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Sat, 17 Oct 2026 03:13:38 +0000 News aggregator 0.1.0 https://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification 60 How a teacher and a dad stopped the slaughter in Bend https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-10-17-how-a-teacher-and-a-dad-stopped-the-slaughter-in-bend-33c8c2.html More https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-10-17-how-a-teacher-and-a-dad-stopped-the-slaughter-in-bend-33c8c2.html Sat, 17 Oct 2026 03:13:38 +0000 The Seattle Times Cop Who Encouraged Fellow Officers to “F___ People Up” At Pro-LGBTQ Counterprotest Gets Written Reprimand https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-10-17-cop-who-encouraged-fellow-officers-to-f-people-up-at-pro-lgbtq-counterprotest-ge-dae7d2.html City Hall https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-10-17-cop-who-encouraged-fellow-officers-to-f-people-up-at-pro-lgbtq-counterprotest-ge-dae7d2.html Sat, 17 Oct 2026 01:31:03 +0000 PubliCola Renewed calls to dissolve KCRHA after loss of nearly $17 million in 'unrecoverable' funds https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-10-15-renewed-calls-to-dissolve-kcrha-after-loss-of-nearly-17-million-in-unrecoverable-540a65.html Region https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-10-15-renewed-calls-to-dissolve-kcrha-after-loss-of-nearly-17-million-in-unrecoverable-540a65.html Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:52:40 +0000 KOMO About the briefly big SFD response in Admiral https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-10-17-about-the-briefly-big-sfd-response-in-admiral-f29de6.html More https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-10-17-about-the-briefly-big-sfd-response-in-admiral-f29de6.html Sat, 17 Oct 2026 02:26:45 +0000 West Seattle Blog Mayor Katie Wilson’s $9.1 billion budget proposes more police and less fire funding https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-10-16-mayor-katie-wilson-s-9-1-billion-budget-proposes-more-police-and-less-fire-fundi-a0e50c.html Top https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-10-16-mayor-katie-wilson-s-9-1-billion-budget-proposes-more-police-and-less-fire-fundi-a0e50c.html Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:47:10 +0000 KIRO 7 News Seattle Visions of Worldbuilding https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-10-16-visions-of-worldbuilding-bfa8f1.html City Hall https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-10-16-visions-of-worldbuilding-bfa8f1.html Fri, 16 Oct 2026 23:29:56 +0000 Seattle.gov ELECTION 2026: King County now has 100 ballot drop boxes. Here’s how to find yours https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-10-17-election-2026-king-county-now-has-100-ballot-drop-boxes-here-s-how-to-find-yours-eb7de1.html More https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-10-17-election-2026-king-county-now-has-100-ballot-drop-boxes-here-s-how-to-find-yours-eb7de1.html Sat, 17 Oct 2026 00:54:45 +0000 West Seattle Blog Bipartisan permitting bill in Congress could speed energy projects, but draws green critics https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-10-16-bipartisan-permitting-bill-in-congress-could-speed-energy-projects-but-draws-gre-933ce4.html Region https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-10-16-bipartisan-permitting-bill-in-congress-could-speed-energy-projects-but-draws-gre-933ce4.html Fri, 16 Oct 2026 23:00:38 +0000 Washington State Standard Seattle Social Housing Developer Announces First Construction Project https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-10-16-seattle-social-housing-developer-announces-first-construction-project-9b75b2.html More https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-10-16-seattle-social-housing-developer-announces-first-construction-project-9b75b2.html Fri, 16 Oct 2026 23:30:00 +0000 The Stranger Complaints Filed Against Pass-Through Campaign Funding Group Created by Former Councilmember Sara Nelson https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-10-16-complaints-filed-against-pass-through-campaign-funding-group-created-by-former-c-7aefa2.html City Hall https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-10-16-complaints-filed-against-pass-through-campaign-funding-group-created-by-former-c-7aefa2.html Fri, 16 Oct 2026 22:27:16 +0000 PubliCola New Shoreline Community College ballot drop box opens for north King County voters https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-10-15-new-shoreline-community-college-ballot-drop-box-opens-for-north-king-county-vote-c260a9.html Region https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-10-15-new-shoreline-community-college-ballot-drop-box-opens-for-north-king-county-vote-c260a9.html Thu, 15 Oct 2026 22:58:55 +0000 KOMO Former Redmond firefighters appeal ruling in lawsuit against city https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-10-16-former-redmond-firefighters-appeal-ruling-in-lawsuit-against-city-6e4e39.html More https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-10-16-former-redmond-firefighters-appeal-ruling-in-lawsuit-against-city-6e4e39.html Fri, 16 Oct 2026 22:28:06 +0000 The Seattle Times Suspicious package sent to Jayapal’s Seattle office, prompting evacuation https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-10-16-suspicious-package-sent-to-jayapal-s-seattle-office-prompting-evacuation-59aa60.html More