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- Seattle Public Library to spend $1M on response to ransomware attackwww.seattletimes.com Seattle Public Library to spend $1M on response to ransomware attack
Seattle Public Library officials expect to have a report in the coming weeks on what type of data was compromised during the May ransomware attack.
- Mayor Harrell’s Proposed 2025 Budget Would Beef Up Public Safety, Divert Funds From Housing, Marginalized Groupssouthseattleemerald.org Mayor Harrell’s Proposed 2025 Budget Would Beef Up Public Safety, Divert Funds From Housing, Marginalized Groups
by Ashley Archibald Mayor Bruce Harrell announced a budget Tuesday, Sept. 24, that aims to close a more than $250 million deficit and add $100 million in new sp
- Pizzeria La Rocca wins two Seattle Times Best in the PNW awards - The PhinneyWood Blogphinneywood.com Pizzeria La Rocca wins two Seattle Times Best in the PNW awards - The PhinneyWood Blog
Pizzeria La Rocca, our local hardwood oven-fired, Romanian-hospitality restaurant has won two major awards from the 2024 Seattle Times Best in the PNW people’s choice series: Best Pizza and Best […]
- 'Monster' road closures this weekend impact western Washington travelerskomonews.com 'Monster' road closures this weekend impact western Washington travelers
Drivers in western Washington should stay aware and alert as numerous substantial road closures are happening throughout the weekend.
- Map shows the most popular beers in every US statewww.newsweek.com Map shows the most popular beers in every US state
While some household names top the charts, the analysis reveals some surprising favorites.
Yuengling??
- wsdot: MONSTER WEEKEND ahead: Closures on SR 520, NB I-405, SB SR 167, and I-5
Summer construction season is coming to an end, but not before we tackle our biggest weekend of construction for the region this year. We're calling it our Monster Weekend. Buckle up (literally) because here's what's going down:
SR 520 CLOSED - highway and trail
-Where: From I-5 in Seattle to 92nd Ave NE in Clyde Hill -When: 11 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27, to 5 a.m. Monday, Sept. 30 -What: Working on lighting and the fire suppression system under the new Montlake lid over SR 520.
NB I-405 in Renton CLOSED
-Where: From Sunset Boulevard Northeast/Southport Drive (Exit 5) to Coal Creek Parkway SE -When: 11 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27, to 4 a.m. Monday, Sept. 30. -What: Shifting northbound traffic onto a new bridge. A signed detour will be available. This work is weather-dependent and may be rescheduled.
SB SR 167 in Kent CLOSED
-Where: From SR 516 to South 27th Street -When: 11:59 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27, to 4 a.m. Monday, Sept. 30. -Why: Paving and striping sections of SB SR 167. This work is weather-dependent and may be rescheduled.
Both directions I-5 CLOSED - overnights only!
-Where: Between SR 18 in Federal Way and 54th Ave E in Fife -When: Overnight Friday, Sept. 27, and Saturday, Sept. 28. NB lanes will close by 10:30 p.m. and SB lanes by 11 p.m. On Saturday, lanes begin opening at 7 a.m. (fully open by 11 a.m.). On Sunday, lanes begin reopening at 8 a.m. (fully open by noon). -Why: Setting girders for a new overpass crossing I-5.
Mercer Street on-ramps to I-5 CLOSED
-Where: Mercer Street on-ramps to both NB and SB I-5 in Seattle -When: 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27, and 5 a.m. Monday, Sept. 30. -Why: Paving the ramp and adjacent shoulders.
Some of these closures have detours, but a warning: Detour routes cannot accommodate normal traffic volumes, so try to travel during off-peak hours or, if possible, delay your trip to help minimize backups.
It's been a long summer of road work. You've been patient, and we're grateful for that. We need to get this work done now before we fully enter The Big Gray.
- Overlook Walk set to open in 2 weeks! (Oct. 4)seattlerefined.com Overlook Walk set to transform Seattle waterfront, opening slated for Oct. 4
Mayor Bruce Harrell and the City of Seattle's Office of the Waterfront and Civic Projects announced Overlook Walk will publicly open on Oct. 4.
- AMA from WA and King County's Disaster Preparednessold.reddit.com Got disaster and preparedness questions? We've got answers from King County & the state. Ask us anything!
September is National Preparedness Month. Staff members from King County Emergency Management and Washington Emergency Management Division are...
September is National Preparedness Month. Staff members from King County Emergency Management and Washington Emergency Management Division are here to answer your questions about hazards in King County and how you can be better prepared for emergencies.
- Sea Slug, a Seattle animation film festivalseasluganimation.com Sea Slug Animation Festival
Your Pacific Northwest hub for independent animation. Join us in March 2025 for our 0th Edition of the festival!
Sea Slug Animation Festival is a film festival in the Pacific Northwest celebrating the ingenuity, creativity, and weirdness of independent animation.
