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Good morning to you Seattle! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ā˜€ļø

In today's newsletter:

  • What does Seattle's flawed environmental review mean for your neighborhood?
  • What GM's new Denny Triangle office could mean for Seattle jobs
  • Ready to prove how well you really know West Seattle?

Also on today's calendar: Award-Winning Author Appearance and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are crows so alert and curious? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Cool with periods of rain, with a high of 63 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Monday: Intervals of clouds and sun, temps: high: 67, low: 54.
  • Tuesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 67 and low of 53 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

1. Seattle Environmental Review Deemed Inadequate by Growth Management Hearings Board (news-usa.today) — Seattle's comprehensive growth plan has largely cleared a major legal hurdle, but the state Growth Management Hearings Board ruled the city's environmental review too narrow and ordered more analysis within a year. For Seattle residents, that means the overall housing and zoning blueprint can move ahead, yet key environmental questions around tree canopy, stormwater, and traffic impacts still need deeper study that could influence future neighborhood projects.
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2. GM to open new office in Seattle's Denny Triangle neighborhood (fox13seattle.com) — General Motors is bringing a new office to Seattle's Denny Triangle in early 2027, adding space for a few hundred workers in digital products, autonomous vehicles, IT, and marketing. For Seattle residents, this means another Fortune 500 employer downtown, more tech-focused jobs, and renewed investment in the city's core business district.
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3. Cup of Blessings Dinner and West Seattle Trivia (westseattleblog.com) — West Seattle neighbors are invited to the Cup of Blessings Dinner and West Seattle Trivia night on October 17 at First Lutheran Church of West Seattle, supporting the West Seattle Food Bank. For just $10, you can enjoy an Ivar's buffet, dessert dash, raffle prizes, and a trivia contest where the winning table earns Amazon gift cards while helping local families in need.
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4. VIDEO: Goat, lions, lanterns at West Seattle Vietnamese Cultural Center Children's Moonlight Festival (westseattleblog.com) — Families in West Seattle gathered at the Vietnamese Cultural Center on Delridge for the Children's Moonlight Festival, complete with a now-famous goat, lion dancers, martial arts demonstrations, and a lantern parade. The free celebration highlighted children, Vietnamese culture, and community connection, and the center welcomes visitors many Saturdays for more public events and cultural activities.
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5. Building a Less 'Fragile' Seattle Economy, Addressing Gun Violence, and Is It Selfish to Live Alone? (publicola.com) — Seattle readers get a packed roundup of City Hall developments this week, from a critical report on the city's tech-dependent economy to debates over gun violence strategies and transportation safety. The column also highlights controversies around We Heart Seattle, changes in the mayor's communications team, and ongoing concerns about schools, homelessness services, and future policies that could affect daily life here.
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