Like everyone else across the country, we’ve been closely following the tragic events in Boston this afternoon, including a number of tech-related angles in the story of the two explosions that hit the finish line of the Boston Marathon. For the benefit of GeekWire readers, here’s a roundup of stories and links to help track and make sense of the news as it unfolds.

“Our thoughts are with the victims, their families and the people of Boston. We are monitoring the situation.”

The city also posted this:

Our thoughts are with the people of Boston, the athletes participating in the Boston Marathon and their families.

We have been in communication with the Mayor’s Office and the Office of Emergency Management. We haven’t received any information to indicate that there is a threat to Seattle. Still, we have begun taking reasonable precautions to protect our community.

On duty resources have been directed to increase their patrols in our neighborhoods and around our infrastructure. Seattle residents may see an increased police presence.

We are also asking for public support. Please report any suspicious activity to 911.

Here’s one of the more intense videos that we came across from The Boston Globe right before the bombings that shows the immediate aftermath:

And finally, a nice picture of a couple reunited:

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