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  • Seattle City Council passes 2026 budget with record investments in housing, homelessness

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    SEATTLE – The Seattle City Council unanimously passed the 2026 city budget on Friday, adopting record-high investments in housing, public safety and affordability.

    By the numbers:

    The budget includes about $8.9 billion in appropriations, with around $7 billion for services and operations, and $2 billion going toward infrastructure and improvement projects.

    Of the issues outlined in the budget was affordable housing, which a record $349 million has been allocated for, along with nearly $65 million for social housing.

    As for homelessness, the city will set aside $9 million to protect shelter beds at risk of federal cuts. There’s a focus on expanding food access and supporting senior centers.

    The city is also increasing spending on public safety, investing in Seattle Police and Fire, drug treatment options, and a plethora of community safety programs.

    What’s next:

    The 2026 budget will now head to Mayor Bruce Harrell for signature, and will become the blueprint for mayor-elect Katie Wilson and her administration when she takes over next year.

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  • Man Allegedly Beat Ex, Stole Her Car, Kidnapped Her Kids & Threatened To Kill Them ‘Like Travis Decker’ – Perez Hilton

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    This story from Monroe, Washington will stop you cold, even amid an endless sea of awful things going on in the world.

    An unidentified woman contacted police in that city last Friday night claiming her ex-boyfriend [not pictured above (that’s Travis Decker)] assaulted her, stole her car, and sped away into the night… with her kids in tow.

    Per People and others, she told officers the man tried to run her over as she rushed back to the house to check on their two children, who are reportedly just seven years old and ten months old. And when she finally made it inside after the altercation over the car, both kids were GONE.

    Related: When Did Father Of 3 Murdered Girls Change? Travis Decker’s Brother Speaks Out…

    Authorities in Monroe have not released the suspect’s name, so it’s tough to know everything about what’s going on. But the details laid out in subsequent court documents reported on by KOMO News on Monday and other local outlets paint a terrifying picture.

    And here’s the worst part: the mother told investigators that her ex allegedly said he was going to be “like Travis Decker.”

    Yes, really. Decker, of course, is the Washington father who infamously kidnapped and killed his three daughters earlier this year before taking his own life. That tragedy, still painfully raw for families across the state, happened just sixty miles away from Monroe. So, to hear it invoked in a fresh domestic violence case sent cops into overdrive.

    Officers immediately issued a statewide “Be on the Lookout” alert in this case. Doing so mobilized departments far beyond Monroe and enlisted neighboring counties to join the hunt. The fear, of course, was the children could be in imminent danger.

    And then, as the Washington State Police worked with Monroe authorities to prepare an Amber Alert, a thread of hope emerged: a call came in from a Kittitas County Sheriff’s Office deputy who had located the missing vehicle. Even more stunning, he had found the father and both children. And they were alive.

    Monroe officers traveled to Kittitas County to take custody of the man, and did so without further incident. Thankfully, that brought an intense search to a close before it could end in another unspeakable tragedy. And even more importantly, the children were apparently safe and sound.

    According to a police press release, the father was taken to the Snohomish County Corrections Bureau, where he is being held on $200,000 bail. He faces suspicion of two counts of first-degree kidnapping, felony harassment for threats to kill, and second-degree domestic violence assault.

    We’re just happy this story didn’t have a much, much worse ending.

    If you have sincere cause to suspect child abuse, call the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-4-A-Child or 1-800-422-4453, or go to www.childhelp.org.

    If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, help is available. Consider calling the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233, or text START to 88788, or go to https://www.thehotline.org/.

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  • No, Mount Rainier isn’t about to erupt. Seattle scientists debunk rumors

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    How volcanic activity is being tracked in WA

    The months-long effort to install extra listening gear at Glacier Peak was called off, leaving the “very high threat” mountain with just one seismometer. Now, scientists have instead set their sights on another target that’s started to rumble.

    SEATTLE – Scientists with the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network (PNSN) are pushing back against a viral online report that falsely claims Mount Rainier is showing signs of increased seismic tremor activity.

    What they’re saying:

    “There is currently no unusual seismic activity at Mount Rainier,” the PNSN said in a statement this week. “The signal being referenced is actually radio interference, most likely due to rime ice buildup on the antenna of one of our seismic stations.”

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    Mount Rainier, from Carlyon Beach, southern Puget Sound, Washington. (Marli Miller/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)

    The misleading claim originated from a Daily Mail story that circulated widely on social media, suggesting that “America’s deadliest volcano” had entered a “tremor phase” possibly signaling an eruption. The story cited one seismic graph that appeared to show strong, continuous shaking — data scientists say this is not from the ground, but rather from the station’s aging radio equipment.

    What scientists say the data really shows

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    (Pacific Northwest Seismic Network (PNSN))

    What we know:

    According to the PNSN, the apparent tremor comes from station STAR (EHZ UW 01), located just west of Mount Rainier’s summit. STAR is one of the last remaining analog stations on the volcano, transmitting data through a low-power radio link that can be disrupted during storms.

    “When the radio receiver loses signal, like the static you might hear on your car radio when a signal fades, the seismic signal becomes just strong noise,” the release explained.

    In short, the “tremor” is electronic noise — not a geologic event.

    For comparison, the PNSN provided another seismogram from station RCS, located about 2.5 miles to the northeast. That nearby digital station showed normal, low-level background activity: brief spikes from wind shaking, small glacier slips and minor rock or ice falls — all typical for a high-altitude glacier environment.

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    (Pacific Northwest Seismic Network (PNSN))

    If there were real tremor or earthquake activity beneath the volcano, experts say it would appear simultaneously across multiple stations around Mount Rainier, not just one. “Any unusual seismic activity (significant earthquakes or volcanic tremor) would show up on both of these stations — and several others — and would be detected and reported by us within a short time,” the PNSN said.

    Weather, not the volcano, is to blame

    Dig deeper:

    The recent stormy weather on Mount Rainier likely caused the interference, the PNSN said.

    When ice forms on the antenna of analog equipment, it can block or distort the radio signal that transmits seismic data, producing a noisy trace that looks like continuous shaking.

    Meteorologists also reported heavy snowfall and freezing fog around the summit area at the same time, consistent with conditions that can cause such interference.

    Scientists urge caution about misinterpreting data

    Local perspective:

    Seismologists stressed that misinterpretations like this can create unnecessary alarm.

    “Sloppy journalism by non-scientists who don’t understand seismology nor check with those that do can generate confusion in the public,” the PNSN said.

    The organization reminded the public that any genuine volcanic unrest would be promptly detected and communicated through official channels — as occurred in July when a small earthquake swarm was quickly analyzed and explained.

    Another swarm of earthquakes hit Mount Rainier (July 2025)

    For now, Mount Rainier remains quiet and stable.

    How to verify seismic information

    What you can do:

    The PNSN encourages anyone interested in real-time monitoring to view live, verified data directly from its network at pnsn.org. The network operates dozens of instruments on and around Rainier, continuously tracking earthquakes, volcanic tremor, and other ground motions across the Pacific Northwest.

    For now, scientists say there’s no cause for concern — only another reminder that weather, not magma, was responsible for this week’s viral noise.

    The Source: Information in this story came from the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network (PNSN).

