04.03.2025

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58º | 10% chance of precipitation

Sunrise 6:43 a.m. | Sunset 7:42 p.m.

High tides 8:20 a.m. and 11:25 p.m. | Low tide 3:37 p.m.

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🌳 Park it

The left side of the image shows a rendering of the park's final layout, complete with space for a playground, lots of field area, and plenty of trees. While the right side the circular central field of the park as it's being installed. Most unpaved areas are completely dirt.

The left side of the image shows a rendering of the park’s final layout, while the right side shows that work in progress. | Screenshot and photo via Seattle Parks and Rec

Heads up, outdoor lovers — Seattle Parks and Rec is branching out with a brand new park in Rainier Valley.

Named after the late city councilmember and advocate for families, Cheryl Chow Park opens Saturday, April 5 with a ribbon cutting ceremony, live entertainment, and snacks from 12 to 2 p.m.

The 1.2-acre space located on South Charleston Street was previously a plot that was land banked by Seattle Parks and Rec in the early 2010s. Now it’s a wide open green space featuring 50+ new trees, play and exercise equipment, a half basketball court, and picnic areas — with a mural soon to come.

The new park is part of the city’s plan to create new green spaces in high density parts of Seattle.

Events

Friday, April 4

Saturday, April 5

Taco Libre Truck Showdown (21+) | 4-10 p.m. | Magnuson Park Hangar 30 | $8+ | Which local taco truck has the best tacos? You’ll get to help decide at this festival that also includes margarita bars, vendors, and wrestling performances.

The Psychology of a Murderer | 8 p.m. | Neptune Theatre | $37+ | There are lots of reasons someone might choose to make such a violent act — this talk walks through cases like Jeffrey Dahmer, the Columbine Killers, and Luigi Mangione to break them down.

Sunday, April 6

Tuesday, April 8

There's plenty more to do

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News Notes

Maritime

Honk, honk, hoooonkkkkk — get ready for a lot more of that along the waterfront. The Port of Seattle is expecting a record amount of cruise ships to dock this season with 298 calls (up from 295 in 2022). Officials expect to cruises rake in ~$900 million for local businesses over the summer once the season starts Saturday, April 12. (Puget Sound Business Journal)

Community

A new local nonprofit called the Chamber of Connection is looking to thaw out the Seattle Freeze by hosting a series of Welcome Day orientations for newcomers followed by regular meet-ups to keep participants connected. The chamber’s “Welcome Committee” already includes representatives from the Seattle Kraken, Google, and the Seattle Good Business Network. (Puget Sound Business Journal)

Travel

All aboard — Amtrak Cascades has received its new Amfleet train cars and will begin restoring its regular service after mechanical issues were found on its other trains. While the regularly scheduled trips will return, some trains may have fewer cars. (KING 5)

Biz

Ballard’s Maritime Brewing, which opened in 1990, is set to become a part of Rooftop Brewing Co. now that the Maritime owners are ready to retire. Rooftop’s Interbay location caught on fire last year, forcing the biz to close. This deal will allow Rooftop to continue is operations. Look for an early April opening date. (KING 5)

Coming Soon

You might get a bit squirrelly when we tell you that Nutty Squirrel Gelato is setting up shop in Ballard. The local family-owned frozen treat biz expects to open its new Ballard Avenue location on May 1. This will be Nutty Squirrel Gelato’s third storefront. (My Ballard)

Traffic

You’ve got awhile to prep for it, but two lanes of the I-5 Ship Canal Bridge will close for four weeks at the end of July to repave its concrete deck. This work will also help crews prepare in case heavier repairs are needed during the Washington State Department of Transportation’s plan to replace all eight lanes in 2026-27. (Seattle Times)

Listen

We’re only a few games into the Mariners new season, but should there already be some changes in the bullpen? Hear from the local experts on the Mariners with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.

Sports

The lower Puget Sound is full of rising sports stars. KING 5 Sports Reporter Chris Egan went to chat with a few of them, including an impressive Puyallup Vikings baseball player and an inspiring soccer goalie from Mount Si High School. Take a look.

Community

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City Guide

🥂It’s 5 o’clock somewhere

Japanese highballs are the perfect companion to patio-sitting with your friends. | Photo via Rob Roy

On the rocks, neat, dirty, frozen, or zero proof — we’re spilling the Long Island iced tea on the best happy hours in Seattle.

Here are 30+ places lifting spirits with their sip-worthy specials.

Queen Anne Beerhall | Monday-Friday, 3-6 p.m. | In this economy, popping in for a $8 smashburger + a $6 half liter of beer is just the fiscally responsible thing to do.

Il Bistro | Daily, 5-6 pm. + Monday-Friday, 10 p.m.-12 a.m. + Weekends, 10 p.m.-12:30 a.m. | You can’t tell us that spaghetti + a martini doesn’t sound like a good idea after an evening out on the town — Well, technically you can, but we’ll pretend we didn’t hear you.

Vinnie’s Wine Shop | Tuesday-Saturday, 4-5 p.m. | This happy hour deal also doubles as a fun tongue twister — say half-off half shell oysters three times fast.

More places to quench your thirst

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I don’t know about y’all, but I already have my outfit picked out for that 68° day we’re supposed to have on Saturday. I’ve spent months planning and fantasizing for the day when I can once again frolic without fear of a chill and it’s finally here. *sighs wistfully*

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