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☀️ What's up Seattle! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. In today's newsletter:

  • Seattle Center Festál adds 'A Day in Punjab'
  • Seattle bus driver fatally stabbed
  • Final show for Seattle's beloved radio hosts

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Cloudy, a shower in the p.m., with a high of 54 and low of 43 degrees.
  • Friday: Cloudy, temps: high: 55, low: 43.
  • Saturday: A little afternoon rain, with a high of 55 and low of 44 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Seattle Center Festál Announces 2025 Schedule with Exciting New Addition (seattle.gov) — Seattle Center Festál is set to return in 2025 with a vibrant lineup celebrating the city's cultural diversity. The addition of 'A Day in Punjab' highlights the festival's commitment to showcasing Seattle's rich heritage through music, dance, and community engagement.
   

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2. Councilmember Maritza Rivera's statement on fatal stabbing of a King County Metro bus driver in Seattle (seattle.gov) — Councilmember Maritza Rivera addresses the tragic fatal stabbing of a King County Metro bus driver in Seattle's University District. She emphasizes the need for improved public safety measures and highlights ongoing efforts to enhance transit safety.
   

3. Dave and Colleen to host final 'Seattle's Morning News' show (mynorthwest.com) — Dave Ross and Colleen O'Brien are set to host their final 'Seattle's Morning News' show on KIRO Newsradio, marking the end of an era. Their departure paves the way for Charlie Harger to continue the show's legacy in Seattle.
   

4. Day after former Seattle police chief is fired, city releases romantic letter at center of case (king5.com) — Seattle's former police chief Adrian Diaz was fired following an investigation into an alleged affair with a staff member. The report includes a romantic letter as key evidence, highlighting potential breaches of professional conduct and conflicts of interest.
   

5. Seattle officer who hit Kandula agrees to pay $5,000 fine (mynorthwest.com) — A Seattle police officer has agreed to pay a $5,000 fine after striking and killing Jaahnavi Kandula in a crosswalk last year. The decision has sparked public frustration, as the maximum penalty was imposed.
   

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