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1. Seattle teachers prepared to strike if no contract agreement is made (fox13seattle.com) — Seattle Public Schools teachers are warning they'll strike on September 1 if contract talks over workload, special education support, and pay don't produce a deal, potentially delaying the first day of school. Union leaders and district officials both say they're bargaining intensely, but key questions about time, respect, and long-term finances remain unresolved for 6,000 staff.
2. LIBRARIES: Admiral branch HVAC progress proof; advance alert of upcoming systemwide tech disruption (westseattleblog.com) — Seattle library users should plan around a three-month closure of the West Seattle (Admiral) branch for long-awaited HVAC and air-conditioning upgrades, plus a major systemwide tech switchover in September that will temporarily disrupt holds and account access. Branches will stay open, but you'll need your card handy and may rely more on staff checkouts and the Libby app. Check full details before your next visit.
3. Seattle hasn't recalled a mayor in 95 years. Here's who got the boot (fox13seattle.com) — Seattle's long history with mayoral recalls shows just how rare successful efforts are, with only two mayors ever removed and none since 1931. As a King County judge reviews a new recall attempt against Mayor Katie Wilson, the story walks through past campaigns and why voters ultimately chose to oust or keep their leaders.
4. Seattle residents frustrated at lack of information after apartment murder (fox13seattle.com) — A man was killed in a shooting inside First Hill's M Street Apartments, and residents say they're scared and frustrated by sparse updates from police and building management. With another victim seriously injured at Roxhill Park and suspects still at large, neighbors describe a growing sense of unease and are urged to share tips with Seattle police.
5. New video offers possible break in arson that closed South Seattle auto shop (king5.com) — Seattle police are examining new surveillance video of a white SUV that may be linked to the suspected arson which shut down Ant's Community Garage in South Seattle. The community-focused DIY auto shop faces hundreds of thousands in damage, and its founder says the Everett location remains open while he searches for a way to reopen in Seattle.
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