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@uwalert
UW Alert
6 years
UW Advisory Seattle :: UPDATE: Seattle campus operations suspended Monday, due to increased snow accumulation. More: Sent at 5:19:03 AM Mon
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UW Alert
6 years
UW Advisory Seattle :: Campus operations are suspended Monday due to snow/icy conditions. Please use caution if walking or driving on/around campus. More: Sent at 5:06:09 PM Sun
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UW Alert
6 years
UW Advisory Seattle :: Campus operations are suspended Tuesday due to continued snow accumulation. Please use caution if walking or driving on/around campus. More: Sent at 6:01:45 PM Mon
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UW Alert
6 years
UW Advisory Seattle :: Seattle campus operations suspended Tuesday, due to continued icy conditions. More: Sent at 6:43:36 AM Tue
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UW Alert
6 years
UW Advisory Seattle :: In anticipation of significant snow, the UW will suspend operations at 12:30 p.m. Friday and all day Saturday. Please use caution when walking and driving on and around campus. More: Sent at 5:13:15 PM Thu
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UW Alert
5 years
UW Alert Seattle :: Seattle campus operations DELAYED until 9:30am Monday, 1/13, due to icy conditions around the area. PLEASE READ:
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UW Alert
4 years
UW Alert Seattle :: Large group formed and smashed windows, looting around U Village. Avoid area. Info: Sent at 4:37:57 PM Mon
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UW Alert
8 years
UW Alert Seattle :: Possible shooting suspect description: Asian male, 50 year old, 5'7" 190lbs glasses no facial...
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UW Alert
6 years
UW Advisory Seattle :: Campus operations resume with a delayed start at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday. As snow and ice turn to slush, some areas remain slippery. Use caution walking and driving on campus. PLEASE READ MORE: Sent at 5:18:33 PM Tue
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UW Alert
4 years
UW Alert Seattle :: The City of Seattle has imposed an immediate 5 p.m. curfew. Residents need to stay home. More info: Sent at 5:28:37 PM Sat
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UW Alert
5 years
UW officials monitoring weather and a decision on Seattle campus operations for Weds., 1/15, will be announced by 4:30 a.m. With snow and ice in overnight forecast; UW Facilities crews are pre-treating and clearing roadways and walkways around Seattle campus.
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UW Alert
6 years
UW Advisory Seattle :: Seattle campus operations delayed until 9:30 a.m. Tuesday. More info: Sent at 6:22:25 PM Mon
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UW Alert
5 years
ALL CLEAR: Police found a roofer with equipment that was mistaken for a rifle by a caller. No weapons found. More info: .
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UW Alert
6 years
UW Advisory Seattle :: Normal operations are suspended Saturday and Sunday due to significant snow. Please use caution when walking and driving on and around campus. More: Sent at 2:35:55 PM Sat
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UW Alert
6 years
UW Advisory Seattle :: 911 lines down in King County. To reach UWPD, call 206-685-8973. More info Sent at 9:15:55 PM Thu
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UW Alert
6 years
UW Advisory Seattle :: Shots fired from vehicle near 43rd & U Way at 9:35 p.m. No victims. Avoid area. More info:
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UW Alert
6 years
UW Advisory Seattle :: Normal operations on campus Thursday. Use caution walking/driving. PLEASE READ MORE: Sent at 6:35:21 PM Wed
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UW Alert
5 years
UW Alert Seattle :: Robbery at Key Bank, NE 45th St. and Brooklyn Ave. at 1:30pm. Suspect armed with a gun. More info:
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UW Alert
5 years
UW Alert Seattle :: Police investigating report of armed person on roof near NE 45th/U Way NE. Avoid area. More info: Sent at 10:51:18 AM Thu
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@uwalert
UW Alert
5 years
UW officials will continue to monitor weather conditions, and any updates will be provided at for Seattle campus. Use caution getting to and around campus. Check with organizers of any events or activities planned on campus Tuesday evening.