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  • Josh Naylor Credits Seattle Mariners Clubhouse Dog Tucker For Making Him Feel At Home – KXL

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    SEATTLE (AP) — Whether it was teammates, coaches, kitchen crew or clubhouse managers, Josh Naylor felt abundantly comfortable across his three months with the Seattle Mariners.

    And thanks to a furry friend, Naylor felt right at home. A day removed from signing a $92.5 million, five-year contract, Naylor credited Seattle’s clubhouse Labrador retriever, Tucker, for helping win him over.

    “When I found out we had Tucker, he put me over the edge, man,” Naylor said with a toothy grin. “I love that little guy.”

    Naylor loves Seattle, and vice versa.

    The 28-year-old free agent spent 54 games with the Mariners after being acquired from the Arizona Diamondbacks ahead of the 2025 trade deadline and hit .299 with nine home runs, 33 RBIs and 19 stolen bases. Naylor endeared himself to the Seattle faithful with hard-nosed play, as well as for giving away pairs of his cleats to kids.

    “I always tell players, or even little kids I work with in the offseason sometimes, like, play for the little kid inside of you,” Naylor said. “Always remind that kid that it’s just a game, and you’re here to have fun, and you’re here to play hard, and you’re here to compete.”

    Seattle reached Game 7 of the American League Championship Series before losing to Toronto and falling one win shy of its first World Series. After a stellar postseason in which hit .340 with three home runs, five RBIs and two stolen bases, Naylor felt he had unfinished business in Seattle.

    “I wanted to come back to give this fanbase and this city and my teammates and their families a World Series in the next five years,” Naylor said, “or, multiple World Series or multiple pennants.”

    President of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto is confident Naylor can be a key cog in winning the first World Series for a franchise that started play in 1977. He described it as a “no-brainer” to bring Naylor back.

    “This was about as simple a decision as we could make organizationally,” Naylor said. “After acquiring Josh midseason at the trade deadline, the way he fit into our clubhouse, the community, the way the fan base embraced him.”

    Naylor didn’t feel compelled to test the open market. He felt confident in the Mariners’ core — and not facing Seattle’s starting pitchers for the foreseeable future.

    Instead, Naylor will have the good fortune of hitting behind Cal Raleigh and Julio Rodriguez, who finished second and sixth in MVP voting.

    Sticking in Seattle means a good deal for Naylor, who became a father for the first time this year. With a handful of family members on hand for Tuesday’s news conference, Naylor, whose younger brother, Bo, is a Cleveland catcher, discussed his desire to settle down in the Emerald City.

    “I really would love to spend the rest of my career here and raise a family here,” Naylor said, “and have my family come to Seattle more often and watch baseball games and hopefully win a World Series here.”

    Naylor’s greatest motivator is to win, which has been the case more often than not across his seven-year big league career.

    “This isn’t done, in my opinion,” Naylor said. “We’ve got a lot more to do and it’s exciting for not only them, but for me and the whole city. The teammates that we have here, it’s going to be an awesome offseason in my opinion.”

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  • Kids get diseases like lupus, too. As researchers hunt better treatments, this camp brings joy

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    A doctor advising … sleepaway camp? That’s how a 12-year-old diagnosed with lupus found himself laughing on a high-ropes course as fellow campers hoisted him into the air.

    “It’s really fun,” said Dylan Aristy Mota, thrilled that he got a chance at the rite of childhood — thanks to doctors reassuring his mom that they’d be at this upstate New York camp, too. Dylan felt good knowing if “anything else pops up, they can catch it faster than if we had to wait til we got home.”

    It may sound surprising but diseases like lupus, myositis and some forms of arthritis — when your immune system attacks your body instead of protecting it — don’t just strike adults. With the exception of Type 1 diabetes, these autoimmune diseases are more rare in kids but they do happen.

    People often ask, “Can kids have arthritis? Can kids have lupus?” said Dr. Natalia Vasquez-Canizares, a pediatric rheumatologist at Children’s Hospital at Montefiore, which partnered with Frost Valley YMCA last summer so some of those youngsters could try a traditional sleepaway camp despite a strict medicine schedule and nervous parents.

    “Imagine for an adult, it’s difficult. If you have that disease since you’re young, it’s very difficult to, you know, cope with,” she said.

    Special challenges for kids

    Dylan Aristy Mota, 12, of New York City, who has lupus, plays a game of Gaga Ball with fellow campers at the Frost Valley YMCA sleepaway camp in Claryville, N.Y., Wednesday, July 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

    The younger that someone is when certain illnesses hit, especially before puberty, the more severe symptoms may be. And while genes can make people of any age more vulnerable to autoimmune conditions, usually it takes other factors that stress the immune system, such as infections, to cause the disease to develop.

    But genes are more to blame when disease strikes early in life, said Dr. Laura Lewandowski of the National Institutes of Health who helps lead international research into genetic changes that fuel childhood lupus.

    Symptoms among children can be sneaky and hard to pinpoint. Rather than expressing joint pain, a very young child might walk with a limp or regress to crawling, Vasquez-Canizares said.

    “Before, I looked like everybody else, like normal,” Dylan said. Then, “my face turned like the bright pink, and it started to like get more and more red.”

    His family thought it must be allergies, and Dylan recalled many doctor appointments before being diagnosed with lupus last January.

    Treatment has unique challenges, too. Medicines that tamp down symptoms do so by suppressing young immune systems — just as they’re learning to fend off germs. They can also can affect whether kids build strong bones.

    Research underway to help kids

    Ethan Blanchfield-Killeen, 11, center right, of Yonkers, N.Y., who has a form of juvenile idiopathic arthritis, plays a game of paint tag at the Frost Valley YMCA sleepaway camp in Claryville, N.Y., Wednesday, July 30, 2025. The camp partnered with Children's Hospital at Montefiore so kids with autoimmune diseases could attend for the first time. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

    Ethan Blanchfield-Killeen, 11, center right, of Yonkers, N.Y., who has a form of juvenile idiopathic arthritis, plays a game of paint tag at the Frost Valley YMCA sleepaway camp in Claryville, N.Y., Wednesday, July 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

    But there are promising treatments in development. Seattle Children’s Hospital recently opened the first clinical trial of what’s called CAR-T therapy for pediatric lupus. Those “living drugs” are made by reprogramming some of patients’ own immune soldiers, T cells, to find and kill another type, B cells, that can run amok. Tests in adults with lupus and a growing list of other autoimmune diseases are showing early promise, putting some people in long-term, drug-free remission.

    And occasionally a mother’s autoimmune disease can harm her child, such as a rare fetal heart defect that requires a lifelong pacemaker if the baby survives. Dr. Jill Buyon at NYU Langone Health is studying how to block that defect — and just reported a healthy girl born to a mom with mild lupus.

    “This is a rare example where we know the exact point in time at which this is going to happen,” allowing a chance at prevention, said Dr. Philip Carlucci, an NYU rheumatology fellow and study co-author.

    What happens: A kind of antibody, found in lupus, Sjögren’s and certain other autoimmune diseases, can damage the heart’s ability to beat properly if enough crosses the placenta during key cardiac development. Some treatments can lower but not eliminate the risk. Buyon’s team is testing if a drug used to treat a different autoimmune disease could better shield the fetus.

