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Japan’s 1976 gift of 1,000 cherry trees became a Seattle tradition

Seattle's cherry blossom festival celebrates a remarkable fifty years of cultural diplomacy, originating in 1976 with a generous gift of one thousand cherry trees from Japan. Over the decades, it has transformed into a vibrant three-day event held at Seattle Center, showcasing an array of traditional music, dynamic dance performances,…

The Times of India · Sep 10

Seattle police say shooting incident at food festival over the weekend may have been gang related

The shooting incident killed three people, one of them now identified as one of the shooters, and injured four others, including a two-year-old boy, according to Seattle police.

Euronews · Jul 28

What is happening in Seattle now? Police searching for 2nd shooter; no details about arrested suspect revealed

A mass shooting occurred at Seattle Center's Bite of Seattle food festival. Three people died and four others sustained injuries in the chaotic incident. Police are actively searching for a second shooter involved in the event. The festival grounds were closed as vendors packed up their stands. Authorities are seeking…

The Times of India · Jul 27