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Law enforcement sealed off Panorama Place in Skagit County on Friday night following a fatal shooting. Neighbors reported hearing gunfire and witnessing a body covered by a tarp at the crime scene, where drug activity is prevalent. Investigators have not yet confirmed any arrests or suspect details.
Seattle Police are investigating a shooter dressed in a tuxedo who fired a gun near Freeway Park and fled on a Lime scooter. No victims were found, and police discovered multiple shell casings in the area but made no arrests. Witnesses described the shooter as a white male in his early 30s.
Seattle artist Sea DragonSSS, known for his colorful, dragon-themed sculptures, transitioned from a struggling musician to a street artist over the past decade. His installations, featuring time-traveling dragon characters, have appeared throughout Seattle and Los Angeles, despite facing challenges during their creation. The artist's journey reflects a unique blend of creativity and resilience in the street art scene.
Ericka Burke returns from retirement to collaborate with Jody Hall at Wunderground Cafe, aiming to innovate the coffeehouse experience with adaptogenic mushroom coffee. The cafe celebrates its revamped launch with a Pride rave on Saturday. Located at 1111 E Pike, Wunderground combines health benefits of mushrooms with coffee culture.
Wunderground, a new mushroom coffee joint in Capitol Hill, opens under the leadership of a founder from one of the neighborhood's most popular cafes. The establishment aims to offer an innovative twist on coffee culture, promoting health-focused beverages. This addition highlights the growing trend of alternative coffee shops in Seattle.
Seattle Humane’s TikTok strategy accelerates pet adoptions by leveraging emotional storytelling and humor. The shelter reports that viral videos, including one featuring a senior Chihuahua mix, have significantly increased audience engagement and adoption rates. TikTok's global head of social impact noted the real-world impact of these efforts.
Washington shows a unique trend in GLP-1 drug prescriptions, with 2.5% of women and 2.2% of men using these weight-loss medications in 2024. This contrasts sharply with national data, where women's prescription rates for weight loss are significantly higher. The findings indicate a more balanced approach to seeking pharmaceutical assistance in the state.
Seattle's Capitol Hill bar owners Steve Nyman and Nathan Benedict launched the "Come Out Seattle" initiative to preserve LGBTQ+ history, focusing on local bars and social spaces. Their current exhibit, "Eight Years of Pride, 1986 to 1995," showcases significant moments in the community's past. Visitors can view the exhibit at Union bar or contribute their own historical pieces through the initiative's website.
The Washington State Patrol seeks dash camera footage from motorists on State Route 167 in south King County after a fatal shooting on Wednesday night. The victim, identified as 22-year-old Breiner Andres Castro Jaramillo, died from multiple gunshot wounds inside his vehicle. Officials are investigating whether the shooting was random or targeted.
All northbound lanes of Interstate 5 in Tukwila closed for over an hour Friday afternoon due to a shooting investigation. One person sustained a leg injury, and authorities confirmed the gunfire originated from within a vehicle. Traffic resumed just before 3:10 p.m. after a six-mile backup developed.