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Seattle Sounders have 5 of this year's most popular jerseys
The Seattle Sounders FC sure sell a helluva lot of jerseys.Driving the news: Major League Soccer released its list of the 25 best-selling jerseys of 2023 last week, and five Sounders players made the cut.No other franchise had that many players rank among the top 25 in jersey sales between January and May.Details: Sounders forward Jordan Morris sold the fifth-most jerseys in the league.Sounders players Cristian Roldan, Nicolás Lodeiro, Raúl Ruidíaz, and João Paulo were 12th, 17th, 21st and 25th in sales, respectively.Plus: The Sounders lead all other clubs in jersey sales on MLSstore.com, the league reported. The bottom line: If you think the soccer jerseys you see all around town are taking over, it looks like you're right.Sign up for Axios Seattle for free.
Seattle Sounders have 5 of this year's most popular jerseys
The Seattle Sounders FC sure sell a helluva lot of jerseys.Driving the news: Major League Soccer released its list of the 25 best-selling jerseys of 2023 last week, and five Sounders players made the cut.No other franchise had that many players rank among the top 25 in jersey sales between January and May.Details: Sounders forward Jordan Morris sold the fifth-most jerseys in the league.Sounders players Cristian Roldan, Nicolás Lodeiro, Raúl Ruidíaz, and João Paulo were 12th, 17th, 21st and 25th in sales, respectively.Plus: The Sounders lead all other clubs in jersey sales on MLSstore.com, the league reported. The bottom line: If you think the soccer jerseys you see all around town are taking over, it looks like you're right.Get more sports news in your inbox with Axios Sports.
Seattle Sounders have 5 of this year's most popular jerseys
The Seattle Sounders FC sure sell a helluva lot of jerseys.Driving the news: Major League Soccer released its list of the 25 best-selling jerseys of 2023 last week, and five Sounders players made the cut.No other franchise had that many players rank among the top 25 in jersey sales between January and May.Details: Sounders forward Jordan Morris sold the fifth-most jerseys in the league.Sounders players Cristian Roldan, Nicolás Lodeiro, Raúl Ruidíaz, and João Paulo were 12th, 17th, 21st and 25th in sales, respectively.Plus: The Sounders lead all other clubs in jersey sales on MLSstore.com, the league reported. The bottom line: If you think the soccer jerseys you see all around town are taking over, it looks like you're right.
Why collecting cute things is good for you
When Anne Reeves went to a party with three dozen gingerbread cookies in a "darling" gingerbread house tin, the cookies were appreciated — but the tin got all the attention.Driving the news: The author of "Moments of Delight," who is based in Washington state, is on a campaign to teach people that "cute is forever," she told Axios.Why it matters: Because curating and creating items that bring pleasure every time they're seen brings moments of happiness, and that's worth cultivating."We need bright spots in our lives," she said.How it works: The "power of cute," as Reeves said, can be seen...
Why collecting cute things is good for you
When Anne Reeves went to a party with three dozen gingerbread cookies in a "darling" gingerbread house tin, the cookies were appreciated — but the tin got all the attention.Driving the news: The author of "Moments of Delight," who is based in Washington state, is on a campaign to teach people that "cute is forever," she told Axios.Why it matters: Because curating and creating items that bring pleasure every time they're seen brings moments of happiness, and that's worth cultivating."We need bright spots in our lives," she said.How it works: The "power of cute," as Reeves said, can be seen in the edible lemon pear bunnies she makes to accompany her salads.Boil the liquid from a 15-ounce can of pears with ¼ cup of water. Remove from heat and add 3 ounces of lemon Jell-O powder, stir until it dissolves then add the pureed pears and 1 cup of half-and-half.Pour into any adorable mold and freeze for at least three hours. Unmold 20 minutes before serving.What they're saying: "Guests can't believe how cute they are," she said. "I’ll have the mold forever, and I can bring delight whenever I want. That is powerful."
