11.09.2024

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Today’s Forecast

Events

Saturday, Nov. 9

59th Annual Veterans Parade + Observance | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Downtown Auburn | Free | This parade honoring US military veterans typically boasts ~5,000 participants, 20+ marching bands, military vehicles, veterans, and honor guard.

Diwali Family Festival | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Seattle Art Museum | $20+ | Make decorative arts inspired by the colors + traditions of Diwali, join a Bhangra dance workshop, and enjoy live musical performances.

Seattle Kraken Super Skills Showcase | 1:30 p.m. | Climate Pledge Arena | $15 | Which Kraken players have the best shot and who can skate the fastest? Several skill challenges will showcase the team’s strongest qualities.

“Avatar: The Last Airbender” in Concert | Saturday, Nov. 9-Sunday, Nov. 10 | Times vary | Moore Theatre | $53+ | Listen to a live orchestral rendition of the animated series’ soundtrack while watching a recap of the first three seasons.

Paul Oakenfold: 30th Anniversary of “Perfecto” | 10 p.m.-2 a.m. | Ora Seattle | $25+ | The Grammy-nominated “Godfather of Electronic Music” brings his iconic DJ skills to Seattle, with support from Lucasmergip and Luciano Randazzo.

Monday, Nov. 11

Veterans Day Open House at the Ballard VFW | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Ballard Eagleson VFW Post 3063 | Peruse displays in honor of our US veterans while enjoying coffee + donuts.

Veterans Day Celebration | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | The Museum of Flight | $16+ | This event — which is free to US military vets — will include resource groups, two performances of “27 Flags,” and a screening of “The Metal Detector.”

Wednesday, Nov. 13

Swedish Heritage Dinner | 5 p.m. | Swedish Club | $15+ | Enjoy classic Swedish dishes like meatballs, pickles, and lingonberries with mashed potatoes while meeting some other Scandinavian folk.

Thursday, Nov. 14

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Seasonal

‘Tis the season for the ultimate staycation

Presented By Hyatt Seattle

A couple sitting at a table with drinks, holding hands and looking at a Christmas light display in the background.

Hyatt Regency is the host hotel for Enchant Seattle, happening Nov. 22 to Dec. 29.|Photo provided by Hyatt Regency Seattle

Does the idea of traveling for the holidays make you feel fa la la la frantic?

Try booking a ho ho hotel for a staycation instead.

Relax at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Seattle and treat yourself to amenities like:

Seasonal dining + cocktail specials at on-site restaurants
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A cozy winter wonderland in the hotel’s lounge

For a limited time, room packages include two tickets to Enchant Seattle.

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News Notes

Civic

In addition to the presidential election, the Seattle area also had several local offices + ballot measures — such as a citywide council position and the Seattle Transportation Levy — to vote on. Follow race updates as they come in with KING 5.

Development

As the Seattle Center’s Memorial Stadium gets closer to its groundbreaking, it also gets closer to securing its first future tenant. The Seattle Seawolves president and chief operating officer Tom Barden said the team is in discussions to move to the new venue once renovated. (Puget Sound Business Journal)

Drink

Bottoms up — the winners of the 2024 Washington Beer Awards were announced this week. This year, 170 breweries submitted 1,200+ yummy, sudsy beers — and Seattle-area brewers got their fair share of gold medals. (Washington Beer Blog)

Transit

A new Eastside airport shuttle will soon take travelers back and forth between Bellevue and Sea-Tac Airport for $30. The shuttle service will run to Sea-Tac 4 a.m.-9 p.m. and to Bellevue 7 a.m.-10 p.m. once it launches later this month. (Downtown Bellevue Network)

Real Estate

Seattle is no longer in the top 10 of US real estate markets to watch, according to the Urban Land Institute and PwC. The Seattle area now sits at No. 24, where it was a consistent top 10 contender before the pandemic. However, it still sits 20 placements above its 2021 ranking. (Puget Sound Business Journal)

State

The Olympic Peninsula’s Clallam County is no longer the country’s only bellwether county. After 40 years of correctly predicting the winner of presidential elections, a majority of its residents voted for Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 election — a deviation from the winning candidate. (KING 5)

Open

A new Thai restaurant has set up shop along Ballard Avenue. Spoonfull, which is located inside WeRo’s former space, features of menu of classic Thai dishes + yummy street food options like pineapple fried rice and crispy pork belly with Chinese broccoli. (My Ballard)

Sports

The Seattle Seahawks have lost their last several games, but is there hope for a turnaround after their bye week? Hear from the local experts as they discuss it with Locked On’s daily, Seahawks-focused podcasts.

Finance

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Biz

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City Guide

🌇 Tell us you’re from Seattle...

A woman carries a plastic see-through umbrella through the rainy streets of Seattle, WA

Yeah, umbrellas aren’t really a thing around here. | Photo via @tek.tones

Rules of the road. Weather woes. Fashion choices (yes, a Seattle Seahawks shirt is acceptable office attire). Whether you’re an Emerald City native or a relative newcomer, there are just some things every Seattleite understands to be true.

Consider this your official list of unofficial rules of Seattle.

The unspoken rules everyone knows

“Don’t ever use an umbrella. They just get in the way.” — u/Scienceneverlies
“Pike Place Market, NOT Pike’s Market. I-5, I-90, 520, NOT ‘the 5, ‘the 90...’ etc.” — reader Ashlii D. [ed. note: Pike Place or The Market also work]

We’ve learned a thing or two from commuting

“If you’re going downhill and there is an oncoming car going uphill, you give the uphill driver the right of way.” — @kim_kalgon
“Don’t cut in the ferry line!” — @harmonysoleil

Look the part

“Wear shorts and sandals, then throw on a jacket.” — reader Sandra R.
“Flannel never ever is out of season or fashion. Ever.” — @stuffedlasercat

Find yourself nodding along

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My favorite unwritten rule about Seattle is...

Come on, you know you know at least one.

Yes, Seattle rules

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The Wrap

From our Editor

Hi folks — fear not if you missed me last weekend. I’m still here. I just went on another little vacation to go visit my mom and go to the last US stop on Taylor Swift’s “Eras Tour” (!!!!).

It was as much fun as people say it is online, but the best part really was just getting to share something like that with my mom. It’s a memory of us two that I’ll store in my noggin the rest of my life.

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