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61º | Cloudy with periods of rain | 79% chance of rain | Sunrise 7:01 a.m. | Sunset 6:59 p.m. | High tides 1:56 a.m. and 4:10 p.m. | Low tides 8:49 a.m. and 9:57 p.m.
 

🚰 The 411 on our H2O

Seattle Public Utilities asks locals to conserve water, please
The view of Cedar River watershed in Washington with a flowing reservoir of water near a wood splintered shore
The Cedar River watershed looks pretty, but is starting to get low. | Photo via Seattle Public Utilities
Mind your faucets, folks. Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) has asked its 1.5 million customers in the region to voluntarily reduce their water usage due to unusually dry conditions. The request is in effect until further notice.

Since we’re officially in fall and not the hot summer days, this announcement may come as a bit of a surprise. Let’s drip right into a few questions.

Didn’t it just rain? Why are we doing this?

The Seattle area saw a sprinkle recently, but it wasn’t quite enough to counteract the mainly rain-free months and an early snowpack melt that led to a statewide drought. At the moment, our reservoirs are sufficient to supply residents (and fish), but the levels are starting to get depleted.

SPU has a goal of reducing water usage from 149 million gallons per day to ~100 million gallons per day to allow time for those reservoirs to fill up again. If we conserve now, a voluntary reduction can avoid becoming mandatory (duh duh duhhhhh).

The Seattle Elephant Car Wash sign lit in pink neon outside Amazon headquarters.

Avoid those car washes (for now), but admire the vintage sign.

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Photo via @brenda_pederson

How do we do this?

SPU is asking for a few tweaks to your daily flow like:
  • Taking shorter or fewer showers (lean into that trademark Seattle grunge)
  • Washing only full loads of laundry and dishes
  • Fixing leaks and running toilets
  • Turning off the water while brushing teeth and shaving
  • Avoiding watering the lawn
  • Delaying getting that car washed
  • Turning off fountains or other decorative water features (wait on constructing that life-sized “Little Mermaid” tableau)
How long will this last?

The last time SPU asked residents to conserve water was in August 2015 and the area rebounded fairly quickly. As soon as we get a consistent period of rain this season, we should be good to go.

Our reputation as “Rain City” may be taking a hit at the moment, but those clouds will come again.
Asked

About how many gallons per day does the average Seattleite use?
A. 125
B. 183
C. 267
D. 334
Take a guess
 
Events
Friday, Sept. 22
  • Meet the Author: Tom Fucoloro | Friday, Sept. 22 | 6-8 p.m. | Overcast Coffee, 1017 E. Union St., Seattle | Free | The local Seattle bike blogger and author of “Biking Uphill in the Rain” stops by for a reading, Q&A, and autographs.
  • Comedian Ian Lara | Friday, Sept. 22 | 7:30-9 p.m. | Laughs Comedy Club, 5220 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle | $25-$35 | The funnyman blends an easy-going stage presence with outrageous punchlines and crowd work.
Saturday, Sept. 23
  • Dachshund Meetup | Saturday, Sept. 23 | 9-10 a.m. | Dog Yard Bar, 1546 NW Leary Way, Seattle | $16 | Bring your wiener dogs and watch them make new friends.
  • Northwest Tea Festival | Saturday, Sept. 23-Sunday, Sept. 24 | Times vary | Seattle Center Exhibition Hall, 301 Mercer St., Seattle | $20 | Spill the tea — or just sip some — at the festival that brings together authors, retailers, artists, and other soothing beverage aficionados.
  • The Not-Its! | Saturday, Sept. 23 | 11 a.m. | Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave., Seattle | $5-$25 | Catch the popular “kindie rock” group that play family-friendly hits in pink tutus and skinny ties.
Sunday, Sept. 24
  • Local Sightings ’23: “Reckless Spirits” Script Read | Sunday, Sept. 24 | 12-3 p.m. | Northwest Film Forum, 1515 12th Ave., Seattle | Donations suggested | The in-the-works film details a friendship between a performance artist and a therapist up-ended by otherworldly elements.
  • Honoring Our Indigenous Peoples Past, Present, and Future | Sunday, Sept. 24 | 12-4 p.m. | City Hall Park, 450 Third Ave., Seattle | Free | Local nonprofit Windz of Change Alliance hosts a day of festivities featuring an Alaskan Tsimshian dance performance and an exhibition powwow with Kickin’ Horse drum singers.
  • City Slickers: A Running Race Through Seattle | Sunday, Sept. 24 | 2-10:30 p.m. | Windthrow, 345 15th Ave. E., Seattle | Free | This foot race challenges you to find secret shortcuts between various checkpoints — there’s an after-party, too.
Monday, Sept. 25
  • Seattle Mariners vs. Houston Astros | Monday, Sept. 25 | 6:40 p.m. | T-Mobile Park, 1250 First Ave. S., Seattle | $10-$700 | Seattle’s AL West nemeses are coming into town during a tight playoff race — it’s going to get heated.
  • Benefit for Julian Priester | Monday, Sept. 25 | 7:30 p.m. | Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, 2033 Sixth Ave., Seattle | $59 | This concert will raise money to help the beloved 88-year-old composer and trombonist who recently suffered heart attacks.
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You’re invited to The Seattle Restored Fashion Market in October
a woman in a vibrantly colored shirt sits on a chair
Find unique pieces from vendors like Ayo Collections. | Photo provided by Seattle Restored
Calling all fashion-loving Seattleites: You’re invited to indulge in a day of shopping bliss as you uncover rare finds, local fashion, and curated items that capture the essence of Seattle’s creative scene. The Seattle Restored Fashion Market celebrates the magic of local shopping while showcasing the talents of Seattle makers and entrepreneurs.

