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🌱 Patch AM: Seattle police need your help finding a missing Greenwood woman
Be sure to catch Electronics Recycling Event on the Seattle Patch calendar

Cheers Seattle! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Seattle police need your help finding a missing Greenwood woman
- Fire in Capitol Hill home ends with quick response and no injuries
- Why one Aurora Avenue veteran spent $3,000 calling out Seattle leaders
Also on today's calendar: Electronics Recycling Event and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Hazy sunshine, with a high of 85 and low of 58 degrees.
- Wednesday: Clouds breaking; not as warm, temps: high: 75, low: 58.
- Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 72 and low of 57 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Silver Alert issued for missing woman last seen in North Seattle (fox13seattle.com) — Authorities have issued a Silver Alert for 78-year-old Beatrice Bowers, last seen Monday afternoon walking her small brown chihuahua near NW 85th St and 6th Ave NW in Seattle's Greenwood neighborhood. Because she has advanced Alzheimer's and may be very confused, police urge anyone who spots her to call 911 immediately to help bring her home safely.
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• No injuries in house fire in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood (fox13seattle.com) — Firefighters quickly knocked down a basement fire at a one-story home near Bellevue Ave E and E Republican St in Seattle's Capitol Hill, and everyone inside got out safely. Crews spent about 20 minutes chasing hot spots and checking the attic, and no injuries were reported, offering reassurance to nearby residents who saw the evening response.
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• 'I shouldn't have to': Disabled veteran spends $3,000 on billboard calling out Seattle on crime, drugs (mynorthwest.com) — A longtime Aurora Avenue resident and disabled veteran has paid $3,000 a month for a pointed billboard blasting Seattle's handling of crime and drug issues, hoping to force city leaders to pay attention. His sign, inspired partly by a famous 1970s Seattle billboard, has already drawn nearly 100 calls and fresh debate on how responsive City Hall is to neighborhood concerns.
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📸 Around Seattle
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Seattle
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★ Featured events ★
- Electronics Recycling Event →
3R Technology, a CTL Company, 8002 S 208th St, Kent
9:00 am
Friday August 28
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Other local events
- Chinese Dance
Seattle Parks and Recreation Hing Hay Park
10:00 am - Strength & Mobility
Seattle Parks and Recreation Bataan Park 6400 High Point Dr SW, Seattle, WA 98126
11:00 am - Games and Crafts
Seattle Parks and Recreation 4655 S Holly St, Seattle, WA 98118
11:00 am - Ready to Create a More Organized Home & Life? A Virtual Class →
6:00 pm - Bossa Nova Under The Stars at the Olympic Rooftop Pavilion →
Olympic Rooftop Pavilion, 5214 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle
8:30 pm - Overwhelmed with Clutter? A virtual class to help you move forward. Don't miss out! →
6:00 pm - Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer →
National Nordic Museum, 2655 NW Market St, Seattle
6:30 pm - Candlelight: Tribute to Adele →
National Nordic Museum, 2655 NW Market St, Seattle
8:45 pm - Community Carnival →
Kiddie Academy of Kenmore, 7760 NE Bothell Way, Kenmore
10:00 am - Women take on ICE, Bigots and Bosses →
New Freeway Hall, 5018 Rainier Ave S, Seattle
6:00 pm - House of Heavy →
Airport Tavern Music Hall, 5406 S Tacoma Way, Tacoma
8:00 pm
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
Saturday August 29
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🪧 Patch Classifieds
- Snowflake Lane Auditions
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Kiki came home!!!!
He was the hungriest I have ever seen him and is passed out sleeping with my son . Thank you for the tip on putting something out with our scent on… (Nextdoor Broadview) - Found a lost dog on prospect and Broadway.
Male yorkie, prob 10lb. No id. Microchipped but not registered (Nextdoor Capitol Hill - Central)
- Worldwide Flight Services posted a job opening for Ramp Service Agent in Seattle. Apply here.
- 56628 - (R) SEATTLE CRUISE INBOUND TRUCKING posted a job opening for Airport Baggage Handler in Seattle. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Seattle here.
🗞 Nearby News
Mercer Island
- More than real estate: Proud to be part of the Mercer Island community (mi-reporter.com)
- Successful Scoops for MIPD fundraiser (mi-reporter.com)
Kirkland
- Northbound I-405 closure in Kirkland expected to cause major delays (kiro7.com)
- Technical Program Manager II, Regional Carrier Certification, Pixel (google.com)
- The Tangy Kirkland Signature Juice To Grab Before Summer Ends (It's Better Than Cranberry) (tastingtable.com)
Bellevue
- The Trade Desk, Inc. Staff Software Engineer in Bellevue, WA (seattletimes.com)
Ok Seattle! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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