribal Partnerships
Seattle city officials have released a report highlighting progress and ongoing challenges in strengthening relationships with Tribal Nations and Native communities, following the 2025 City of Seattle Tribal Nations Summit.
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South Seattle College Receives National Award For Student Success Initiatives
South Seattle College has been awarded the inaugural Council for Opportunity in Education (COE) Award for Institutional Effectiveness for expanding TRIO Student Support Services practices, resulting in increased student retention and completion rates.
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Teen Injured In Rainier Valley Drive-By Shooting
An 18-year-old man was injured in a drive-by shooting in South Seattle Tuesday afternoon, triggering a multi-scene police investigation, while a 32-year-old man was arrested for multiple felony warrants in a separate incident in the same area.
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South Park Community Center Reopens After Major Renovation, Celebration Set For May 9
The South Park Community Center in Seattle has been renovated and will reopen next month, featuring modern upgrades, expanded recreational space, and new amenities, as well as a multi-use recreational hub with a synthetic turf playfield, multi-sport court, spray park, upgraded playground areas, walking trail, and off-leash dog park.
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Seattle Japanese Garden To Close This Summer For Historic Wall Restoration
The Seattle Japanese Garden will be closed from June 22, 2024 to July 28, 2026 for a major restoration project to replace the deteriorating basalt retaining wall with a new granite wall built in the traditional Japanese Ishigaki style.
