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Phê, a new Vietnamese coffee cafe, opened this month in Capitol Hill, Seattle, offering matcha lattes, pho, and other brunch items. The cafe occupies a unique space that had been mostly vacant for a decade, aiming to elevate the local coffee scene with its ambitious menu.
Police arrested a man in Seattle's Pike/Pine neighborhood after he allegedly set multiple small fires, including one inside a cafe. The incidents began around 3:15 AM when the suspect was reported fanning flames in a parking lot before breaking a cafe window and igniting cardboard inside.
Mayor Bruce Harrell proposed a $2 million loan to support the Seattle Social Housing Developer in expanding affordable housing options. The loan aims to sustain operations and facilitate property acquisitions until revenue from a new tax on city employers becomes available. This initiative follows the approval of a 5% tax on high-earning companies to generate funds for public housing development.
Seattle's Social Housing Developer proposes a $2 million loan to boost early development efforts for the Laureate project, which includes 268 mixed-income housing units. The funding aims to support the construction of this significant housing initiative in Montgomery County.
The 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens continues to affect local waterways, with approximately a million tons of sediment flowing annually down the Toutle River. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has implemented a sediment management plan to address flooding concerns and maintain navigation channels. Local communities, such as Castle Rock, face ongoing challenges due to sediment buildup impacting their water supply systems.
Seattle will host a Juneteenth celebration on June 18, 2025, at Jimi Hendrix Park and the Northwest African American Museum. The event will feature various activities, including food trucks and music, celebrating African American culture and history.
Dan Gregory, a survivor of gun violence during the 2020 Capitol Hill protests, found healing through music and a dodgeball community in Seattle. As DJ Danny G, he uses his art to connect with others, emphasizing the importance of community support in overcoming trauma. Gregory advocates for visibility and mental health awareness, encouraging individuals to seek help and build connections.
University of Washington graduate student Joe Breda and his team developed a handlebar-mounted sensor that detects dangerous bike routes. Seattle Public Schools and the teachers union reached a tentative agreement to extend their contract by one year, averting a potential strike. Whole Foods on Capitol Hill has closed after seven years of operation.
Seattle police arrested a 59-year-old man for felony harassment after he allegedly made threatening phone calls to staff at a private school. The man expressed anger over past family events, prompting school officials to contact authorities out of concern for safety. Officers located and arrested him later that day.
Nneka Ogwumike scored a season-high 26 points as the Seattle Storm defeated the injury-riddled Los Angeles Sparks 98-67. Gabby Williams set a club record with eight steals, contributing to the Storm's strong performance. Skylar Diggins and Eric Wheeler added 15 points each for Seattle.