First issues first: I do know we’re seeing the solar set earlier and earlier, however the summer time climate remains to be right here! On this stunning Thursday, Seattlites can anticipate clear, sunny skies all day. The morning will begin out within the low 60s, steadily climb to the mid 70s and peak at round 4pm. In the event you don’t have time to picnic with the ladies immediately, don’t concern. Tomorrow might be even hotter.
FYI: Are you a Windfall affected person with an Aetna insurance coverage plan? Properly, in response to the Seattle Occasions, you could possibly quickly lose your protection if the 2 corporations don’t resolve heated negotiations over a brand new contract quickly. If solely america handled healthcare as a human proper. Unhappy!
Tune in: Presidential nominee Kamala Harris and her operating mate Tim Walz will seem on CNN tonight of their first main, unscripted interview since President Joe Biden’s departure from the race. This comes after Harris’s critics dogged on her for weeks for assuming the place with no actual major or the total scrutiny of the media. She’s nonetheless dealing with criticism for doing the interview with Walz as an alternative of solo, however, as Twitter famous, presidential candidates seem with their VP picks on a regular basis.
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— Brian Tyler Cohen (@briantylercohen) August 28, 2024
Fork present in kitchen: Seems, Brittany Mahomes, the NFL spouse who at all times clothes like its Christian Woman Autumn in 2016, is probably a Trumper. Some Swifties surprise if this would be the finish of once-Biden supporter Taylor Swift’s friendship with Mahomes, but when Mahomes’s assault apologia wasn’t a dealbreaker, I believe we will anticipate to see them chumming it up within the stands this soccer season.
Tax the wealthy: In keeping with a brand new report from the Tax Basis, Seattle and Tacoma rank #1 and #2 in a listing of cities with the very best mixed gross sales tax charge. With a lift from the 6.5% state gross sales tax, Seattle levies a ten.35% gross sales tax and Tacoma a ten.3%. Gross sales tax pays for essential stuff, for positive. However it’s an extremely regressive method to generate public funds because it disproportionately burdens working class individuals. We desperately must flip over the State’s the other way up tax construction in order that the wealthiest individuals pay greater than the poorest. In the event you disagree and also you’re studying this, I can virtually assure you might be preventing towards your individual financial curiosity.
Dismissed: A Federal Decide dismissed a lawsuit towards Seattle Police Officer Noah Zech who shot and killed 24 year-old Shaun Fuhr after the cop chased him following a home violence incident in 2020. For these following the information on the time, you’ll bear in mind the cop shot Fuhr whereas he was holding his toddler daughter.
Defend the free press: A Nevada jury sentenced Former Clark County public administrator Robert Telles to life in jail for killing Las Vegas Assessment-Journal reporter Jeff German in September 2022. The Clark County District Legal professional mentioned the decision ought to ship a “clear message that any makes an attempt to silence the media, or to silence or intimidate a journalist, won’t be tolerated.”
Query for the tradition: A Twitter person requested why he didn’t see the Seattle Metropolis Council on the YIMBYs For Harris Zoom occasion. As I identified, I don’t assume lots of them have the cred to attend. Fortunate for them, in the event that they need to assist Harris, there’s a Zoom fundraiser geared toward nearly each curiosity group. So, fill within the clean. The Seattle Metropolis Council ought to host a _____s For Harris. Pontificate within the feedback beneath!
The council who rejected developer incentives for tasks led by BIPOC orgs might not qualify as “YIMBYs For Harris” https://t.co/kbrlbrY5fr
— Hannah Krieg (@hannahkrieg) August 29, 2024
Israel assaults West Financial institution: In one of many largest assaults the West Financial institution has seen in months, Israeli Protection Forces launched a raid into Jenin and Tulkarm yesterday, killing at the very least 10 Palestinians. This morning, the AP reviews Israeli has killed a further six individuals, together with an area commander. The AP claimed that Israel deemed many of the victims “militants,” however do notice Israel doesn’t think about any Palestinian an harmless civilian.
Idaho replace: Bryan Kohberger, the person accused of killing 4 College of Idaho college students in 2022, desires to maneuver his trial outdoors of Latah County. He and his legal professionals concern a Latah County jury might be biased towards him.
Random lore drop: This tune, however its me after I was in love with my ex boyfriend’s ex girlfriend:
