Plus, where to watch the FIFA Women's World Cup in Seattle.
 
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💅 Barbie glam

Hot Homes: 6 Seattle area Dreamhouses that would make Barbie jealous
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Barbie and the gang would feel right at home at these pads. | Photos via Windermere Real Estate (1, 3, 5, 6), John L. Scott (2), and Coldwell Banker (4).
It’s a “Barbie” world — we’re just living in it.

With the anticipated toy-based comedy coming out on Friday, July 21, it’s a great time to fantasize a bit about living in a full-sized Dreamhouse.

Even if pink isn’t Seattle’s primary color, there are plenty of blockbuster pads around town worthy of Barbie, Ken, and their assorted friends (each sold separately). Eat your heart out, Malibu.
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Asked

Which of these would be YOUR Dreamhouse?
A. Newport Shores palace
B. Alki pad with all the decks
C. Snohomish manor
D. Beach Drive home
E. Russell + Ciara’s former digs
F. Hunts Point estate
Tell us
 
Events
Tuesday, July 18
  • Everett Merchants vs Dubsea Fish Sticks: Kids Day | Tuesday, July 18 | 12:05 p.m. | Mel Olson Stadium, 1321 SW 102nd St., Seattle | $12 | There will be plenty of fun stuff for all the little ones in this post-collegiate baseball match up starring our own Fish Sticks.
  • A Gaggle of Geeks | Tuesday, July 18-Saturday, July 22 | 6:30-9 p.m. | Distant World Coffee House, 6401 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle | $10-$20 | Jokes might cover everything from robots to outer space and other nerdy topics during the stand up showcase.
Wednesday, July 19
  • B Social: Floats on a Boat | Wednesday, July 19 | 4-7 p.m. | 901 N. Northlake Way, Seattle | Free | This info session on B Corporations takes place on a South Lake Union houseboat and includes beer from Aslan Brewing + ice cream from Frankie & Jo’s.
  • “It Came from Aquarius Records” | Wednesday, July 19 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Northwest Film Forum, 1515 12th Ave., Seattle | $7-$14 | Catch this documentary about San Francisco’s famed indie record store and stick around for a discussion with director Kenneth Thomas afterward.
Thursday, July 20
  • SEAtoday Trivia Night | Thursday, July 20 | 8 p.m. | Trade Winds Tavern, 2505 Second Ave. #105, Seattle | Free | Grab a drink and come hang out with City Editors Gabe + Alina while playing some Seattle-based trivia.
  • Summer Series at the Amphitheater | Thursday, July 20 | 6-8:30 p.m. | Volunteer Park Amphitheater, 1139-1157 Volunteer Park Rd., Seattle | Free | Bring a blanket and grab a bite from local food trucks as the Paperboys and Zan Fiskum take the stage.
  • Sans Bar Pop-up | Thursday, July 20 | 6-9 p.m. | The Lab at Ada’s, 425 15th Ave. E., Seattle | $15-$45 | Try out drinks from the likes of Amethyst NA spirits and Jøyus non-alcoholic wine as you mingle during the booze-free meet-up session.
Friday, July 21
  • Bite of Seattle 2023 | Friday, July 21-Saturday, July 22 | 10 a.m.-9 p.m. | Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St., Seattle | Free | Seattle’s major foodie fest is back after a three-year hiatus with 200+ vendors and music from Sir Mix-A-Lot, Polyrhythmics, and Nite Wave.
  • Capitol Hill Block Party | Friday, July 21-Saturday, July 22 | Times vary | Capitol Hill Neighborhood, E. Pike Street between Broadway and 12th Ave., Seattle | $95-$550 | The three-day music festival features headliners Sofi Tukker, Denzel Curry, and Louis the Child — along with plenty of local talent, too.
Events calendar here
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Finance

Why your biz should offer debt management tools to employees
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PNC Student Debt Solution offers client company workforces access to a holistic platform to help them reduce and manage the impact of their student loans. | Photo via Unsplash
The Federal Reserve estimates that 50% of employees ages 22-44 carry some amount of student loan debt. Read: If your company is looking to retain + recruit new employees, offering student debt benefits should be prioritized.

