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1. SDOT's paid parking proposal for West Seattle Junction and Upper Queen Anne draws pushback (komonews.com) — If you park in West Seattle Junction or Upper Queen Anne, you could be paying for spots as soon as early 2027 under a new Seattle Department of Transportation proposal. SDOT wants two-hour paid parking from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday on key blocks, drawing pushback from residents and business owners worried about costs, spillover parking, and impacts on local shops.
2. What happened to Seattle's dinosaurs at the Pacific Science Center (memesita.com) — Seattle's Pacific Science Center has dismantled its beloved triceratops and stegosaurus sculptures after 35 years, citing safety concerns and aging fiberglass. Longtime visitors are mourning the loss, with some buying pieces at auction and others working on digital preservation, while the center has yet to reveal what will replace the dinosaurs.
3. John Coltrane 100: Ascension (freejazzblog.org) — Seattle jazz fans can hear Don Berman's "Ascension Northwest" live at the Chapel Performance Space, honoring John Coltrane's 100th birthday. The piece features 11 musicians and sparks deep reflections on Coltrane's groundbreaking album "Ascension," free improvisation, and how his music continues to shape creative practice today.
4. Seattle federal prosecutor returns after judge overturns Trump firing (wheninyourstate.com) — A federal judge has ordered that Roger Rogoff be reinstated as U.S. attorney for Western Washington, restoring him to the Seattle-based post while his lawsuit over President Trump's attempt to remove him continues. The ruling blocks the administration from treating anyone else as U.S. attorney until a Senate-confirmed successor is in place, keeping Seattle's top federal law enforcement role stable for now.
5. Leon Draisaitl's deciding goal lifts Oilers past Kraken (statenews.net) — Seattle Kraken fans saw their team fall 3–1 in Edmonton after Leon Draisaitl scored the late game-winner and Connor McDavid added an empty-netter. Bobby McMann netted Seattle's lone goal, and the Kraken's penalty kill impressively shut down the Oilers' usually potent power play despite the loss.
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