Seattle Local Pulse: March 3 - Public Safety Alert and Spring Weather Ahead

Good morning, this is Seattle Local Pulse for Tuesday, March 3. We start with breaking news from Pacific where police responded to a domestic violence call at 5th Avenue and Milwaukee Boulevard this morning. Officers shot and arrested a suspect after he wounded a 14-year-old and a woman, both now stable at Harborview. Alpac Elementary locked down briefly but lifted by 10 a.m., and no threat remains. Closer to home, a rock thrower injured a couple in their 50s near Rainier Avenue South and South Henderson Street overnight, shattering their truck window and damaging two Metro buses. The 36-year-old suspect faces assault and mischief charges after threatening officers. In the Chinatown-International District, a blind man in his 40s suffered leg wounds from shots near 5th Avenue South and South Weller Street yesterday, possibly a small-caliber gun. Hes in serious condition, and police seek tips. North Seattle saw a two-car crash into an auto parts store on Aurora late Monday, hurting three. On a calmer note, showers return today with breezy winds up to 30 miles per hour along the coast, pushing into Puget Sound by evening commute. Expect highs in the low to mid 50s, so grab that umbrella for outdoor plans, with rain lingering through the week but mild temps holding. City Hall updates include ongoing First Avenue South Bridge repairs, two northbound lanes closed near the Low Bridge, speed limit 25. Transit runs normal, though watch for bridge backups on West Seattle Bridge exits to I-5. Job market stays steady with about 15,000 openings citywide, many in tech near South Lake Union. Real estate sees median home prices around 850,000 dollars, up 5 percent, tight near Capitol Hill. New business buzz: a fresh coffee spot opens Friday on Delridge Way in West Seattle. Community events ahead include the Fremont Sunday Market preview this weekend and free yoga at Gas Works Park Saturday. Garfield Highs basketball team won their playoff opener 65 to 52. For a feel-good lift, locals rallied to aid a family after a stem cell clinic verdict awarded them 24 million dollars for negligence tied to an ALS patients death years back, sparking talks on patient safety. Thanks for tuning in, listeners, and 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.