Seattle Local Pulse: Atmospheric River Rains, Kraken Struggles, and Community Wins

Good morning, this is Seattle Local Pulse for Friday, March 20. We start with the weather shaping our day. FOX 13 Seattle reports heavy rain lingers from an atmospheric river, with flood watches continuing across western Washington, especially near burn scars raising landslide risks. Expect mild mid-50s today around Sea-Tac Airport, per NOAA forecasts on Polymarket, with scattered showers under a marine layer—perfect for indoor plans but watch for slick roads on I-5 and the 520 bridge. Outlook stays similar into tomorrow, so grab that umbrella for evening walks in Discovery Park. Shifting to sports, our Seattle Kraken fell 3-1 to the Nashville Predators last night at Bridgestone Arena, as NHL.com recaps Filip Forsberg's three points sealing the deal. Joey Daccord stopped 24 shots, but we have lost two straight—tough stretch, fans. Meanwhile, Brock and Salk on Seattle Sports 710 buzz about the Seahawks quiet offseason, re-signing their own free agents and eyeing draft running backs, plus Randy Arozarena as an intriguing name. From City Hall, a new state law now prohibits law enforcement from wearing masks or face coverings while interacting with us, aiming for more transparency during stops near Pike Place or Capitol Hill. Crime report from the past day stays calm—no major incidents or arrests reported by KIRO 7, keeping public safety steady. New business notes a heads-up on the 2026 tax season targeting family inheritances, as one YouTube explainer warns, potentially hitting Seattle real estate transfers harder. Quick community wins: Local schools shine with Roosevelt Highs robotics team advancing regionally. Upcoming, catch the Fremont Troll-o-ween event tomorrow night under the Aurora Bridge. For jobs, about 5,000 openings citywide in tech and service, rounded up. Real estate sees median homes around 850,000 dollars, steady amid rain. And a feel-good story: Neighbors in Ballard rallied to rebuild a playground at Golden Gardens after winter damage, stronger than ever. Thanks for tuning in, listeners—subscribe for daily pulses. 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.