Wednesday: Sunshine and a few clouds, with a high of 64 and low of 49 degrees.
Thursday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 68, low: 52.
Friday: Breezy; a little p.m. rain, with a high of 64 and low of 51 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• King County OKs new sales tax intended for shelter, rental assistance (theolympian.com) — A new 0.01% King County sales tax taking effect January 1 will push Seattle's sales tax rate to 10.56% while raising up to $10 million annually for shelter and rental assistance. County leaders say the money will help address the shortage of beds for homeless children and families, though details on specific Seattle projects will be set during upcoming budget talks.
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Fox Rothschild's Seattle Team Helps Students in Foster Care Gear Up for the Classroom —Alexandra Maimone Read on Patch
Everyday Devices Are Creating New Cyber Risks for Seattle Small Businesses —Andy Colley Read on Patch
Phenomenal duck artwork. Just phenomenal. Witnessed this when we were at Volunteer Park for the dog fest. Dog parade video to follow shortly. Staycation is in full effect. (Nextdoor Victory Heights)
It's a good time to take a walk in the Washington Park Arboretum. It probably will be another week or two until there's peak color, but there's a lot to enjoy now, especially in the Woodland Garden. (Nextdoor Cedar Park)
Lakeside School posted a job opening for Admissions and Financial Aid Operations Coordinator in Seattle. Apply here.
Expeditors posted a job opening for Payroll Specialist in Seattle. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Seattle here.
🗞 Nearby News
Mercer Island
MI Reporter wins awards at newspaper contest (mi-reporter.com)
Mercer Islanders speak at 'Rare Family Day' (mi-reporter.com)
Lochwood-Lozier Custom Homes: Creating an Eastside Home Where Life and Family Come Together (downtownbellevue.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!