Seattle is a seaport city on the West Coast of the United States. It is the seat of King County, Washington. With a 2023 population of 755,078 it is the ...
Seattle
City in Washington State
Seattle, a city on Puget Sound in the Pacific Northwest, is surrounded by water, mountains and evergreen forests, and contains thousands of acres of parkland. Washington State’s largest city, it’s home to a large tech industry, with Microsoft and...
Population: 749,256 (2022)
Area code: 206
Demonym: Seattleite or Seattlite
Founded: November 13, 1851
Highest elevation: 520 ft (158 m)
Incorporated as a city: December 2, 1869
Incorporated as a town: January 14, 1865
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Good evening... Well, you've probably heard the news. It's going to be wet tomorrow. Here's what we're expecting in terms of rainfall totals. And to accompany this wet forecast, here's a cozy sonic blanket of a playlist that we've cued up for the evening. #wawx
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Detectives seek public assistance identifying assault suspect, three witnesses: spdblotter.seattle.gov/20…
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Collision on 4th Ave S at S Lander St, blocking all SB lanes. Use caution and seek alternate routes.
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Mayorkas warns FEMA doesn't have enough funding to last through hurricane season www.king5.com/article/new…
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SB I-5 lane reductions tonight in #Seattle‼ 🚧Two left lanes will close in north Seattle from 11:59 pm Fri (10/4) - 5am Sat (10/5). 📍The closure will be just north of SR 523 (NE 145th St) to just south of NE 130th St. Night owls, plan ahead and prepare for some delays.
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Crews are responding to a vehicle collision at S Webster St & MLK Jr Way S. One person is reportedly trapped. Please avoid the area.
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Seattle Bike Blog
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Proposed 2025 Seattle budget shows why passing the transportation levy in November is so important www.seattlebikeblog.com/2… #Seattle #SEAbikes
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Seattle Department of Transportation
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Got permission to remind you to clear fallen leaves from your sidewalks & gutters 👍
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Councilmember Tammy J. Morales
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We have had a housing crisis for a very long time in this city. We need to make it cheaper and easier to build more types of housing across this city, and that means doubling down on our investments. Some thoughts on the @seattleoh budget presentation below🔽
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KOMO News
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The Federal Emergency Management Agency can meet immediate needs but does not have enough funding to make it through the hurricane season, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas told reporters Wednesday. komonews.com/news/nation-…
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WA State Library
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#ArchivesOnTheRoad #ArchivesHashtagParty This automobile is racing up Queen Anne Hill as part of Seattle's Golden Potlatch festival! Found in the @DenshoProject collection via NorthwestDigitalHeritage.…. ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho…
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SeattleMetroChamber
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What’s proposed for Seattle’s 2025-26 budget? Break down Mayor Harrell’s plan with the experts at Business Issues Forum! Learn how your priorities like public safety, downtown activation, and affordable housing are funded. Members, RSVP for FREE here: bit.ly/4e6vHS5 pic.twitter.com/K3pmZZYzT…
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Mayor Bruce Harrell
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Opening today, the Overlook Walk is another significant step in reconnecting Seattle’s waterfront with its urban core. This new landmark highlights Seattle’s spirit of innovation and welcomes everyone to experience the city’s natural beauty. www.seattletimes.com/life…
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Washington Corrections
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DOC and local law enforcement are looking for Damion Blevins. He’s 33, 6’ tall, 270 pounds and was last seen Monday near King Street Station in Seattle before he removed his GPS ankle monitor. If you see him, do not approach him and call 911.
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Truck fire snarls traffic on SR-18 at Tiger Mountain www.kiro7.com/news/local/…
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So. Seattle Emerald
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OPINION | Little Saigon Needs Relief Now The Friends of Little Sài G̣n Board calls for immediate action to address the violence, drug use, and displacement community has faced, demanding Seattle's leaders invest in real solutions. Read the op-ed here: soseaem.org/3NdP67U
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