Seahawks Face 49ers, Kraken Take On Mammoth, Bullfrog Overpass Done - Seattle Local Pulse

Good morning, this is Seattle Local Pulse for Saturday, January 17. We kick off with breaking news as our Seahawks gear up for a huge NFC divisional playoff clash against the San Francisco 49ers tomorrow at Lumen Field. Fans are buzzing along 1st Avenue, with businesses from Pioneer Square to Belltown banking on the playoff run to boost sales, and Seattle police ramp up patrols around the stadium to keep things safe amid expected crowds. Our Kraken hit the ice tonight against the Utah Mammoth, giving us another shot at playoff momentum. Shifting to city hall, crews just wrapped the Bullfrog Road overpass over I-90 on schedule, easing commutes for drivers from Bellevue to downtown and cutting daily delays that hit thousands. On public safety, Seattle police report a sensitive incident yesterday with a woman shot after about 60 rounds fired near Othello Station in Rainier Valley, no arrests yet but investigators urge witnesses near Martin Luther King Junior Way to come forward. Kent officers also rescued a teen in crisis last night, a reminder of our community's watchfulness. The job market stays steady with about 15,000 openings posted last week on sites like Indeed, many in tech around South Lake Union and healthcare near Swedish Medical Center. Real estate sees median home prices holding at around 850,000 dollars, with quick sales in Capitol Hill neighborhoods drawing buyers from California. Weather-wise, we enjoy mostly sunny skies today, warming to 52 degrees by mid-afternoon around the Space Needle, perfect for outdoor walks along the waterfront with light winds and no rain in sight. Expect clear evenings dropping to the low 40s. New business buzz includes Rite Aid closing a few spots in the area, but Seahawks fever has bars on 1st Avenue South thriving. Upcoming, catch community cleanups tomorrow at Discovery Park and a free concert series kickoff Tuesday at Pike Place Market. Seattle Thunderbirds fell 3-2 in overtime to Moose Jaw Warriors in Kent last night, but their young stars shone. And a feel-good note: neighbors in West Seattle rallied to fend off an intruder and support a homeowner, embodying our tight-knit spirit. Thanks for tuning in, listeners, and remember to subscribe for daily updates. This has been Seattle Local Pulse. Well see you tomorrow with more local updates. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.