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Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Drive-by shooting outside Seattle nightclub leaves security guard dead, woman injured (newsbreak.com) — A security guard was killed and a woman seriously injured in a drive-by shooting outside Kittens Gentlemen's Club in Seattle, with police later finding a torched car in the Georgetown neighborhood they believe is connected. Neighbors describe waking to explosions and flames, while detectives continue searching for the shooter and urging anyone with information to contact Seattle police.
2. Lynnwood Council to review early 2027-28 budget Oct. 12 (mylynnwoodnews.com) — Lynnwood leaders meet tonight to unveil a 2027‑28 budget facing a projected $21 million shortfall, debate a 2027 property tax levy that could tap banked capacity, and decide whether to extend temporary paid parking rules near the Link station serving Seattle World Cup visitors. The agenda also adjusts the budget calendar and recognizes Lynnwood's fundraising win in a regional school‑foundation 5K challenge.
3. Last Chance to Win Kacey Musgraves Tickets! (audacy.com) — Seattle fans still have time to enter for a chance to win tickets to Kacey Musgraves' October 27 show at Climate Pledge Arena, with entries open through October 22. Winners must be able to use a mobile ticketing app and comply with any venue health and safety requirements to redeem their prize.
4. State commission apologizes for racist remarks made during public comment session (king5.com) — A recent virtual public hearing based in Seattle on Puget Sound Energy's proposed $1.5 billion rate increase was repeatedly disrupted by a troll using racist slurs, prompting a formal apology from the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission. Despite the interruptions, many participants still voiced strong opposition to higher rates and questioned executive pay and profit margins.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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