The PNC Student Debt Solution, powered by Candidly, gives employees decision tools + actionable tasks to:
  • Develop + execute debt reduction plans
  • Identify forgiveness opportunities
  • Set repayment schedules + compare refinancing options.
Bonus: Studies show employees who use debt management tools are less likely to burn out.
See how PNC can help your business
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News Notes
Announced
  • Welcome to Seattle — it’s been waiting for you. King County declared that this week is “Taylor Swift Week,” since the pop star will play Lumen Field for two sold-out nights starting Saturday, July 22. The proclamation praised Taylor for being a role model and “encouraging voting among her young fans.” (My Northwest)
Environment
  • This month, Seattle U became the first university in Washington state to fully divest from fossil fuels, meaning it has withdrawn all investments from companies that hold fossil fuel reserves like coal, oil and natural gas. The process took five years and included shifting $13.6 million of its endowment.
Sports
  • Our new Major League Cricket team, the Seattle Orcas, officially got into the swing of things. They won their first two matches during a tournament in Texas and will soon go to Morrisville, NC for more action. They plan to play in Redmond in 2025, when the league hopes to launch its first full-fledged regular season. (GeekWire)
Community
  • The Eastside’s first permanent supportive housing building opened in Bellevue at 13638 SE Eastgate Way. Plymouth Crossing is part of a 10-acre campus that provides housing and services for those who’ve experienced chronic homelessness. There’s a health care clinic and staff members who live on site. (Seattle Times)
Trending
  • Oh mama — a rogue llama recently caused roadside drama in Duvall. The farm animal wandered off from nearby land, blocking the route for a delivery driver who reported the incident. A King County Sheriff’s Office deputy eventually corralled the llama and reunited it with its owner. (KIRO 7)
Stat
  • 54%. That’s the percentage of downtown-based workers who were back in the office in June — up from 38% at this time last year. In addition, there were three million visitors to the downtown area during the same month, which is ~96% of the pre-pandemic numbers. (Puget Sound Business Journal)
Closed
  • Time’s up for Clock-Out Lounge’s in-house pizza joint Breezy Town. The deep dish-style spot in Beacon Hill quietly closed weeks ago due to “assorted complications.” But the owners promised to bring Breezy Town’s popular sourdough pies to its sibling restaurant Windy City Pie in Phinney Ridge.
Outdoors
  • Seattle Parks and Recreation is celebrating the reopening of the Lynn Street Playground — also known as the West Arboretum Tot Lot — in Capitol Hill. Enjoy kids activities, lemonade, and music on Wednesday, July 19, starting at 10 a.m. Upgrades to the play area include new equipment and improved paths.
Biz
  • Here’s a touchdown for local cafe Boon Boona. Former Seahawks star Doug Baldwin is one of three new investors who will contribute $700,000 to the coffee shop and roaster. The investment will go toward expanding the roasting operations and upgrading retail offerings. (Puget Sound Business Journal)
Ranked
  • Seattle ranks third-highest in the US for richest renters, according to recently released data. About 38% of renters in the city had a household income of $100,000+ and the median income for all renters here is $71,400 — 59% higher than the national average. (Seattle Times)
The Buy
  • Our new must-have for concerts and baseball games this summer: this clear, stadium-approved backpack. Psst — It’s also great for football games in the fall.*
Sports

⚽ Whole world’s watching

Where to watch the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Seattle
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Megan Rapinoe will make her final World Cup run. | Photo by Jane Gershovich/OL Reign
Time to go for the goooooalll — the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 kicks off later this week, and there are several Seattle icons taking the field.

OL Reign stars Megan Rapinoe, Alana Cook, Sofia Huerta, Emily Sonnett, and Rose Lavelle are all on the US Women’s National Team (USWNT) and going for the club’s fifth title. It’ll be Rapinoe’s last run before she retires.

The tourney in Australia and New Zealand starts Thursday at midnight, but the USWNT’s first couple of matches against Vietnam and the Netherlands are at the more reasonable 6 p.m. hour.

Root on the squad at these watch parties.
 
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The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
Gabe
From the editor
I took a trip with my wonderful wife Bonnie to Cannon Beach this weekend — and apparently just missed seeing a mountain lion on Haystack Rock. Between that and the recent Bellevue bear sightings, things are getting wild out there. Maybe it’s time for a living room-based staycation.

Drink Up Month
What I’m drinking: a few sips from Coe Cellars’ Sangiovese bought in Cannon Beach, but made with grapes grown in Walla Walla.
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