Sea Slug showcases all forms and mediums of animation, but especially film. Sea Slug strives to empower local animators and animation fans from British Columbia to Washington to Oregon to NorCal to form personal and professional connections around animation, and to take pride in the talent right here in our neck of the woods.
- WA prisons sent 100 staffers to Norway. The goal: A humane systemwww.seattletimes.com In reform effort, WA prisons sends more than 100 staffers to Norway
A new effort could make prisons safer, but it does not involve tighter restrictions or more fencing. Sometimes, a simple gesture can make a difference.
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- Memorial vigil planned at Alki Beach for Aysenur Ezgi Eygi tonightwestseattleblog.com FOLLOWUP: Memorial vigil planned at Alki Beach for Aysenur Ezgi Eygi
Thanks to everyone who sent the link. A memorial vigil for Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, who grew up in West Seattle, is planned for Wednesday night at Alki Beach. She is the 26-year-old recent UW graduate - and former West Seattle HS (yearbook photo at right), Madison MS, and Alki Elementary student - shot an...
- Boeing looks to avoid a strike with a 25% pay raise and plans to build its next plane in Seattleqz.com Boeing looks to avoid a strike with a 25% pay raise and plans to build its next plane in Seattle
The commitments were part of a tentative deal the planemaker struck with a 30,000-plus-member union that could avoid a debilitating strike
- Family of Jaahnavi Kandula, killed by speeding Seattle officer, files lawsuitwww.seattletimes.com Family of Jaahnavi Kandula, killed by speeding Seattle officer, files lawsuit
Kandula was killed when a police officer, driving 74 mph in South Lake Union as he rushed to a call, struck her as she crossed the street.
- Back from Recess, Council Takes Up Design Review Downtown, Continues Delay on Social Housing Measure - PubliColapublicola.com Back from Recess, Council Takes Up Design Review Downtown, Continues Delay on Social Housing Measure - PubliCola
By Erica C. Barnett In a surprise cameo, former city councilmember Kshama Sawant showed up at the council’s first post-recess…
- Seattle's Map, Explained - Daniel Steiner
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Interesting video about the history of Seattle and how it's reflected in the map.
- Daily high records could be threatened this week in Western WAwww.seattletimes.com Daily high records could be threatened this week in Western WA
Highs in the upper 80s to lower 90s across the Seattle area on Thursday may threaten daily temperature records, according to the National Weather Service.
- Hand recount in primary race for commissioner of public lands ends. Upthegrove (D) wins primary bid by 54 voteswww.king5.com Hand recount in primary race for commissioner of public lands ends
The recount needs to be certified by the secretary of state's office, which is expected to happen Wednesday, Sept. 4.
Please vote in the general election this fall! 54 people in the state determined the outcome of the primary!
This is the person who controls all five million acres of public lands and forest fire management.
- "I need you guys to start being normal"old.reddit.com I need you guys to start being normal
You know if this applies to you or not. I need you people to have common courtesy towards others rather than completely ignoring anything other...
great post with lots of great threads
- Lynnwood light rail is opening. Here’s what you’ll find at 4 new stationswww.seattletimes.com Lynnwood light rail is opening. Here’s what you’ll find at 4 new stations
If you are a commuter or just looking to visit a new neighborhood, here are tips on bus connections, and attractions including a beach, a stadium and parks.
- https://archive.is/vaaUl
- https://www.soundtransit.org/system-expansion/lynnwood-link-extension
The Lynnwood 1 Line extension is scheduled to open on this Friday, Aug 30th, 2024
- In Washington, our comrades at @ACP_Washington spent two days cleaning up Ravenna and Discovery Park. Communists are putting in the work!
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/18992019
> @ACPMain > > >In Washington, our comrades at @ACP_Washington spent two days cleaning up Ravenna and Discovery Park. > > >Communists are putting in the work! > > [Image, description above] > > Screenshot: ! > > --- > > Source: https://x.com/ACPMain/status/1824519286561415481 >
- Goodwill closing two Seattle stores (U District and SLU)
The nonprofit announced Friday plans to shutter its South Lake Union and University District locations, citing retail theft, public safety concerns and rising rents and operational costs.
- ‘Belltown Hellcat’ arrested on Renton bench warrant
This entire situation has been wild. From Miles' public defender turning to him and telling him to stop talking in courts, to the idea that renaming your Instagram profile gets around court orders, to just loaning your car out to friends.
- A downtown Seattle office tower is set for housing conversionwww.seattletimes.com Another downtown Seattle office tower is set for housing conversion
Officials are offering tax breaks and regulatory relief as fewer office workers return to once-busy areas. In Seattle, nearly a third of downtown office space is empty or available for sublease.
Location: 3rd and Union. The Joseph Vance Building
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- Divest Seattle PD: Seattle's grassroots police watchdog.www.divestspd.com DivestSPD | Substack
Seattle's grassroots police watchdog. Click to read DivestSPD, a Substack publication with hundreds of subscribers.
