Seattle, WA news on Wednesday, October 21, 2026
In Seattle, WA on Wednesday, October 21, 2026: Orionid meteor shower peaks tonight as skies clear. Also: Garth Brooks adds a matinee show in Seattle to his tour due to demand; Seattle-area seniors see grocery costs rising faster than their benefit increases. Weather: Mostly partly cloudy and dry today, 46–56°F with light winds.
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- Orionid meteor shower peaks tonight as Seattle skies stay mostly clear.MyNorthwest.com ·
- Garth Brooks adds a matinee show in Seattle to his tour due to demand.KIRO 7 News Seattle ·
- Seattle-area seniors see grocery costs rising faster than their benefit increases.MyNorthwest.com ·
News & local government
- Sermon videos may affect Washington GOP chances in legislative elections.The Seattle Times ·
Safety & emergencies
Health & care
- Washington hospitals expect to lose billions in revenue from Medicaid cuts.Washington State Standard ·
Sports
- Seattle Reign hosts Real Salt Lake this weekend in playoff push.Real Salt Lake ·
Community & volunteering
- UW athlete and Oregon fans celebrated her victory over cancer.The Seattle Times ·
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