Seattle, WA
Seattle Mariners Lose Another Prominent Coach in Offseason Shuffle
There’s a “brain drain” happening with regards to the Seattle Mariners organization. As a result of the M’s success in developing pitchers, other teams are now trying to poach resources away – and succeeding.
Minor league pitching coordinator Matt Pierpont announced that he was leaving the organization on Wednesday for a more prominent role with the St. Louis Cardinals.
To the entire Mariners org, I just want to say thank you. There are no words to describe how special these past four years have been. It was an honor to be a part of this organization and work alongside such incredible people.
Excited for the next chapter with the Cardinals.
To the entire Mariners org, I just want to say thank you. There are no words to describe how special these past four years have been. It was an honor to be a part of this organization and work alongside such incredible people.
Excited for the next chapter with the Cardinals.
— Matt Pierpont (@MattPierpont28) November 28, 2024
Adam Jude of the Seattle Times added the following context to the situation:
For the second year in a row, the Mariners are losing a highly regarded minor league pitching coordinator.
Matt Pierpont was a finalist for several big-league pitching jobs over the past few weeks, and he ultimately takes over as the St. Louis Cardinals’ Director of Pitching …
For the second year in a row, the Mariners are losing a highly regarded minor league pitching coordinator.
Matt Pierpont was a finalist for several big-league pitching jobs over the past few weeks, and he ultimately takes over as the St. Louis Cardinals’ Director of Pitching … https://t.co/RrhWA6xwSd
— Adam Jude (@A_Jude) November 28, 2024
Pierpont is probably not a name known to most fans, given that he wasn’t on the major league staff, but that doesn’t mean it’s not a big loss for the organization. The Mariners have done a good job over the last four years bringing guys to the big leagues, from Logan Gilbert (2021), George Kirby (2022), Bryce Miller (2023), and Bryan Woo (2023). Those four help make up arguably the best starting rotation in the big leagues.
Furthermore, Matt Brash and Troy Taylor have come up to find success in bullpen roles.
Miller put out a congratulatory message to Pierpont on social media as well.
Appreciate you Mr. Coach!! 🫡
— B Money (@Bryce_miller9) November 28, 2024
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Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson answered pressing questions about the city’s most pressing issues, including the steps she’s taking to protect residents’ public safety and affordability, while also touching on activating CCTV cameras across the city.
Anyone waiting for the ferry, taking a stroll along the revamped Seattle waterfront or visiting the Seattle Aquarium just got a new option for finding a sweet treat: Ben & Jerry’s is coming to Pier 54.
A lease announcement last week shared that the new shop will be operated by local franchise owners Lance and Moria Blair, owners of the Green Lake and Gig Harbor Ben & Jerry’s locations. They pair is also opening another Seattle location in Northgate soon.
The permanent shop announcement comes after Ben & Jerry’s operated a pop-up at the waterfront location last simmer.
“As a Seattle native, the waterfront holds a special place in my heart,” Lance Blair said in a news release. “I could not be more excited to be a part of bringing Ben & Jerry’s to Pier 54 and continue building connections with the local community while serving visitors from around the world.”
The new location comes as local ice cream chains Molly Moon’s and Salt & Straw have also expanded into the downtown area in the past year.
Where is the new Ben & Jerry’s location?
The new Ben & Jerry’s is located at Pier 54 on the Seattle Waterfront: 1001 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA 98104.
The shop will be open Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Where are the other Ben & Jerry’s locations in Seattle?
The ice cream chain operates four other locations in the Seattle area:
- Alki Beach: 2742 Alki Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116
- Bellevue: 166 Bellevue Way NE Bellevue, WA 98004
- Green Lake: 7900 E Green Lake Drive N Suite 104, Seattle, WA 98103
- Kirkland: 176 Lake Street South, Kirkland, WA 98033
How many locations does Ben & Jerry’s have in Washington?
Ben & Jerry’s has ten locations across Washington, including two in Issaquah and three in the Spokane area. See the full list of locations at benjerry.com/ice-cream-near-me.
Zachary Fletcher is a trending news reporter with USA TODAY Network’s Washington state team. Keep up with him on X (@zdfletch), BlueSky (@zfletcher.bsky.social) or reach him at zfletcher@usatodayco.com.
Seattle, WA
VIDEO: Mayor Wilson proposes renewing, expanding Seattle Transit Measure by doubling the sales-tax percentage that funds it.
Through the end of this year, 0.15% of the sales tax you pay funds the voter-approved Seattle Transit Measure. That would double to 0.30% if the City Council and Seattle voters approve the renewal/expansion that Mayor Katie Wilson officially introduced this afternoon. She said it’ll make living in Seattle more affordable by enabling more people to “live car-free or car-light.” She acknowledged that raising the sales tax isn’t ideal but noted that it’s one of the few revenue-raising tools available under state law. Besides paying for more transit – 280,000 additional Metro bus trips a year, 100,000 more than the current measure funds – it also would pay for 22,000 free ORCA transit passes, more than double what the city provides now, said acting SDOT director Angela Brady during the announcement event at City Hall. The passes are now available to Seattle Promise scholars, low-income Seattle Preschool Program families, and Seattle Housing Authority residents. The measure’s renewal/expansion would also make those passes available to Housing Choice Voucher participants.
The mayor’s announcement says the Transit Measure isn’t just about buses: It also would “support the design and delivery of Sound Transit’s West Seattle Link Extension, Ballard Link Extension, and Graham Street Station.” The 0.30% sales tax would generate an estimated $138 million average per year for the 10 years of this measure, which is proposed to go to voters in November. Council review starts this Thursday and will be led by District 1 City Councilmember Rob Saka, who chairs the council committee that oversees transportation. We’ll add the specific text of the proposal when we get it; the slide deck for Thursday’s council meeting is now available, and we’ll add some highlights from that soon.
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