Powdery Substance Found in Letter Sent to Rep. Adam Smith’s Office
A suspicious letter containing a powdery substance was received by the office of Rep. Adam Smith in Washington's 9th Congressional District.
Seattle Tacoma, WA, October 19, 2026 —
A suspicious letter containing a powdery substance was received by the office of Rep. Adam Smith in Washington’s 9th Congressional District, according to the information provided about the incident.
No date or more precise location for the delivery was provided. The available information also does not identify who sent the letter, describe its contents beyond the powdery substance, or explain why it was considered suspicious.
Details about how the office handled the letter were not provided. There is no information on whether authorities were notified, whether the substance was tested, or whether anyone was exposed to it. The information does not state whether the office was evacuated or whether any other precaution was taken.
The substance has not been identified in the information available. It does not establish that the powder was hazardous, and no inspection findings, health effects, arrests or charges were reported. The incident’s circumstances and any subsequent developments remain unclear.
Rep. Adam Smith represents Washington’s 9th Congressional District. No statement from Smith or his office was included in the account. Further information about the letter, the response and the substance’s identity was not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by Will.Wixey@fox.com (Will Wixey) on www.fox13seattle.com, see more information here.
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