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Capitol Hill's native plants, often considered weeds, are thriving this June, enriching the local environment. The abundance of greenery showcases the unique flora of the Pacific Northwest, contributing to the area's biodiversity.
Cupcake Royale plans to return to Capitol Hill, occupying the space previously held by Big Little News. The neighborhood also saw a Pride Punk Rock Flea Market at the old 15th Ave QFC, which is undergoing redevelopment. Additionally, over 4,000 customers experienced a power outage attributed to “Bird/Animal Contact.”
Everett police officers volunteered to save a fifth-grade camp for students at Olivia Park Elementary after a shortage of parent chaperones threatened its cancellation. The camp, which serves many low-income families and English language learners, provides valuable life skills outside of the classroom. Officers emphasized the importance of adult mentorship in the students' experiences.
A teenager faces five counts of murder for allegedly killing his family in Fall City, Washington, on October 21, 2024. Two children survived, providing conflicting accounts of the events, while prosecutors seek to transfer the case to adult court. The outcome of a decline hearing later this year will determine the teenager's legal future.
Seattle School Board and City Council approved final documents for a new Memorial Stadium, set to begin construction this summer. The $140 million project will replace the existing 1940s-era stadium and will feature a 6,500-seat capacity, expandable to 8,000 for events. A farewell event for the current facility is scheduled for June 26, allowing the public to share memories and enjoy performances.
A 53-year-old man with a violent criminal past shot at Seattle police after injuring his girlfriend, leading to a standoff that ended with his death inside a Madison Park apartment. Interim Police Chief Shon Barnes confirmed the man had a history of double homicide and was found unresponsive after police breached the apartment.
A 33-year-old man is in custody after firing a shot at Seattle officers and attempting to escape by jumping into Lake Washington. Officers responded to a report of an assault, and while attempting to subdue the suspect, he fired at them but did not injure anyone. The incident prompted a search involving multiple law enforcement agencies and led to the suspect being rescued from the lake.
Flames engulfed part of an apartment complex in downtown Puyallup on Thursday night, displacing 11 residents. Firefighters extinguished the blaze by early Friday morning, with one person hospitalized for non-life-threatening injuries. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Kirkland has deployed trailer-mounted surveillance cameras at Houghton Beach Park and O.O. Denny Park to enhance safety as summer approaches. The cameras aim to deter crime, responding to increased vandalism and after-hours activities reported by police.
Mayoral candidate Katie Wilson secured the 43rd District Democrats' endorsement with 82.4% of the vote, criticizing incumbent Mayor Bruce Harrell's policies. The endorsement meeting also favored other progressive candidates for city council and city attorney positions, signaling a shift towards more progressive leadership in Seattle's upcoming elections.