    Dylan Aristy Mota, 12, of New York City, who has lupus, walks out of the water doing an evening swim at the Frost Valley YMCA sleepaway camp in Claryville, N.Y., Wednesday, July 30, 2025. The camp partnered with Children's Hospital at Montefiore so kids with autoimmune diseases could attend for the first time. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

    Dylan Aristy Mota, 12, of New York City, who has lupus, walks out of the water doing an evening swim at the Frost Valley YMCA sleepaway camp in Claryville, N.Y., Wednesday, July 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

    Kelsey Kim jumped at the experimental treatment in her last pregnancy, “partly in the hopes of saving my own baby and partly in the hopes of saving other people’s babies and saving them from the pain that I had experienced.”

    Her first daughter was born healthy although doctors didn’t mention the baby’s temporary lupus-related rash was a warning that future pregnancies might be at risk. Kim then lost a son to congenital heart block at 22 weeks of pregnancy. Her second daughter’s heart sustained milder damage, and she’s now a thriving 2-year-old thanks to a pacemaker.

    A third daughter was born healthy in June after Kim got the experimental drug in weekly visits, spanning about three months, to NYU from her northern Virginia home. A single case isn’t proof, and Buyon has NIH funding to start a clinical trial for other high-risk pregnancies soon.

    Helping kids be kids

    Dr. Natalia Vasquez-Canizares, right, examines Ethan Blanchfield-Killeen, 11, of Yonkers, N.Y., who has a form of juvenile idiopathic arthritis, at the Frost Valley YMCA sleepaway camp in Claryville, N.Y., Thursday, July 31, 2025. The camp partnered with Children's Hospital at Montefiore so kids with autoimmune diseases could attend for the first time. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

    Dr. Natalia Vasquez-Canizares, right, examines Ethan Blanchfield-Killeen, 11, of Yonkers, N.Y., who has a form of juvenile idiopathic arthritis, at the Frost Valley YMCA sleepaway camp in Claryville, N.Y., Thursday, July 31, 2025. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

    Back at the New York sleepaway camp, the goal was some normalcy for kids ruled by strict medication schedules that can make it difficult to be away from family.

    “I do kind of get to forget about it,” Ethan Blanchfield-Killeen, 11, said of the form of juvenile idiopathic arthritis — similar to rheumatoid arthritis in adults — that can leave his joints stiff and achy.

    One day a doctor examined his hands at camp. Another day, he was running across the lawn splattered in a fierce game of paint tag.

    “Just seeing them in a different perspective” than the sterile doctor’s office “almost brings tears to my eyes,” said Vasquez-Canizares, the Montefiore rheumatologist.



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  • Washington court says Flock camera images are public records

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    A Skagit County Superior Court judge ruled that images from Flock Safety automated license plate reader cameras in Stanwood and Sedro-Woolley qualify as public records under Washington’s Public Records Act.

    Judge Elizabeth Yost Neidzwski said the images are “not exempt from disclosure” and explained that an agency does not need to physically hold a record for it to fall under the law.

    The request that led to the ruling

    The case began when Washington resident Jose Rodriguez asked Stanwood for one hour of Flock camera images. That request prompted Stanwood and neighboring Sedro-Woolley to ask the court to declare that vendor-stored data did not count as public records.

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    Judge Neidzwski rejected that argument. She said the cities’ ALPR images support a government purpose and meet the definition of a public record.

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    Flock Safety cameras use AI to capture license plate images in real time, tracking vehicles as they move through neighborhoods. (Flock Safety)

    However, Rodriguez will not receive the specific images he sought. The city had already allowed the footage to auto-delete after 30 days, and it expired before the ruling.

    We reached out to Flock Safety, and a spokesperson provided CyberGuy with the following statement:

    “The Court merely declined to exempt these records from disclosure under Washington’s extremely broad public records law. Nothing changed in the status quo in Washington as a result of this ruling — these records were covered by the law before the ruling, and remain so following the ruling. Unfortunately, some individuals in Washington have abused the breadth of the public records law to extort significant settlements from Washington communities for technical violations of the disclosure requirements, which we cannot believe is the intent of the law. We are supporting efforts to enact a legislative fix to this situation, which is costing Washington communities tens of thousands of dollars to stave off frivolous lawsuits.”

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    The Washington court ruling marks a major step toward transparency in how police collect and store surveillance data. (Flock Safety)

    Why the decision matters for transparency

    Flock’s automated license plate reader cameras capture multiple still images of passing vehicles along with time, location and license plate information. Cities use the system to assist law enforcement with investigations, relying on stored images to identify vehicles connected to crimes or alerts.

    The court’s ruling raises broader questions about how local agencies manage these images once they’re created. By finding that the images qualify as public records, the decision forces cities to examine how long they retain this data, how it is stored and who may request access under state law. 

    Privacy advocates say the ruling highlights the need for clear policies around retention and transparency, while law enforcement groups argue that access rules must still protect ongoing investigations.

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    The debate continues as communities weigh the balance between public safety, privacy and the right to know what’s being recorded. (Flock Safety)

    How this ruling impacts privacy and surveillance

    For years, cities and police agencies have argued that data stored by third-party vendors falls outside public records laws. They often make this claim even when the data documents activity on public roads. The Washington ruling did not settle broader questions about surveillance, but it rejected the idea that Flock camera images are exempt simply because a vendor stores them. This decision exposes a growing tension between how agencies use surveillance tools and what the public can access under state law.

    Beryl Lipton of the Electronic Frontier Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to defending digital privacy, free expression and transparency in technology, told Cyberguy, “The use of third-party vendors for surveillance and data storage is widespread and growing across the country, and allowing this to undermine the public’s right to know is very dangerous. The government’s primary obligation should be to its constituents, which includes protecting their rights under public records laws, not to the private vendors that they choose to employ while conducting mass surveillance. Whether an agency stores images and information on their own devices or on the private server of a vendor should not affect the appropriate disclosure of these records under public records laws. If the use of these devices makes it too difficult for a city to comply with the law, then the response should not be to circumvent the laws they find inconvenient, but rather it should be to only use vendors that won’t get in the way of a city’s ability to fulfill its responsibilities to their citizenry. Otherwise, they should not use these tools at all.”

    What this means for you

    If your town uses Flock or other automated license plate readers, this ruling shows how Washington courts may handle future records requests. It confirms that ALPR images can count as public records, even when a vendor stores the data.

    The debate over privacy and safety continues. Supporters say public access builds trust and oversight. Critics worry that releasing vehicle data could expose sensitive details without strong safeguards or redactions.

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    Kurt’s key takeaways

    This ruling shows how courts may handle data from automated license plate readers. It also reveals how much vehicle information cities collect. As a result, it raises new questions about who should access these records. In addition, the decision may guide future transparency debates in Washington. However, it will also spark fresh conversations about how surveillance tools fit within state records laws.

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  • President Donald Trump unveils ‘FIFA Pass’ to help World Cup travelers get their visas faster

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    WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is announcing a new initiative for foreigners traveling to the U.S. for the World Cup next year that will allow them to get interviews for visas more quickly.

    Dubbed “FIFA Pass,” it will allow those who have purchased World Cup tickets through FIFA to get expedited visa appointments, as the administration continues to balance President Donald Trump’s tough-on-migration stance with an influx of global travelers for the soccer tournament. The “pass” in the name stands for “prioritized appointments scheduling system.”

