Top 10 things to do in Seattle this weekend to kick off summer: June 21-23

Looking for something fun to do in Seattle this weekend? Here are some of the hottest events taking place around the city for the summer solstice weekend.

Seattle man busted with lifelike dummy passenger in HOV lane scam

The dummy, which was properly buckled into the passenger seat, was seen wearing glasses and sporting a beard and goatee and a Columbia zip-up fleece.

Seattle gets 16 hours of daylight on summer solstice, longest day of the year

Seattleites will be treated to a whopping 16 hours of daylight on June 20, marking this year's summer solstice — the longest day of the year.

Amazon ditching plastic air pillows, shifting to recycled paper for packages

Amazon is shifting from the plastic air pillows used for packaging in North America to recycled paper because it's more environmentally sound, and it says paper just works better.

Seattle marks Juneteenth with community celebration, reflection
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The King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office has sounded the alarm on a disturbing rise in traffic fatalities and serious injury crashes. As of May 2024, prosecutors from the Felony Traffic Unit have reported a staggering 143% increase in felony-level traffic crime cases compared to 2019.

King County sees dramatic rise in traffic fatalities, serious injuries
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As of May 2024, prosecutors from the Felony Traffic Unit have reported an alarming 143% increase in felony-level traffic crime cases compared to 2019.

Seattle marks Juneteenth with community celebration, reflection

As the United States observes the fourth year since Juneteenth was declared a federal holiday, Seattle's Central District transformed into a vibrant scene resembling a fairground, bustling with food, music, vendors, and roller skating.

Seattle City Council approves expanding license plate-reading tech for police

The Seattle City Council approved new legislation to expand “automated license plate reader" technology to the police department’s entire fleet.

Here are the top free Juneteenth events happening in Seattle

Cities in the Seattle area will host free Juneteenth events through the weekend, highlighting African American contributions to our community and celebrating the emancipation of enslaved citizens.

Seattle cracks down on street racing with new legislation, $500 fine

Seattle is combatting illegal street racing with new legislation that imposes fines and requires ignition interlock devices for offenders.

Emmett Till's story: Seattle museum turns pain into purpose with Juneteenth exhibit

The Northwest African American Museum's Juneteenth exhibit opens a portal to the past, highlighting the story of Emmett Till for the world to see, 68 years later.

Renton Boeing employee latest whistleblower to come forward with safety concerns

Boeing's embattled CEO David Calhoun was brought before Congress on Tuesday to answer questions about its safety culture, following even more claims from whistleblowers.

15-year-old arrested in deadly South Seattle shooting
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A 15-year-old is accused of shooting and killing a 22-year-old man in Seattle's Mount Baker neighborhood early Sunday morning.

Insurance companies drop SODO businesses due to high crime rates

Businesses in Seattle’s SODO neighborhood report insurance providers are increasing rates, and in some cases, even refusing to issue policies altogether.