Seattle, WA
SCC president: Seattle stay out zones are 'better than nothing'
The more you hear public officials talk about Seattle’s proposed “Stay Out” zones, the more you seem to hear, “Well, it’s better than nothing.”
Add Seattle City Council President Sara Nelson to the chorus. She was on Seattle’s Morning News to defend the ordinance.
The debate centers around how Seattle should handle illegal drug use and sex solicitation. This week, the council voted on two bills, one which approved the creation of six “Stay Out” drug zones throughout Seattle, and one similar zone along Aurora Avenue, specifically targeting prostitution.
“We’re trying to change the message that we are sending to the outside world,” Nelson said on KIRO Newsradio. “And frankly, what else are we going to do? Are we just going to do nothing and accept this is the status quo? That is the position that the council is in right now, and so 8-1 votes on both of those bills does say something.”
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Critics have questioned how the stay out zones are going to work. Many focus on the shortage of police officers in the city and the “soft” nature of the ordinances as the reasons they will not work.
“I understand that we have a police staffing problem, but it does matter that we are taking proactive steps,” Nelson explained. “Current laws are not working, and we’re going to do something about it and protect the people that are being victimized and exploited.”
When public comment was taking place in front of the council, sex workers actually took a stand against many aspects of the ordinances. One woman said she was trying to pay for a college education as she was raising a daughter. She wanted the council to leave her alone.
“It is true that people represented their experience in sex work,” Nelson said. “And frankly, that’s not what we’re seeing on on Aurora Avenue for the most part. So we have to recognize that some people are engaged in this work to make some money to support themselves, and other people are engaging in it because they are being exploited by by pimps and and not necessarily giving their consent when it comes to the work that they’re doing.”
Nelson said that although there are many holes in the ordinances, they represent substantial progress from what has been the case in the past few years.
“One of the benefits of having it on the books is it provides an opportunity for officers to approach the sellers or the women on the street,” she said. “And this law expressly states that the first disposition is to provide services to divert women.”
Nelson said there is no perfect solution but this gives police more tools to deal with the situation.
Background: Seattle City Council passes legislation creating SODA, SOAP zones
“It probably takes repeated contact and and just the the growing visibility that officers are approaching women and offering help,” she explained. “And it takes repeated touches, but at least we are, are focusing on trying to offer some help.”
What isn’t included are funds that would add to the already overrun programs.
“If only it were a matter of allocating dollars,” she said. “That is the problem. Every year we pass a budget that paid for, I believe, that it provides the funding to hire 125 more officers. However, we are dealing quarter after quarter with a net negative of officers. That is a whole other problem, and we’re working on that as well.”
Nelson claimed the situation on Aurora has gotten “remarkably worse.”
“If you listen to the testimony of the neighbors that see it day in and day out that live very closely, you will see a different picture portrayed than someone who chooses to go into an aspect of sex work for whatever other reason,” she said.
Nelson said that the bottom line to the new ordinances is they draw a line in the sand.
“We are focusing on the oath that we take when we assumed office, which is to protect the health and well being and safety of the people of Seattle,” she said.
Bill Kaczaraba is a content editor at MyNorthwest. You can read his stories here. Follow Bill on X, formerly known as Twitter, here and email him here.
SEATTLE – Western Washington is staying locked into a cool and unsettled weather pattern as we head into the second half of the week.
Showers will continue to rotate through the region over the next several days as a series of weather disturbances move overhead, keeping skies mostly cloudy and temperatures running below average for mid-May.
Thursday will bring a brief break in the action before the next weak system arrives later in the day. Expect scattered showers to redevelop with plenty of cloud cover sticking around. Temperatures will remain cool, with highs near 60 degrees.
It will be cool on Thursday in Western Washington with increasing clouds and showers. (FOX 13 Seattle)
What’s next:
The weather turns a bit more active Friday as the next system swings into the Pacific Northwest. Western Washington will see widespread showers and even the possibility of a few isolated thunderstorms. While not everyone will hear thunder, a few heavier downpours and small hail can’t be ruled out if any storms manage to develop during the afternoon.
Rain showers will push through Western Washington again on Friday afternoon. (FOX 13 Seattle)
Saturday will be cool with scattered showers and another chance for isolated thunderstorms, especially near the Cascades. Afternoon highs will struggle to make it out of the 50s across many lowland Puget Sound area communities.
Mountain travelers should also be prepared for a dramatic change compared to the recent warm spell. Much colder air will filter into the Cascades this weekend, and while significant snow accumulation looks unlikely, higher elevations could still see snow showers and sharply colder conditions. Anyone planning outdoor recreation in the mountains should be ready for winter-like weather at times.
