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NBA to decide on expansion to Seattle and Las Vegas in 2026
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NBA Commissioner Adam Silver announced that the league will make a decision on expansion by 2026, with Seattle and Las Vegas as the leading candidates. The move would add two teams, ending the NBA's 30-team structure in place since 2004. Silver emphasized the cities' potential while gauging economic viability.
Two men attacked a 77-year-old pedestrian in downtown Seattle on April 19 before stopping at a nearby McDonald's, according to police. Surveillance video captured the assault, and one suspect was later arrested outside the restaurant.
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Neiana Allen-Bailey, 20, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for the second-degree murder of Uber driver Amare Geda, 52, in downtown Seattle in 2023. She shot Geda while he sat in his Toyota Prius during an overnight shift, then drove the vehicle for two days before her arrest. Geda's family and fellow drivers mourned him as a hardworking father from Ethiopia.
Visit Seattle, the destination marketing organization for Seattle and King County, has appointed Marco Leal as its first vice president of destination development. In this newly created role, Leal will focus on tourism growth, strategic partnerships, and community impact. His appointment aims to advance inclusive and sustainable tourism strategies for the region.
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Seattle's concert scene kicks off 2026 with performances from Sub Pop label standouts and artists nominated for the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Highlights include Indigenous experimental pop, Americana rock, and hip-hop heavyweights across various venues. A new supergroup and folk rockers with the Seattle Symphony add to the diverse lineup.