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Public Health Seattle-King County warns against swimming at six beaches in the Seattle area due to high bacterial levels and a sewage spill. The affected beaches include Madison Park, Houghton Beach, Idylwood, Luther Burbank, and Gene Coulon, with Mount Baker Beach closed for cleanup. Officials will reopen the beaches once water quality meets safety standards.
The Kimchi Life Festival will take place in Cal Anderson Park this weekend, highlighting cultural festivities and community engagement. The event coincides with a Trans Mutual Aid Picnic, emphasizing inclusivity and support within the Seattle community.
Former NBA All-Star Shawn Kemp faces sentencing after pleading guilty to second-degree assault related to a Tacoma Mall shooting in March 2023. Prosecutors seek a nine-month county jail sentence, arguing Kemp acted recklessly, while his defense asserts he poses no public threat. This case marks Kemp's first violent crime charge, despite prior arrests for drug offenses.
Seattle will experience a significant heat wave starting Friday, with temperatures reaching the 90s and possibly breaking records. A Heat Advisory is in effect for the region, while an Excessive Heat Warning applies to the Cascade foothills. Residents are advised to stay hydrated and take precautions against heat exhaustion.
A suspect faces charges following a violent attack at Volunteer Park in Seattle on August 22, 2025. The incident has raised concerns about safety in public spaces. Authorities are investigating further to prevent similar occurrences.
A segment of 18th Ave E in Capitol Hill is private property, managed by local homeowners rather than the city. Seattle's Department of Transportation confirmed that the residents are responsible for the street's maintenance and management, which includes recent safety improvements. Despite being private, property values remain comparable to nearby public streets.
Eric Moody, 52, surrendered to Seattle police and faces first-degree assault charges for severely beating a woman in Volunteer Park. Prosecutors describe the attack as “random and senseless,” with the victim suffering significant injuries, including a broken arm and 17 staples to her head. Moody, who has a limited criminal history, is held on $500,000 bail.
A suspect faces charges for a violent attack at Volunteer Park in Seattle. The incident, which occurred recently, has raised concerns about safety in public spaces. Community leaders are urging increased security measures in response.
A man drowned at Medina Beach Park on Friday evening, discovered unresponsive by a paddleboarder. First responders from Bellevue fire and Medina police were unable to save him. Officials emphasized the importance of wearing life jackets while on the water.
The owner of the Civic Hotel in Seattle, Neha Nariya, is suing the city and King County for failing to clean the hotel after it was used as a homeless shelter, leading to contamination with methamphetamine and fentanyl. Nariya claims the hotel is now uninhabitable and cites a tragic incident involving a deceased baby found with drugs in their system during the shelter's operation. The city and county are disputing responsibility, with both acknowledging contamination but deflecting blame on each other.