seattle — Lorien Times

A Seattle teen tried to leave gang life behind, only to be killed in a gunfight at a food festival

When you live through a crisis—whether it’s the poisoned water in Flint or seeing your neighbors lose their homes to a crash—you learn that tragedy rarely happens because of one bad actor.

By Maya Ellison · August 2, 2026

Embattled Seattle police chief relieved of his duties by democratic socialist mayor, Black protest planned

You think this is about one man losing his job.

By Josie Calloway · July 30, 2026

Documents allege 3 people involved in 'gunfight' at Bite of Seattle that killed 3, hurt 4

You read the press releases—the "act of horrific violence," the calls for community understanding.

By Imani Sutton · July 28, 2026

Police arrest 1 person and search for another after Seattle festival shooting that killed 3

You read the reports—the details about the chaos at Seattle’s Bite of Seattle festival, how three people died and four others were hospitalized in what was supposed to be a celebration.

By Josie Calloway · July 27, 2026