April 18, 2024

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👑 A royal visit

Here Crown Prince Haakon Magnus of Norway and Mette-Marit of Norway are shown dressed up as they head to the wedding between Princess Madeleine and Christopher O'Neill on June 8, 2013.

Norwegian Crown Prince Haakon and Mette-Marit of Norway head to the wedding between Princess Madeleine and Christopher O’Neill on June 8, 2013. | Photo by Frankie Fouagnthin

Practice those bows and curtsies — Seattle is in the presence of royalty this week as the Norwegian Crown Prince Haakon visits the Emerald City to discuss sustainability issues.

His majesty arrived yesterday with plans to depart later today after meeting with several local business leaders, state officials, and representatives from University of Washington at the National Nordic Museum to discuss technology and transitioning to greener energy methods.

In tow from Norway are several other public officials including its Minister of Trade and Industry Jan Christian Vestre and Secretary of Fisheries and Ocean Policy Kristina Sigurdsdottir Hansen — several of these officials will also tour businesses such as Amazon and Microsoft.

The crown prince’s visit, however, doesn’t come with much surprise.

Seattle’s relationship with Norway

Seattle has long been the home to thousands of Norwegian Americans + home of the largest Syttende Mai (Norwegian Constitution Day) celebration outside of Norway. Seattle also has a sister city partnership with Bergen, Norway that was founded in 1967.

In 2015, Seattle got some love from King Harald V during his visit when he made a comment about understanding why so many Nordics chose the Emerald City as its home — “... with the backdrop of hills and mountains and the closeness to the ocean, it looks very much like parts of Norway.”

But we’ve been doing business with the city for awhile, too. In 2019, Washington and Norway signed a memorandum of understanding to help boost trade between the two, create sustainable technology, and enhance the maritime economy.

Looking to sport your own red and blue Scandinavian cross? Seattle’s Syttende Mai celebration is just over a month away on Friday, May 17. Expect parades, live music, a luncheon, and lots of beer + aquavit.

Asked

What restaurant would you recommend the Crown Prince of Norway eat at while he’s in town?

A. The Met Grill
B. Dick’s Drive-In (bless his heart)
C. Byen Bakeri
D. Other

These are high stakes

Events

Thursday, April 18

Kendall Latham: If You Build It, Will They Come? | Thursday, April 18 | 5:30-7 p.m. | Seattle Public Library, 1000 Fourth Ave., Seattle | $10-$20 | Latham is responsible for the design of retail spaces and installations for brands like Dior, Calvin Klein, and Glossier — listen to him talk about his methods for “immersive design.”
Stoner Chicks Improv: 420’s Eve’s Eve Comedy Show | Thursday, April 18 | 7:30 p.m. | Here-After, 2505 First Ave., Seattle | $15 | Celebrate the upcoming green holiday with these lively comedians and podcasters.

Friday, April 19

The Moth StorySLAM: Grudge | Friday, April 19 | 8-10 p.m. | Bloedel Hall St. Mark’s, 1245 10th Ave. E., Seattle | $15 | Prepare a five-minute short story about a time you carried a chip on your shoulder or a resentment you just couldn’t shake.

Saturday, April 20

Record Store Day 2024 | Saturday, April 20 | 9 a.m. | Various shops, Seattle | Free | Party at record stores like Easy Street Records and Jive Time while you shop a variety of special edition vinyl releases.
Gimme Gimme Disco | Saturday, April 20 | 10 p.m. | The Crocodile, 2505 First Ave., Seattle | $17 | Break out the go-go boots for a night of groovy, ABBA-themed fun.
PNW Oysters and Aluel Wine Pairing | Saturday, April 20 | 1-3 p.m. | Aluel Cellars, 801a E. Thomas St., Seattle | $45 | Chow down on fresh oysters paired with three of Aluel’s wines.

Sunday, April 21

Storytime With Ponies | Sunday, April 21 | 12-2 p.m. | Save a Forgotten Equine (SAFE), 10407 192nd Ave. NE, Redmondville | $25-$30 | Bring the little ones for a story by Redmond author Teacher Terrel and greetings from two sweet mini horses.
“Two Cats On A Date” | Sunday, April 21 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | The Atlas Theatre, 3509 Fremont Ave. N., Seattle | $20 | In this one-woman show, two cats go on a date and a whole bunch of shenanigans unfold.