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@uwalert
UW Alert
6 years
UW Advisory Seattle :: Snow accumulation causing some tree branches to break, fall around campus. Please use caution. Stevens Way closed from Grant Lane to Rainier Vista. Avoid the area, if possible. More: Sent at 6:49:29 PM Mon
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@uwalert
UW Alert
7 years
6 - 8 shots fired neat Mercer Court. No injuries and area contained - police checking area. Please use caution. (Sent at 10:53 p.m.) More info
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UW Alert
5 years
UW Alert Seattle :: Seattle campus operations DELAYED until 9:30 a.m. Weds., 1/15, due to icy conditions around area.PLEASE READ:
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@uwalert
UW Alert
4 years
A message regarding Monday’s UW Advisory and UW Alert messages, as well as what we are doing to help ensure that these messages remain accurate and timely to best advise you.
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UW Alert
5 years
Authorities are advising this is a relatively small fire on the first floor of the medical center and it is under control, however smoke continues to be visible. Please remain away from the area while the response continues.
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UW Alert
4 years
A large police presence remains near University Village. Please continue to avoid the area. A reminder that the citywide curfew begins at 6 p.m.
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UW Alert
5 years
Correction: SFD is responding to a hydrofluoric acid spill in the lab facility. Our apologies for listing the incorrect acid.
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@uwalert
UW Alert
5 years
The fire is out and there have been no reported injuries. The investigation will continue and the area will remain congested for some time with fire vehicles.
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UW Alert
5 years
UW Alert Seattle :: Campus operations NORMAL Tuesday, 1/14. Use caution getting to campus; check with instructors/supervisors as needed. INFO:
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UW Alert
4 years
UW Advisory Seattle :: Possible protest in U Village area this afternoon. Police monitoring. Avoid area. Info: Sent at 2:07:05 PM Mon
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UW Alert
5 years
UW Alert Seattle :: Person robbed at 2:25pm at NE 42nd St. & 7th Ave NE. Male suspect about 30 years old displayed handgun. MORE:
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UW Alert
5 years
UW Alert Seattle :: Seattle Fire Dept. response to confirmed fire at UWMC. Avoid the area. More info: Sent at 3:33:08 PM Wed
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UW Alert
5 years
Some UW employees are not able to access some campus buildings due to a Husky card malfunction. Student cards do not appear to be impacted. UW Information Technology is aware of the problem and is working on a fix. Updates provided here.
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UW Alert
5 years
UW Alert Seattle :: Reports of gas smell at Raitt Hall in Quad. SFD on scene; avoid area and building. More info: Sent at 11:02:38 AM Mon
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UW Alert
5 years
UW Alert Seattle :: Armed robbery @ NE 42nd & U Way about 9:35pm. Male suspect may have knife. Seattle PD searching. Avoid area. More Info:
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UW Alert
6 years
Stevens Way has reopened after being closed overnight from Grant Lane to Rainier Vista due to fallen branches. Please continue to use caution and watch for low or falling branches.
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UW Alert
5 years
UW Alert Seattle :: Armed robbery in the 4500 block of Roosevelt Way NE around 12:20pm. Suspect displayed ax, headed north. If seen call 911. Info:
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UW Alert
3 years
UW Advisory Seattle :: 911 outage affecting region. For campus emergencies, call 206-685-8973. More info: Sent at 4:03pm Thurs
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UW Alert
5 years
Seattle police homicide detectives are still on the scene after a fatal stabbing in the alley near NE 43rd St. and University Way NE. The area is cordoned off and will remained closed until detectives complete their investigation. No suspect details have been released.
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UW Alert
5 years
Please DISREGARD a UW Advisory message which was erroneously sent at 8:33 p.m. to the entire UW list. The message was intended only for a small group of researchers and staff at Friday Harbor Labs (FHL). We apologize for any confusion and are looking into the cause of the error.
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@uwalert
UW Alert
3 years
Around 1 p.m. Thursday, UWPD began receiving calls regarding an individual yelling that there was an active shooter on the Seattle campus. There is no active shooter on campus. More:
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UW Alert
6 years
Around 5 p.m. Thursday, a man walked into a classroom in Savery Hall on the University of Washington campus, filming with a phone in his hand. He asked for everyone’s attention and a pre-recorded message emitted from a...
