RIP Mariners’ hopes and goals: In case you’re a Mariners fan, this information is unsurprising to you. The group did not make it to the playoffs, as soon as once more lacking the postseason regardless of a season full of promise. Hope is so harmful, particularly to a Mariners fan. That is the twenty second time the group has missed the playoffs in 23 years. There’s at all times subsequent 12 months, proper?
Thriller alert: Tacoma Police Chief Avery Moore was positioned on paid administrative depart, however neither the Metropolis nor the police division will say why. Moore, who’s the division’s second-ever Black chief, has been the pinnacle of the company since taking up the principally white division in 2022 within the wake of the police killing of Manuel Ellis.
Oh, no: Actress Maggie Smith, identified for her roles in Downtown Abbey and within the Harry Potter collection, is lifeless at age 89. She was a two-time Oscar winner. She additionally has the proper response to the story above in regards to the coroner:
Appears dangerous: The Nationwide Transportation Security Board warned that over 350 Boeing 737s might have defective rudder management elements.
In the meantime: The Machinists union will likely be again on the negotiating desk Friday with Boeing. Earlier this week, the union rejected a brand new provide from the corporate, because it “didn’t meet the wants of our members,” in keeping with a union survey. Whereas Boeing has mentioned this newest provide is “the most important provide we’ve ever provided this union or every other union,” the union members are holding out for “a restored pension and a 40% normal wage improve,” the Seattle Occasions reviews.
The climate: Friday will likely be partly cloudy and within the mid-60s. Saturday threatens to be cloudier and cooler. Sunday ought to see an identical share of clouds and solar. Briskness is again. Rain, nevertheless, will not return till subsequent Friday, supposedly.
Way more tense climate in Florida: The highly effective Class 4 Hurricane Helene bore down on Florida’s principally rural Huge Bend area. The storm brought on harm, knocked out energy for thousands and thousands, and killed at the least 5 individuals. Quickly after it crossed land, Helene weakened to a tropical storm. Neighborhoods from South Florida to Asheville, North Carolina are flooded.
#hurricanehelene in Cedar Key, #Florida. @jpetramala pic.twitter.com/OuRtsUFvhB
— WxChasing- Brandon Clement (@bclemms) September 27, 2024
Tampa is totally underwater. Here is Tampa Common Hospital holding again the floodwaters from Hurricane Helene with an aquafence Wild.#Florida #Helene #HurricaneHelene #Hurricane #storm #TropicalCyclone #local weather pic.twitter.com/Clm0aNdHsH
— Vipin lamba (@vipinyadav302) September 27, 2024
COVID continues to be a factor: Why do not you replenish on free exams from the federal government?
Israel kills over 700 in a single week of Lebanon strikes: Regardless of the US, France, and different allies calling for a 21-day ceasefire—one which Lebanon welcomes—Israel’s escalation of strikes towards Hezbollah “will not cease” till it pushes Hezbollah away from the border, which is allegedly the nation’s fundamental aim with this operation.
Eric Adams goes to courtroom: Contemporary from being accused of accepting greater than $100,000 in unlawful items from Turkey in alternate for serving to the nation along with his political standing, New York Metropolis Mayor Eric Adams went to courtroom for his arraignment. Adams is charged with bribery, fraud, and soliciting unlawful international marketing campaign donations. He doesn’t plan to step down from workplace and, regardless of piles of proof detailed by the Federal Bureau of Investigation within the unsealed indictment, Adams will plead not responsible. “I ask New Yorkers to attend to listen to our protection,” Adams mentioned.
So lengthy, China Harbor: The large-ass restaurant on Lake Union is slated for closure on the finish of September as a result of rising labor prices, inflation, and prices of constructing repairs. I might by no means been to China Harbor, however I at all times puzzled what it appeared like inside. With just a few alternatives left to go to, I went final evening. It was stunning chaos. A line snaked by the constructing’s foyer and out the door. Teams of fewer than 4 individuals—reservation-holders and walk-ins alike—waited in the identical line. The restaurant sat massive teams rapidly and honored massive group reservations. Three pairs of middle-aged {couples} tried to chop the small-group line due to their 7 pm reservation. The hostess mentioned their reservations did not matter and so they needed to wait behind the road. They hated listening to about this anarchy. After fuming for a couple of minutes, the six strangers opted to change into one reservation. The hostess sat them at a giant desk instantly. My mates and I saved tabs on them all through the evening. We hoped they turned mates. If you are going to bid China Harbor adieu this weekend, make sure that to get there early. Or, carry a giant group. Additionally, they had been all out of dim sum final evening.
You must have severe fomo should you’re not at China Harbor rn, entire metropolis is right here pic.twitter.com/OeUTwCq0HG
— nathalie graham (@gramsofgnats) September 27, 2024
Ugh, the poor library: The ache of the ransomware assault suffered by the Seattle Public Library is not over but. To reply to the assault and examine what knowledge the attackers stole, SPL anticipates it might want to spend $1 million. The cash will come from the library’s already skinny finances, which pressured rolling closures earlier this 12 months to save lots of prices. In keeping with the Seattle Occasions, $800,000 will go towards paying consultants and $200,000 will go towards additional info expertise prices.
A track in your Friday: This was caught in my head once I awoke at 4 am and could not return to sleep.