    “If you have a ticket for the World Cup, you can have prioritized appointments to get your visa,” said FIFA President Gianni Infantino, who was in the Oval Office with Trump on Monday to explain the new system. Turning to the U.S. president, he added: “You said it the very first time we met, Mr. President, America welcomes the world.”

    Trump said Monday that he “strongly” encourages World Cup travelers to the U.S. to apply for their visas “right away.”

    Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the administration has dispatched more than 400 additional consular officers around the world to handle the demand for visas, and that in about 80 percent of the globe, travelers to the U.S. can get a visa appointment within 60 days.

    Under the new system, those who have bought tickets through FIFA will be allowed to go through a “FIFA portal” that would help get their visa application and interview prioritized at the State Department.

    “We’re going to do the same vetting as anybody else would get,” Rubio said. “The only difference here is, we’re moving them up in the queue.”

    During next year’s World Cup, 104 games will be played in Canada, Mexico and the United States. Trump has made the success of the World Cup a top priority, and Infantino has been a frequent visitor to the White House while FIFA prepares for a Dec. 5 World Cup draw at the Kennedy Center, the arts institution now led and managed by Trump loyalists.

    Trump once again floated the prospect of moving World Cup games out of one of its host cities if he deemed it to be unsafe, with the election of progressive activist Katie Wilson as mayor of Seattle who has talked about Trump-proofing the city and protecting its sanctuary city status for migrants. Seattle is one of the 11 host cities in the U.S. next year.

    “If we think there’s gonna be sign of any trouble, I would ask Gianni to move that to a different city,” Trump said of Seattle. The FIFA president stepped around the issue without committing to move host cities, noting that “I think safety and security is the number one priority for a successful World Cup” and that “we can see today that people have trust in the United States,” noting the number of tickets that have already been sold.

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  • Seattle airport security checkpoint 6 reopens

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    SEATTLE – There is more relief for airline passengers coming to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on Monday as security checkpoint 6 finally reopens following months of renovations. 

    Just in time for the busy holiday season, and days before Thanksgiving travel begins to ramp up, SEA formally reopened the checkpoint five months after previously opening a new checkpoint back in June. 

    Checkpoint 6 at SEA Airport

    What’s next:

    Checkpoint 6 was temporarily closed for a year for construction as part of the SEA Gateway Project, an effort to expand screening capacity and improve passenger flow through the terminal. The redesigned checkpoint adds the following:

    • Larger space with more efficient layout
    • Expanded recompose area
    • New furniture
    • Digital wayfinding
    • Infrastructure improvements
    • Enhanced security screening operations

    Checkpoint 6 will have general, pre-check and CLEAR lines and is north of Checkpoint 5 at the west side of the pre-security area.

    Checkpoint 6 at SEA Airport

    Dig deeper:

    The improvements are part of the SEA Gateway Project.

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  • Renton Salvation Army needs Thanksgiving food donations, says SNAP benefits still delayed for some

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    Renton, Wash. – The Salvation Army is stepping up the battle against food insecurity in the western Washington region. 

    What they’re saying:

    The organization says local food pantries need help in restocking their supplies heading into the holiday season.   

    Leaders at the Renton Salvation Army location at 206 S. Tobin say the food has flown off the shelves in recent weeks, when families experienced a gap in SNAP benefits.  

    They say they are running low on some food items with less than two weeks to go until Thanksgiving.   

    “We filled up our freezer with turkeys,” said Captain James Parks at the Salvation Army Hope Market in Renton. “We’ll allow them to shop at our Thanksgiving wall. They can choose some of the items they want.”

    James says the food bank is a “client choice pantry” that allows people to pick up what they need for their families.  

    He says they are getting ready to distribute food for the upcoming holiday weekend. Seasonal donations, like boxes of stuffing and canned yams, are shown on the “Thanksgiving Wall”, pictured below.

    Because there is so much uncertainty surrounding SNAP benefits due to the government shutdown, James says the need is greater than ever. 

    “It is very difficult to keep the shelves full already,” said James. “The past Monday, we saw there were many new clients coming in. Not only were they new clients, but some were clients we hadn’t seen in 3–4 years.”

    Instead of around 150 people coming through the pantry daily, James says the number of clients has gone up to around 200 a day.  He says that’s a 30% increase, and he feels it hasn’t slowed down. 

    “We haven’t seen people receiving their benefits yet. There are still people who are coming who are scared because there are delays in the benefits.”

     He says businesses are feeling pressure too, with the economy putting a damper on the number of rescue donations coming from partners as well. 

      “All these are rescue items,” he said, pointing to some baked goods. “The grocery stores are already tightening their belts, you know, purchasing less, which means there is less waste.”

    James is putting out a call to the community for help.  He says people can donate online at this link, or by dropping off goods in person in Renton.  Soup, canned chicken and tuna and canned fruit are the most needed items at that pantry. 

    “Anybody who would like to drive by and drop those off would really be blessed,” he said.  

    James says the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle campaign has also kicked off for the holiday season and that will, in part, help to fund food pantries just like the Hope Market in Renton. 

    He says more than 20 Salvation Army pantries and meal programs are operating across the Pacific Northwest.  

    “We want our community to know we are here for them,” said James.  

    He says they hope to hand out 400 turkeys at the Renton pantry along with other fixings before Thanksgiving.  

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  • Seattle Theatre Group opens Kerry Hall on Capitol Hill

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    SEATTLE – On Saturday, the Seattle Theatre Group (STG) held a grand opening for Kerry Hall, revitalizing historic space for the arts community up on the city’s famed cultural hub of Capitol Hill. The opening comes after an impressive push from students to preserve the building after Cornish College of the Arts announced it would sell the property.

    Kerry Hall will host dance and movement workshops, live music, community showcases and other family-friendly activities at its century-long location on East Roy Street.

    On Nov. 15, public officials, including Seattle City Councilmembers, kicked off the day of festivities with a ribbon cutting around 11 a.m. Then, community organizers gathered for an art market, dance performances, and more.

    Seattle’s historic Kerry Hall over the years (Seattle Theatre Group)

    Kerry Hall grand opening by the Seattle Theatre Group

    What they’re saying:

    “STG celebrates a vibrant new chapter with Kerry Hall, a space that centers creativity, connection, and community,” representatives for the group said in a letter to press on Saturday.

    Seattle’s historic Kerry Hall over the years (Seattle Theatre Group)

    Seattle’s historic Kerry Hall over the years (Seattle Theatre Group)

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  • Ohtani is unanimous MVP for 4th time in winning NL honor as Judge edges Raleigh for 3rd AL accolade

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    Shohei Ohtani likes winning Most Valuable Player awards. He loves winning the World Series even more.

    The two-way Japanese star did both for a second season in a row for the Los Angeles Dodgers, earning his fourth career MVP on Thursday night while unanimously earning the National League honor. He’s just the second to win four MVPs after Barry Bonds with seven and the only player to win unanimously more than once.

    Considering Ohtani is 31, overtaking Bonds doesn’t seem out of the question. Especially if it leads to more Fall Classic opportunities.