Your Memorial Day barbecue has gotten cheaper
Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics; Chart: Alice Feng/AxiosSeattle has had some of the nation's highest inflation in the past year, but in at least one area we're now catching a break: the cost of meat to throw on the grill.Why it matters: If you're planning a big family barbecue for Memorial Day weekend, you'll feel less pain this year when you visit your local butcher's counter — at least, compared to 2022.Driving the news: While nationwide the cost of meat, poultry, fish and eggs rose 2.8% between April 2022 and April 2023, in the Seattle metro area, those prices fell...
Gas prices in Seattle area fall 12% year over year
Data: GasBuddy; Note: Price as of the 1st of each month; Chart: Axios VisualsThe price of gas in the Seattle area is down 12% from last year, although it remains far higher than the national average.By the numbers: Seattle-area drivers were paying an average of $4.70 per gallon of regular gasoline as of May 1, compared to $5.34 a year ago.The big picture: Gas prices set record all-time highs last year amid a broader inflation crisis, and were driven in part by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which destabilized global energy markets.Zoom out: Nationally, gas prices are rising slightly compared to...
Spokane's a better place for new grads than Seattle, Zillow index finds
Spokane far outranks Seattle among best places for new college grads, coming in second in the nation based on rent-to-income ratio, average salary for recent college graduates, job openings and the share of the population in their 20s, a recent Zillow index found.Driving the news: Seattle was in 56th place in Zillow's ranking this year.Zillow did not do a similar study in 2022, but in separate analyses, including last year's Axios-Generation Lab Next Cities Index and a 2022 WalletHub study, the Emerald City was ranked among America's most desirable post-graduation destinations.Zoom in: Spokane's ranking highlights how markets with a smaller...
Now's the time to prep for summer weather extremes in Seattle
Now is the time to prepare for another summer of extreme heat, wildfires and smoke in Seattle and Washington state.Why it matters: Scientists say climate change is contributing to more extreme heat events, a longer wildfire season, and, at times, unprecedented levels of smoke in Seattle and the Pacific Northwest.The number of large fires in the western U.S. doubled between 1984 and 2015, and Washington experienced its top three most destructive fire seasons ever in the last eight years: 2015, 2020 and 2021.These hotter and drier conditions also set the stage for more human-ignited wildfires. For much of the West,...
These are the trendiest baby names in Washington state
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration; Chart: Erin Davis/Axios VisualsWhen it comes to baby names in Washington state, Atlas and Walker are in — but Alexa and Brayden are out.Driving the news: Last week, we told you that Oliver and Olivia were the most common names for babies born in Washington in 2022.Yes, but: Axios did a deeper analysis of our state's unique baby name trends — and found that the popularity of some names has surged here in the past decade, while others have fallen out of favor.Details: A Washington-born baby in 2022 was 18 times more likely to be...
Seattle City Council races "a free-for-all" with four open seats
Nearly four dozen people are seeking jobs on the Seattle City Council this year, in an election that will replace at least four members of the nine-member body.Why it matters: The City Council makes decisions about issues such as land use, public safety and local taxes, giving its members an important role in shaping Seattle's future. Details: Seven council seats are on the ballot this fall, with four incumbents not seeking re-election. That's created four open seats, which generally draw high interest.Candidates had until last Friday to file to appear on the ballot.By the numbers: In the most crowded Seattle...
What makes Seattle a great place for bird watchers
The Seattle area is home to a wide range of native birds as well as migratory visitors who make their way to Puget Sound in spring, making some excellent reasons for birders of all levels to get out right now.Why it matters: Research shows that a connection with nature improves our mental and physical health, and that watching and listening to birds provides special healing results.Driving the news: Bird-watching enjoyed an explosion of interest during the pandemic and continues to lure newcomers, according to Birds Connect Seattle, formerly known as Seattle Audubon.It's inclusive, has a low barrier to entry, and...
What makes Seattle a great place for bird-watching
The Seattle area is home to a wide range of native birds, as well as migratory visitors who make their way to Puget Sound in spring.Why it matters: Research shows that a connection with nature improves our mental and physical health, and that watching and listening to birds provides special healing results.The latest: Birds Connect Seattle, formerly known as Seattle Audubon, is hosting numerous bird outings and hikes at Green Lake, Seward, Magnuson and other spots over the next few weeks. The organization's annual fundraising Birdathon, tied to how many species a single birder sees, is also this weekend. The...