- A History (Very Brief) of Wallingford, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- SkyLink is an urban gondola we propose as an alternative to the expensive, intrusive light rail system that Sound Transit is planning for West Seattle.www.westseattleskylink.org Urban Gondola Transit | West Seattle SkyLink
A group of local residents are proposing an urban gondola, called SkyLink, to connect West Seattle via aerial cable with Seattle's Link light rail and regional transit network.
- Gunfire locks down Capitol Hill Safeway
Seattle Police locked down the grocery store and the corner of 15th and John after a reported exchange of gunfire at the Capitol Hill Safeway early Sunday evening.
No victims were found at the scene.
25 minutes later, a 911 caller reported a male with a gunshot wound to the leg at 12th and Fir.
Police were called to the reported 15th and John shootout just after 5 PM as people in the parking lot and customers inside the store scrambled for cover.
SPD taped off a large area around the parking lot and Williams Place Park where they reported finding multiple shell casings and at least one unspent round.
According to East Precinct radio updates, the shootout involved at least two armed assailants with one reportedly fleeing northbound on a rental scooter.
About 25 minutes after the Safeway call, police were called to 12th and Fir where a male was reported with a gunshot wound to the leg.
Seattle Fire was at the scene to treat the victim and transport him to the hospital.
It was not immediately clear if the incidents were separate shootings though at least one 911 caller described a group of possible suspects leaving the 12th and Fir scene.
There were no reported arrests.
According to a radio update, Seattle Police were investigating the possibility a Glock handgun reported stolen earlier in the day was used in the Capitol Hill shooting.
- Seattle adds speed humps to Alki in bid to stop speeding and street racingwww.seattletimes.com Too-fast Seattle stretch gets speed cushions, humps (but don’t call them bumps)
The many thousands of drivers who love the view along the West Seattle roadway are likely noticing some bumps in the road. The humps and cushions are meant to encourage a calmer street.
- Copacino Fujikado is a Marketing Firm For Seattle Copswww.copacino.com Copacino Fujikado | 4X Ad Age Small Agency of the Year
Copacino Fujikado is an award-winning Seattle advertising agency with big ideas and worldwide reach. Our integrated marketing specialists can bring your brand ambitions to life.
"Copacino Fujikado produced three video ads that exclusively feature male, apparently white, officers rescuing people from dangerous situations, including one in which a male officer saves a crying woman bound with rope from a man who is holding her and another woman hostage."
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- Seattle jail proposal passes after protesters derail votewww.fox13seattle.com Seattle jail proposal passes after protesters derail vote | FOX 13 Seattle
A contentious vote by the Seattle City Council was derailed and delayed on Tuesday evening amid a chorus of angry protesters who shouted down city leaders.
- New SR 520 toll rates start Aug. 15
The Washington State Transportation Commission (WSTC) has adopted new toll rates for the SR 520 Bridge.
Beginning August 15, 2024, toll rates will increase by an average of 10 percent, rounded to the nearest nickel. Depending on the time of day and day of week, tolls will either decrease by 10 cents or increase by up to 70 cents. In addition, the new rate schedule will feature six rate variations throughout the week instead of the current eight.
Please see the table below for a breakdown of the changes:
Weekday rate changes \(Monday-Friday\)
Weekend rate changes \(Saturday & Sunday\)
State law mandates that tolls generate sufficient revenue to meet the bridge’s financial obligations, such as operations and on-going maintenance costs, and repaying construction bonds used to build the bridge. Tolls are also required to be set in a manner that helps maintain travel time, speed, and reliability in the corridor. These rate adjustments aim to streamline the toll structure while ensuring toll revenue meets the bridge’s financial requirements.
For more information about the new toll rates and schedules please visit our website.
- Wild Day at City Hall as Council Blocks Social Housing from Ballot, Shuts Down Meeting, Retreats to Their Offices to Approve New Jail Contract - PubliColapublicola.com Wild Day at City Hall as Council Blocks Social Housing from Ballot, Shuts Down Meeting, Retreats to Their Offices to Approve New Jail Contract - PubliCola
By Erica C. Barnett The Seattle City Council delayed a vote on an initiative, I-137, to fund social housing, citing…
> The Seattle City Council delayed a vote on an initiative, I-137, to fund social housing, citing unspecified legal concerns, on Tuesday. The council’s last-minute maneuver prevents the measure from going onto the ballot in November, when progressive voter turnout is likely to be high. A majority of the council appears to oppose the measure, which would impose a 5% tax, paid by employers, on employee compensation above $1 million a year.
- Victim in serious condition after over 20 shots fired in Downtown Seattlewww.kiro7.com Victim in serious condition after over 20 shots fired in Downtown Seattle
An early morning shooting in downtown Seattle left one person in serious but stable condition, according to the Seattle Police Department.