West Seattle Shooting, Virtual Job Fair, and Seattle Housing Market Update | Seattle Local Pulse

Good morning, this is Seattle Local Pulse for Friday, December 6, 2024. We're starting with some breaking news from West Seattle, where a 15-year-old boy was tragically shot and killed on Wednesday night. According to the Seattle Police Department, officers responded to reports of screaming and gunfire on the 6400 block of 30th Avenue Southwest around 10:15 p.m. The teenager was taken to Harborview Medical Center, where he unfortunately succumbed to his injuries. The investigation is ongoing, and no suspects have been identified yet. Moving on to the job market, we have some exciting news for job seekers. A virtual job fair is coming up on December 12, featuring top hiring companies in Seattle. The event, organized by Best Hire Career Fairs, will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and offers a great opportunity to meet with decision-making hiring managers. If you're looking for a new job or career advancement, mark your calendars for this event. In real estate news, the Seattle housing market remains strong, despite the winter season. According to The Madrona Group, the average sale price for Seattle homes in December is around $976,000, with a sales-to-list price ratio of 99.3%. The market is experiencing low inventory levels, with only 2.2 months of supply, which is driving competition among buyers. Homes are selling quickly, with over 51% going pending within the first 30 days. From City Hall, we have some updates on the 2024 budget. The Seattle City Council recently approved a $7.8 billion budget, which includes new funding for student mental health, private substance use treatment, and police surveillance technologies. One notable amendment is the increase in the JumpStart payroll tax to add $20 million for mental health counseling for Seattle Public Schools students. Looking at the weather, today is expected to be mostly cloudy with a high of 48 degrees. If you're planning outdoor activities, make sure to bundle up. For the weekend, we're expecting some rain showers, so be sure to check the forecast before heading out. In new business activity, we don't have any major openings or closings to report today. However, we do have some upcoming community events to look out for. On December 12, the Seattle Virtual Job Fair will take place, and on December 15, the Seattle Center will host a holiday market featuring local vendors and artisans. In local school news, we'd like to mention the achievements of the students at Chief Sealth International High School, who are coping with the loss of their fellow student. Our thoughts are with the community during this difficult time. Finally, in today's crime report, we want to remind everyone to stay vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the authorities. The Seattle Police Department is still investigating the homicide in West Seattle and is urging anyone with information to come forward. This has been Seattle Local Pulse. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates. This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.