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🗳 This is your official reminder

Your Guide to the 2024 Primary Election in Seattle
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You can now track your ballot via text and email alerts. | Photo by SEAtoday staff
Tuesday, Aug. 6, is a big day — aka Primary Election Day — and we’ve done the Googling so you don’t have to.

To make your trip to the ballot box as easy as possible, we’ve curated need-to-know info about how and where to vote, along with what you’ll see on your voting sheet — from seats to propositions. 👇

✏️ Are you registered?

If you already registered and your address hasn’t changed, you should have already received your ballot in the mail, along with a voter pamphlet.

If your mail-in ballot was lost or damaged, you can search for it online and print out a new one. You can also take a look at a PDF of the voting pamphlet here.

If you haven’t registered, you can still do so in person at a Seattle area vote center through Election Day.

🗳 Drop off your ballot

Follow the instructions closely, sign the back of the envelope, seal the ballot, then drop it off at one of these 24/7 locations. You can also track your ballot by receiving texts or email updates.

Most vote centers will also be open on Election Day from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. for people who may need assistance. Keep in mind that your ballot must be returned to a drop box by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 6.

✅ What are we voting on?

Because this is a primary election, all votes are to help narrow down the list of candidates in November, when we ultimately make the final decision on who gets the seat.

In Seattle, voters will be choosing who moves forward in the race for Seattle City Council Position No. 8. This position represents the city as whole, instead of a specific district. There are five names on the ticket — two will advance.
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Events
Tuesday, Aug. 6
  • From Hiroshima To Hope | Tuesday, Aug. 6 | 6 p.m. | South of the Bathhouse Theater, Green Lake | Free | This event honors the victims of the bombings of Hiroshima, Nagasaki, and all other victims of war and violence with music, speakers, and a lantern ceremony.
  • A Conversation with Silvia Moreno-Garcia | Tuesday, Aug. 6 | 6-7 p.m. | SIFF Cinema Egyptian | Free | The award-winning author behind historical epic “Mexican Gothic” is here for the release of her newest book “The Seventh Veil of Salome.”
  • Ocean Resin Art Serving Tray Workshop | Tuesday, Aug. 6 | 6-8 p.m. | Dabble Art Studio | $140 | Water you waiting for? Craft ocean-themed serving trays using epoxy resin with step-by-step guidance from expert instructor Jen Albright.
Wednesday, Aug. 7
  • Strawberry DNA Extraction | Wednesday, Aug. 7 | 6-8 p.m. | SoundBio Lab | $30 | You’re bound to have a berry good time at this lab — mush up those strawberries and see what’s goin’ on in there.
Thursday, Aug. 8
  • Thursday Morning Nature Journaling at the Farm | Thursday, Aug. 8 | 10-11:30 a.m. | 21 Acres Center | $20-$40 | Bring your own sketchbook + drawing materials to draw botanicals while exploring the wild world of Mother Nature.
  • Yerbana Yoga in the Park: Flow in the Forest Edition | Thursday, Aug. 8 | 6-10:30 p.m. | Woodland Park, Picnic Shelter No. 6 | Free | Yoga in the Park is moving from Gas Works to Woodland Park for a micro festival with a mobile sauna, vendors, live DJs, astrology readings, and more.
  • James Whittaker Presents: The History of Beer | Thursday, Aug. 8 | 7-9 p.m. | Side Hustle: Taproom & Experimental Kitchen | $10 | Dust off those steins for a brew and fascinating storytelling about beer’s journey from medieval Europe to prohibition and, finally, present day.
  • The “Mommy Issues” Tour | Thursday, Aug. 8 | 7-10 p.m. | 1010 S. Bailey St., Seattle | $10 | The American rapper from Portland is bringing his inventive, alternative hip hop to the Emerald City.
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News Notes
Biz
  • The Starbucks across from Pike Place Market’s entrance — one of Seattle’s most visited — closed on Thursday, Aug. 1. The coffee company announced the closure as temporary, but an exact date for reopening remains unclear. The nearest operating location is the Starbucks at 1912 Pike Place, ~2 blocks away. (Puget Sound Business Journal)
Community
  • Land slated for a new city park in North Capitol Hill won’t see full funding until 2029, but Seattle Parks and Recreation is in talks with city officials about opening the park in steps. Meanwhile, the property’s 1955-built A-frame house is on its way to achieving city landmark status. (Capitol Hill Seattle Blog)
Civic
  • Bellevue-Redmond released updated plans for its 2025 tourism strategies. Bellevue’s goals include attracting 2.4 million visitors + raising overall hotel occupancy by 9%. Redmond aims to increase overnight visitors by 8% + encourage longer stays. Dedicated event shuttles, concierge programs, and targeted marketing have been suggested to achieve these lofty goals. (Downtown Bellevue Network)
Coming Soon
  • Exit 5 Korean BBQ is opening a second location in Ballard. The new restaurant will take residence at 2318 NW Market St. in the ground floor of a new apartment building slated to open this fall. An exact opening date for the new Exit 5 is still in the works. (My Ballard)
Olympics
  • Canoe Sprints begin today at the 2024 Paris Olympics where local athletes Jonas Ecker and Aaron Small will get their chance at competing for the gold. Keep up with the action beginning at 6 a.m. with KING 5.
Weather
  • We’re not crying... that’s sweat in our eyes — okay, maybe it’s both. Summer heat isn’t going anywhere anytime soon, with highs in the 80s continuing through this week. Temperatures will peak with highs in the mid-to-upper 80s on Thursday, Aug. 8 + Friday, Aug. 9. (Seattle Times)
Sports
  • Starting quarterback Geno Smith and the Seattle Seahawks seem to have dodged a bullet in training camp — this is your cue to breathe a sigh of relief. Hear from the local experts on Smith’s injury updates + his potential return with Locked On’s daily, Seahawks-focused podcasts.
    Plan Ahead
    • Did someone say party? South Lake Union Block Party returns on Friday, Aug. 9 (11 a.m.-10 p.m.). Seattleites are invited to enjoy lawn games, food trucks, two music stages with live performances from local artists, and more at this free event. Don’t miss out on the fun, Seattle.*
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    • Drafty windows = higher utility bills. Get beautiful Renewal by Andersen® windows with a limited time buy one, get one 40% off deal — plus, take $200 off your order.*
     
    Olympics

    Western Washington Olympian medal count
    The Eiffel Tower in Paris, France, adorned with the iconic Olympic rings during the Paris 2024 Olympics.
    The Seattle-area is well-represented at the Paris 2024 Olympics. | Photo via 6AM City Staff
    Dozens of athletes with ties to western Washington are competing at the Paris Olympics, including many on Team USA and a select group representing other nations.

    Here’s the breakdown so far, via KING 5:

    Gold: 3

    Washington swimmer Matt King earned a gold medal with Team USA in the men’s 4x100m relay on Saturday, July 27. Though King did not swim in the final race, he swam in the qualifying heat and will still be awarded an Olympic medal.

    Vancouver gymnast Jordan Chiles and Team USA won the gold medal in the team competition on Tuesday, July 30. Chiles still has a chance at an individual medal in the floor exercise competition on August 5.

    Former UW captain and 2020 Olympic bronze medalist Jacob Dawson helped Great Britain win its men’s eight gold medal on Saturday, Aug. 3.
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