What Seattle is talking about
👀 The Seattle Met just released its list of the 100 Most Influential People in the city. You’ll find the city’s most influential people in food, politics, arts, environment, neighborhoods, and philanthropy. From tech titans to outspoken politicians and talented poets, you’ll be inspired by the many unique personalities that make up our wonderful city. (Seattle Met)
🗳️ Kshama Sawant is keeping her seat. As of Friday afternoon, 50.3 percent of voters in District 3 rejected the recall while 49.7 percent approved it. That means Sawant will keep her position as District 3’s city council member, winning by just 249 votes, meaning her next city council term will not be up for a vote until 2023. (Crosscut)
⛷️ An avalanche hit the backcountry ski area on Crystal Mountain on Saturday, catching six skiers off guard, five of whom were rescued and one who died in the accident. Winds of 100 mph were reported at the summit that morning, and heavy snowfalls continued through Sunday. You can follow avalanche forecasts here on the Northwest Avalanche Center’s website. (King 5)
🏗️ The Seahawks are donating $500,000 to develop a Youth Achievement Center in Columbia City. The center will provide housing and support services for Seattle-area BIPOC youth including resources like health care, childcare, counseling, on-site job training, and financial education. The Africatown Community Land Trust is developing the project which will be owned by Seattle organizations Community Passageways and Creative Justice. (Seahawks News)
🏛️ Two Seattle artists are facing federal charges for faking Native American heritage in order to sell art in downtown Seattle galleries. Their art — masks, totem poles, and pendants —was sold at Raven’s Nest Treasure in Pike Place Market and Ye Olde Curiosity Shop on the waterfront. The artists are being charged with violating the Indian Arts and Crafts Act which prohibits misrepresentation in marketing American Indian or Alaska Native arts and crafts. (NPR)
