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Seattle Seahawks fans eager to know who will raise the 12 Flag on Sunday
Who will raise the 12 flag in Seattle on Sunday?
Raising the 12 flag at Lumen Field is a Seattle Seahawks fan favorite, a pregame tradition for more than two decades. But as the NFC Championship game approaches, 12’s are wondering who will do the honors?
SEATTLE – Seattle Seahawks fans know how to bring the noise on game day at Lumen Field. One pregame tradition, the raising of the 12 Flag, always sets the tone at the stadium.
The home-field ritual is a powerful tribute to fans, passionately known as the “12th Man.” Back in 1984, the Seahawks retired jersey number 12 as a salute to the fans, recognizing them as an integral part of the team.
“The 12th Man flag raising is just so important to all of us. And the fact that the team recognizes the importance of the fans in that way,” said Anna Peterson, president of the Seahawkers Booster Club.
The History:
On October 12, 2003, 12 original season ticket holders lifted the 12 Flag for the first time. Since then, before every home kick off, the flag is hoisted high at the stadium.
The ritual has been trusted in the hands of honorable guests, from Seahawks legends like Cortez Kennedy, to Supersonics NBA All-Star Detlef Shrempf, Basketball Hall of Famer Sue Bird, even heroes such as Tuskegee airman George Hickman, and the first responders of the Oso Slide.
“We all want to be there to see it for every game. We all speculate who it’s going to be,” said Peterson.
Now, speculation is buzzing ahead of the NFC Championship game on Sunday.
“It’s like this nervous energy and it’s really hard to focus on my paying job this week because it’s all I can think about,” said Peterson.
Dig deeper:
In previous NFC Championship games, the one person who held that pregame responsibility was Paul Allen. The team owner raised the flag in January 2006, 2014, and 2015, and each year, the Seahawks won the NFC title.
The team hasn’t appeared in the championship since then, and Paul Allen died in 2018.
SEATTLE, WA – FEBRUARY 05: Team Owner Paul Allen of the Seattle Seahawks holds the Lombardi Trophy during ceremonies following the Super Bowl XLVIII Victory Parade at CenturyLink Field on February 5, 2014 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule
Now that the team is one game away from the Super Bowl, there’s a lot of online chatter about who will do the honor of raising the flag. Several fans said a natural fit would be Allen’s sister, Jody Allen, chair of the Seahawks.
“I am agreeing with some of the chatter that I would love to see Jody Allen,” said Anna Williams, a Seahawkers Booster Club member. “And it would be pretty cool to see Paul Allen’s face up there because, of course, we all owe him so much for saving our Seahawks.”
Some fans, however, think the team might want to start the game “beast-quake” style.
“I think maybe we’re talking about Marshawn Lynch!” said Peterson. “Lots of speculation that it could be Pete Carroll. I would love nothing more. Maybe it was Mike McDonald who was talking about if it were up to him, it would be Ken Griffey Jr. every time.”
What’s next:
The Seattle Seahawks keep the flag raiser a secret until it’s game time. 12’s said whoever is chosen, it’s that person’s responsibility to get the crowd loud, hopefully loud enough for an NFC win.
“It definitely feels like there’s a cohesion between all the players and the coaches,” said Williams. “One game away from the big dance.”
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‘Do you care more about the kids or the drug addicts?’: Jake calls out Seattle for potential homeless shelters near schools – MyNorthwest.com
After the Seattle City Council moved forward with legislation that would expand temporary homeless shelters without buffer zones near schools, KIRO host Jake Skorheim questioned who the city really cares about.
Jake wondered aloud about what goes on in a Seattle City Council member’s head, assuming they even read the proposal.
“They see the thing, they go like, ‘Well, what do we think about this one here, about school zones?’ They’re like, ‘I don’t know about that. Let’s scratch that out. We can have homeless people around school zones, drug addicts, people who are trying to get their fix,’” he said on “The Jake and Spike Show” on KIRO Newsradio.
Seattle legislation would increase shelter capacity by 50%
If approved, the legislation would let temporary shelter sites, including tiny home villages, RV safe lots, and tent encampments, increase capacity by 50%, raising the maximum from 100 to 150 residents.
Approved amendments would require sites with more than 100 beds to maintain public safety plans and around-the-clock staffing. Another amendment would require shelters to establish agreements with surrounding neighborhoods outlining expectations for resident behavior and site management. A final amendment mandates at least one manager for every 15 high-needs residents.
Still, several nonprofits urged council members to pass the bill without amendments, arguing the added restrictions could slow resources to people experiencing homelessness and further stigmatize them.
Jake had a question for city leaders: “Who do you care more about? You care more about the kids or the homeless drug addicts?”
Watch the full discussion in the video above.
Listen to “The Jake and Spike Show” weekdays from noon to 3 p.m. on KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM. Subscribe to the podcast here.
Seattle, WA
Seattle beer garden employee found fatally shot inside business
SEATTLE — Seattle police are investigating a homicide after a man was found dead Saturday morning at a business in the city’s Lake City neighborhood, authorities said.
Officers responded to the 8500 block of Lake City Way Northeast after employees arriving to open the Growler Guys, a beer garden and restaurant, discovered a deceased man inside around 9 a.m. Saturday, Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes said at the scene.
The man, who police confirmed to be an employee in his early 20s, appeared to have died from gunshot wounds, Barnes said.
Seattle Fire Department personnel pronounced him dead.
Dozens of friends and family members of the young victim spent hours on the scene Saturday, and many were visibly overcome with emotion.
Kelly Dole, owner of the Growler Guys, described the victim as a warm, light-hearted young man.
“He was the type of friend that everybody wanted to have,” Dole said. “His group of friends, which includes my son, are really going to miss him. They’re about as tight as a group of young men can be.”
The victim had been working at the business the night before; however, Seattle police have not confirmed when the shooting happened or what may have led up to it.
“When we have things like this, we have to reevaluate what we could’ve done better,” Chief Barnes said. “How can we make sure that we’re doing everything in our power to bring justice to this family, because quite frankly, they deserve it.”
Detectives are focusing their investigation on the business and were processing the scene for evidence Saturday. Officers, investigators, chaplains, and support services were present.
The restaurant’s owners are cooperating with police, Barnes said. Dole was emotional while speaking with KOMO News about how the tragic shooting has shaken his neighborhood business.
“He always had a smile; he was so buoyant, you could never get him down,” Dole talked about the victim. “The world lost someone important today.”
Authorities said residents can expect an increased police presence in the area as the investigation continues and in the coming days.
There is no suspect information at this time, and police did not make any arrests. The circumstances leading up to the killing are under investigation.
Anyone with information is asked to call the SPD Violent Crimes Tip Line at 206-233-5000.
The killing marks Seattle’s 12th homicide of the year, according to Barnes.
This is a developing news story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
Seattle, WA
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