    “If I’m playing well as an individual that means I’m helping the team win, so in that sense, hopefully I can end up with a couple more MVPs,” Ohtani said through an interpreter. “But at the end of the day, it’s all about winning games.”

    In the American League, Aaron Judge became the New York Yankees’ fourth three-time winner, edging Seattle’s Cal Raleigh with 17 first-place votes to 13 for the switch-hitting catcher. The vote was the closest for an MVP since the Los Angeles Angels’ Mike Trout topped Houston’s Alex Bregman by 17-13 in 2019.

    Judge, who won the AL award in 2022 and 2024, joined Joe DiMaggio, Yogi Berra and Mickey Mantle as three-time MVPs with the Yankees. The 33-year-old outfielder led the majors with a .331 batting average and 1.144 OPS while hitting 53 homers.

    When asked about his place in MLB and Yankees lore, Judge acknowledged he’s in rare company.

    “It’s tough for me to wrap my head around,” Judge said. “It’s mind blowing from my side of things, because I play this game to win, I play this game for my teammates, my family, all the fans in New York.”

    Later he added: “You’ve got to pinch yourself every single day. It’s truly an incredible honor.”

    Ohtani won a MVP for the third straight year, his second in the NL with the Dodgers after two in the AL with the Angels. He became the first to win in each league twice after getting the AL honor in 2021 and 2023. Ohtani signed with the crosstown Dodgers the following offseason and won NL MVP in 2024 during his first season in Chavez Ravine. He’s also won the World Series in both his seasons with the Dodgers.

    Philadelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber finished second in the NL with 23 second-place votes and New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto was third with four.

    Ohtani hit .282 and led the NL with a 1.014 OPS. He also had 55 homers, 102 RBIs and 20 stolen bases.

    The right-hander returned to pitching in June after missing 1 1/2 seasons on the mound because of an elbow injury. He struck out 62 batters over 47 innings, slowly increasing his workload while preparing for the postseason.

    Ohtani continued to shine in October with arguably the greatest single game in MLB history. He hit three homers while striking out 10 over six dominant innings on Oct. 17, leading the Dodgers over Milwaukee to finish an NL Championship Series sweep.

    Schwarber, who earned a $50,000 bonus for finishing second, hit an NL-best 56 homers and led the big leagues with 132 RBIs for Philadelphia.

    Soto overcame a slow start to the season to have his typically stellar offensive output. The four-time All-Star — who signed a $765 million, 15-year deal last December — had 43 homers, 105 RBIs and an NL-best 38 stolen bases. He received a $150,000 bonus for finishing third in the MVP voting.

    Judge is the first AL player to win back-to-back MVPs since Detroit’s Miguel Cabrera it in 2012 and 2013.

    Raleigh, nicknamed “Big Dumper,” led the big leagues with 60 homers, the most for a player primarily a catcher. He started 119 games behind the plate and another 38 at designated hitter.

    The 28-year-old also had a career-high 125 RBIs, leading the Mariners to one of their best seasons in franchise history. Judge said he got to know Raleigh a little during the All-Star break and the catcher asked for some leadership tips.

    “Cal’s a special player,” Judge said. “I could sit here and talk all night about the player he is, but really the kind of leader and person he is really stuck out to me at the All-Star Game.”

    Cleveland’s José Ramírez finished third in the AL.

    Arizona’s Geraldo Perdomo was fourth in the NL voting, earning him $2.5 million annual salary increases in 2028 and 2029 along with the price of Arizona’s 2030 club option.

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  • Seattle Seahawks legend Kenny Easley dies at 66

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    Kenny Easley, legendary Seattle Seahawks safety, dies at 66

    A legend in Seattle sports has passed away: Seahawks Hall of Famer Kenny Easley was 66 years old. The famous Seahawks safety was also only the fourth player in franchise history to have his jersey, No. 45, retired. The honor was given to Easley 30 years after kidney failure forced him out of the game.

    SEATTLE – A legend in Seattle sports has passed away: Seahawks Hall of Famer Kenny Easley was 66 years old. 

    The Pro Football Hall of Fame has announced that Easley died on Friday, Nov. 15, after years of battling health issues. “Kenny always gave his all and held the game and his life at the highest standard,” his wife, Gail, told the Hall of Fame on Saturday.

    Kenny Easley (Credit: Seattle Seahawks)

    The Seahawks released a statement on Saturday about Easley, who came to be known as “The Enforcer.” 

    “Kenny embodied what it meant to be a Seahawk through his leadership, toughness, intensity, and fearlessness. His intimidating nature and athletic grace made him one the best players of all-time…we extend our sincere condolences to his wife, Gail, and children Kendrick, Gabrielle and Giordanna,” the statement read, in part. 

    In 1984, Kenny was the first player in franchise history to earn Defensive Player of the Year honors. 

    Local perspective:

    The famous Seahawks safety was also only the fourth player in franchise history to have his jersey, No. 45, retired. The honor was given to Easley 30 years after kidney failure forced him out of the game.

    Kenny Easley (Credit: Seattle Seahawks)

    Easley played just 89 games across seven seasons before his career ended in 1989. However, he earned a reputation as one of the hardest hitting defenders in NFL history. 

    CANTON, OH – AUGUST 05: Kenny Easley poses with his bust during the Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium on August 5, 2017 in Canton, Ohio. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

    The Seahawks selected Easley, a three-time consensus All-American at UCLA, with the No. 4 overall pick in 1981. Easley never worked out for the Seahawks. He didn’t think the team would draft him, and he admits, he didn’t want to play for a relatively new franchise in Seattle.

    Easley made the most of it, becoming known for devastating hits and dazzling interceptions.

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  • Owl caught on camera stealing hat from runner near Woodinville, WA

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    Watch: Woodinville owl steals hat from runner on Paradise Valley Trail

    An owl, likely a Barred Owl, has been aggressively swooping at visitors on the Paradise Valley Conservation Area trails near Woodinville, with one runner capturing video of the bird snatching his cap off his head. This was not the runner’s first encounter; his previous run-in sent him to urgent care, prompting Snohomish County Parks to post warning signs.

    WOODINVILLE, Wash. – You may get a hoot out of this story.

    An owl in Woodinville has been swooping at unsuspecting visitors on the Paradise Valley Conservation area trails. One local resident says he captured video of one of the prime suspects in the act. 

    What they’re saying:

    When Nathan Kuchta goes running on the Paradise Valley Conservation Trail, he often wears a cap. 

    “This is the only running hat I have,” said Kuchta.

    Woodinville owl hat thief

    To a phantom menace that stalks the woods, the practical piece of running gear is more like bait.

    This feathered avenger of the forest was captured on video, swooping in on Nathan’s head as if it were making a kill.

    “I did not hear it at all. It was absolutely silent,” he said.

    The bird stealing his pride, along with his cap.

    “It snatched it right off the top of my head,” he said. “He just took my hat.”

    Not giving a hoot about the theft, the owl took the hat sky high, and taunted him from the treetops.

    Woodinville owl hat thief

    “Are you serious?,” Nathan asked in the video. “The owl I felt like was kind of daring me to come after it.”

    This wasn’t his first run-in with an owl on the trails in the nature area. He said he was on or near a portion of the Lloyd Trail when he was first attacked a week prior.

