Seattle Local Pulse: Gunfire in West Seattle, City Council Tackles Federal Policy Changes

Good morning, this is Seattle Local Pulse for Friday, March 6. We start with breaking news from West Seattle, where late-night gunfire rattled residents near California Avenue Southwest around midnight. Police responded quickly but found no shell casings or bullets, and no injuries reported so far, according to the West Seattle Blog. Were staying vigilant as they investigate. Shifting to city hall, the Seattle City Council held a Select Committee meeting today on federal administration and policy changes, discussing impacts on our local services like transit and housing. Decisions here could shape how we navigate daily commutes on I-5 or affordable rents downtown. On the weather front, KIRO 7 reports mild temperatures in the upper 40s this morning with scattered showers tapering off by noon, perfect for outdoor plans at Discovery Park. Expect partly cloudy skies this afternoon and a dry weekend ahead, though watch for gusty winds near the waterfront. In business news, Rite Aid announced closures of about 300 stores nationwide, hitting several spots in Washington including one on Aurora Avenue North, affecting local jobs. Meanwhile, Amazon is cutting office space citywide, which might ease some traffic but shakes up our job market, now showing around 15,000 openings in tech and retail per recent listings. Real estate stays hot, with median home prices hovering near 850,000 dollars in neighborhoods like Capitol Hill, up 5 percent from last year, drawing buyers despite the squeeze. For culture and sports, were gearing up for the Friends of the Waterfront 5K tomorrow along the Olympic Sculpture Park, a fun community run with live music after. Quick shoutout to local schools: Roosevelt Highs basketball team notched a thrilling win last night, advancing in playoffs. Crime watch from the past day includes a U-District stabbing that claimed a mans life near University Way Northeast, with police seeking suspects, and a food bank on Dearborn Street closed until Monday after a stabbing incident. Stay alert, neighbors. To warm our hearts, climbers rescued a man who fell 100 feet on Index Wall yesterday; hes recovering well, reminding us of our tight-knit outdoor community. Looking ahead, join the boating season safety prep event Saturday at Shilshole Bay Marina. Thanks for tuning in, listeners—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.