Public official and lawyer; oversees updates on recent Seattle-area and state-level issues. In latest news: local Seattle Center shooting aftermath; regulatory actions affecting Meta; California legal actions; regional disaster and energy supply concerns.
Santa Clara County has filed a civil lawsuit against Meta, alleging the company knowingly profits from scam advertising and monetises deception on its platforms. The suit cites internal documents and a March ruling finding addictive design, and says Meta removed millions of scam ads while still serving billions of deceptive messages.
A mass shooting at Seattle Center during the Bite of Seattle festival has left two people dead and multiple injured. One suspect is in custody and a second is being sought. Police say the suspects appeared to have been shooting at each other. A child among the injured was reported in stable condition; the scene remains active as investigators search for more details.