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It didn't take long for Seattle commuters to notice traffic impacts now that Amazon workers have returned to the office full-time. The parking lots and street parking were full near the Amazon Spheres in Seattle's South Lake Union neighborhood on the first week of the tech company's mandate requiring its employees to work in person five days per week. The company required workers to return to the office at least three days a week in May 2023. π in bio for the full story. #komo #komo4 #komonews #komo4news #seattle #washington #amazon #workers #employees #businesses #smallbusinesses #customers #foottraffic #bellevue #4u #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #foryourpage
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Twenty big cats at a wild animal sanctuary in Shelton have died from the bird flu. It happened within a matter of days around Thanksgiving, and now the non-profit is preparing to clean so it can reopen to the public next year. The Wild Felid Advocacy Center announced more than half of its big cats as of December have been infected with bird flu. "Itβs been one big nightmare. I never thought something like this would happen to us," Wild Felid Advocacy Center Director and Co-Founder Mark Mathews told KOMO News. "Maybe only at a facility that had cats near each other, and ours are spread out over five acres." π in bio for the full story. #komo #komo4 #komonews #komo4news #seattle #washington #seattlenews #washingtonnews #birdflu #animal #sanctuary #4u #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #foryourpage
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Starbucks confirmed it is closing a store in a prime location for good. On Tuesday, the company told KOMO News that it has pulled out of the store on the corner of 1st and Pike, right across from Pike Place Market. π in bio for the full story. #komo #komo4 #komonews #komo4news #seattle #washington #starbucks #coffee #pikeplacemarket #pikeplace #union #safety #4u #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #foryourpage
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Seattle police were called to the city's Dr. Jose Rizal Park on Beacon Hill Friday after witnesses reported seeing a homeless man there who has been banned from all city parks for a decade. Multiple people said they spotted Steve Irwin at the end of last week in an area full of brambles and brush right in the middle of the park's off-leash dog area. He is the same man who is linked to extensive property destruction at the park with an excavator last year. Seattle police told KOMO News in an email that officers responded to two 911 calls reporting sightings of the 42-year-old last Friday. One caller said he appeared to 'be high' and that he was not supposed to be in the park. But when officers arrived, there was no sign of Irwin. π in bio for the full story. #komo #komo4 #komonews #komo4news #seattle #washington #joserizal #park #seattle #seattlepark #homeless #unhoused #encampment #wageinequality #incomeinequality #houseless #excavator #construction #joserizalpark #beaconhill #weheartseattle #4u #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #foryourpage
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As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to assume office, Seattle city officials are taking proactive measures to address potential policy changes, particularly concerning immigration, abortion access, and LGBTQ+ protections. The Seattle City Council convened with the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs, Human Services, and the Mayorβs Office to discuss the uncertainties surrounding the incoming administration. They reviewed existing local and state laws designed to safeguard the rights of immigrants and other communities. "Seattle is a sanctuary city, let me be clear, that is not going to change," said Maritza Rivera, a Seattle City Council member. City leaders are anticipating several executive orders from the Trump administration, expected to be signed on the first day, targeting immigration, health, and defense. π in bio for the full story. #komo #komo4 #komonews #komo4news #seattle #washington #trump #donaldtrump #sanctuarycity #migrant #immigrant #trans #transgender #lgbtq #seattletrump #trumpseattle #gender #genderidentity #4u #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #foryourpage
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A cyclist alleges that redesigned bike lanes in the city of Seattle are to blame for a serious crash involving a car that turned in front of him in the Green Lake neighborhood. A lawsuit filed in King County Superior Court claims Aviv Litov, 26, was riding on Green Lake Drive North last June when a Tesla SUV turned into a protected bike lane to access a parking lot. Litov's bicycle hit the side of the Tesla, which resulted in Litov suffering a traumatic brain injury. The lawsuit described Litov's injuries as 'life-altering.' "The Defendant City of Seattle implemented a bike lane configuration in the Green Lake neighborhood, hoping that it would make traveling safer. Instead, it negligently created dangerous sight obstructions that resulted in a collision between a right-turning car and bicycle with catastrophic results," the lawsuit, filed by The Strittmatter Firm in Seattle, states. π in bio for the full story. #komo #komo4 #komonews #komo4news #seattle #washington #greenlake #bike #biking #cycling #cyclist #biker #bikelane #kingcounty #4u #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #foryourpage
