Here's what you need to know about what's happening in Seattle.
Late-bloomers among several prospects from Seattle-area junior teams vying for NHL shot
Matthew Wedman of the Seattle Thunderbirds barely got drafted while Bryce Kindopp of the Everett Silvertips wasn't actually chosen by anybody.
Read the full story on The Seattle Times.
As Uber and Lyft lose billions, Seattle’s taxis are hanging on
Despite predictions that taxis would be wiped out in the Uber revolution, Seattle-area taxi companies and drivers are hanging on — and, some say, could recover as ride-share firms falter.
Read the full story on The Seattle Times.
Improper parking, fires plague bikeshare program in Seattle
While more people are riding bikeshare bikes, a new report points out serious problems with improperly parked bikes. An audit for the second quarter of 2019 shows about a third of the bikes were parked improperly, blocking sidewalks for pedestrians and people with disabilities. The audit logged about a half million rides for the quarter for the two companies operating in Seattle, Lime and Jump.
Read the full story on KOMO News .
New all-boys middle school set to open in Seattle’s Central District
Jerome Hunter, one of the founders of SSB, said he wanted to provide a space for middle school boys to feel safe, welcome and encouraged to grow as individuals.
Read the full story on KING5.
‘Home stretch’ of viaduct demolition to close South Dearborn Street in Seattle
Crews will close South Dearborn Street and narrow First Avenue South to two lanes on either side of the intersection starting September 12.
Read the full story on KING5.
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