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Seattle police arrested a suspect in a violent mugging at Seattle University, where a victim suffered minor injuries. In a separate incident, officers used a taser to subdue a trespasser at Meany Middle School who resisted arrest and bit two officers. A stabbing at a supportive housing facility also occurred, with the suspect taken into custody shortly after the attack.
Seattle's police department reported a hiring turnaround in 2025, with 60 officers hired by April, surpassing the combined total for the past three years. Mayor Bruce Harrell highlighted this momentum during a press conference, emphasizing the importance of a well-staffed police force amid ongoing recruitment challenges. If trends continue, the Seattle Police Department could hire over 150 officers in 2025, a record high.
Seattle's May Day 2025 will take place at Cal Anderson Park on Capitol Hill, featuring a rally and march organized by various labor and community groups. Attendees are encouraged to join at noon, with a focus on solidarity among workers and immigrants. The Seattle Police Department plans to provide safety and security for the event.
Seattle Police increased their presence at Garfield High School following social media reports of a local gang targeting students. Officers conducted directed patrols after non-students were seen on campus, although no specific threats or confrontations occurred. The heightened security response aims to ensure student safety amid rising concerns over gang-related activities.
Casita International will close its shop on 15th Ave E at the end of April after 15 years. The store, known for handmade and fair trade goods, will offer a half-off sale for its last days. No new tenant is currently planned for the space, which has seen significant retail changes recently.
A new local ordinance in Seattle aims to update business hours and minimum wage regulations, significantly impacting local businesses and employees. This initiative is part of a broader effort to enhance labor standards in the city. The ordinance will be discussed at an event scheduled for July 1, 2025.
A Seattle man, Jahmed Haynes, 48, has been deemed incompetent to stand trial for the murder of 80-year-old dog walker Ruth Dalton, reversing a previous competency finding. Dalton was killed during a carjacking in August 2024, and Haynes faces multiple charges including first-degree murder and animal cruelty. The court will reassess Haynes after a 90-day treatment period at Western State Hospital.
Chase Jones, 19, received a 17.5-year prison sentence for causing a crash that killed four people, including a mother and three children, by running a red light at 112 mph in Renton, Washington. Victims' family members expressed their devastation during the sentencing hearing, emphasizing the reckless nature of Jones' actions.
King County Council leaders Girmay Zahilay and Rod Dembowski urged Executive Shannon Braddock to propose a new 0.1% sales tax to address a projected $160 million budget deficit. They warned that without this revenue, the county would face severe cuts to essential public safety and criminal justice services.
A 15-year-old teenager suffered gunshot wounds in a shooting outside a gas station on Rainier Avenue South in Seattle Friday afternoon. Emergency vehicles blocked all northbound lanes on Rainier Ave S as police investigated the incident, first reported around 1:52 p.m.