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Fireworks sparked an early-morning fire at a popular grocery store in Renton. Viet-Wah Asian Food is preparing to re-open Thursday at 9 a.m. after flames engulfed an area outside the store on Sunset Boulevard near 19th Street. Customers drove up to the storefront, only to be disappointed their specialty food store known to be open every day was temporarily closed. π in bio for the full story. #komo #komo4 #komonews #komo4news #seattle #washington #renton #vietwah #asiansupermarket #supermarket #grocery #fireworks #nye #newyears #newyearseve #newyearsday #4u #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #foryourpage
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A longtime debate about vehicle access at one of Seattle's biggest tourist attractions has resurfaced as safety is top of mind for many following the New Yearβs Eve massacre in New Orleans. It's common to see cars moving at a snail's pace along the cobblestones of Pike Place Market as they wait for pedestrians or service and delivery trucks to pass. βItβs the heart of the city in many ways, and yet we have this outdated street through the heart of it that really isnβt functioning well for anyone at this point,β explained lifelong Seattle resident Gordon Padelford. The question here is whether cars should be allowed through such a busy spot for the sake of safety or entertainment. π in bio for the full story. #komo #komo4 #komonews #komo4news #seattle #washington #nye #neworleans #fbi #police #ramming #attack #pikeplace #pikeplacemarket #publicmarketcenter #farmersmarket #market #4u #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #foryourpage
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A city loved for its holiday cheer, iconic Christmas Lighting Festival and adorned with more than 500,000 lights during the winter months was vandalized late Saturday night. The lawn area of Front Street Park in the popular "Bavarian Village" of Leavenworth is temporarily closed after a truck spun around doing donuts on the grass, spraying mud, and causing pedestrians to run to safety. "We will rise above it. We are Christmas Town USA, and we take pride in what we offer people," said Leavenworth Mayor Carl Florea. "It is disappointing. This is an iconic hill. It is known all over the place." π in bio for the full story. #komo #komo4 #komonews #komo4news #seattle #washington #seattlenews #washingtonnews #christmas #leavenworth #germantown #christmaseve #chelancounty #4u #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #foryourpage
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A flight carrying dozens cats and dogs at Boeing Field in Seattle Sunday afternoon in an effort to help relieve pressure on overcrowded shelters dealing with the impacts of wildfires around Los Angeles. Seattle Humane will take 45 of the animals, placing them in temporary shelter and preparing them for adoption to homes in western Washington. "Weβll get them fed, tucked in for the night and tomorrow weβll get them medical exams and get to know them," said Alison Waszmer, the director of animal care at Seattle Humane. βWe were able to say βhow can we helpβ, and everybody jumped into action and here we are.β The animals are coming from Paws For Life K9 Rescue in Mission Hills with the help of Wings of Rescue. π in bio for the full story. #komo #komo4 #komonews #komo4news #seattle #washington #komo #komonews #komo4 #komo4news #seattle #seattlenews #washingtonnews #wildfire #washingtonwildfire #fire #losangeles #animals #cuteanimals #LosAngelesfire #PacificPalisadesfire #LACountyFireupdate #Wildfireupdate #LosAngelesfireupdate #Hollywoodhillsfire #Studiocityfire #Airquality #Evacuation #parkfire #emergencyevacuation #4u #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #foryourpage
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Over 140 Washington firefighters are on the road to Southern California. Teams of firefighters left Washington Wednesday afternoon after answering the call for help to fight the fierce wildfires raging in the Los Angeles area. Thousands of firefighters were battling at least four separate and significant fires, from the Pacific Coast inland to Pasadena on Wednesday. At least five people are dead and thousands have fled their burning homes, according to officials. More than a thousand homes are destroyed as of Wednesday evening. The Washington Department of Natural Resources confirmed Wednesday itβs sending personnel and equipment to assist the U.S. Forest Service in California. In an email, a DNR spokesperson said it was responding to a request from the U.S. Forest Service and would send two strike teams β comprised of 10 engines and some 35 personnel members to the Angeles National Forest area to assist with fire suppression. π in bio for the full story. #komo #komo4 #komonews #komo4news #seattle #washington #losangeles #wildfire #la #lacounty #pasadena #longbeach #orangecounty #california #southerncalifornia #socal #burning #coachella #joshuatree #sanfernando #anaheim #palisades #January #Altadena #socal #runyoncanyon #hollywoodhills #4u #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #foryourpage
