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Washington political leaders signed a declaration opposing the Trump administration's tax and spending cut bill during Independence Day celebrations. The letter emphasizes the need for local measures to protect essential programs from federal budget cuts, with Governor Bob Ferguson warning of a potential $3 billion annual loss in federal Medicaid funding.
This week marks significant events in Capitol Hill Seattle history, including the inception of Inside Passage and the closure of the last laundromat in the area. The community also remembers activist Summer Taylor, highlighting the impact of these events on local culture and identity.
Seattle officials prepared for potential fallout from the federal government's authoritarianism amid the city's Fourth of July celebrations. The announcement comes as the city braces for the impact of ongoing political tensions.
Tessa Hulls won the 2025 Pulitzer Prize for Memoir or Autobiography for her graphic memoir, *Feeding Ghosts*, which explores her family's history from Shanghai to the U.S. She developed her artistic skills in Seattle, particularly in Capitol Hill, where she engaged with the local creative community. Hulls has expressed concern about the changing landscape for artists in Seattle, noting a decline in community support and affordable living.
Puyallup police apprehended a felony suspect at Good Samaritan Hospital's parking garage on Wednesday evening. Authorities contained the area and advised the public to avoid it while the investigation continues. Further updates will be provided as the situation develops.
A shooting at a crowded bar in Capitol Hill injured one person on July 3, 2025. Police are currently searching for the suspect involved in the incident. Witnesses reported a fight preceding the gunfire, prompting a swift response from law enforcement.
A shooting following a fight at Cha Cha Lounge in Capitol Hill left a 29-year-old man hospitalized with serious gunshot wounds to the abdomen. Seattle Police are searching for the suspect, who reportedly fled the scene after retrieving a firearm from a vehicle. Authorities are reviewing security footage and gathering evidence from the chaotic scene.
Seattle City Attorney Ann Davison defends the continuation of nudity at Denny Blaine Park amid legal challenges from a neighbor group seeking its closure. Davison argues that public nudity at the park serves a social utility and is not a nuisance, while the city addresses other illegal activities. A court hearing on the matter is scheduled for next week.
Seattle's 2025 Lake Union fireworks show, part of the Seafair 4th of July celebration, will begin at 10:15 PM on July 4. Capitol Hill residents can enjoy the display from various local vantage points, but police urge the public to keep emergency routes clear and refrain from illegal fireworks. Attendees are reminded to clean up after themselves to maintain neighborhood cleanliness.
A Seattle police officer rescued a suicidal individual from a rooftop on Broadway just before 8:30 PM Wednesday. The officer, stopped at a traffic light, quickly responded to a woman's pleas for help, facilitating the person's safe return to the building. The individual was later transported to the hospital without significant injuries.