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News Notes

Arts

Well, shoot! Bumbershoot’s producers have made plans to open a new arts and music venue in Downtown Seattle in partnership with the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe. Cannonball Arts will open in a two-story, 66,000-sqft space at 1930 Third Ave. in Spring 2025. Visitors can expect a wide range of exhibit themes from Native arts to tech advancements. (Puget Sound Business Journal)

Outdoors

It’s time to let your imagination run wild. The Ballard Commons Park Play Area is officially complete and Seattle Parks and Rec is throwing a ribbon cutting party to celebrate. Stop by for live youth performances, vendors, snacks, and more at the play area on Saturday, April 20, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Drink

Two Seattle beer brewers were recently named as one of the Top 50 craft brewing companies in the US by the Brewers Association. Georgetown Brewing Co. came in at No. 16, and Tilray Beer Brands — which is responsible for Capitol Hill’s Red Hook Brewery — took sixth place.

Film

Got your popcorn popped? SIFF has announced its full lineup of films, tributes, and premiers for its SIFFTY Years of Surprising Cinema film festival running May 9-19. The lineup includes 261 films — including two secret screenings — representing 84 countries. Tickets go on sale today at 10 a.m.

Coming Soon

Chef Brian Clevenger, who spearheaded restaurants like Haymaker and Vendemmia, is opening a new restaurant in Fremont at 4106 Stone Way called Haerfest — an Old English word referencing the harvest season. Opening on Wednesday, April 23, the menu will offer a selection of dishes like smoked mussels, ricotta gnocchi with pesto, and wild salmon.

Environment

After a 15-year-long envisioning and planning process, a new 25-acre PAWS Wildlife Rehabilitation Center will open in Snohomish this May. The new, expanded facility will allow PAWS to better tend to animals like harbor seals, bears, and several bird species. This comes after the number of calls for abandoned or injured wildlife increased by 75%. (KING 5)

Number

Seattle saw a 10% rise in the number of coworking spaces last quarter, moving from 123 to 135 offices over a few months. This makes the Emerald City the fifth highest in growth compared to 25 other US markets, according to CoWorkingCafe’s analysis. Looking for your next coworking spot? We got you.

State

You might need to invest in a reusable cooler soon — a statewide ban on Styrofoam products will go into effect on Wednesday, June 1. The ban, which was approved by state legislature in 2021, will include items like coffee cups, plates, trays, and similar materials. Seattle banned Styrofoam food containers 15 years ago. (Seattle Times)

Sports

The Seahawks are welcoming guard Laken Tomlinson to the team with a one-year deal — how will he benefit the team in the short term? Hear from the local experts on the Seahawks with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.

Community

Heads up, Seattleites: The final Spring Neighborhood Stewardship events of the month are happening on Saturday, April 20 and Sunday, April 21 (Psst… events will be held in May, too). Want to participate in tree protection, water quality, and community cleanup efforts? Check out the schedule + learn more.*

State

Dry summer incoming

A few peaks of the North Cascades sits with a little bit of snow on its peaks.

The snow pack from mountains like the Cascades becomes drinking water once it melts and runs down to lower elevations. | Photo by brewbrooks via Wikimedia Commons

The State of Washington is preparing for a long, dry summer with the enactment of a statewide drought emergency.

The state uses a majority of runoff from mountain snow pack as water for drinking, powering hydroelectric dams, and keeping fish and farms healthy. But warmer than average temps caused by a combination of an El Niño weather pattern and global warming have led to snow pack levels as low as 46% in the Lower Yakima Basin and 63% on average across the state.

Seattle, Tacoma, and Everett have been excluded from the declaration because water reserves are high enough to be able to weather the drought. However, state officials expect to see less than 75% of the state’s normal water supply statewide.

As an effect, expect to potentially see electricity + produce prices rise as resources become more costly over the next year.

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The Wrap

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Hi, everyone — didja miss me? I went out of town over the weekend to make a surprise visit to my mom in Tennessee. I wanted to tell you, but I couldn’t risk her seeing the Wrap here and ruining the big reveal.

But I had a really good time seeing my family down south. The weather was perfect and it was my Bonus Dad’s birthday, so I also got to chow down on some steak and cake (a cousin to surf and turf).

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