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Firefighters battled early Thursday to control a series of major fires in the Los Angeles area that have killed five people, ravaged communities from the Pacific Coast to Pasadena and sent thousands of people frantically fleeing their homes. Ferocious winds that drove the flames and led to chaotic evacuations have calmed somewhat and were not expected to be as powerful during the day. That could allow firefighters to make progress reining in blazes that have hopscotched across the sprawling region, including massive ones in Pacific Palisades and Altadena. "It is safe to say that the Palisades fire is one of the most destructive natural disasters in the history of Los Angeles," said Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley. At least 180,000 residents are under evacuation orders for all blazes in the county, officials said. π in bio for the full story. #komo #komo4 #komonews #komo4news #seattle #washington #losangeles #wildfire #la #lacounty #pasadena #longbeach #orangecounty #california #southerncalifornia #socal #burning #coachella #joshuatree #sanfernando #anaheim #palisades #January #Altadena #socal #runyoncanyon #hollywoodhills #4u #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #foryourpage
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Seattle may be a host city for the FIFA World Cup 26, but itβs not taking the spotlight alone. Seattle is one of 16 host cities across the United States, Canada, and Mexico that will be hosting various matches throughout the tournament from mid-June through early July 2026. The Seattle FIFA World Cup 26 Local Organizing Committee (SeattleFWC26) announced nine cities across the state of Washington that will be hosting fan zones for locals and visitors alike. π in bio for the full story. #komo #komo4 #komonews #komo4news #seattle #washington #worldcup #worldcup2026 #seattlesports #WorldCupseattle #SeattleCenter #fifaworldcup #fifa2026 #worldcupsoccer #4u #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #foryourpage
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SpaceX launched its Starship rocket on its latest test flight Thursday, catching the booster back at the pad but losing contact with the ascending spacecraft as engines went out. Officials for Elon Muskβs company said the spacecraft was destroyed. The spacecraft was supposed to soar across the Gulf of Mexico on a near loop around the world similar to previous test flights. SpaceX had packed it with 10 dummy satellites for practice at releasing them. It was the first flight of this new and upgraded spacecraft. Before the loss, SpaceX for the second time used giant mechanical arms to catch the booster back at the pad minutes after liftoff from Texas. The descending booster hovered over the launch pad before being gripped by a pair of mechanical arms dubbed chopsticks. The 400-foot rocket thundered away in the late afternoon from Boca Chica near the Mexican border. The late hour ensured a daylight entry halfway around the world. π in bio for the full story. #komo #komo4 #komonews #komo4news #seattle #washington #spacex #elonmusk #starship #starlink #space #spacerocket #rocket #explosion #jeffbezos #blueorigin #virgingalactic #billionaire #launch #failure #booster #musk #4u #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #foryourpage
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Prosecutors filed a second trespassing charge this week against a woman who is accused of getting through the security checkpoint and boarding a Delta flight to Hawaii on Christmas Eve at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Shemaiah Small, 33, of San Rafael, California, was initially arrested for the stowaway incident on Dec. 24. She was released from jail after 48 hours, then re-arrested the following day when a Transportation Security Administration employee spotted her near checkpoint 2 at Sea-Tac, according to Port of Seattle Police. Police said Small had no business at the airport and she was arrested for criminal trespass, a gross misdemeanor. Small's case has gained national attention and raised questions about how someone could get through the TSA checkpoint without a ticket and then board a flight. According to court filings, Small was discovered on board the Delta flight to Honolulu as the plane was taxiing to the runway. π in bio for the full story. #komo #komo4 #komonews #komo4news #seattle #washington #tsa #airport #seatac #stowaway #airplane #security #airportsecurity #faa #hawaii #delta #flight #4u #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #foryourpage
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The Bartell Drugs location in Seattle's University District will be permanently closing its doors in the near future. The store, located at 2700 Northeast University Village Street, is considered one of Bartell Drugs' flagship stores. Bartell Drugs were bought by Pennsylvania-based Rite Aid for $95 million in 2020. Rite Aid's announcement is a continuation of the 2023 trend when it announced that It'd be closing more than 150 stores nationwide after the company filed for bankruptcy in October of that same year. π in bio for the full story. #komo #komo4 #komonews #komo4news #seattle #washington #washingtonnews #bartell #bartelldrugs #riteaid #pharmacy #bankrupt #bankruptcy #udistrict #drugstore #cvs #walgreens #pharmacies #4u #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #foryourpage