    “The first time I ended up in the urgent care because it put some talons in the top of the head,” said Nathan. During that encounter, he noted he was not wearing his hat. That hat spared him from scratches a week later when an owl made another swoop.

    Dig deeper:

    After Nathan reported his owl encounters, Snohomish County Parks posted warning signs on the trail.

    Aggressive owl warning Woodinville

    After FOX 13 sent the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife the video, they identified the thief as a likely barred owl. 

    Though owl encounters aren’t uncommon, many others who regularly use the trail say they haven’t seen anyone attacked before on camera.

    “Oh yeah, that got you nice,” said one man who viewed Nathan’s video while we were interviewing him.

    “Usually they are just sitting up in a tree and get a good pic of them. But I haven’t caught any coming down on me like that. That’s a great video,” he said.  

    With a potentially wise old owl on the prowl, Nathan has a word to the wise; perhaps it’s best to wear a hat, or even a hard hat on the Paradise Valley trail for now.  He says it protected his head from the owl’s talons.

    “The second time it felt like an owl booped me on the top of my head instead of punching me,” he said, adding that the hat protected him from scratches.   

    Fortunately for Nathan, the winged assailant eventually dropped his hat. 

    “Are you going to swoop me again?,” he asked as he went to retrieve it.

    Mother nature provided a distraction so he could snag it. Another owl appeared on scene and the two birds appeared to start tussling, flying further back into the woods. 

    “Oh, there’s two of them!,” he exclaimed on video.

    Now that Nathan knows you can’t spell owl without the word “ow”, he started a “RunFromOwls” YouTube channel to celebrate his special interactions with nature. 

    “I feel lucky it happened a couple times, or very, very unlucky. I’m not sure,” said Nathan.

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  • LIVE UPDATES: Heavy rain slams Seattle, causing urban flooding

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    SEATTLE – Heavy rain is sweeping through the Seattle area on Friday, creating widespread water-accumulation problems in low-lying and urbanized districts.

    While rain-soaked roads and standing water are common during seasonal storms, Friday the breadth and speed of accumulation have been notable. Urban drainage systems are being challenged.

    In particular, neighborhoods with older infrastructure or heavy pavement cover are seeing water pooling at intersections, storm drains backing up, and slower-moving surface runoff.

    Keep reading for live updates on weather in western Washington.

    12:10 p.m. – Semi crash, lane closure on SR 512 in Puyallup

    A semi driver went off of SR 512 in Puyallup near Meridian St. and hit the cable barrier in the median around noon Friday. Nobody was hurt.

    According to the Washington State Patrol, the left eastbound lane was expected to be blocked for several hours.

    10:27 a.m. – Snoqualmie road report

    Transportation officials say roads are bare and wet with areas of standing water along I-90 in and out of Snoqualmie. WSDOT has a mountain pass travel time report available on their website.

    9:12 a.m. – Car slides up over I-5 highway barrier

    The high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane was blocked just after 9 a.m. on Friday as commuters navigated increasingly slick roads due to quick accumulation across the Puget Sound region.

    WSDOT reports a car ended up hanging over the concrete highway barrier along I-5 South just past NE 130th in Seattle. 

    8:54 a.m. – Crash on West Seattle Bridge

    A crash on the West Seattle Bridge was blocking the right westbound lane just west of SR 99 for about an hour-and-a-half.

    8:40 a.m. – Safety precautions urged for residents and drivers

    Officials advise residents and motorists to exercise caution. The AlertSeattle system emphasizes:

    8:30 a.m. – What this means for the coming hours

    Heavy rain caused flooding on Seattle roads on Friday, Nov. 14, 2025. (FOX 13 Seattle)

    According to forecasts and past storm-behavior for the region:

    • Additional rainfall could further saturate soils and drainage systems, increasing the chance of flooding, especially during any short bursts of heavier showers.
    • Roads may become slick and visibility reduced; hydroplaning risk is higher when standing water remains.
    • Smaller creeks and drainage channels are likely to remain elevated, potentially spilling over into adjacent streets or properties if the rain persists.
    • Once rainfall eases, water may remain standing for longer periods in flatter neighborhoods or where drainage capacity is constrained.

    8:25 a.m. – How residents can prepare now

    • Sign up for flood alerts from King County and AlertSeattle.
    • Avoid all shortcuts through flooded streets; turn around rather than risk getting stuck.
    • Move vehicles off low-lying streets if flooding is anticipated.
    • Clear leaves and debris from gutters and near storm‐drain inlets; blockages slow drainage.
    • If your home begins to flood, turn off utilities (electricity, gas) if safe to do so and move valuables to higher ground.

    Urban flooding in the Puget Sound region is not uncommon during late-fall and early-winter storms, especially when heavy rain coincides with saturated ground, clogged drains or elevated tides. Past events have shown how quickly streets can become impassable and how much strain storm-water systems can face. For instance, heavy rains and strong winds have previously caused roads to flood and trees to topple in Western Washington. FOX 13 Seattle+1
    While today’s event appears within the range of expected seasonal flooding, the combination of rain intensity and urban drainage stress makes it important for residents to remain alert until conditions stabilize.

    8:22 a.m. – Abby’s forecast for western WA

    Seattle weather: Rain continues into Friday evening

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  • Tale of 4 mayors: A look back at Seattle’s most unstable political year

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    SEATTLE – After months of campaigning and a full week of vote counting, the race for Seattle mayor is razor-thin. 

    As the November 2025 election results continue to trickle in — giving Katie Wilson a slight lead over incumbent Bruce Harrell — we take a look back at a year when Seattle saw four different mayors in the same year. 

    Keep reading to learn more about the tale of four mayors. 

    The history of Seattle’s 4 mayors in one year

    The backstory:

    Back in 2017, Seattle actually had four different mayors in office. 

    The unique circumstances were brought on by a series of decisions at the top of the helm for Washington’s biggest city. 

    In just three months, Ed Murray, Bruce Harrell, Tim Burgess and Jenny Durkan all held the title of Seattle mayor. 

    Here’s how it played out:

    Ed Murray speaks to his supporters on stage.

    Seattle Mayor Ed Murray resigns

    Murray served from Jan. 1, 2014, until his resignation took effect on Sept. 13, 2017. The mayor left office in the face of rising allegations of sexual abuse. 

    “I am announcing my resignation as mayor, effective at 5 p.m. tomorrow,” Murray said in a statement. “While the allegations against me are not true, it is important that my personal issues do not affect the ability of our City government to conduct the public’s business.”

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    Seattle City Councilman Bruce Harrell listens to comments from residents concerned about violence in south Seattle Wednesday night.  (FOX 13 Seattle)

    Bruce Harrell’s appointment

    Harrell was serving as Seattle council president at the time of Murray’s resignation. Since he held this post, he was automatically appointed mayor when Murray left office. 

    “First and foremost, my heart goes out to survivors and their families who have been affected by sexual abuse and the re-traumatization these allegations have caused,” Harrell wrote in a statement upon taking office. 

    “These accusations are unspeakable and require the utmost attention from our legal and social service system no matter how long ago they might have occurred.

    The City must focus on governance and day-to-day business without distraction. I have a plan in place for a seamless transition in order for City operations to continue at the highest standard. Seattleites deserve a government that holds their full confidence and trust.”

