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Auburn RB Brian Battie critically wounded in Sarasota shooting
Auburn running back Brian Battie is in critical condition after a shooting that killed his brother Tommie Battie IV. The Batties were shot early Saturday morning in Sarasota, Florida. Tommie, 24, was pronounced dead at the scene, while Brian was taken to a local hospital. According to Rivals' Auburn Sports, Battie is hospitalized in the ICU and has movement in his hands as doctors continue to assess him.
Seattle Reports Decline in Homeless Encampments, Mayor's Data Reveals Tent and RV Count Drop
Seattle's streets are seeing fewer tents and RVs, a trend signaling potential progress in the city's battle against homelessness. According to the latest figures released by Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell, there's a promising downtick in the number of homeless encampments. In an effort to openly track the city's progress, these statistics are part of the One Seattle Homelessness Action Plan's public dashboard.
Prosecutors say Washington officer charged with murder ignored his training in killing man in 2019
A suburban Seattle police officer ignored his training and unnecessarily resorted to deadly force when he shot and killed a man outside a convenience store in 2019, prosecutors said as the officer's murder trial opened Thursday.Auburn Police Officer Jeff Nelson shot Jesse Sarey twice while attempting to arrest him for disorderly conduct. Sarey, 26, was the third person Nelson had killed on duty in the past eight years.Nelson's attorney, Emma Scanlan, told jurors during her opening statement that he believed — mistakenly — that Sarey had grabbed a folding knife from the officer's pocket. Instead, the knife had fallen...
Burien City Council to review International Public Market study results at Monday night’s meeting
At its Monday night (May 20, 2024) meeting, the Burien City Council is scheduled to receive a presentation on the results of a feasibility study for a proposed International Public Market (IPM) near Sea-Tac Airport. The Council will hear from Port of Seattle and King County economic development staff about...
Seattle mom holds water safety events after losing son in drowning
SEATTLE - Drownings have increased dramatically over the last decade, according to a new report from the CDC. The findings come as Washington recognized May 15 as "Water Safety Day" for the first time. On Saturday, the non-profit organization. teamed up with the City of Seattle and the YMCA to...
Publisher’s Note: Defining Success, Defying the Odds
This article originally appeared in the May/June 2024 issue of Seattle magazine. At the time of this issue’s newsstand date, the newest season of Jean Smart’s Hacks will be making its much anticipated season 3 debut on HBO Max. With a hilarious “odd couple” dynamic between a young Gen Z comedy writer and a legendary standup comedian, the series has received critical acclaim and won numerous accolades, including the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing, Outstanding Directing, and Outstanding Lead Actress, as well as the Golden Globe Award for Best Television Series Musical or Comedy.
Prosecutors say Washington officer charged with murder ignored his training in killing man in 2019
KENT, Wash. (AP) — A suburban Seattle police officer ignored his training and unnecessarily resorted to deadly force when he shot and killed a man outside a convenience store in 2019, prosecutors said as the officer’s murder trial opened Thursday. Auburn Police Officer Jeff Nelson shot Jesse Sarey...
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