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A new survey shows that many Americans support banning cell phones in schools. Seventy-seven percent of US adults support banning cell phones in middle and high school classes. Forty-eight percent support banning them for the whole school day. This is the first time more Americans have supported this idea than opposed it.
Anosh Ahmed, a former Loretto Hospital executive, left the US before being charged with fraud. He was in Serbia, where he was held in custody. Now, he will return to the US to face charges.
Rep. Delia Ramirez is a US Congresswoman from Illinois. She is taking time off to recover from a surgical procedure. She said she is sharing this information because she wants to be honest with the public.
This crucial funding lifeline for WA national parks has lapsed
The writer saw a beautiful rainbow after the rain. He called his sons, Lucca and Matteo, to look at it. But they only looked for a short time. Then, they went back to what they were doing. This shows how much kids like their phones or tablets.
Seattle City Hall has been having problems for a long time. This week the situation got worse than before. The new mayor, who has little experience, and the police chief, who is often away, both failed when the city needed them. People are upset and the situation will not be forgotten quickly.
A reader wrote a positive note about the Safeway self-checkout staff in West Seattle. The reader said the employees are always attentive, helpful, and courteous. They thanked the workers for making checkout easy and friendly.
Kitsap County voters will soon vote on whether to create a public power utility. The vote comes as electricity bills have risen across the United States. Community groups and activists are pushing to take electricity service away from private companies. They argue a public utility could lower costs and increase local control.
A man in Ballard built a life-size copy of the Bubbleator, an old Seattle elevator. The Bubbleator was a round ride at the 1962 World's Fair. The replica reminds people of Seattle's love for big souvenirs and local memories.
A old office building in Seattle's Uptown neighborhood has been converted into apartments. The building now contains 74 rental units. The change shows how office space is being reused for housing.
A shooting occurred at the Bite of Seattle food festival. The festival is organized by a company called FoodieLand. After the incident, vendors are asking questions about how FoodieLand responded.
A mail carrier in Stuart, Florida, was arrested after police found over 100 cats and dogs in her home. The animals were kept in dirty cages filled with feces. Authorities say she collected the pets while delivering mail. Some animals have been reunited with their owners.
Brooke Hanlon, a 35‑year‑old therapist, was found stabbed to death in her home in Chester, New Jersey on June 6. Police have not named a suspect after nearly two months of investigation. Her friend Jennifer Payne shared photos and said the case feels confusing, heartbreaking, and frustrating.
Bryan Kohberger is accused of killing four University of Idaho students in November 2022. He chose to attack a house where five women lived. A filmmaker says this choice shows he specifically targeted the house because it was full of women.
Shon Barnes agreed to leave his job as Seattle's police chief. He will receive a payment of more than $590,000. The payment equals 18 months of his salary. The city and Barnes settled the matter without a trial.
A driver went the wrong way on the Dan Ryan Expressway in Chicago. The vehicle hit four other cars, causing a five‑vehicle crash. One person died and several others were hurt. Police closed northbound lanes and diverted traffic.
Police are looking for a gunman after a Walmart employee was shot in Pennsylvania. The shooting happened Friday evening at a store in Darby Township, Delaware County. Officers say two men argued in the self‑checkout area, and one man pulled out a handgun and fired.
The western United States is expected to experience record heat this weekend. Forecasters say temperatures will peak on Saturday and Sunday. In the southwest, afternoon highs could reach as high as 117 degrees Fahrenheit.
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson is being asked to explain her decisions about Police Chief Adrian Barnes. Critics say her choices need close examination, or scrutiny. They want her to release all messages between her office and the Seattle Police Department. The messages concern the Bite of Seattle shooting incident.
Chicago police released video showing two men suspected of a fatal shooting. The shooting happened on June 7, 2025, on East 79th Street in the South Shore neighborhood. A 35‑year‑old man was shot in the arm while sitting in a car with a 4‑year‑old boy. The boy was not hurt, but the man died at a hospital.
The Chicago Sun-Times has opened a free exhibition at Navy Pier showing murals and other public art. The exhibition updates the newspaper's weekly 'Murals and Mosaics' series, which started in July 2019. Over 360 stories about street art and the artists behind them have been published since then. The exhibit lets visitors see many of those works in person.
