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Amazon Restaurant Delivery, Fred Jackson to Seahawks & More
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Ahh, More Amazon: Amazon is everywhere lately. They recently launched their one-hour delivery system through the app called Prime Now. USA Today reports that this week, through the same app, they are starting a restaurant delivery program. Similar to Postmates, customers will be able to browse menus from nearby restaurants, place an order, and Amazon will…
Baby Orca, Rats Near Lake Union & More News
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Officials with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) used a drone to capture amazing aerial images of a baby orca born to an endangered group of killer whales off the San Juan Islands, KOMO News reports. The new calf, named L122, was swimming with its mother—a 20-year-old named L91—in Haro Strait, just west of…
Teacher Strike, Deflategate & More News
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Hundreds of Seattle teachers marched in front of schools Wednesday on the eve of a strike vote in hopes of a better contract offer from the district, KOMO News reports. The teachers unified with picket signs in front of nine high schools in the Seattle area to draw attention to concerns in their current contract,…
Mountain Name Change, Power Outages and More News
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Yesterday, several residents in West Seattle reported seeing a plane skywriting Black Lives Matter in a sliver of blue sky. Photos of the event can be seen at the West Seattle Blog. Saturday’s wicked wind storm that knocked over trees and utility poles (not to mention had my cats running frantically about the house) has…
Dragon Sculpture in SLU, Volunteer Firefighters Wanted & more
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For the Veruca Salts of the world, online retailer Amazon has at last expanded its one-hour delivery Prime Now service to Seattle, Bellevue, Redmond and Kirkland and will expand to other zip codes soon. (The service had initially launched back in December in Manhattan, much to Seattleites’ dismay.) According to KING 5 News, “Prime Now…
Spreading Wildfires, Sounders Most Valuable Team & More News
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Forest Fires: According to The Seattle Times, more than 18 wildfires are currently burning throughout Washington state. The fires in North Central Washington are especially alarming, and are continuing to spread. You can see a map of the fire locations here. The combined fires in Chelan have burned more than 123,000 acres. More evacuations were called for…
Airport Wages, Major Road Closure & More News
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Working at the airport just became an even better gig. The Washington Supreme Court ruled that a voter-approved initiative to raise the minimum wage to $15 in the city of SeaTac should apply to workers at the airport, reports KOMO News. Residents of SeaTac voted last November for the increased wage, but a month later…
Wacky Weather, Mercer Traffic & More News
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Thunder rolls. Seattle got a break from its record-setting hot summer Wednesday when thunder and lightning storms struck much of Western Washington, knocking out power in nearly 5,000 homes in Rainier Valley, says KOMO News. The storm even forced an early end to outdoor practice for the Seahawks at their facility in Renton. It may…
Meteor Shower-Watching Spots, Free Day at WA State Parks
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Look up: You might be able to sneak a peek at The Perseids meteor shower Tuesday and Wednesday night until dawn thanks to potentially positive weather conditions. Earth will be passing through Comet Swift-Tuttle’s trail, which means skywatchers have a chance of seeing quite a few fireballs should the sky be clear. Geekwire has rounded…
Gun Tax, Seahawks Safety Earl Thomas is Back & More
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Reducing gun violence is no easy task, but Seattle may be one vote away from a new gun tax to raise money for gun violence research and prevention, says KOMO News. With the new tax, dealers would pay $25 for every firearm sold, $.02 for every .22 caliber round and $.05 for other ammunition. Although…
Seafair Weekend, Even More Hot Weather & More News
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Seafair Festivites: Grab your sunglasses and head to Lake Washington for Seafair weekend. The summer-long celebration will culminate with boat races, live music and family fun at Genesee Park in Rainier Valley. As always, the weekend highlight will be the Blue Angels and their dazzling-but-heartstopping aerial performances. Single-day tickets range from $10-$30 and can be…
Lululemon Beer, New Nirvana Photos & More News
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Yogi Beer: Vancouver, B.C.-based yoga and athleticwear retailer Lululemon has announced it will be releasing its own line of beer. According to CBC, the beer, made by Stanley Park Brewing, is called “Curiosity Lager” and will be released on August 15 in Vancouver, B.C. Time magazine states that the cans will be “printed with a…
Capitol Hill Car Ban, Maple Leaf Fire & More News
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Interactivity: Seattle and construction go hand in hand–so much so, apparently, that city officials have launched an interactive map of construction projects around the city. The handy Shaping Seattle map gives viewers full information about each project, including sketches and timelines. It’s even mobile-friendly! Neighborhood Fires: A fire in Maple Leaf damaged four homes early this morning, says…