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Tips for spotting — and stopping — scams that target seniors
Older people who suddenly have a new best friend, a new sweetheart or a contractor they trust more than anyone else in the world could be falling for some of most common scams targeting seniors in King County.Why it matters: Reports to Adult Protective Services in Washington of sexual or physical abuse, neglect or financial exploitation tripled in the last decade, King County prosecutors have said.Even mild abuse, neglect or exploitation can increase premature deaths in older people by 300%, said Page Ulrey, head of the prosecuting attorney's Elder Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation Unit.Threat level: Older Americans lost more than...
Built-to-rent housing boom bypasses PNW
Despite a chronic need here for affordable housing, the national trend to build houses for rent, not for sale, hasn't gained traction in the Pacific Northwest.Why it matters: With mortgage rates perched near record highs for the year, there has been a proliferation of such housing in many communities across the U.S.They offer residents property management perks without down payments or long-term commitments — and no mortgages.By the numbers: In 2023, the U.S. saw 27,500 build-to-rent houses completed, an all-time high. It was 75% more than the year before and triple the number in 2021, according to a recent RentCafe...
Where to spend Father's Day weekend in Seattle
It's starting to truly feel like summer, so celebrate this weekend with events for outdoorsy dads, Seattle's quirkiest baseball team and light beers for summer days.Thursday🎸 Calling all elder millennials: Thursday night, Third Eye Blind and Yellowcard play the Wamu Theater, which means you can bop along to songs you loved as a middle schooler and embrace reaching the age of reunion tours and classic rock radio. Doors 5pm, show 6:30pm. Tickets starting at $45.50.⚾ Seattle's summer college baseball league team, the DubSea Fish Sticks, is back in season! Watch them play at Mel Olson Stadium at King County's Steve...
Cricket is having a PNW moment
Cricket is growing in the Pacific Northwest, with dozens of teams and a rapidly expanding fan base.Why it matters: The Cricket World Cup, which is currently being co-hosted in the West Indies and the U.S., is stoking wider interest in the world's second most popular sport.State of play: Many Americans are just waking up to the game — last week, the semiprofessional U.S. team shocked the cricket world when it beat cricket superpower Pakistan.But teams have been playing in the Northwest for more than 60 years, said Nadeem (Zain) Ismail, former vice president of the NorthWest Cricket League (NWCL) and...
Mariners caps for pups draw fans
Four canine friends wear Mariners hats from The Seattle Barkery at a recent baseball game. Photo: Liz Wang/Courtesy of @LookoutLanding on XTrident fever is running high with the Mariners still at the top of the American League West, and some Seattleites are going the extra step to show their enthusiasm.Case in point: A post on X by @LookoutLanding showing four canine friends wearing tiny Mariners caps garnered oohs, ahhs and questions about where to get the little toppers.The fine print: The hats, which come in blue with a gold trident or black with a teal "S," are made by local artist Kait Robinson and can be bought at The Seattle Barkery's brick-and-mortar stores in South Lake Union and Shoreline, Barkery cake decorator Tara Carney told Axios.The $18 caps come in one size and are held on by a slightly elastic, adjustable strap, Carney said.What they're saying: "We love to support local businesses, female-owned businesses and local sports!" said Liz Wang, whose Pekingese Vivian was among the capped pups spotted at the ballgame.
The many closures of the West Seattle Bridge
Here's a look at some of the June historical events in the city and beyond, sourced from state history encyclopedia HistoryLink and local newspaper and agency archives.June 11, 1978: The 550-foot freighter, Chavez, runs into the eastern side of the West Seattle Bridge, shutting it down to cars for six years, HistoryLink recounts.The ship was carrying 20,000 tons of gypsum at the time of the collision and under the control of Puget Sound Pilot Rolf Neslund, then 80 years old.June 9, 2022: A reopening date for the West Seattle Bridge is announced following yet another yearslong closure, this time necessitated after the discovery of cracks that moved "2 feet in two weeks," The Seattle Times reported.The closure coincided with the early COVID-19 pandemic, and "West Seattle became an island, or so it seemed to the more than 80,000 people west of the neighborhood's namesake bridge," wrote the Times' David Kroman.