https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-10-16-suspicious-package-sent-to-jayapal-s-seattle-office-prompting-evacuation-59aa60.html Fri, 16 Oct 2026 22:26:37 +0000 The Seattle Times Seattle social housing developer buys property to build new housing https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-10-16-seattle-social-housing-developer-buys-property-to-build-new-housing-3f40d3.html More https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-10-16-seattle-social-housing-developer-buys-property-to-build-new-housing-3f40d3.html Fri, 16 Oct 2026 22:26:24 +0000 The Seattle Times WEEKEND PREVIEW: Ready for fall 2026 edition of Duwamish Alive! – and afterparty? https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-10-16-weekend-preview-ready-for-fall-2026-edition-of-duwamish-alive-and-afterparty-cc9e89.html More https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-10-16-weekend-preview-ready-for-fall-2026-edition-of-duwamish-alive-and-afterparty-cc9e89.html Fri, 16 Oct 2026 22:46:21 +0000 West Seattle Blog A Place to Breathe: How Community Helps Make Seattle Stronger https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-10-16-a-place-to-breathe-how-community-helps-make-seattle-stronger-45a07e.html City Hall https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-10-16-a-place-to-breathe-how-community-helps-make-seattle-stronger-45a07e.html Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:35:19 +0000 Seattle.gov City of Seattle Honors Hispanic Heritage Month at City Hall https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-10-16-city-of-seattle-honors-hispanic-heritage-month-at-city-hall-e54202.html City Hall https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-10-16-city-of-seattle-honors-hispanic-heritage-month-at-city-hall-e54202.html Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:16:45 +0000 Seattle.gov Have We Met? Ray Schutte, Interbay P-Patch Gardener https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-10-16-have-we-met-ray-schutte-interbay-p-patch-gardener-a2751e.html City Hall https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-10-16-have-we-met-ray-schutte-interbay-p-patch-gardener-a2751e.html Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:07:33 +0000 Seattle.gov Puget Sound Energy announces development of new solar project https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-10-16-puget-sound-energy-announces-development-of-new-solar-project-e40511.html Region https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-10-16-puget-sound-energy-announces-development-of-new-solar-project-e40511.html Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:00:44 +0000 Washington State Standard Youngest Oregon school shooting victim was a fearless climber who loved stuffed animals https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-10-16-youngest-oregon-school-shooting-victim-was-a-fearless-climber-who-loved-stuffed-08cccf.html More https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-10-16-youngest-oregon-school-shooting-victim-was-a-fearless-climber-who-loved-stuffed-08cccf.html Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:00:05 +0000 The Seattle Times Live updates: Latest on Oregon’s Silver Rail Elementary School shooting https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-10-16-live-updates-latest-on-oregon-s-silver-rail-elementary-school-shooting-0e9f94.html More https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-10-16-live-updates-latest-on-oregon-s-silver-rail-elementary-school-shooting-0e9f94.html Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:50:00 +0000 The Seattle Times The Stranger’s Noise Complaint: 4UST Collective https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-10-16-the-stranger-s-noise-complaint-4ust-collective-8cfd3f.html More https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-10-16-the-stranger-s-noise-complaint-4ust-collective-8cfd3f.html Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:03:19 +0000 The Stranger FOLLOWUP: City Light says West Seattle Bridge streetlights should all be working now https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-10-16-followup-city-light-says-west-seattle-bridge-streetlights-should-all-be-working-e955ad.html More https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-10-16-followup-city-light-says-west-seattle-bridge-streetlights-should-all-be-working-e955ad.html Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:04:53 +0000 West Seattle Blog Seattle Lawmakers Split Over Whether Police Budget Boost Will Add More Officers https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-10-16-seattle-lawmakers-split-over-whether-police-budget-boost-will-add-more-officers-7b45c9.html Top https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-10-16-seattle-lawmakers-split-over-whether-police-budget-boost-will-add-more-officers-7b45c9.html Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:50:47 +0000 Officer Collaboration in Action: SMC and DVIP Partners Strengthen Seattle’s Response to Domestic Violence https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-10-16-collaboration-in-action-smc-and-dvip-partners-strengthen-seattle-s-response-to-d-727ffa.html City Hall https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-10-16-collaboration-in-action-smc-and-dvip-partners-strengthen-seattle-s-response-to-d-727ffa.html Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:17:02 +0000 Seattle.gov Seattle Parks and Recreation Releases Supplemental Use