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Morning Seattle! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Do you need to change your walking route through Interbay now?
  • What really happened when bounty hunters moved in on Sandel Park?
  • Will Seattle schools really open on September 2? Here's what's at stake.

Also on today's calendar: Electronics Recycling Event and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Clouds breaking for some sun, with a high of 70 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Saturday: Clouds and sun with a shower, temps: high: 69, low: 55.
  • Sunday: Low clouds, then some sun, with a high of 70 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Seattle crews clean up lead contamination in Interbay right-of-way as more testing begins (komonews.com) — Lead contamination has been found along the 4200 block of 23rd Avenue W in Seattle's Interbay, and city crews have already cleaned key spots while broader testing continues. Residents are urged to avoid the immediate area when possible, use alternate walking routes, and take simple steps like removing shoes and wiping stroller or wheelchair wheels to keep lead dust out of homes.
   

2. Did bounty hunters contact Seattle Police before the takedown at Sandel Park? (kiro7.com) — Neighbors near Sandel Park in Seattle's Greenwood neighborhood are demanding answers after bounty hunters arrested a wanted man there, firing nonlethal rounds at an RV while children played nearby. Seattle police say they weren't notified in advance, despite state law requiring bail agents to alert local law enforcement, and residents are calling for better safety around the park.
   

3. Negotiations continue between Seattle schools and educators' union; start of classes in limbo (kiro7.com) — Seattle Public Schools teachers have overwhelmingly authorized a strike if no new contract is reached before classes are set to start September 2, putting the first day of school for about 50,000 students in doubt. Negotiations with the Seattle Education Association continue through the weekend, with key disputes over class sizes, workloads, special education support, and pay, while families scramble to plan for possible childcare disruptions.
   

4. DEFY Wrestling Returns To Original Ownership Via Agreement With Big Damo & Nikki Storm (411mania.com) — DEFY Wrestling is returning to Washington Hall in Seattle on December 4 under its original owners, co-founders Matt Farmer and Jim Perry. After navigating new state licensing rules and an ownership shuffle, they're relaunching with fresh live shows and promise ticket details soon for local fans eager to see the promotion back in action.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Washington can lead the way on medicine's most neglected disease —Dr. Ilene Ruhoy Read on Patch
  • I Came Back to Nursing to Fight COVID - Now Long COVID Has Left Me Homebound —Jana Gezon, RN Read on Patch
  • The 21st Tasveer Film Festival & Market Returns to Seattle October 13th-18th —Ryan Davis Read on Patch
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Ok Seattle! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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