New crime fighting surveillance tech on the budget in Seattle
While ShotSpotter — a controversial gunshot detection system that's been debated for years — will not be used in Seattle, some of the city's proposed alternative surveillance technologies are raising concerns.Why it matters: The gunshot detection equipment, shelved last month by the mayor, had been criticized by some police chiefs, the ACLU of Washington and others for potentially sending police into neighborhoods on high alert.State of play: A spokesperson for Mayor Bruce Harrell's office said the acoustic location system will not be included in the city's public safety tech plan going forward due to budget constraints.Harrell announced plans to install...
Blitz is the NFL's most "forgettable" mascot
The Seattle Seahawks' feathered friend has sadly been named the most forgettable mascot in the NFL, according to a sports betting site's new survey. What they did: Using results from the quiz website Sporcle, OLBG analyzed the recall of mascots across the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB and the U.K.'s Premier League.
No joy for Seattle at 2024 James Beard Awards
Seattle-area restaurants and chefs were shut of the James Beard Awards in Chicago Monday for the third year in a row. Why it matters: Despite a full slate of outstanding nominees, Seattle failed to take home one of the culinary scene's most prestigious awards. The big picture: The James Beard Foundation — named for the iconic Portland-born food writer and chef — gives out 22 awards annually, spotlighting the crème de la crème in categories like baking, hospitality, wine, restaurant and regional chef.It's like the Oscars, but for food.Driving the news: Five Seattle-area chefs and restaurants made this year's list...
Seattle and Portland have received nearly 2,000 unaccompanied migrant children
Data: U.S. Department of Human Health and Services via New York Times; Note: Includes places that have received at least 100 unaccompanied migrant children; Map: Kavya Beheraj/AxiosThe majority of unaccompanied migrant children who arrived in Seattle and Portland between 2015 and 2023 are from Central America.That's based on U.S. Department of Human Health and Services data on migrant children sponsors' ZIP codes obtained by the New York Times through a Freedom of Information Act request.Why it matters: Unaccompanied migrant children are an especially vulnerable group as federal, state and city leaders spar over sheltering and supporting foreigners and asylum seekers...
How to tide pool in the Seattle area
Lower than average tides over the weekend will make for good clam hunting, beachcombing and critter watching.Driving the news: Tomorrow, the low tide in the Seattle area is forecast to be -2.9 feet at 12:45pm and -2.3 feet on Sunday at 1:28pm, according to US Harbors.Zoom in: The Seattle Aquarium will have beach naturalists at Carkeek, Golden Gardens, Lincoln Park and Dash Point and seven other Puget Sound beaches both days.They can identify animals, explain what sea stars eat and why barnacles stand on their heads, and show how to interact gently with the sea creatures and their homes, according to the aquarium.See the schedule and map.Before you go: Wear waterproof boots and bring a marine guide, sunscreen, a fleece or poncho and perhaps a change of clothes for kids.The Washington Trails Association recommends getting there about an hour before the lowest tide.Because the tide pool environment is fragile, kids should be taught to be careful about the sea creatures under their feet and to touch animals lightly with a wet finger.Clean up after yourself and leave shells and animals on the beach.
What to stream this weekend
Here's what's new on Netflix and Hulu this week.What we're watching: The Netflix reality universe combines to crown another couple the "perfect match" (with a Seattleite in the running), a local criminal gets the documentary treatment and Laurence Fishburne elevates a limited series on the worst owner in sports.Our picks"Perfect Match" season 2 — Available Friday on NetflixThe intrigue: The show that combines finding love with daily challenges is back with standouts including part-time Seattleite Micah Lussier ("Love is Blind"), plus Harry Jowsey ("Too Hot To Handle"), Jessica Vestal ("Love Is Blind") and season one winner Dom Gabriel.Think of it...
Million-dollar homes are now the norm in 18 Seattle-area cities
With the fourth-highest home sale prices and some of the tightest inventory in the nation, million-dollar homes are now the norm in 18 cities near Seattle.Why it matters: Rising home costs coupled with relentlessly high interest rates are making it even harder for new, young or single prospective homebuyers to break into a market during a decades-long housing crisis.By the numbers: The Seattle area saw a 9.6% year-over-year increase in April, according to the latest Re/Max National Housing Report.The current median home sale price in Greater Seattle is $740,000, per Re/Max.But many individual municipalities start much higher, according to Zillow.Issaquah,...