Guidelines for Denny Blaine Park https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-10-16-seattle-parks-and-recreation-releases-supplemental-use-guidelines-for-denny-blai-da7bbd.html City Hall https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-10-16-seattle-parks-and-recreation-releases-supplemental-use-guidelines-for-denny-blai-da7bbd.html Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:26:31 +0000 Seattle.gov Mayoral Statement in Support of the Immigrant Community https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-10-16-mayoral-statement-in-support-of-the-immigrant-community-31c8b2.html City Hall https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-10-16-mayoral-statement-in-support-of-the-immigrant-community-31c8b2.html Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:38:27 +0000 Seattle.gov Council Budget Fizz: Rinck Wants to Fund Survivor Services, Saka Wants to Defund Restrooms, and Strauss Says the Mayor Is Weak on Homelessness https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-10-16-council-budget-fizz-rinck-wants-to-fund-survivor-services-saka-wants-to-defund-r-7171d7.html City Hall https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-10-16-council-budget-fizz-rinck-wants-to-fund-survivor-services-saka-wants-to-defund-r-7171d7.html Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:30:29 +0000 PubliCola How ICE Continues to Wield Washington's Own Data https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-10-16-how-ice-continues-to-wield-washington-s-own-data-aa50df.html Region https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-10-16-how-ice-continues-to-wield-washington-s-own-data-aa50df.html Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:45:25 +0000 The Urbanist WA AG will not pursue youth online protection law after Meta settlement https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-10-16-wa-ag-will-not-pursue-youth-online-protection-law-after-meta-settlement-60850b.html More https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-10-16-wa-ag-will-not-pursue-youth-online-protection-law-after-meta-settlement-60850b.html Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:11:01 +0000 The Seattle Times Citizen panel rejects pay hike for WA Gov. Bob Ferguson https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-10-16-citizen-panel-rejects-pay-hike-for-wa-gov-bob-ferguson-c20523.html More https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-10-16-citizen-panel-rejects-pay-hike-for-wa-gov-bob-ferguson-c20523.html Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:03:49 +0000 The Seattle Times No Kings rallies return Saturday: What you need to know https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-10-16-no-kings-rallies-return-saturday-what-you-need-to-know-1528f6.html More https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-10-16-no-kings-rallies-return-saturday-what-you-need-to-know-1528f6.html Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:53:59 +0000 The Seattle Times Amputations and cancer treatment delays: Lawmakers hear testimony on Mississippi prison healthcare https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-10-16-amputations-and-cancer-treatment-delays-lawmakers-hear-testimony-on-mississippi-2d629e.html More https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-10-16-amputations-and-cancer-treatment-delays-lawmakers-hear-testimony-on-mississippi-2d629e.html Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:39:04 +0000 The Seattle Times Kenya confirms third Ebola case, a relative of the first patient who died https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-10-16-kenya-confirms-third-ebola-case-a-relative-of-the-first-patient-who-died-64e3d5.html More https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-10-16-kenya-confirms-third-ebola-case-a-relative-of-the-first-patient-who-died-64e3d5.html Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:49:04 +0000 The Seattle Times I Saw U: Driving a Vintage BMW in Northeast Seattle, Staring at Cheese at Trader Joe’s, and Blowing Bubbles From Your Porch https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-10-16-i-saw-u-driving-a-vintage-bmw-in-northeast-seattle-staring-at-cheese-at-trader-j-48a382.html More https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-10-16-i-saw-u-driving-a-vintage-bmw-in-northeast-seattle-staring-at-cheese-at-trader-j-48a382.html Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0000 The Stranger The Best Bang for Your Buck Events in Seattle This Weekend: Oct 16–18, 2026 https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-10-16-the-best-bang-for-your-buck-events-in-seattle-this-weekend-oct-16-18-2026-5df46c.html More https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-10-16-the-best-bang-for-your-buck-events-in-seattle-this-weekend-oct-16-18-2026-5df46c.html Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:50:44 +0000 The Stranger READER REPORT: New crosswalks https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-10-16-reader-report-new-crosswalks-accae0.html More https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-10-16-reader-report-new-crosswalks-accae0.html Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:51:44 +0000 West Seattle Blog WEEKEND PREVIEW: Schedule, map for 2026 Fauntleroy Fall Festival https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-10-16-weekend-preview-schedule-map-for-2026-fauntleroy-fall-festival-b31a96.html More