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They have held for a better than a decade, but now Seattle has raised the fees for parking fines citywide. Most fines now range between $43 and $78, depending on the type of violation. That is up from the previous range of $29 to $53 and represents a jump of more than 47% beginning Jan. 1. On the high end, violations such as parking in a disabled-user space without a placard can result in a $250 citation. This is the first time since 2011 that Seattle has increased the rates. A press release from Seattle Municipal Court indicated that the new fee structure brings parking fines in line with current parking rates and accounts for inflation. The change also reflects that private parking lots have also boosted their prices in recent years. The cityβs new higher rates will lead to millions of dollars in additional revenue each year. π in bio for the full story. #komo #komo4 #komonews #komo4news #seattle #washington #parking #ticket #fees #parkingfines #downtownseattle #suv #car #towed #towtruck #inflation #4u #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #foryourpage
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A firefighter with Puget Sound Fire sent in this incredible video of crews battling the Palisades fire in Los Angeles. Multiple King County departments sent help to form a strike team in support of other crews working to extinguish the flames that have killed at least 24 people, ravaged neighborhoods, and left many people without homes. KOMO News is partnering with the Salvation Army to support their disaster relief response across Southern California. Your donations will help provide critical aid, shelter, food, and support for wildfire survivors and first responders in Los Angeles. More info on how to donate can be found in the link in our bio. #komo #komonews #komo4 #komo4news #seattle #seattlenews #washingtonnews #palisades #palisadesfire #firefighters #wildfire #losangeles #lacounty #4u #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #foryourpage
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Whale researchers in the Pacific Northwest reported a day of extreme highs and lows on the last day of 2024. On the low side, they learned that a Southern Resident Killer Whale calf, J61 died. Just a week earlier, researchers had proudly announced this new member of J pod, delivered by J35, Tahlequah. She is the whale who carried the body of her deceased calf for 17 days, traveling 1,000 miles, back in 2018. βTo be back in that same position again itβs just truly traumatic for all of us, including the whale,β Brad Hanson, Research Scientist with NOAA Fisheries Northwest Fisheries Science Center told KOMO. According to the National Atmospheric and Oceanic Administration, J61 was born on Dec. 24. And now, on Jan.1, 2025, she again has been seen carrying the body of her deceased calf (J61) with her, according to the Center for Whale Research. π in bio for the full story. #komo #komo4 #komonews #komo4news #seattle #washington #orca #orcas #killerwhale #killerwhales #whale #whales #sad #sadanimal #animals #pugetsound #cwr #4u #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #foryourpage
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Surveillance video from the Port of Seattle shows an "anxious" Alaska Airlines passenger opening an emergency exit and walking onto the wing of the plane after landing at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on Sunday. After Alaska Airlines flight 323 from Milwaukee to Seattle landed at SEA on Sunday, the Boeing 737-900 jet docked at gate N9. As passengers exited the plane, a woman who was still on board became anxious and opened the emergency exit and climbed onto the wing, according to SEA Media Relations Manager Perry Cooper. In the video, the woman is seen opening the emergency exit on the side of the plane before walking onto the wing. It appears the woman attempts to drop to the ground, but instead sits on the wing of the plane and begins to wave at workers outside. A 737-900 wingtip is about 12 feet off the ground, although the distance from the wing to the ground is closer to eight feet nearer to the fuselage. π in bio for the full story. #komo #komo4 #komonews #komo4news #seattle #washington #seatac #seatacairport #airport #tsa #safety #exitrow #alaskaairlines #alaska #portofseattle #boeing #airbus #ramp #airplane #4u #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #foryourpage
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Deputies with the Pierce County Sheriff's Department (PCSD) used one of the rarest forms of communication to reach an elderly man who had fallen and was stranded inside his home. That man was unable to talk or text on the phone, so deputies used Morse code to verify that he needed assistance and medical aid. The incident happened on December 18, 2024, along the 10200 block of Sheridan Avenue South in Tacoma. According to a PSCO news release, deputies were summoned to the home by the man's acquaintances who had not seen or heard from him in four days. During the welfare check, body camera footage shows deputies repeatedly banging on the man's door, asking if he was inside the home and if he was okay. Moments later, the video shows a deputy peering through one of the windows, where he observed the man on the floor, largely unresponsive. π in bio for the full story. #komo #komo4 #komonews #komo4news #seattle #washington #tacoma #piercecounty #pcsd #rescue #morse #morsecode #sos #injury #medicalaid #sheriff #4u #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #foryourpage
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