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From Seattle Police Blotter

Homicide detectives are investigating a shooting that left a 28-year-old man deceased early Monday morning in the High Point neighborhood.

An hours-long standoff at a Burien apartment complex ended late Friday night after a suspect was taken into custody following a rifle threat investigation.

After a painful cancellation last year, the Duwamish River Festival is officially returning to the Duwamish Valley on August 8, 2026.

As Westside Seattle reported in April, Sound Transit c

White Center and North Highline residents are officially in the driver’s seat for local public spending as King County’s Department of Local Services launches its 2026 Participatory Budgeting process.

Update Aug. 5

Starting August 5, the Seattle CARE Department is significantly expanding the operational hours for its Community Crisis Responders (CCRs) to provide citywide support from 6:30 AM to 1:00 AM daily.

Community members and Seattle Police Department (SPD) personnel will gather virtually on Monday, August 10, 2026, for a high-level dialogue centered on the city’s evolving safety needs.

An air quality alert has been issued for the Seattle area. Smoke and high temperatures may affect sensitive individuals over the next few days. Please limit outdoor activities.

Information from the Center for Active Living