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@uwalert
UW Alert
3 years
UPDATE: The University Bridge remains stuck in an open position. SDOT does not expect a repair until this evening. Anyone coming to campus today, including for the 4 p.m. UW football game, must use alternate routes. Info:
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@uwalert
UW Alert
2 years
Two suspects have been detained in the shots fired report near the 4700 block of 37th Avenue NE. One is believed to remain outstanding. A weapon was recovered from the crashed car. Updates as available at the link above.
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@uwalert
UW Alert
2 years
UW Alert Seattle :: Stabbing reported at U District Light Rail station on Brooklyn. Suspect may be on campus. Info: Sent Wed 6:19pm
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UW Alert
2 years
UW Alert Seattle (Shots fired) :: Car involved in shots fired report crashed near Center for Urban Hort. Suspects fled east. Info: Sent 2:36pm Fri
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@uwalert
UW Alert
11 months
Reported shooting behind business on University Way NE near NE 42nd Street. One injured. Suspect in shooting is described as wearing a dark face mask, wearing dark clothing and a "graffiti"-style backpack. More information as it becomes available at
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@uwalert
UW Alert
6 years
UW Advisory Seattle :: The UW Seattle campus will be operating business as usual on Monday, Feb. 4, until further notice. More info: Sent at 12:07:27 AM Mon
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UW Alert
5 years
Fire and utility crews are still working to address the gas leak at Brooklyn Ave. NE and NE 15th St. Anyone leaving the UW Tower is asked to move to the south of the building.
@SeattleFire
Seattle Fire Dept.
5 years
NE 45th St. and Brooklyn Ave. NE: this is the current evacuation zone, please continue to avoid the area until the leak is secured. PSE has arrived on scene.
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UW Alert
4 years
Traffic closures are in place near NE 45th St. and 25th Ave. NE. Please avoid the area and find alternative routes.
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UW Alert
7 years
Test UW Alert Seattle :: This is a test of UW Alert. Today is Great ShakeOut 2017. For earthquake preparedness...
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UW Alert
2 years
UW Alert Seattle (Shooting) :: Shooting reported at business near NE 43rd St & U Way NE at 1:05am. Avoid area. Info: Sent at 1:15am Sun
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UW Alert
10 years
UW Alert Seattle - All clear :: Armed man in police custody. Incident resolved. This is an all clear.
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UW Alert
2 years
UW Advisory Seattle :: Kane Hall 130 is being cleared due to an unconfirmed threat. UWPD is investigating. More info: Sent at 11:41am Thu
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@uwalert
UW Alert
5 years
Seattle police have not yet located the suspect and will continue investigating. Any further update will be provided at
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UW Alert
3 years
UW Alert Seattle :: Robbery with handgun pointed at victim @ Triangle Garage. Avoid area. More: Sent at 9:42:08 AM Thu
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UW Alert
3 years
UW Alert Seattle :: Carjacking reported at 42nd Street/U Way NE. Police on scene. Avoid area. Sent at 12:21:09 AM Sun
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UW Alert
5 years
The suspect is described as a heavyset male in his 30s, dark complexion, wearing a black sweatshirt, black pants and a red beanie. If seen call 911.
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UW Alert
2 years
UW Advisory Seattle :: Seattle campus on-site operations suspended for Friday, 12/22, due to icy conditions. More info: Sent at 4:30pm Thu
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UW Alert
3 years
The area near a reported carjacking at NE 42nd Street and University Way NE has been cleared. The stolen vehicle has been contacted by police near NE 153rd St and Bothell Way NE. All clear.
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UW Alert
2 years
UW Advisory Seattle :: Police and Seattle FD presence near NE 45th St/19th Ave NE. Avoid area, if possible. MORE INFO: Sent at 9:39pm Tue
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UW Alert
1 year
UW Advisory Seattle :: Power surge may have caused alarms, other issues just before 1pm. No emergency at this time. MORE INFO: Sent at 1:07pm Fri
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UW Alert
3 years
The Seattle police investigation is ongoing, but the scene is considered secure. Any further updates will be provided on the UW Alert blog (link above) as they become available.
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UW Alert
4 years
Police are on site and handling the disturbance. Please continue to avoid the area. Police report that one person was injured and taken to the hospital. No arrests have been made.
