Russell Wilson holds every major QB record in franchise history. | Photo by Rod Mar/Seattle Seahawks
The NFL season kicks off today with the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles. The Seahawks head to Lumen Field for the first time this Sunday, Sept. 7, going head-to-head with the San Fransico 49ers.
Gear up for the season with a refresher on our favorite team.
Seahawks (NFL) | Est. 1974
The city’s only NFL franchise was part of the league’s expansion in the 1970s from 26 to 28 teams. After a public naming contest landed on the avian moniker, the Seahawks played its first game in 1976 as part of the NFC West. It soon moved to the AFC — and then eventually moved back to the NFC in 2002.
Seattle is the only NFL squad to switch conferences twice. Fans are known as the 12s because of their ability to be like a 12th man on the field by screaming so hard and distracting opposing teams. Make some noise.
This former Zillow exec is targeting a $1.3 trillion market
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Austin Allison’s Pacaso has already earned $110 million+ in gross profit to date. | Image provided by Pacaso
Austin Allison sold his first company to Zillow for $120 million. Now he’s building another real estate innovator in Pacaso.
Pacaso has already made $110 million+ in gross profits to date by disrupting the $1.3 trillion vacation home market, and the same big investors that backed Uber and eBay have already invested.
But unlike Austin’s previous companies, everyday investors (like you) can invest in Pacaso as a private company. Over 10,000 individuals already have.
Waymo is expanding its driverless rideshare service to Seattle this year. Residents can engage with the service starting in late 2025 by using the Waymo app to request rides. Learn more about the autonomous vehicle company. (Fox 13 Seattle)
Open
Five new wine bars have opened in Greater Seattle, including a 100-seat lounge in Bellevue and tasting rooms in Woodinville, Redmond, and White Center. Celebrate at Avallé’s night market on tonight and every other Thursday. (Seattle Times)
Festival
The Fresh Hop Beer Fest is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 9-11. Attendees can enjoy a variety of fresh hop beers from local breweries; live entertainment, taster tokens, and a commemorative glass are included.
Outdoors
Lake City Mini Park, Seven Hills Park, and the pavilion at Dr. Blanche Lavizzo Park are temporarily closed due to “negative park activity.” The closures began on Aug. 28, and parks are expected to reopen in late October. While they’re closed, check these out instead. (Seattle Times)
Try This
In our best Ryan Seacrest voice: Are you the next “American Idol?” The TV singing competition is hosting its virtual “Idol Across America” auditions via Zoom in California on Tuesday, Sept. 9. If taking the mic is your dream, sign up here.
Mailbag
If you’ve recently subscribed to SEAtoday, you may have noticed we ask about your favorite local eatery — and yes, we read every one. New reader Monique T. loves Alder & Ash, while Brad R. gave a shoutout to Lowell’s Restaurant.
The Word
Kiss cam. That’s one of the 1,235 new words added by dictionary.com. Perhaps this new, real word will come in handy next time you head to T-Mobile Park.
Fun Fact
The world’s oldest hotel has been welcoming guests since 705 A.D. under the ownership of the same family for 52 generations — Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan in Japan. Over 1,000 years later, Hotel Sorrento opened, becoming Seattle’s oldest hotel.
Sports
Anders, Turbo, and Corbin break down the biggest keys to the game on Sunday in week 1 of the NFL season against the 49ers. Hear from the local experts on the Seattle Seahawks with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
Read
If you’ve read “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings” or “Dune,” you’ve read one of the titles on Mental Floss’ “13 Quintessential Gen X Books” list. These books are beloved for a reason, so there’s a good chance you’ll find them at one of Seattle’s independent bookstores. (Mental Floss)
Finance
When some of the big investors who backed companies like Uber and eBay before they IPO’d invest in a new company, people take note. That’s the case with Pacaso — 10,000+ everyday investors are already in. But the chance to join them ends Thursday, Sept. 18. Learn more about the opportunity.†‡*
Aside from megapacks and weekly coupons, did you know several retailers offer customers 55+ hefty discounts — sometimes up to 20% off? Learn about key Senior discounts and several more savings hacks older adults should know about to continue saving and building wealth at age 50+.*
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Jobs of the Week
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I’ve never ridden in a driverless car before, but I think I’d give it a try. Would you? Let me know.
‡‡Finance “investment method” disclaimer: This is a paid advertisement for Pacaso’s Regulation A offering. Please read the offering circular at invest.pacaso.com. Reserving a ticker symbol is not a guarantee that the company will go public. Listing on the Nasdaq is subject to approvals. Comparisons to other companies are for informational purposes only and should not imply similar success. Under Regulation A+, a company has the ability to change its share price by up to 20%, without requalifying the offering with the SEC.
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