    Harrell was mayor in 2017 from Sept. 13 to Sept. 18. He returned to this position when he was officially elected mayor five years later. Harrell has been serving as mayor since Jan. 1, 2022.

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    Tim Burgess speaks to the media in Seattle, Wash.

    Tim Burgess steps in

    After just days in office, Harrell chose to remain in his previous position. City council members then appointed Tim Burgess to serve the remainder of Murray’s intended term.

    In his short term, Burgess wasted no time pushing policy. Just a week after taking office, he announced the 2018 city budget, which included a personal push for a city retirement savings program. 

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    Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan speaks at a press conference.  (Karen Ducey via Getty Images)

    Jenny Durkan elected

    In the 2017 election, Seattle voters chose Durkan to end the revolving door and lead the city for a full term. She took office on Nov. 28, 2017. This was earlier than typical because the previously elected mayor, Burgess, had already vacated the office.

    At the time of Durkan’s election, she became the first woman to hold the office since 1926. The former U.S. attorney defeated urban planner Cary Moon.

    The city of Seattle would eventually pay out $2.3 million to whistleblowers over Durkan’s 2020 deleted texts amid summer protests over George Floyd’s death.

    Seattle’s 2022 mayoral election 

    After one term, voters unseated Durkan with Bruce Harrell. He has served as mayor since Jan 1, 2022. 

    In the 2025 race, he ran for reelection. However, a progressive challenger, Katie Wilson, has proved to be tough competition. 

    A week after polls closed, election officials continued to publish results. On Nov. 10, Wilson officially took the lead in the race by a mere 91 votes. Tuesday’s results increased Wilson’s lead by more than 1,300 votes.

    When will the next batch of King County election results be released?

    By the numbers:

    The next major update for King County election results will be released Wednesday afternoon.

    King County officials are reminding the public that information on vote margins needed to pass various ballot measures can be found on the county’s November General Election page.

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  • Rad Power Bikes faces permanent closure at Seattle site

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    SEATTLE – A Seattle company may soon begin laying off employees. Rad Power Bikes previously made a splash in the pandemic-era electric bike boom in Washington and across the country. Just this year, a WSDOT program gave eligible e-bike buyers instant rebates of either $300 or $1,200 per person.

    By the numbers:

    In a WARN notice sent out this week, the document reveals 64 employees could be laid off due to a permanent closure of their 52nd Street workplace in Seattle in January.

    “The layoff will not be the result of relocation or contracting out the company’s operations or the affected employees’ positions,” read a portion of the statement sent out on Nov. 7.

    Stored e-bikes in a warehouse at Rad Power Bikes in Seattle, Washington, US, on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. The US Census Bureau is scheduled to release durable goods orders figures on April 24. Photographer: David Ryder/Bloomberg via Getty Images (David Ryder/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

    The layoffs would include a variety of positions, such as mechanics, customer support specialists, sales representatives, software engineers, writers and additional management roles such as the CEO and CFO.

    Rad Power had previously raised $329 million before sending out a letter to employees that leaders “did not anticipate the sudden drop in consumer demand from Covid-era peaks” as well as challenges “in the form of tariffs and the macroeconomic landscape,” according to a report from GeekWire.

    The announcement comes shortly after other high-profile Seattle businesses like Amazon and Starbucks announced layoffs. Additionally, big tech companies recently announced a downsizing in their Pacific Northwest workforce.

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  • Elderly man killed in North Seattle stabbing, SWAT responds to barricade standoff

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    SEATTLE – A 70-year-old man is dead following a stabbing in North Seattle on Saturday afternoon. Officers asked the public to avoid the area heading into the evening as they continued investigating the scene. Police engaged in a SWAT standoff with the suspect.

    Around 1 p.m. on Nov. 8, officers received calls about a stabbing in the area of North 84th Street and Aurora Avenue. The elderly victim was located. However, despite life-saving measures performed by first responders, he died at the scene. 

    The suspect reportedly barricaded themselves inside a nearby residence shortly after the crime. SWAT and HNT arrived on scene Saturday to try and negotiate and arrest the suspect. 

    Officers continued investigating what led to the crime in the late afternoon hours. 

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  • Seattle teen arrested in fatal head-on crash in southwestern Colorado

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    An 18-year-old Seattle man was arrested on suspicion of vehicular homicide Wednesday after crashing head-on into an oncoming SUV while passing illegally on a curve, killing the other driver, according to the Colorado State Patrol.

    Dylan Blessing-Garcia was driving a GMC Sierra northbound on Colorado 135 about 14 miles north of Gunnison at 8:20 a.m. when he tried to pass another vehicle on a double yellow line and on a right-hand curve, state patrol officials said Thursday.

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  • Jayden Daniels leaves game after Washington QB’s nonthrowing arm bends gruesomely

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    WASHINGTON (AP) — Jayden Daniels was being dragged down by a defender when he stuck his left arm out and put his hand on the ground.

    That’s when a dismal night for the Washington Commanders turned downright horrifying.

    Daniels’ nonthrowing arm bent gruesomely, and the star quarterback had to leave Washington’s 38-14 loss to Seattle on Sunday night with 7:29 remaining in the fourth quarter. It’s the third — and perhaps the most significant — injury of the season for Daniels, who was in his first game back from a hamstring issue.

    “It’s really tough to see him go down. You just want him to stay positive,” Commanders linebacker Bobby Wagner said. “You don’t know what the result is. You just speak a lot of positivity into existence. He’s a very positive person so we’re just praying for the best.”

    AP AUDIO: Jayden Daniels leaves game after Washington QB’s nonthrowing arm bends gruesomely

    The NFL’s reigning Offensive Rookie of the Year exited with a significant injury late during a lopsided defeat. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

    Commanders coach Dan Quinn said Daniels injured his elbow. That was about the extent of the postgame update. Quinn didn’t have much of an explanation for why Daniels was still in the game. Washington was trailing 38-7 at the time.

    “Obviously like the hindsight, you don’t want to think that way, where an injury could take place,” Quinn said. “Obviously we’re more conservative in that spot to run and hand off and not have reads to go, but just the end result — obviously, I’m bummed.”

    In addition to the hamstring injury, Daniels also missed two games earlier this season with knee issues.

    Although an injury to Daniels’ non-throwing arm isn’t necessarily career altering, Commanders fans could hardly be blamed for immediately fearing the worst. It was on this same field about 13 years ago — against the same opponent — that Robert Griffin III went down with a severe knee injury at the end of his sensational rookie season for Washington. He never reached those heights again.

    The Commanders fell behind early Sunday and trailed 31-7 at halftime, and Daniels had to do plenty of scrambling. He ended up running for 51 yards on 10 carries, and the injury underscored the risk in doing that.

    “I think that’s his nature. He wants to be aggressive and make plays,” Quinn said. “He’s got confidence in the other players. I do know that. So it’s not like, ‘I have to do more, I have to do things that are outside of playing in that way.’ We also have to have everybody. Injuries happen and you hate it.”

    As a rookie last season, Daniels led Washington to the NFC championship game — its best season since 1991. Now the Commanders are 3-6 after four straight losses. If the season can be salvaged, it may have to be with Marcus Mariota at quarterback.

    During those moments when Daniels was slow to get up, however, it was the long-term future that seemed like the bigger issue.

