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Fact Check: The Average US Gas Price Is Higher Today Than During 91% Of Biden’s Presidency

Current national average gasoline prices exceed those observed during 91% of the Biden administration's tenure, marking a significant increase from the average recorded upon his departure in January 2025.

READER REPORT: Tree down on foot/bike path

More tree trouble on this blustery Tuesday. Thanks to “Commuter Paul” for the photo and report: FYI: Tree down obstructing the path at the north end of 22nd SW at the merge onto the WS Bridge Trail. Paul has reported it to SDOT (206-684-ROAD during weekday business hours, 206-386-1218 during off-hours, 911 when a road […]

Social Security Retirement Trust Fund Will Run Dry In 2032 Unless Congress Acts

Tens of millions of Americans face potential reductions in Social Security and Medicare benefits as annual reports from the programs' trustees project accelerated insolvency for their respective trust funds. The Social Security retirement trust fund is now anticipated to be depleted by late 2032, while Medicare's hospital insurance trust fund is expected to be exhausted by the second quarter of 2033. These revised forecasts, attributed to factors including recent tax policy changes, declining fertility rates, and reduced immigration, underscore an urgent need for congressional action to prevent significant financial shortfalls for beneficiaries.

READER REPORT: Tree trouble at Lincoln Park’s north play area

Thanks to Sarah for the photo and report: =FYI, Lincoln Park north playground is cordoned off this morning. Looks like Parks folks are dealing with wind damage to a maple tree, I don’t see obvious damage to the play structure, so I think this is just to secure the area while they do work. But […]

TRAFFIC ALERT: Crash on westbound West Seattle Bridge

SPD and SFD responders are arriving at a crash scene by the Admiral Way exit from the westbound West Seattle Bridge and are reported to be blocking at least one lane. So far it’s reported as a single vehicle hitting a median/barrier, blocking that exit.

New Consumer Protection Rule Turns Its Back On Fair Housing As Advocates Sue To Preserve Enforcement

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has issued a new rule significantly curtailing anti-discrimination efforts, a move described as one of the most consequential shifts in federal fair-lending policy in decades. This action has prompted a federal lawsuit filed by the National Fair Housing Alliance and four other housing organizations in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. The suit challenges the CFPB's decision to end the disparate impact standard and limit special purpose credit programs, which are crucial for expanding credit access for marginalized communities. Plaintiffs assert the bureau failed to justify its departure from decades of settled Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA) implementation and question the Acting Director's rulemaking authority.

Cherry Street Farm’s Youth Sow The Seeds For Their Futures

Cherry Street Farm, a Seattle-based urban agricultural initiative, is advancing community health and food resilience through its dual mission of youth education and local produce distribution. The farm's Youth Excellence Program instructs local youth in home-farming, plant-based culinary skills, and green career pathways, while its cultivation efforts supply fresh produce to area hospitals, restaurants, and food banks.

Improv jam, all-ages open mic, games, meetings, more for your West Seattle Tuesday!

Thanks to Margaret for the photo from the Rose Garden at the South Seattle College Arboretum. Below, you’ll find what else is blossoming on our list of event notes/reminders/listings for today/tonight, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar: FREE PLAYSPACE AT CHURCH OF NAZARENE … open now through noon, drop in with your little […]

Just south of Capitol Hill, Seattle U’s Championship Field has a big part to play in the 2026 World Cup

Monday, Seattle will become a World Cup city as it hosts the first of six matches scheduled here during the 2026 FIFA men’s tournament. For soccer fans across Capitol Hill hoping to be as close as possible to the action, … Continue reading →

Latest kink in efforts to grow Seattle’s police force: Not enough veteran cops are quitting

According to the Seattle Police Department’s 2026 Q1 Sworn Staffing, Overtime and Performance Metrics Report (PDF), the city has a new issue when it comes to growing its force — not enough of the most-expensive, veteran cops are leaving SPD, … Continue reading →

Proposal would refine mission of Seattle Care Department crisis responders

Tuesday, the Seattle City Council’s public safety committee is hearing updates on a new proposed ordinance to refine the mission of the city’s CARE Department and its crisis responders. CHS reported this week on CARE’s new East Precinct hub at … Continue reading →