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UW Alert
6 years
UW Advisory Seattle :: Police/medical response near Drumheller Fountain. Avoid area, use caution. Info: Sent at 11:16:58 AM Wed
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UW Alert
6 years
UW Advisory Seattle :: Stabbing near NE 43rd/15th Ave NE just occurred. No suspect description yet. Avoid area. Info: [Sent @ 9:33am 9/4/18]
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UW Alert
9 years
UW Alert Seattle :: Seattle campus wide power outage.Call 911 for emergencies only. More info and updates: http://t.co/4kHQ34pASs
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UW Alert
3 years
Update: Seattle Police have located a suspect in an earlier carjacking incident and have surrounded the suspect's vehicle on 17th Ave. NE between NE 47th St. and NE 50th St. Traffic is blocked nearby. Please avoid the area.
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@uwalert
UW Alert
5 years
Officials are estimating two to three hours before the gas leak at Brooklyn Ave. NE and NE 45th St. is cleared. The perimeter has also been extended to the east from University Way NE to 15th Ave. NE. The perimeter to the north is NE 47th St.
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UW Alert
3 years
UW Alert Seattle :: Seattle Police investigation at 17th Ave NE between 47th & 50th. Avoid the area. More: Sent at 6:27:54 AM Wed
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UW Alert
2 years
Suspect in stabbing at U District Light Rail station on Brooklyn is described as a male, about 5-foot-8, medium build, wearing blue jeans, black hat and a black shirt, riding a bicycle.
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UW Alert
5 years
All clear. The gas leak near UW Tower is resolved. Expect traffic delays in the area tonight and Tuesday morning. More:
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UW Alert
3 years
The suspect fled the parking garage and was last seen at the bus stop on the south side of NE Pacific St. The suspect was described as a heavyset man, with long stringy hair, wearing a dark blue jacket, blue jeans and a white pattered shirt. He was carrying a briefcase.
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@uwalert
UW Alert
10 months
Large fallen tree blocking all southbound lanes on Mountlake Boulevard just north of the Intramural Activities Building (IMA). Use alternate routes and exercise caution in the area. More info:
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UW Alert
3 years
All clear. 911 service has been restored across the region.
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UW Alert
5 years
UW Alert Seattle :: Initial response to shooting at NE 47th St/NE U Way over. Suspect believed to have left area. More: Sent at 5:00:14 AM Mon
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UW Alert
6 years
Stabbing investigation at 4300 block of 15th Ave NE ongoing. Police on scene, area secured. Info: [Sent @ 10:02am 9/4/18]
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UW Alert
2 years
Seattle Police and UWPD continue to investigate stabbing in U District, but the suspect has not been found. Updates will be provided at as available.
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UW Alert
8 years
Armed robbery @ 4200 block U-Way. Male, Pac-Isld, thin build. Avoid area / call 911 if seen. Info:
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UW Alert
7 years
UPDATE: UWPD checked area surrounding Mercer Court. No injuries or additional shots reported. More: [Sent: 11:33pm 4/26/18]
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UW Alert
1 year
The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for the Puget Sound area. Gusty winds (20-30 mph) may cause tree and powerline damage. Expect cloudy skies and rain showers around Husky Stadium throughout the day today. Info:
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UW Alert
5 years
UW Advisory Seattle :: Seattle PD responding to stabbing near NE 43rd/U Way NE. Avoid area. More info: Sent at 7:45:48 PM Wed
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UW Alert
8 years
UW Alert Seattle :: Wilcox Hall hazardous materials incident resolved. All clear. More info
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UW Alert
7 years
Vehicle into a gas line at 4343 U-Way. Seattle Fire Dept responding. Building being evacuated. Avoid the area. More info:
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UW Alert
5 years
The area around Key Bank is secure while Seattle police continue to search for the armed robbery suspect in the area. Updates will be provided at as they become available.
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UW Alert
9 years
UW Alert Seattle :: Incident at Chemistry Bldg has been resolved. Seattle Fire and UWPD clearing scene.
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UW Alert
9 years
Power back in most buildings, incl. residence halls. Other buildings should be up in 1-3 hours. Info:
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