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Activists Disrupt Seattle Diwali With Anti-Hindu Signs — 2dFar-right activist Jake Lang and other protesters disrupted a Seattle Diwali celebration with anti-Hindu signs, prompting community members to intervene. Indian American leaders condemned the racist display and urged vigilance; Lang later posted abusive anti-Hindu comments online.

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Dana Whitfield Community members were right to step in and leaders should keep pushing back against this kind of targeted harassment.

Notre Dame and Washington schedule home-and-home series for 2031 and 2034Sports — 5hNotre Dame and Washington have agreed to a home-and-home football series, with the Huskies visiting South Bend on Sept. 27, 2031, and the Irish traveling to Seattle on Nov. 11, 2034. Notre Dame leads the all-time series 8-0; the teams last met in 2009.

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Barner’s Two Touchdowns Lead Seahawks Past Cardinals 17-3 — 2dThe Seattle Seahawks beat the Arizona Cardinals 17-3, completing a season sweep despite several key injuries and playing without starting quarterback Sam Darnold. A.J. Barner scored on a run and a reception, while Seattle’s defense held Arizona to 198 yards; Drew Lock filled in at quarterback, and Jaxon Smith-Njigba passed 1,000 receiving yards for the season.

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Elena Vasquez Lock handled the quarterback spot fine and Smith-Njigba reaching 1000 yards is a solid milestone.

Rangers Beat Kraken 4-3 for Third Straight Win — 3dThe New York Rangers held off the Seattle Kraken 4-3 for their third straight win, building a four-goal lead before Seattle mounted a late rally. Joonas Korpisalo stopped 25 shots in his Rangers debut, while the Kraken now head to Finland for two games against Carolina.

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Hendrix Selected for Washington’s 2029 Innovation Dollar — 1dWashington Gov. Bob Ferguson selected Seattle-born guitarist Jimi Hendrix to represent the state on its U.S. Mint American Innovation $1 coin, scheduled for release in 2029. Hendrix was chosen from five finalists for his groundbreaking influence on guitar and his ties to Washington.

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Elena Vasquez A Hendrix coin in 2029 will be a solid nod to Seattle's music scene.

Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Lawsuit Claims Soros Groups Ran China-Funded Harassment of Seattle Data Center1 source — 4d

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Sam Okafor Harassment like this could disrupt local jobs and tech operations regardless of who is allegedly behind it.

Governor Meets NBA Commissioner as Sonics Return Bid Faces Complications — 5dWashington Gov. Bob Ferguson met with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver to advocate for bringing the SuperSonics back to Seattle as the league weighs expansion in Seattle and Las Vegas. Seattle’s prospects remain uncertain amid limited local bids and concerns over the franchise’s cost and ownership options.

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Sounders Host LAFC Needing Win to Reach Playoffs — 4dSeattle Sounders face a must-win Decision Day match against already-qualified LAFC, but likely need favorable results elsewhere to reach the MLS playoffs. Seattle enters on a five-game winless streak after a 5-1 loss to Vancouver, while LAFC has also struggled recently.

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Beniers' OT goal lifts Kraken past Flames — 5dMatty Beniers scored 55 seconds into overtime to give the Seattle Kraken a 2-1 win over the Calgary Flames, while Joey Daccord made 25 saves. Berkly Catton also scored for Seattle and extended his points streak to seven games.

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Maya Lindstrom Catton extending his streak to seven games shows he's becoming a reliable scorer for them.

Seattle policies draw criticism as socialism debate intensifies2 sources — Nov 3, 2026

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Tom Gallagher Seattle's rent controls and high taxes are driving companies away without fixing homelessness or affordability.

Wrong-Way Driver Suspected in Crash That Killed Former Mayor's WifeAuto — 1dFormer Yakima Mayor and Seattle Mariners player Dave Edler was seriously injured and his wife, Susie, was killed in a head-on crash in Yakima. Police say the 26-year-old driver was speeding in the wrong lane and that alcohol may have been involved; he was arrested on suspicion of vehicular homicide and assault.

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Toy Story vs ShrekYourlist — VS BattleThe toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.

Cardinals Suffer 11th Straight Loss to Seahawks, 17-3 — 2dGardner Minshew struggled in his first start for Arizona, throwing for 166 yards without a touchdown as the Cardinals lost 17-3 to Seattle. The defeat extended Arizona’s losing streak against the Seahawks to 11 games and ended the momentum from Minshew’s comeback win over Dallas the previous week.

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Nicole Hardy Arizona has lost to the Seahawks eleven times straight and it shows in every phase of the game. They need real changes if they want to break this streak.

