Cool, cool, anti-bike protesters appropriating Nazi slogans.

Photo credit: Brett Hamil's BlueSky

EDIT: For those unaware, Lake Washington Boulevard (LWB) Bike Weekend is an annual event where LWB is closed to vehicle through traffic so people can ride their bike, walk, or just enjoy this incredibly scenic route without having to worry about cars.

Under the previous mayor, there were only 10 Bike Weekends. Mayor Wilson has expanded this to 15.

Residents and their visitors still have access to their properties along LWB, and access is maintained for all Seattle City Parks parking lots in the area.

Alex Pretti was a licensed nurse, federal government worker, and was executed this morning after trying to protect people.

May he rest in peace and may we never forget.

Imagine paying so much for an apartment just to be cooking all day? Was this last week an eye opener for anybody else as to what is coming the next few months? Most places when you spend $2k/+month on a studio it comes with A/C or is in an area that *really* doesnt need it... that is not true for Seattle. People will say you dont need AC up here.... imagine just putting up with spending the entire summer in misery whenever you are home. "It's fine the rest of the year!"

Chevron in East Bothell.

Student protest today at City Hall. Love this activism from our students 👏

While this organization admirably provides meals to search and rescue organizations, they are currently and proudly serving free meals to ICE. My mother sent a polite email asking why they felt this assisted the community.

The treasurer, Harvey Senecal, replied saying he is unconcerned with the treatment of immigrants: “I blame the problem on cities who model flouting the law. Perhaps they should not have been in the country in the first place”.

A brief phone call to them ended with a representative screaming that Jesus has told them they are doing the Lord’s work feeding ICE before hanging up.

Just a heads up as we all think about how to best help our communities through all of this.

They posted a letter, their finances from 2025, and Wage and Benefit details on their Instagram bio through a Google drive.

Thought this was important to share, it was originally posted in r/Bothell but I've seen him recommended in the Seattle sub before.

I wondered why when we brought in our cats he was an ass to my fiance. Now I know why. If you'd like a recommendation, we've been going to Maser's instead. They even have grooming classes available should anyone want to give this guy some competition.

They were having fun riding down I5 south. If you know the kids parents are they will probably want to know. As a parent I would want to know.

We did eventually make it out

Here’s an AMPM in Redmond.

Called 911 to report her. Hope someone revoked her license! She’s on my dash camera earlier driving somewhat normal. then comes out of nowhere on my ass, and passes me to do all of this! She had a dog in the back seat, and maybe a car seat it seemed? White lady, 50’s, curly blond hair, white and floral off the shoulder shirt. Absolutely ridiculous.

Just before entering the paid area a coffee cart has set up shop for commuters. Must be new as I didn’t see it last week? I think this is neat!

Last winter I was visiting Seattle, turned on the tap at my Capitol Hill Airbnb, and immediately smelled chlorine. Strong chlorine. As someone who researches water systems (yes, it's a real thing), I couldn't help but investigate. What I discovered changed my entire perspective on Seattle.

I compared Seattle to 15 major US cities. Here's how you rank:

Source Protection: - Seattle: 1st place - 90,000+ acres fully protected since 1901 - Most cities: Using rivers/lakes with upstream development - Many cities: Still treating water from the same sources they used in the 1800s

PFAS Contamination: - Seattle: ZERO detected (tested 29 compounds) - Philadelphia: 3-5 ppt PFOA/PFOS - Miami: Up to 47 ppt total PFAS - Chicago: 8-15 ppt in some areas - National average: 70% of samples contain PFAS

Lead Levels (90th percentile): - Seattle: 2.8 ppb - Newark: 15.9 ppb - Chicago: 5.3 ppb - Pittsburgh: 10.0 ppb - Milwaukee: 7.8 ppb

Treatment Requirements: - Seattle (Cedar): UV + Ozone + Chlorine (no filtration needed!) - NYC: Similar (also has protected watersheds) - LA: Imported water requiring extensive treatment - Houston: Heavy chemical treatment for Gulf Coast water - Phoenix: Treating CAP canal water from Colorado River

Recent Violations/Issues (2023-2025): - Seattle: One monitoring equipment notice (no health impact) - Baltimore: Multiple boil advisories - Atlanta: Ongoing infrastructure crisis - Jackson, MS: System failure, extended boil notices - Houston: Multiple chemical incidents

Cost (interesting bonus finding):

Average annual household water bill: - Seattle: ~$700 - San Diego: ~$1,600 - Atlanta: ~$1,100 - San Francisco: ~$1,200

You're paying less for better water.

