Seattle Seahawks third-round rookie Christian Haynes is seeing his dreams become a reality after being selected with the No. 81 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.

But to be teammates with someone you’re a fan of is the cherry on top of the sundae.

Haynes, a Maryland native, grew up watching Geno Smith, and he’s excited to protect him in front of the 12s next season.

SEATTLE – Looking for something to do this weekend? The Seattle Mariners are back in town for their third homestand with plenty of giveaways and events. Also, this is the last weekend to check out the Seattle food scene during Seattle Restaurant Week.

If you decide to head out for something, make sure to dress for the occasion and check the latest weather forecast before you leave. 

Seattle Mariners promotions, giveaways, more for 3rd homestand

Julio Rodriguez #44 of the Seattle Mariners poses with a trident in the dugout after hitting a solo home run against the Houston Astros during the second inning at T-Mobile Park on May 7, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Stephen Brashear/Getty Images)

The Seattle Mariners have an exciting lineup of events and promotions for their upcoming homestand, April 26 to May 1, featuring matchups against the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Atlanta Braves.

The third homestand of the season promises an array of activities for fans of all ages. From themed nights to special ticket offers, there’s something for everyone to enjoy at T-Mobile Park.

Friday, April 26 vs. Diamondbacks (6:40 p.m.)

• Mariners Turn Ahead the Clock Jersey Night: The first 15,000 fans through the gates will receive a Mariners Turn Ahead the Clock jersey.
• J-Rod Squad presented by Adidas: Fans can sit in the J-ROD Squad seating section and receive a special Julio-inspired T-shirt.
• College Night: College students can enjoy $10 View Level tickets.
• Taiwanese Heritage Night: Celebrate the Taiwanese community’s contributions to Seattle and the Pacific Northwest.
• National Anthem by Sarah Rose Davis.

Saturday, April 27 vs. Diamondbacks (6:40 p.m.)

• Special ’90s Night: The first 10,000 fans will receive a Mariners neon hat.
• Scout Night: Scouts can add a limited-edition Mariners-themed patch to their collection.
• National Anthem by Wanz.

Sunday, April 28 vs. Diamondbacks (1:10 p.m.)

• Little League Day: All kids 14 and under will receive a Cal Raleigh poster postgame.
• Make-A-Wish Day: Celebrate World Wish Month with an exclusive co-branded Mariners and Make-A-Wish T-shirt.
• National Anthem by Eagle Creek Elementary School.

Seattle-born K-Pop star JAY returns home with ENHYPEN for first-ever Tacoma concert

K-Pop group ENHYPEN is coming to Tacoma for a performance. Members will also throw the first pitch for a Seattle Mariners game at T-Mobile Park. [Photo courtesy of BELIFT LAB] 

Seattle native and member of world-famous K-pop group ENHYPEN, JAY, is making his return to Washington after nearly 10 years.

ENHYPEN made their debut in 2020 with the album “BORDER : DAY ONE” following their journey on the show “I-LAND”, a music survival show that the members competed on to make the final debut lineup.

Last weekend of Seattle Restaurant Week

Seattle Restaurant Week kicked off April 14 and foodies from all around Puget Sound are about to score on some tasty food at a low cost. 

Saturday, April 27 is the last day to explore Seattle’s unique and innovative food scene at one of the 100 participating restaurants offering curated menus priced at $20, $35, $50, and $65.

Check out our Seattle Restaurant Week by neighborhood guide for all the details before you go.

Skagit Valley Tulip Festival

The annual Skagit Valley Tulip Festival began last month, and it’s one of the largest tulip festivals in the U.S.

Hundreds of thousands of people visit the tulip farms each year, and organizers want to make sure visitors make the best of their trip. Check out our Skagit Valley Tulip Festival guide for all the details and need-to-know information before you go.

Harry Potter: Magic at Play

Journey through rooms that plunge you into the heart of the series in “Harry Potter: Magic at Play.” It offers engaging exhibits suitable for all age groups, capped off with a visit to a gift shop. 

The experience is located at The Bravern, 11111 NE 8th St., Bellevue.

SEATTLE – Seattle City Council is considering a proposed ordinance related to app-based worker labor standards that advocates say would harm gig workers in Seattle.

CB 120775 would revise major parts of the PayUp bill passed by the previous Seattle City Council in May 2022. 

The original PayUp bill guarantees a minimum wage for gig workers.

The new proposal would pay gig workers based on an hourly rate when making deliveries to keep the wage at $19.97, which is Seattle’s mandated minimum wage, as well as add a per-mile minimum of $0.35.

Advocates of the original PayUp bill say when you consider payroll taxes and other fees that gig workers have to deal with, CB 120775 misses the mark for meeting the minimum wage.

“At the end of the day, this proposal is to return this industry to sub-minimum wages, which is why we oppose it,” said Danielle Alvarado, Executive Director of Working Washington.

Alvarado blamed customer fees that app-based delivery companies tacked onto customers as soon as the PayUp bill started in January. In Thursday’s Committee meeting, Seattle City Council President Sara Nelson also pointed the finger at customer fees.

“The fee has to go away because no one is disputing that was a catalyst to this,” said Councilmember Nelson.

Councilmember Nelson cited data from Drive Forward, saying the customer fees have reduced customer demand, hurting income for drivers and restaurants in Seattle.

In the past 3 months, DoorDash says there has been an estimated 300,000 fewer orders made in Seattle.

The company sent us this statement:

“It’s painfully clear from listening to Dashers, merchants and consumers that this new law simply isn’t working. The latest numbers show that the longer this law remains in place, the more harm it causes. The compromise proposal presented by Drive Forward that the City Council is considering is a promising step toward increasing affordability for consumers and restoring millions in lost revenue for merchants and Dashers in Seattle.”

However, Alvarado says companies like DoorDash need to share data, especially when it comes to customer fees and that data from Drive Forward is coming from a group founded and funded by Uber.

“So, that tells us it’s an industry-drafted policy which didn’t include so many other stakeholders,” said Alvarado.

Alvarado wants to see data when it comes to customer fees.

“We feel like data really should be provided to explain why those fees have been imposed on customers,” said Alvarado. “What is the impact of those fees on workers? All of that, we think, should be explored.”

Alvarado says CB 120775 also lacks transparency. As listed here, this proposed ordinance would “Eliminate OLS’s ability to require affirmative records production from companies for purposes of administration, evaluation, and enforcement.”

If CB 120775 passes, its impacts could spill beyond the gig worker economy.

“If we have parts of our economy where they say all bets are off, there are no expectations with how businesses treat workers, that’s something that will never stay to one segment,” said Alvarado.

While amendments could be made to CB 120775, a vote on this proposed ordinance could come as early as May 21.

We reached out to Seattle City Council, but a spokesperson said members were not available for interviews on Thursday.

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