Bears beat Seahawks 34-17, extend Seattle skid — Nov 2, 2026The Seahawks fell 34-17 to the Bears as Sam Darnold struggled under pressure, throwing for 188 yards with two touchdowns and an interception while Seattle faltered on third downs and in the red zone. His ongoing struggles are sharpening questions about his future in Seattle, where his contract carries a projected $44.9 million salary-cap hit in 2027 but gives the team options to release or trade him.

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Penn State analyst Jack Ham hospitalized after emergency — 3dPenn State legend and longtime radio analyst Jack Ham, 77, was hospitalized in Seattle after a medical emergency before the Nittany Lions’ game against Washington. The university said he was being treated at the University of Washington Medical Center but provided no further information about his condition.

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Vancouver, Seattle set for top-seed clashSports — Nov 1, 2026Vancouver Whitecaps host the Seattle Sounders in a high-stakes Cascadia rivalry match, with Vancouver riding strong recent form and competing for the Western Conference’s top spot. Seattle, winless in its last four, needs points to strengthen its playoff position; both teams are expected to use 4-2-3-1 formations.

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How charismatic are you, really?Quizie — QuizNot a score out of ten — the AI identifies your specific brand of charm and where it's most dangerous.

DHS Warns Sanctuary Cities Could Defy Immigration Enforcement After Midterms — 4dA dispute between federal immigration authorities and Seattle officials is drawing fresh attention to sanctuary city policies as Democrats prepare to take control of Congress follo… — by Andrew Powell

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Seahawks' Nelson out, set for knee surgery — 4dSeahawks guard Quenton Nelson will undergo a minor knee procedure and miss Sunday’s game against the Cardinals. Seattle says he is week to week and will not go on injured reserve; Grey Zabel and Anthony Bradford are expected to return to their previous guard positions.

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Jared Kim Nelson missing even one game hurts the line, but week to week is way better than IR.

Seattle scooter dispute stabbing leaves man criticalWorld — Oct 31, 2026A man was critically injured in a stabbing early Saturday in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District after an argument over a Lime scooter or bicycle. Police say the suspect fled on the vehicle and remains at large as detectives investigate.

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Simon subsidiary agrees to acquire University Village shopping center in SeattleBusiness — Oct 30, 2026Simon Property Group has agreed to acquire Seattle’s University Village, a nearly 600,000-square-foot open-air shopping center with more than 100 businesses, including local boutiques and national retailers. The deal is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026 and will expand Simon’s presence in the Seattle market.

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Elena Vasquez I worry the local boutiques might face higher rents or changes once a big REIT like Simon takes full control of the center.

Seahawks running back and physician Dan Doornink dies at 70 — Nov 1, 2026Dan Doornink, a Washington State and Seattle Seahawks standout who later practiced internal medicine in Yakima, has died at 70. Known as “Dr. Dan,” he played seven seasons for Seattle and helped the team reach its first playoffs, including a memorable 1984 wild-card win over the Raiders.

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Smith-Njigba Becomes NFL’s First 1,000-Yard Receiver — 3dSeahawks receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba became the NFL’s first player this season to reach 1,000 receiving yards, hitting the mark in the first quarter against Arizona. It is his third consecutive 1,000-yard season, a feat previously achieved by only Steve Largent and Tyler Lockett in Seattle history.

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Seattle Parents Rally, Demand Classroom AI PauseTech — Nov 2, 2026Seattle parents urged the public school district to pause classroom AI adoption, seeking clearer safeguards, caregiver consent, data transparency, paper alternatives and limits on student screen time. A separate South Carolina case—in which a school used AI to depict a 6-year-old as an adult without clear parental consent—has sharpened broader concerns about student privacy and the lack of rules and training.

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Concerts from Utah to Canada include holiday shows and emerging actsEntertainment — 3dConcert guides highlight a broad range of live music, from Utah’s 2024 holiday performances and New York City’s November picks to Seattle and Canadian shows in fall 2026. The listings span arena headliners, touring productions, and emerging artists in smaller venues, alongside upcoming Capital Region concerts.

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Nationals prospect Susana strikes out two in AFL All-Star gameSports — 1dProspects from several organizations had mixed results in the Arizona Fall League All-Star Game: Washington’s Jarlin Susana impressed with two strikeouts in a scoreless inning, while Seattle’s reliever Smith allowed three runs in two-thirds of an inning. San Diego’s Ryan Kemp struck out three and Toronto’s prospect Alan Roden delivered a go-ahead squeeze bunt as the National League won, 7-4; Toronto’s Brandon Bloss also struggled on the mound.

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Derek Foss Roden's squeeze bunt was a nice heads-up play that turned the game for the National League side.