Seattle Local Pulse: From Crashes to Cold Cases - Dec 4, 2024 News Roundup

Good morning, this is Seattle Local Pulse for December 4, 2024. We're starting with breaking news from the past few days. A wrong-way crash along I-90 in Seattle early Sunday morning left two people in the hospital. A 60-year-old man is facing impaired driving and vehicular assault charges after a similar incident in Hunts Point. Meanwhile, detectives have solved a cold case from 1988 by matching DNA to a murder suspect over 36 years later. In local business news, small business owners are still recovering from the financial setbacks caused by the bomb cyclone that hit Washington over a week ago. The Boiling Point restaurant in Bellevue had its storefront almost completely destroyed after a car crashed into it on Saturday afternoon. On a more positive note, the Better Business Bureau is urging shoppers to support local businesses on Small Business Saturday. Moving on to our job market snapshot, there haven't been any major hiring announcements or new job postings from top local employers in the past few days. However, the current unemployment rate remains steady. We'll keep an eye on any updates and bring them to you as soon as possible. In real estate news, there haven't been any notable commercial or residential property sales recently. However, construction updates are ongoing for several projects, including the renovation of Memorial Stadium, which is set for a 2025 groundbreaking and a 2027 opening. From city hall, the Seattle Public Schools superintendent has decided to withdraw the school closure plan amid community division. Additionally, the Target Zero plan has been revamped with new measures to curb speeding and impaired driving in Washington. Weather-wise, it's going to be a cool day today with clear skies in the afternoon. Temperatures will stay on the cool side, so make sure to bundle up if you're heading out. In new business activity, we have a few updates. The Cornish College has announced the sale of Kerry Hall to the Seattle Theater Group. Meanwhile, a Federal Way man was arrested in another car that was stolen from Sea-Tac airport. Looking ahead to community events, there are several activities planned for the next few days. The South Seattle Emerald has a roundup of arts events in the South End for December. Additionally, the Seattle Public Library has various events scheduled, including book readings and workshops. In local school achievements, the Seattle Seahawks' defense has become a strength after a rough start under coach Mike Macdonald. In other sports news, the Kraken extended their dominance over the Ducks with early 3rd-period goals. For a feel-good community story, a San Juan Island program has proven that dogs can detect Parkinson's disease, offering new hope for early diagnosis and treatment. Finally, in today's crime report, a man was shot during a carjacking in the Wedgwood neighborhood, and the suspect is still at large. Additionally, thieves exploited a power outage in Wedgwood to break into a local This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.