    “I didn’t see what happened exactly. I just heard a pause and I kind of put my head down and prayed for him,” Commanders guard Sam Cosmi said. “You just don’t want to see that happen.”

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  • FOX 13 Seattle celebrates 45 years on the air

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    SEATTLE – From its humble beginnings in Tacoma to becoming one of the most-watched stations in the Pacific Northwest, FOX 13 Seattle (KCPQ) is celebrating 45 years on the air.

    Keep reading for a look back at the history of the station, how it began and where it’s going.

    KCPQ-TV went on the air 45 years ago

    KCPQ-TV had its first day of broadcasting on Nov. 4, 1980. Bob Kelly of Kelly Broadcasting spoke as the station went on the air for the first time 4t years ago.

    The history of KCPQ

    KCPQ’s story began long before it became known as FOX 13 Seattle.

    The station first signed on the air on Nov. 4, 1953, as KMO-TV, before undergoing a series of ownership changes and call sign updates over the decades.

    After shutting down in 1974, the Clover Park School District purchased the station and relaunched it in January 1976 as KCPQ, operating as an educational, non-commercial broadcaster.

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    KCPQ-TV 13 logo. (FOX 13 Seattle)

    When financial challenges forced Clover Park to sell, Kelly Broadcasting took over in 1980, transforming the station into a full-fledged independent outlet serving the greater Seattle-Tacoma area.

    Becoming Seattle’s home for FOX and local news

    KCPQ officially joined the FOX network in 1986, becoming one of the first affiliates of the FOX Broadcasting Company and quickly emerging as a cornerstone for primetime entertainment, sports and local news.

    The station adopted its Q13 branding in 1980, setting the stage for decades of growth. 

    As FOX’s popularity surged in the 1990s, KCPQ gained prominence as a major broadcaster in the Seattle market.

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    Q13 FOX Seattle logo. (FOX 13 Seattle)

    The launch of KCPQ’s first newscast

    In January 1998, the station launched its first late newscast — a 35-minute, 10 p.m. program airing Sundays through Thursdays. 

    Later that year, The Tribune Company acquired KCPQ and merged its operations with KTWB-TV (channel 22, now KZJO). The two became co-owned in 1999, following the FCC’s approval of same-market duopolies.

    KCPQ Vault: Husky Fever Thursday Night 1986

    Expanding KCPQ’s local news footprint

    KCPQ continued to expand its news footprint, debuting a morning newscast on Jan. 17, 2000.

    Under Kelly Broadcasting and later Tribune Broadcasting, the station built the Seattle market’s top-rated morning show, “Q13 News This Morning” and developed a reputation for community-focused journalism and Pacific Northwest storytelling. Now branded as “Good Day Seattle,” Seattle’s longest morning newscast has grown into a six-hour program airing 5 a.m. to 11 a.m. on weekdays.

    In 2008, the station added even more local evening coverage, launching a 9 p.m. newscast on KZJO. Eventually, the 10 p.m. news on KCPQ became a full hour on weekdays and 30 minutes on weekends.

    In September 2016, the station expanded once again with the launch of its weekend morning news, “Q13 News This Morning,” on Saturdays and Sundays on KZJO. The newscast now airs every weekend as “Good Day Seattle” from 7 to 10 a.m. on FOX 13+.

    In June 2019, an additional hour of news coverage was added to the station’s news lineup, expanding to 8 p.m. on KZJO.

    KCPQ is acquired by FOX Television Stations

    In September 2019, KCPQ and KZJO were acquired by Nexstar Media Group. 

    Less than two months later, KCPQ was traded to FOX Television Stations, becoming a FOX-owned and operated station alongside KZJO. Today, the two stations share studios along Lake Union in Seattle’s Westlake neighborhood, serving millions across western Washington with trusted local news, weather and sports coverage.

    In September 2021, Q13 FOX (KCPQ) rebranded as FOX 13 Seattle and FOX 13 News. JOEtv (KZJO) became FOX 13+ (cable 10/ch. 22 over-the-air).

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    FOX 13 Seattle logo.  (FOX 13 Seattle)

    Today, FOX 13 provides local evening news on “Seattle News Tonight” at 4 p.m., 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. on FOX 13 and streaming on the FOX LOCAL app for your TV or smartphone.

    Viewers can also watch “Washington News Wrap,” a 30-minute show focused on state headlines and regional developments, at 6 p.m., followed by “Washington Sports Wrap” at 6:30 p.m. on FOX 13. West Coast News Wrap airs at 7 p.m. At 8 p.m., local news airs on the station’s secondary channel, FOX 13+, and at 9 p.m.

    KCPQ Vault: Husky Football Pre-Game 1987

    Becoming Seattle’s home for local TV sports coverage

    FOX 13 & FOX 13+ are home to local sports teams in western Washington.

    Through its FOX affiliation, FOX 13 Seattle airs many regular-season Seattle Seahawks games (NFL), Seattle Mariners (MLB) games and provides pre- and post-game coverage of most games. 

    On Dec. 10, 2013, FOX 13 & FOX 13+ expanded its local sports lineup by becoming the official local broadcast partner of Seattle Sounders FC.

    FOX 13+ is also the official local-broadcast home for a select package of Seattle Thunderbirds games, Seattle Reign FC matches and Seattle Seawolves games.

    FOX 13 has had partnerships with other Seattle sports teams, including the Seattle Seahawks, Seattle Kraken, Seattle Storm, and even the Seattle SuperSonics.

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    Q13 KCPQ logo. (FOX 13 Seattle)

    Becoming Seattle’s home for local programming

    In 2009, “Washington’s Most Wanted” debuted. Produced and hosted by FOX 13 News Anchor David Rose, the show helped capture more than 1,000 local fugitives.

    In January 2022, FOX 13 launched another show with Rose called “The Spotlight.” The program looks at crime and public safety issues, airing on Fridays at 7:30 p.m. or 11 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays at 5:30 p.m., and Mondays at 4:30 a.m. on FOX 13.

    In 2023, FOX 13 Seattle debuted a new entertainment lifestyle show called “Studio 13 Live.” The 30-min show is devoted to pop culture, celebrity and lifestyle news, along with DIY tips and tricks and the latest trends and information. “Studio 13 Live” airs weekdays at 11 a.m.

    Also, in 2023, FOX 13 partnered with Converge Media to air “Back2Besa”. The weekly, 30-minute show — hosted by Besa Gordon — highlights the latest trends, and features inspiring stories and interviews with notable people.

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    Puget Sound Television logo. (FOX 13 Seattle)

    A legacy of community and innovation

    Over four and a half decades, FOX 13 Seattle has covered some of the region’s biggest stories — from the Nisqually Earthquake and the rise of tech giants, to a Seahawks Super Bowl win, multiple Mariners’ playoff runs and daily issues that shape life in Seattle.

    While technology and platforms have changed, the station’s mission remains the same: to inform, empower and connect the communities of western Washington.

    As FOX 13 looks ahead, the station continues to invest in its storytelling, local journalism and innovative news coverage that reflects the people and spirit of Seattle and beyond.

    For more stories celebrating 45 years of FOX 13 Seattle, visit fox13seattle.com and download the FOX LOCAL app for your TV or smartphone.

    The Source: Information in this story came from FOX 13 Seattle original reporting.

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