# City Life: Seattle

Updated Fri Nov 6, 2:21 PM Pacific. Most important first.

- [Seattle Public Utilities expects road flooding, ponding as several rainy systems arrive](/seattle/stories/b3b35f7d4d.md): A series of systems is expected to bring rounds of soaking rain to the region this weekend and into next week. (KOMO News (ABC), 2026-11-04 16:26 PST)
- [Seattle schools to limit elementary screen time, block unapproved AI](/seattle/stories/5c7f90b82a.md): Families are seeing new steps from the school district to limit elementary students' daily tech use and increase online safety. (KOMO News (ABC), 2026-11-05 15:21 PST)
- [Redmond families push back against Northshore school closure plan](/seattle/stories/c5efffc025.md): Redmond families are pushing back against a Northshore school closure plan. The plan could shutter multiple campuses and redesign district boundaries. (KOMO News (ABC), 2026-11-05 16:09 PST)
- [County releases higher budget for Central Crisis Care Center](/seattle/stories/4aa3a7dab4.md): The county released a much higher construction budget for the Central Crisis Care Center, set to open late next year on Broadway. (Capitol Hill Seattle Blog, 2026-11-06 08:58 PST)
- [WSDOT seeks public input on early stages of high-speed rail from Vancouver, BC to Portland](/seattle/stories/4c11577765.md): The Cascadia High-Speed Rail would weave through a roughly 377-mile corridor through the metro areas of Vancouver, BC, Seattle, and Portland. (KOMO News (ABC), 2026-11-05 06:24 PST)
- [Why a Seattle Electric Vehicle Charging Lot Is Taking Half a Decade to Build](/seattle/stories/3def077c40.md): When Seattle City Light's eight-stall EV charging lot was first proposed in 2022, a completion date before year end seemed within reach. (The Urbanist, 2026-11-04 06:00 PST)
- [Gov. Ferguson discusses possible Sonics return with Adam Silver](/seattle/stories/27201708ff.md): Governor Ferguson discussed a possible Sonics return with NBA commissioner Adam Silver. Silver said the league is exploring expansion to Seattle and Las Vegas, with a decision by year's end. (KOMO News (ABC), 2026-11-05 15:47 PST)
- [Amazon adds Uber Eats to list of services for Amazon Prime members](/seattle/stories/03d820c5ef.md): Amazon is adding a new perk for its Prime members. The Seattle-based online behemoth said Thursday that it has agreed to add Uber Eats to its list of services. (KOMO News (ABC), 2026-11-05 09:01 PST)
- [Uncommon Thinkers: Curiosity led Mary Brunkow to an immune breakthrough — and a Nobel Prize](/seattle/stories/014e347315.md): Mary Brunkow helped crack an immune-system mystery — and earned a Nobel Prize for it. (GeekWire, 2026-11-05 07:54 PST)
- [New Capitol Hill mural addresses housing insecurity and neighborhood change](/seattle/stories/f0004a5cd9.md): A new mural on the side of a 15th Ave E bank on Capitol Hill addresses housing insecurity and rapid neighborhood change. (Capitol Hill Seattle Blog, 2026-11-05 15:55 PST)
- [Local art hub Push/Pull seeks neighborhood lifeline](/seattle/stories/a94b49f868.md): Ballard art hub Push/Pull has struggled to make ends meet for years. But those challenges have reached a boiling point, and now, the business has turned to the community for ... (My Ballard, 2026-11-02 07:51 PST)
- [Henry Art Gallery's Light Reign returns with new LED lighting](/seattle/stories/9c441ce6cb.md): The Henry Art Gallery's James Turrell skyspace, Light Reign, returns Nov. 14 with a new LED lighting system synced to sunrise and sunset. (GeekWire, 2026-11-06 08:01 PST)
- [Amazing Washington: Belltown woman walks the talk bringing art to the masses](/seattle/stories/a3b288a725.md): The city of Seattle boasts more than 400 publicly sited works of art. (KOMO News (ABC), 2026-11-05 06:30 PST)
- [FOLLOWUP: And the K-Seafood winners are …](/seattle/stories/805668b751.md): We told you about the Korean-food cooking competition with the final round today at South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) on Puget Ridge. Winners of the contest were the Seoul Sisters – Deeqa, Foziya, and Shreya. (West Seattle Blog, 2026-11-05 14:55 PST)
- [HOLIDAYS: Not too late to get a lane for Beer Church Turkey Bowl 2026](/seattle/stories/b296aaa7f3.md): From Beer Church Turkey Bowl organizers Kim Sharpe Jones and Kendall Jones: Announcing the annual Beer Church Turkey Bowl. Where: West Seattle Bowl. When: Saturday, November 14th from 5 to 8 p.m. (West Seattle Blog, 2026-11-05 13:35 PST)
- [Ballard FC appoints Pedro Millan as new head coach](/seattle/stories/fd8adc512b.md): Local soccer club Ballard FC has appointed Pedro Millan as its new head coach to lead the team in its fifth season. Millan is taking the helm after previous Ballard ... (My Ballard, 2026-11-04 13:28 PST)
- [Ballard weekly events calendar: Nov. 2 – 8](/seattle/stories/dcdf7127d6.md): Here’s your weekly events calendar for all things happening in Ballard Nov. 2-8. Lots happening this week, with trivia, craft nights, film screenings, and the annual Seattle Sauna Festival. Enjoy! ... (My Ballard, 2026-11-02 16:01 PST)