An Italian court reconvicted Amanda Knox of slander
An Italian appeals court reconvicted Amanda Knox of slander Wednesday, finding she wrongfully blamed an innocent man for the 2007 murder of her roommate Meredith Kercher while she was a suspect in the case, the Associated Press reports.Why it matters: After a highly publicized trial and conviction in Kercher's murder, Knox was ultimately acquitted of any involvement, but the slander charge remained, despite Knox's stance that the confession, which she later tried to retract, was coerced.Reversing the slander conviction would have cleared the Seattle-area resident's name "once and for all," she said.Flashback: Knox, then a student at the University of...
Demolishing dangerous vacant buildings in Seattle gets faster
A bill that would allow the city to demolish vacant, unsafe or abandoned buildings faster if necessary was approved unanimously by the Seattle City Council Tuesday.Why it matters: Because fires in vacant buildings have risen over the past three years — including one on Tuesday in which one person was killed and three injured — the city has been looking for more effective ways to deal with such buildings.By the numbers: Over 100 buildings in the city are currently deemed derelict, unsafe or a public nuisance, according to a report by Ann Gorman, a public safety analyst for the city.Over...
How to celebrate Pride month in Seattle
The start of Seattle Pride Month marks the city's 50th annual celebration of gay rights — a major milestone for the city's LGBTQ+ community and queer visibility in the Northwest.Yes, but: With programming all month, it can help to plan ahead. Here's what to do when:Thursday: Attend a special Pride-themed Pioneer Square Art Walk curated by youth interns with Seattle Pride and Seattle's LGBTQ Center from 5pm to 10pm at the RailSpur Building (419 Occidental Ave. S).Friday: The Seattle Symphony will present a slate of "Pride Anthems" at Benaroya Hall spanning 50 years of music from Donna Summer, George Michael,...
University of Washington study finds new paralysis treatment restores use of hands
A new treatment that restores the use of paralyzed limbs is expected to be approved by the FDA this year.Why it matters: The simple treatment could be life-changing for many of the 5.4 million Americans who live with paralysis, said lead researcher Chet Moritz, a professor at the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine at the University of Washington.State of play: Among 60 participants in a clinical trial of the device that provides electrical current to the spinal cord through electrodes on the skin, 72% saw significantly improved strength and function from using the treatment for two months, according to a UW...
This Seattle shop is the top spot for Negro Leagues apparel
Started as a mom-and-pop shop in 1988, Seattle-based Ebbets Field Flannels is one of the only places to get authentic paraphernalia for baseball's once-overlooked Negro Leagues.Why it matters: The recent inclusion of stats from Negro League players has recast the records — greats like Babe Ruth and Ty Cobb no longer hold some top spots — and awakened new interest in the teams that were excluded from the MLB during segregation.Negro League stars now populate top 10 lists, and more records may change as the MLB analyzes other numbers from seven professional Negro Leagues that operated between 1920 and 1948.Combined,...
Where to hike when it's hot out
If you're a hiker, summer in the Pacific Northwest is the most wonderful time of year, when a paradise of trails to explore opens up after the spring melt.Yes, but: On scorching hot days, hiking in direct sunlight is probably the last thing you want to do.Pro tip: Choosing trails with unique cooling features makes all the difference.Other tips include bringing sunscreen, remembering to hydrate, reducing your mileage if it's extra hot and being mindful of any heat or smoke advisories in effect.Here are some of the region's best shady and pleasantly cool, low-mileage and low-elevation hikes that fit the...
Where to swim outside in Seattle
Whether you're a weekend warrior at lap swim or a casual pool partier, swimming is better when it's outside, and Seattle has no shortage of outdoor pools and beaches to get your flutter kicks.Yes, but: These places aren't open year-round in our soggy city — or necessarily safe to swim in when it's cold out — so summer is the best time to enjoy them.Pro tip: If you want to go somewhere on this list, other people do too, so give yourself plenty of time to park.Here are some of Seattle's best pools and beaches for swimming and lounging in...
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