https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-10-16-weekend-preview-schedule-map-for-2026-fauntleroy-fall-festival-b31a96.html Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:40:32 +0000 West Seattle Blog Here’s our list for your West Seattle Friday! https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-10-16-here-s-our-list-for-your-west-seattle-friday-6d08a3.html More https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-10-16-here-s-our-list-for-your-west-seattle-friday-6d08a3.html Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:45:47 +0000 West Seattle Blog Governor praises local who helped end the mass shooting at an Oregon elementary school https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-10-16-governor-praises-local-who-helped-end-the-mass-shooting-at-an-oregon-elementary-1e9427.html More https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-10-16-governor-praises-local-who-helped-end-the-mass-shooting-at-an-oregon-elementary-1e9427.html Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:11:17 +0000 The Seattle Times Slog AM: Shooter Kills Four in Bend, White Powder Mailed to Washington State Elections Office, a Stupid Flying Car https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-10-16-slog-am-shooter-kills-four-in-bend-white-powder-mailed-to-washington-state-elect-e66bea.html More https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-10-16-slog-am-shooter-kills-four-in-bend-white-powder-mailed-to-washington-state-elect-e66bea.html Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:10:00 +0000 The Stranger SEEN OFF WEST SEATTLE: Sheriff’s boat, not on a law-enforcement mission https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-10-16-seen-off-west-seattle-sheriff-s-boat-not-on-a-law-enforcement-mission-95ebe3.html More https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-10-16-seen-off-west-seattle-sheriff-s-boat-not-on-a-law-enforcement-mission-95ebe3.html Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:00:06 +0000 West Seattle Blog $16.7M: Follow-up to April audit shows how King County Regional Homelessness Authority’s shortfall built over years https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-10-16-16-7m-follow-up-to-april-audit-shows-how-king-county-regional-homelessness-autho-4ac9f5.html More https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-10-16-16-7m-follow-up-to-april-audit-shows-how-king-county-regional-homelessness-autho-4ac9f5.html Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:45:30 +0000 Capitol Hill Seattle Blog Candidates clash on public safety, tax policy, and school funding at Alki community forum https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-10-16-candidates-clash-on-public-safety-tax-policy-and-school-funding-at-alki-communit-fff236.html Region https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-10-16-candidates-clash-on-public-safety-tax-policy-and-school-funding-at-alki-communit-fff236.html Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:45:32 +0000 Westside Seattle Refining ramen on Capitol Hill: A decade of noodles, craft, and devotion at Ooink https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-10-16-refining-ramen-on-capitol-hill-a-decade-of-noodles-craft-and-devotion-at-ooink-d0f8b5.html More https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-10-16-refining-ramen-on-capitol-hill-a-decade-of-noodles-craft-and-devotion-at-ooink-d0f8b5.html Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:51:30 +0000 Capitol Hill Seattle Blog Inland Journal: Washington Supreme Court candidates https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-10-15-inland-journal-washington-supreme-court-candidates-8999e9.html Region https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-10-15-inland-journal-washington-supreme-court-candidates-8999e9.html Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:30:00 +0000 Spokane Public Radio Seattle weather: Another warm day before cooldown over the weekend https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-10-16-seattle-weather-another-warm-day-before-cooldown-over-the-weekend-2e6382.html More https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-10-16-seattle-weather-another-warm-day-before-cooldown-over-the-weekend-2e6382.html Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:53:47 +0000 The Seattle Times What we know about the school shooting in Bend, Oregon https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-10-16-what-we-know-about-the-school-shooting-in-bend-oregon-af36a1.html More https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-10-16-what-we-know-about-the-school-shooting-in-bend-oregon-af36a1.html Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:38:39 +0000 The Seattle Times Burien shooting leaves one dead, one injured https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-10-16-burien-shooting-leaves-one-dead-one-injured-d1a8de.html More https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-10-16-burien-shooting-leaves-one-dead-one-injured-d1a8de.html Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:34:46 +0000 The Seattle Times In King County, who is more likely to appeal home values? https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-10-16-in-king-county-who-is-more-likely-to-appeal-home-values-52e504.html More https://seattlecourant.com/stories/2026-10-16-in-king-county-who-is-more-likely-to-appeal-home-values-52e504.html Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0000 The Seattle Times