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Seattle mayor says ousting police chief after festival shooting was ‘right decision’

The leadership shake-up comes as police continue searching for suspects in a fatal gang-related shooting at a food festival near the Space Needle last weekend

The Independent UK

Seattle’s police chief resigns after intense backlash over deadly festival shooting response

The departure of Chief Shon Barnes followed hours of intense speculation about whether he would step down

The Independent UK

Seattle police chief Shon Barnes fired over absence during mass shooting that killed 3

Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes was relieved of his duties by Mayor Katie Wilson on Wednesday, days after the department came under scrutiny over its response to the deadly Bite of Seattle mass shooting.

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15-Year-Old Suspect Carried Ghost Gun, Another on the Run After Three Deaths at Bite of Seattle Festival

A 15-year-old suspect has been arrested and charged in connection with a devastating gang-related shootout that left three people dead and four injured at the Bite of Seattle festival.

International Business Times UK

15-Year-Old Held After Seattle Food Festival Shooting Injures Toddler as Gang Link Emerges

A 15-year-old suspect remains in custody following a deadly shooting at a Seattle food festival, with authorities investigating potential gang involvement. Three people died, and four others were injured.

International Business Times UK

What is happening in Seattle now? Police searching for 2nd shooter; no details about arrested suspect revealed

A mass shooting occurred at Seattle Center's Bite of Seattle food festival. Three people died and four others sustained injuries in the chaotic incident. Police are actively searching for a second shooter involved in the event. The festival grounds were closed as vendors packed up their stands. Authorities are seeking…

The Times of India

Seattle mass shooting victims identified, including mom, 56, who was in line for cotton candy when gunfire broke out

One of the people killed in the gunfire was also a suspect, police believe

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Democratic socialists are winning in US cities with message of getting stuff done

Mayors such as New York’s Zohran Mamdani show leftwing ideology can go hand-in-hand with effective governance

The Guardian - US

Graham Platner Signals a Problem for Democrats, and the Rest of Us

Platner is too typical of a wave of radical and unprepared Democrats who seem poised to take power.

Reason

A number of the World Cup host cities have a homelessness problem. Here’s how they are solving it

In the past, many cities have treated the homeless as an eyesore to be removed ahead of big sporting and political events. This year’s World Cup appears to be different

The Independent UK

Seattle to pass one-year AI data center moratorium next week — will use window to study community impact of AI buildouts

Two Seattle city council committees have passed a one-year moratorium and a resolution on data centers. The measures are still up for a vote in the full council, but many consider that simply as a formality.

Tom’s Hardware

'Caused More Harm Than Good': Seattle Mayor Walks Back Explosive Starbucks Boycott Push

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson retracts her support for a Starbucks boycott, admitting her comments were counterproductive amid ongoing economic and labour tensions in the city.

International Business Times UK

Magnus the wandering walrus leaves Scotland for Norway

After drawing delighted crowds since first sighted in Orkney the young male has swum 400 miles across the North Sea

The Guardian - UK

As household bills soar, is it time for a ‘working-class climate agenda’?

Group that worked with AOC and Bernie Sanders seeks to counter claim that climate policy is politically toxic

The Guardian - US

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Seattle's Socialist Mayor Laughs at Wealthy Residents Leaving To Escape High Taxes

“Bye!” Mayor Katie Wilson says with a wave to those who want out.

The Times of India

'Meaningless civic gesture': MAGA backlash erupts over Swami Vivekananda's statue in Seattle

The first-ever life-sized statue of Swami Vivekananda was unveiled in the US on Saturday, April 11, 2026, by Seattle mayor Katie Wilson and Consul General of India in Seattle, Prakash Gupta. The bronze statue honouring the famous Indian philosopher and spiritual leader has been installed at the Westlake Square in…

Axios

Washington will have the highest state minimum wage in 2026

Seattle and nearby cities will top $21 an hour, while the state rate hits $17.13 on Jan. 1.

Roll Call

At the Races: Back to our regularly scheduled programming - Roll Call

Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including redistricting and the end of the shutdown.

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The Conversation

How a ‘sewer socialism’ revival could see Zohran Mamdani become New York’s next mayor

Democratic candidate for mayor of New York City Zohran Mamdani looks increasingly like the one to beat at next week’s election. But he is up against more than the usual political challenges.

Tribune News Service

Renton organizers close to getting $19 minimum wage on ballot

SEATTLE — After months of knocking on doors and campaigning outside grocery stores, organizers behind an initiative to raise Renton's minimum wage to about $19 an hour say they are close to qualifying for the November ballot.

Daily Mirror

Author Michael Rosen chokes up in Repair Shop NHS special after near-death coma

BBC One viewers are in for an emotional ride as The Repair Shop marks the 75th anniversary of the NHS by restoring everything from a Thomas The Tank Engine catering trolley to a vintage doctor's bag

Evening Standard

Rentlords: meet the tenants who bought flats hundreds of miles away — and rent them out to live in London

Renting in the capital while owning another property that could be hundreds of miles away is not as mad as it may seem

Daily Mirror

Fly-infested flat gave woman 'nightmares' and left her sleeping in tent away from home

Katie Wilson was left feeling "panicked" and "distressed" after finding a blanket of flies in each room of her home, and says that the infestation is so bad she can no longer live in the property

Daily Record

Boozed-up driver had to be pulled out of burning car after crash in Scots town

Police found the motorist to be five times the legal drink-drive limit when they encountered him.

Manchester Evening News

ITV Corrie star on breaking down barriers in new BBC drama Ralph and Katie

Coronation Street's Dylan Brady is among the stars of the groundbreaking drama

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