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Nationwide Verizon outage impacted customers in the Seattle area
Over 100,000 Verizon users across the country reported a service outage Monday morning, including some in the Seattle area. Downdetector first started seeing reports of issues shortly after 6:30 a.m. and the issues peaked at more than 105,000 users just after 8:15 a.m. As of 8:45 a.m., over 82,000 users still were reporting issues. The number has been steadily decreasing since it reached its peak between 8 and 9 a.m. As of 3 p.m., the number of reports of issues was at around 7,400. As of 11 p.m., the number of reports was down into the hundreds. Downdetector “is powered by unbiased, transparent user reports and problem indicators from around the web,” according to its website. It is part of is connectivity intelligence company Ookla, which is a division of media and internet company Ziff Davis.
The Loneliness Crisis: WA High Rates Of Depression
In Seattle, nearly one-third of households consist of a single person. This correlates with higher self-reported rates of depression, emphasizing how living alone can exacerbate feelings of loneliness. The situation is even more concerning for older adults, as recent research indicates that loneliness can increase the risk of developing dementia by 20-40%.
Pierce County executive vetoes supplemental budget over 'ill-advised spending'
(The Center Square) – Pierce County Executive Bruce Dammeier vetoed the county council’s supplemental budget and is now focusing on releasing his proposed 2025 budget adjustments. Dammeier's reasoning for the veto was that the supplemental budget was pushed through on a partisan vote, and was riddled with "irregular fund transfers, new administrative constraints, and ill-advised spending." In response, Pierce County Council Chair Ryan Mello called Dammeier’s objections vague, but suspects...
Equestrianless Seattle: A No Horse Town
In an attempt to cut the budget and save money, the Seattle Police Department is doing away with a 150-year-old patrol unit. As of September 30, the Seattle Police Department (SPD) will officially be discontinuing its Mounted Patrol Unit (MPU), citing resource constraints and the need to prioritize emergency response and criminal investigation.
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