Alex Murdaugh's lawyers say prosecutors told them about reserve DNA samples that have not been tested yet. They want an independent lab, Othram, to test the samples first. They fear that if state police test the DNA first, the sample could be used up or damaged. A memo filed on July 30 asks the court to let Othram examine the evidence before any state testing.
On July 18, Boston police found 18‑year‑old Yoseliani Ann Marte Ocasio with a gunshot wound at a home in Mattapan. The house is owned by the husband of U.S. Representative Ayanna Pressley. She was declared dead at the scene. The medical examiner later ruled her death a homicide.
The Modrite fire is burning in eastern Washington state. It has grown to more than 22,600 acres on the Colville Reservation. Containment of the fire has fallen to 27 percent. The blaze forced the town of Inchelium to evacuate.
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Food critic Bethany Jean Clement visited a South Seattle restaurant known for its halal wings. She praised the fried chicken for its deep‑golden‑brown color and crisp texture. The restaurant also offers a secret menu with special items. Clement recommends the dish to anyone looking for great fried chicken.
A reader went to Seattle Auto Licensing in West Seattle with her husband. They waited about 30 minutes in line to update their car titles and registrations. The staff were courteous, kind, and patient. The reader wrote a positive note thanking them for their service.
A heat wave hit New York this week. Food truck workers must stay outside in their carts, many without air‑conditioning. They keep cooking even though it is very hot. Some say they have no choice but to work.
A contractor named Ivan A. Perez, 33, from Pasadena, Texas, died after being trapped in a storm sewer in Downers Grove during heavy rain on Monday. His body was recovered on Tuesday in the 5100 block of Washington Street. The DuPage County coroner said the probable cause of death was accidental drowning, pending toxicology results.
A 16‑year‑old lifeguard rescued a 10‑year‑old boy who slipped in shallow water at Santa Cruz Beach. The rescue was filmed and the video went viral online. The lifeguard said he was only doing his duty and felt humble about the attention.
More than 70 personal items once owned by KFC founder Colonel Harland Sanders were sold at an auction in Shelbyville, Kentucky. The items included handwritten notes, recipe cards, his bow tie, and a 1964 planner. Collectors and online bidders competed for pieces of fast‑food history.
On July 20, a woman was walking on the Lakefront trail near 1400 N. Lake Shore Drive when she was hit by a man on a yellow dirt bike wearing a black ski mask. She suffered significant injuries, which police described as catastrophic. Chicago police are searching for the suspect and ask anyone with information to call detectives at (312) 745-4521.
Early on July 5, a stranger knocked on a family's door in Las Vegas and shouted that there was a fire. He woke the sleeping family, helped them get out, and used a garden hose to try to put out the flames. After the fire was under control, the stranger left before anyone could learn his name. The family is now looking for him to thank him for saving their lives and possibly their neighbors'.
The Chicago Board of Education voted to reject the superintendent's budget and approved a new plan that cancels more than 1,000 layoffs. To fund this plan, the board is counting on $150 million from the state that has not yet been promised. The vote passed 11‑7, with one member abstaining.
New data shows that the two most competitive University of California campuses are experiencing different admissions trends. One campus is admitting a higher percentage of applicants, while the other is admitting a lower percentage. This indicates the campuses are moving in opposite directions.
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Early Thursday morning, police were called to a home in Harvey, Illinois. Officers found two people and two dogs with gunshot wounds. The two people and one dog died at the scene. The other dog is in critical condition and the investigation continues.
A mother was pumping gas at a Shell station in Marietta, Georgia, late at night. A shirtless, barefoot man approached her car and tried to take her children. She hit the man with the gas pump nozzle, forcing him to leave. Police later identified the man as 30‑year‑old Jerahn Tucker and arrested him.
The city of Detroit sued Nicole Curtis and her company, Detroit Renovations LLC. They say she did not fix a run‑down house she owns. The house has been called a public nuisance for years. Curtis was fired from HGTV in 2023.
A woman tried to take her nephew away while his mother was overseas. She said she had a strange reason for doing it. The child's aunt reported the incident to the family. The mother later explained her actions in a bizarre way.