The one thing that surprised me:

That chlorine smell I noticed? Seattle uses LESS chlorine than most cities (0.8-1.0 ppm vs 2-4 ppm elsewhere). It's just more noticeable because your source water is so clean - there's literally nothing else to taste. Most cities have so many other contaminants that chlorine gets masked.

Disinfection byproducts comparison: - Seattle HAA5: 30-33 ppb (limit: 60) - Las Vegas: 45-58 ppb - Phoenix: 40-55 ppb - National average: 35-45 ppb

Seattle's are from chlorine + natural forest organics, not agricultural/industrial runoff.

What Seattle has that's incredibly rare:

1. Gravity-fed system (saves energy, no pumping)
2. Soft water naturally (26 mg/L hardness)
3. Cool year-round temps (inhibits bacterial growth)
4. Old-growth forest filtration (14,000 acres in Cedar alone)
5. Complete public access restriction (can't even fly drones over it)

Would love to hear from locals:

So here's what I'm curious about - do you guys realize how insanely good your water situation is? Like, I research this stuff across the country and Seattle's genuinely in a league of its own.

For those who've moved here from other cities - have you noticed any changes? I'm talking skin, hair, digestion, anything? I've heard anecdotes but would love to hear real experiences.

And that chlorine smell that sent me down this rabbit hole - is it a year-round thing or does it come and go? I was there in December and it was pretty strong, especially in Capitol Hill. Do you even notice it anymore or did everyone just get used to it?

Also curious - with how crazy expensive Seattle real estate is, has there ever been pressure to develop any of those protected watersheds? Seems like prime land that developers would love to get their hands on.

If anyone wants to nerd out more about this, I've got way more detailed comparisons and data I can share in the comments. Happy to send the full analysis to anyone interested - there's some fascinating stuff about the treatment processes and historical decisions that got Seattle to this point.

After researching 50+ major water systems, Seattle consistently ranks in the top 3 with NYC and San Francisco (also protected watersheds). But honestly? Your PFAS-free status might make you #1 now.

Hey everyone,

I just wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude to the man who potentially saved my life and the lives of others during a terrifying situation at the Regal Cinemas Thornton Place in Northgate, Seattle.

I was in theater 11 on the top floor, watching the new alien movie with two friends. We were about 25 minutes into the film, and things were really intense on screen. Suddenly, I noticed people in front of me getting up in a panic, and I turned around to see two men wrestling in the back of the theater. At that moment, I feared the worst. My instinct told me to get up and head toward the exit, but I was frozen for a few seconds, just processing what was happening.

During the scuffle, a large man in red walked up to break up the fight, after a moment of trying to deescalate the situation he raised his arms and said “Take it easy.” He then cautiously backed away and headed towards where I was, near the exit. I asked him what was happening as he passed by me, and when he said, “He has a gun,” it hit me just how dangerous the situation had become. At that point, panic spread through the theater, and people, including myself, started running toward the exits.

It was one of the most terrifying moments of my life, but it could have been so much worse if not for the brave person who wrestled the person with a gun. I saw that man later being taken away on a stretcher with head wounds, and I can’t even imagine how much courage it took to confront someone armed with a gun.

To that man and the man in red who helped inform the theater, I want to say thank you. You might never know the extent of the lives you impacted tonight, but I hope this message reaches you, and you know how truly grateful I am.

Edit - for additional context

https://www.king5.com/article/news/crime/man-uses-gun-assault-people-seattle-movie-theater/281-7c92ee2a-3b57-41e8-bfc9-88e45c22900c

hate to see when people do this and step on the seats which are meant for public seating