The free event is happening on Sunday, Oct. 1 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at 1501 5th Ave. (RSVPs are encouraged). Complimentary refreshments will also be available while you shop.
RSVP to the market
News Notes
Coming Soon
  • We’ll be buying all the shrimp chips, thank you very much. Popular Asian supermarket H Mart will open a new location in Redmond on Friday, Sept. 29. Eastsiders can find it in the Redmond Town Center at 7589 170th Ave. NE.
Development
  • The Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle recently acquired a 1.19-acre site in North Rainier Urban Village for $14.35 million. Plans call for the nonprofit to house its headquarters at the 2021 Rainier Ave S. property and build 275-300 affordable apartments. (Seattle Medium)
Read
  • He’s already faster than a speeding bullet, and now Seahawks star Bobby Wagner is starring in his own comic book called “FAST54.” The comic aims to educate readers about stroke care as a tribute to Wagner’s mom, who died from a stroke. It’ll be available at Lumen Field and Seahawks pro shops soon. (KING 5)
Holiday
  • Yom Kippur begins at sundown this Sunday, Sept. 24, marking the beginning of the Day of Atonement and holiest day of the Jewish calendar. Those who observe will refrain from eating or drinking until nightfall on Monday, Sept. 25. There will be services at the Chabad of Downtown Seattle.
Civic
  • Mayor Bruce Harrell just proposed adding $6 million to Seattle’s soon-to-launch Community Assisted Response and Engagement (CARE) department’s budget in 2024. CARE aims to provide a public safety alternative to 911 for addressing health crises. The program has a $20 million initial budget now and is due to partially start in October.
Eat
  • Okay, we’ll bite — Bainbridge Island restaurant Seabird has been named one of year’s best new restaurants by Bon Appetit magazine. The seafood spot from acclaimed Hitchcock chef Brendan McGill was praised for its “meticulously sourced menu” using PNW ingredients.
Outdoors
  • Renovations to the playground at Dr. Blanche Lavizzo Park in the Central District is now underway. The park’s play area will be closed through early November as crews work to replace the equipment with new structures for kids of all abilities.
Biz
  • Isn’t this rich? Seattle-based coffee subscription company Bean Box just launched a crowdfunding campaign to help it brew up more customers and got $30,000 within a day. The nine-year-old company had previously relied mostly on venture capital money. (GeekWire)
Arts
  • The Seattle Asian Art Museum in Capitol Hill’s Volunteer Park will soon be open four days a week instead of just three. You’ll be able to stroll through the museum Thursdays-Sundays beginning Thursday, Oct. 5. (Capitol Hill Blog)
Wellness
  • Meet Beam Dream: a nighttime hot cocoa crafted with ingredients like reishi and melatonin. In a clinical study, 93% of users woke up feeling more refreshed. Get sippin’.*
Announced

🐠 Aquarium’s playful cross-over

Seattle Aquarium gets wild with new ‘Animal Crossing’ experience
A graphic that advertises the collaboration of "Animal Crossing: New Horizons" with the Seattle Aquarium displaying characters from the game
You’ll spot some of these characters from “Animal Crossings: New Horizons” at the aquarium. | Graphic via the Seattle Aquarium
Who’s up for some video game fishing? The Seattle Aquarium announced a new partnership with Nintendo that will create an “Animal Crossing” experience throughout its exhibits. That way if you see a carp, you can say “carpe diem” and no one will look at you funny.

Starting Saturday, Oct. 7, there will be otter madness as characters from the “Animal Crossing: New Horizons” video game seal the spotlight with attractions like:
  • Photo ops with “Animal Crossing”-themed backgrounds
  • Creature descriptions with info from the game
  • Cut-outs of popular characters in various habitats
  • And (maybe our favorite) a Bingo-like scavenger hunt you can play on your smart phone
Aquarium members get to dive in early on opening weekend at 9 a.m., a half hour before the place usually opens to the public. Buy tickets now and look for more fishy Nintendo-themed activities through the end of the year.
Answered

Which kind of robot would you like in your home?

A small automated sweeping robot cleans the floor at Sea-Tac Airport

This cleaning robot at Sea-Tac Airport may just sweep you off your feet.

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Photo via Port of Seattle

Earlier this week, we explored some of the cool robots working around Seattle, from making lattes to sweeping floors at Sea-Tac. In a poll, 76% of readers said you’d love to have that automated airport cleaner in your home. Watch out, Roomba.
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The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
Gabe
From the editor
Mariners fans — strap in. The next couple of weeks are going to be intense since the team is within just half a game of first place in the AL West. Could it get any cooler than last year’s wild run? Stay tuned.
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