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Seahawks work out former Lions defensive back Ifeatu Melifonwu

This isn’t quite roster news for the Seattle Seahawks, but it is a visit worth monitoring. NFL insider Mike Garafolo reported on Monday that the Seahawks worked out former Detroit Lions third-round pick Ifeatu Melifonwu. He was most recently with the Miami Dolphins and started about half the season. If the name sounds familiar, it’s […]

‘City at your fingertips’: Seattle powers up first digital wayfinding kiosk near tourist hot-spot

The first of dozens of IKE Smart City digital wayfinding kiosks planned for downtown and around Seattle was unveiled on Tuesday at the busy intersection of First Avenue and Pike Street. Read More

After lagging behind, Gov. Ferguson pushes for statewide school cellphone ban in Washington

After moving slowly on cellphone rules at schools, Washington's leaders are now pushing for all-day bans on their use for K-12 students by fall 2027. Read More

Todd Boehly, part owner of Lakers, Dodgers, considering Seahawks ownership bid

Add another name into the hat of billionaires reportedly interested in becoming the next owner of the Seattle Seahawks. Todd Boehly, who has minority ownership stakes in Major League Baseball’s three-peat seeking World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers and the National Basketball Association’s storied Los Angeles Lakers, is looking at forming a group that would […]

Seattle slips in ranking of best U.S. cities for foreign investment, fueling concerns about business climate

The fourth annual list compiled by British newspaper Financial Times and stock market index Nikkei ranks Seattle 13th among 95 U.S. cities — a drop of 11 places from last year's second-place position. Read More

Just south of Capitol Hill, Seattle U’s Championship Field has a big part to play in the 2026 World Cup

Monday, Seattle will become a World Cup city as it hosts the first of six matches scheduled here during the 2026 FIFA men’s tournament. For soccer fans across Capitol Hill hoping to be as close as possible to the action, … Continue reading →

Latest kink in efforts to grow Seattle’s police force: Not enough veteran cops are quitting

According to the Seattle Police Department’s 2026 Q1 Sworn Staffing, Overtime and Performance Metrics Report (PDF), the city has a new issue when it comes to growing its force — not enough of the most-expensive, veteran cops are leaving SPD, … Continue reading →

Proposal would refine mission of Seattle Care Department crisis responders

Tuesday, the Seattle City Council’s public safety committee is hearing updates on a new proposed ordinance to refine the mission of the city’s CARE Department and its crisis responders. CHS reported this week on CARE’s new East Precinct hub at … Continue reading →

911 | Police investigate ‘self-defense’ stabbing in fight at Broadway restaurant

See something others should know about? Email CHS or call/txt (206) 399-5959. You can view recent CHS 911 coverage here. Hear sirens and wondering what’s going on? Check out reports from @jseattle or join and check in with neighbors in the CHS Facebook Group. Wingstop stabbing: A man … Continue reading →

Seahawks 2026 rookie predictions: Is Emmanuel Henderson Jr the new special teams ace?

After breaking the seal on trades with the move into the fifth round for Beau Stephens, John Schneider continued his trading ways by sending No. 188 to the New York Jets for No. 199 and No. 242. With that pick at No. 199, the Seattle Seahawks selected wide receiver Emmanuel Henderson Jr from Kansas. Henderson […]

Golden Analytics lands $14M seed extension and opens AI platform to public beta

The Bellevue startup founded by former Tableau product chief Francois Ajenstat raised a $14 million seed extension led by Insight Partners, bringing its total seed funding to $21 million, and opened its AI analytics platform to public beta two months after coming out of stealth. Read More