Snow levels will drop to near pass levels in the Washington Cascades Friday through Sunday. (FOX 13 Seattle)
Looking Ahead:
The pattern finally begins to improve late in the weekend and into early next week. High pressure is expected to rebuild over the northeastern Pacific, bringing a return to drier weather and some sunshine. Temperatures should gradually rebound back into the 60s by Monday and Tuesday, although the ridge may remain weak enough to allow for occasional clouds at times.
Temperatures will be cool the next three days with showers in Seattle, but next week will be drier and warmer. (FOX 13 Seattle)
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SEATTLE – Remember that iconic Gap advertisement with the girl group dancing to “My milkshake brings all the boys to the yard” that took the internet by storm in August?
What we know:
Katseye, the girl-group in the ad, are taking center stage at Climate Pledge Arena on Nov. 17, with ticket sales dropping on Thursday, May 21 and their new EP, Wild, is set to release on Aug. 14 via Hybe x Geffen Records.
The global girl group announced their WILDWORLD TOUR on Wednesday, bringing Katseye to arenas across Europe and North America this fall.
Katseye’s tour will kickoff in Dublin, Ireland on September 1, at Dublin’s 3Arena, while the North American portion of their tour launches Oct. 13 in Miami, Florida at Kaseya Center. Other honorable tour venue mentions include UBS Arena in Belmont Park, NY and Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
The WILDWORLD TOUR will conclude at Palacio de los Deportes in Mexico City on Nov. 27.
Keep reading for ticket information and the full tour itinerary.
Ticket Information
What’s next:
Tickets will be available beginning at the end of May. Specifically, Weverse Artist Presale tickets will be available on Wednesday, May 20 at 11:00 a.m. local time, before the Katseye.World Presale at 3:00 p.m. local time.
General onsale begins Thursday, May 21 at 3:00 p.m. local time at www.katseye.world.
Tour itinerary
KATSEYE – WILDWORLD TOUR
UK/EU
9/1 – Dublin, Ireland – 3Arena
9/3 – London, UK – The O2
9/6 – Manchester, UK – Co-Op Live
9/9 – Paris, France – Accor Arena
9/11 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Ziggo Dome
9/13 – Cologne, Germany – Lanxess Arena
9/15 – Antwerp, Belgium – AFAS Dome
9/17 – Copenhagen, Denmark – Royal Arena
North America
10/13 – Miami, FL – Kaseya Center
10/15 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena
10/20 – Charlotte, NC – Spectrum Center
10/22 – Washington, DC – Capital One Arena
10/24 – Belmont Park, NY – UBS Arena
10/28 – Boston, MA – TD Garden
10/30 – Montreal, QC – Bell Centre
11/1 – Hamilton, ON – TD Coliseum
11/3 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena
11/5 – Chicago, IL – United Center
11/7 – Minneapolis, MN – Target Center
11/10 – Austin, TX – Moody Center
11/11 – Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center
11/14 – Las Vegas, NV – MGM Grand Garden Arena
11/17 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena
11/19 – Oakland, CA – Oakland Arena
11/21 – Los Angeles, CA – Crypto.com Arena
11/24 – Phoenix, AZ – Mortgage Matchup Center
11/27 – Mexico City, MX – Palacio de los Deportes
2026 Festival Dates
6/5 – New York, NY – The Governors Ball Music Festival
7/30 – Saint Charles, IA – Hinterland Music Festival
8/8 – Pasadena, CA – 88rising Festival: Head In The Clouds
The Source: Information in this story came from a press release from Katseye and the katseye.world website.
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SEATTLE – An upper level low will increase showers and isolated storms overnight. Some storms that develop could produce locally heavy rain, thunder and lightning along with gusty winds. The best chance will be along and east of the I-5 corridor. Scattered showers will be possible during the day. There is also a chance for a light dusting of snow in the higher mountains.
Upper level low will increase showers and isolated storms overnight with scattered showers possible during the day. (FOX13 Seattle)
Wind Advisory in Eastern Washington
As the disturbance crosses through the region, winds will be especially gusty in Central and Eastern Washington. A Wind Advisory will be in effect for many of these locations through late Wednesday night.
Winds will be picking up on Wednesday with gusts nearing 50 mph. (FOX13 Seattle)
What’s next:
After warming into the low 80s on Tuesday, Wednesday will feel quite a bit different. Afternoon highs will only be in the upper 50s and low 60s, a good 20 degrees cooler than just 24 hours ago.
Afternoon highs will be significantly cooler on Wednesday.
Looking Ahead:
Even after Wednesday’s early morning rain, the rest of the week will remain unsettled. Additional chances for showers and cooler into the weekend. We will again near 70 degrees by early next week.
Cooler and wet for Wednesday with additional showers possible this week.
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