Seafair, Bite of Seattle, and Reign's Dramatic Win: Seattle's Vibrant Weekend

Good morning, this is Seattle Local Pulse for Sunday, July 27th, 2025. We are waking up to a perfect Seattle summer morning, with the last weekend of July bringing us sunny skies and temperatures heading for the mid to upper 70s as the day warms. The clouds from early morning are clearing out and with just a light marine layer along the Sound, we can look forward to a beautiful afternoon, ideal for all the action in and around downtown and at Seattle Center. Looking ahead, this warm and sunny pattern sticks with us right through midweek and the temperatures will climb into the low 80s by Wednesday according to KOMO and the National Weather Service. The only caveat is for those thinking of heading into the mountains—there’s a slight chance for thunderstorms as the week goes on. All eyes are on two major summer traditions that have taken over the city this weekend. The Seafair Torchlight Parade brought thousands onto Fourth Avenue last night. Meanwhile, the Bite of Seattle is in full swing at Seattle Center, featuring dozens of our favorite local bites and live music. If you missed out yesterday, you’ll find more food, family activities, and music all day, with the skies only getting brighter. Over at the waterfront, Seafair continues with hydroplane test runs and air show prep starting Monday, so keep an eye out for extra traffic especially near South Lake Union. The city also celebrated a major win on the sports front. Seattle Reign edged out the Portland Thorns in a dramatic penalty shootout last night in Portland, with goalkeeper Claudia Dickey sealing the victory after a tense, scoreless match. The Reign now get a boost as they look toward NWSL play next weekend. In basketball, the Seattle Storm grabbed a solid road win over Washington, helped by strong play from Nneka Ogwumike. And for Mariners fans, Cal Raleigh continues making history, marking his 40th home run this season—a milestone he calls “a cool moment” for the team. In business, Belltown saw the much-anticipated opening of Sun & Sip, a rooftop brunch spot overlooking Elliott Bay. Meanwhile, a beloved Ballard bookstore announced it will close after 22 years—a reminder of how Seattle’s business scene is always changing. In other neighborhood news, city hall just approved a pilot program expanding electric scooter parking to more blocks around Pike Place Market, aiming to ease congestion and improve pedestrian flow. On the real estate front, Seattle home prices held steady this past week, with the citywide average just above $850,000. The job market remains steady too, with Boeing announcing 150 new high-skill positions at their South Lake Union tech campus, bolstering both engineering and logistics roles. For families, there’s excitement as Roosevelt High School students clinched a national science competition, beating out teams from New York and Los Angeles and putting Seattle schools squarely in the spotlight. Turning to public safety, Seattle police responded quickly to a lat This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.