Lifeguard shortage closing three beaches and two pools in Seattle
A shortage of lifeguards is causing three Seattle beaches and two pools to close down for the summer.Why it matters: Only about half of Seattle homes have air conditioning, making access to water an important tool to help people cool off on hot summer days.That's especially true as the region sees more heatwaves with unseasonably hot temperatures, which researchers say is tied to climate change.By the numbers: Seattle needs 340 trained lifeguards to be fully staffed this summer, Seattle Parks and Recreation spokesperson Rachel Schulkin told Axios.Right now, the city's on track to have about 260 lifeguards — about three-quarters...
Seattle tops for singles, surveys find; some locals scoff
The Emerald City, known for the so-called Seattle Freeze — a social phenomenon in which locals eschew new relationships — was once notoriously labeled the worst in the nation for dating. Two recent reports, however, claim the city has rocketed up the singles chart and is now among the premier places in the U.S. to find love.Driving the news: In November, Seattle was declared the nation's best city for singles by WalletHub, primarily based on the percentage of single people in the metropolitan area and the range of activities to be found.And according to a Match.com report, Seattle is second...
Dating in Seattle: What's hot, what's not in 2023
Nationwide, 54% of single Americans are hoping to find love this summer, according to a new study by the Thriving Center of Psychology, which looked at relationship expectations in 2023.Driving the news: Financial and emotional stability is more important than appearance, according to the survey of almost 1,000 singles between 18 to 42, with "being comfortable in yourself" named as the single sexiest trait.Also sexy: Holding a full-time job, being debt free, having a good relationship with family, and seeking therapy.Having little to no social media presence was identified as a big plus as well.Go deeper: People's ideas for what constitutes great first dates have changed significantly from the lavish dinner dates of yore, wrote Axios' Erica Pandey."Infla-dates" — inflation-mindful dates such as hiking, walking, picnicking or grabbing coffee — are preferred alternatives to expensive outings, the Thriving Center for Psychology study found.So is "dry dating," with 73% of respondents saying they'd prefer a first date with no alcohol.
Seattle must legalize more quadplexes and sixplexes under new state law
Seattle will eventually have to allow at least four to six units of housing on most, if not all, residential lots.Driving the news: A new Washington law will require Seattle, as well as other cities with at least 75,000 residents, to allow a minimum of four units per lot in most residential neighborhoods.The density requirement jumps up to six units per lot near major transit stops.Under the new law, Seattle must make those zoning changes by mid-2025.Why it matters: Washington is struggling to meet the demand for housing, with state officials estimating 1.1 million new housing units will be needed...
Seattle must legalize more quadplexes and sixplexes under new state law
Seattle will eventually have to allow at least four to six units of housing on most, if not all, residential lots.Driving the news: A new Washington law will require Seattle, as well as other cities with at least 75,000 residents, to allow a minimum of four units per lot in most residential neighborhoods.The density requirement jumps up to six units per lot near major transit stops.Under the new law, Seattle must make those zoning changes by mid-2025.Why it matters: Washington is struggling to meet the demand for housing, with state officials estimating 1.1 million new housing units will be needed...
AI tech boosts Seattle property management startup
After feeling thwarted as students looking for and living in rental housing, computer engineers Daniel Li and Daniel Kim figured there had to be a better system. So they created a company that uses AI to address 80% of the tasks required to manage rental properties.Why it matters: Their platform, Marble, shows how AI is being adopted to streamline and simplify once time-consuming jobs.Driving the news: Marble took a leap forward in mid-March when OpenAI API beta launched, bringing much of what their platform now does "into the realm of possibility," Li told Axios.AI powers the search function in Marble's...
AI tech boosts Seattle property management startup
After feeling thwarted as students looking for and living in rental housing, computer engineers Daniel Li and Daniel Kim figured there had to be a better system. So they created a company that uses AI to address 80% of the tasks required to manage rental properties.Why it matters: Their platform, Marble, shows how AI is being adopted to streamline and simplify once time-consuming jobs.Driving the news: Marble took a leap forward in mid-March when OpenAI API beta launched, bringing much of what their platform now does "into the realm of possibility," Li told Axios.AI powers the search function in Marble's...
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