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A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck Kitsap County on Tuesday afternoon, causing shaking felt in parts of the Puget Sound region, including Seattle and Bainbridge Island. Residents reported feeling a sudden jolt, with some describing booms and rattling windows across areas like Gig Harbor and Port Orchard.
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Scientists note that a major earthquake on the Seattle Fault could generate a tsunami as high as 33 feet in Elliott Bay. Harold Tobin stated this fault represents a particularly dangerous scenario due to its proximity beneath the region. The last major event was estimated to occur around the year 923.
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A nine-time convicted felon accused of leading Pierce County deputies on a high-speed pursuit pleaded not guilty in court. Prosecutors charged Preston Weirman with attempting to elude a pursuing police vehicle following an incident in the Key Peninsula area.
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A convicted felon was sentenced to 14.6 years in prison for shooting at Pierce County Sheriff’s deputies in the Parkland Precinct in 2024. Omari Brown pleaded guilty to drive-by shooting and other charges related to the incident. The confrontation occurred after deputies heard gunshots near the precinct.
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A 4.2 magnitude earthquake shook the Puget Sound region Tuesday afternoon, striking near the Kitsap-Pierce County line. Residents in Seattle and other areas reported feeling light shaking from the quake. Officials noted that a tsunami was unlikely in the Seattle area following the event.
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Wet and breezy conditions are expected to ease this afternoon as a frontal system moves through Western Washington. Conditions should improve tonight and Wednesday, bringing sunshine and warmer temperatures heading into the weekend. Highs are forecast to climb into the mid to upper 60s on Wednesday and Thursday.
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A Seattle Police Department officer, Adam Sun, is on administrative leave after recording video inside police facilities and while driving his car using Chinese AI smart glasses. The footage showed various scenes within the department's secure areas. This incident prompted SPD to issue a directive banning officers from using personally owned recording devices while on duty.
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A 4.2 magnitude earthquake shook Kitsap County on Tuesday, hitting near Glenwood about 10 miles northwest of Gig Harbor. The quake occurred just before 2:06 p.m., according to the USGS. There were no immediate reports of damages or injuries from the event.
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A draft open letter is circulating calling for the diversion of $8 million from the proposed SPD budget increase to fund the arts. The letter argues that art activations should be considered public-safety infrastructure, citing past successes during World Cup-related events. It also critiques the expansion of the SPD budget while supporting community-based safety measures.
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Following the mass shooting at the Bite of Seattle food festival, questions about city accountability remain. An after-action report pointed to communication breakdowns within police and between SPD and the mayor’s office. The public was kept uninformed for five hours.
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Seattle is expected to start the week with rain and gusty winds on Tuesday. After this wet day, Wednesday through Friday should see cooler mornings with sun breaking through afternoons. The weekend promises a more pleasant time with highs reaching the upper 60s to 70s.
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Several Seattle restaurants continue to prioritize a communal 'family meal' for their staff before service. Owners say this practice is vital for nurturing employees, despite rising costs making it difficult for many restaurateurs to afford such perks.
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