Seattle, WA
Seattle Slew
Just as he had on the race track, Seattle Slew came out running in the breeding shed. His first crop included grade 1 winners Adored, Slew o’ Gold, Slewpy, and Landaluce, who was voted champion 2-year-old filly.
Other top offspring sired by Seattle Slew included Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes winner Swale, 1986 champion 2-year-old male Capote, 2002 champion 2-year-old male Vindication, and 1992 Horse of the Year A.P. Indy, one of the most successful sires of his generation.
Tony Leonard
Seattle, WA
St. Patrick’s Day fun heads to Seattle this weekend – MyNorthwest.com
St. Patrick’s Day might be on a Tuesday this year, but that just means the celebrating happens over the weekend, and that’s exactly the case this weekend!
Free events include downtown parade, Seattle Irish Festival
Saturday in Downtown Seattle, along the Seattle Waterfront, it is the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, which will have floats, antique cars, bagpipes, and lots more. The parade is from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m., but that’s not the only part of the celebrations.
The Seattle Irish Festival is taking over the Seattle Center this weekend on both Saturday and Sunday. The schedule is loaded with live music, Irish step dancing, cultural exhibits, activities for you and the kids, and some film screenings as well. So after you check out the parade, head to the Seattle Armory for more fun. These events are free to attend.
Other St. Patrick’s Day fun includes the Emerald City Irish Film Festival at the Pacific Science Center on Saturday and Sunday.
The St. Patrick’s Irish Festival at Pike Place is Saturday and Monday. Those 21 and up will need a ticket, plus there is a free celebration in Bothell at the McMenamins Anderson School that runs through the weekend.
Not into St. Patrick’s Day? Try Balkan dancing or an Oscars party
Saturday is Balkan Night Northwest 2026 at the St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, and according to the event’s website, it is a yearly extravaganza celebrating music and dance throughout the Balkans here in the Pacific Northwest. You’ll need a ticket to get into the event, which is available on their website.
If you are looking for an Oscars watch party this Sunday, there are a few options. According to events12.com, there is a watch party at Urban Family Brewing in Ballard, the Clock-Out Lounge in Beacon Hill, the Watershed Pub in Northgate, and the Awards Watch Party at the Grand Cinema in Tacoma, which will have a red carpet, drinks, snacks, and a costume contest. These are just a couple of examples; look online to see if your favorite spot is putting on a party.
Holi festival, Kraken hockey, and more round out the weekend
Holi celebrations continue in Bellevue this weekend. At Crossroads Park, there will be food, a DJ providing the tunes, other musical performances, flash mob dance parties, a children’s zone, and plenty of powdered colors for you to buy and throw every 30 minutes. Kids 10 and under and college students will get in free, but you need to RSVP ahead of time.
In the world of sports, the Seattle Kraken take on the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers on Sunday at 5 p.m. Jet City Roller Derby has a doubleheader at Edmonds College on Saturday at 5 p.m., and for the golfers out there, the Seattle Golf Show is at the Washington State Fair Events Center.
What are you getting into this St. Patrick’s Day weekend? Let me know at paulh@kiroradio.com.
Seattle, WA
Seahawks 2026 Free Agency Tracker
What it means: Bryant went from nickel cornerback as a rookie to starting safety the past two seasons, starting 26 of 32 games played, recording seven interceptions, 13 passes defensed, two forced fumbles 139 tackles and five tackles for loss. With Bryant gone, the Seahawks will need a new starter at safety along with Julian Love, but they already have a very good option in house in Ty Okada, who started 11 games in 2025 filling in for both Love and Bryant. The Seahawks also, of course, have safety Nick Emmanwori, who showed a ton of versatility as a rookie, playing primarily in a nickel role.
What it means: Mafe, a second-round pick in 2022, was an important part of the Seahawks’ edge rotation along with Derick Hall, DeMarcus Lawrence and Uchenna Nwosu. Mafe played 65 games over four seasons with 34 starts, recording 164 tackles, 20.0 sacks, 24 tackles for loss and 36 quarterback hits, and had a career-best 9.0 sacks in 2023.
RB Kenneth Walker III (Chiefs)
What it means: A late-season surge, which included Super Bowl MVP honors, helped Walker become one of the top free agents on the market, and he quickly cashed in with a big contract with Kansas City. For the Seahawks, the move creates a clear need at running back, especially early in the season with Zach Charbonnet coming off a late-season knee injury. The Seahawks will have chances in free agency and the draft to add at running back, but Walker’s explosiveness will be hard to replicate.
What it means: Woolen, who enjoyed a breakout rookie season, earning Pro-Bowl honors after tying for the NFL lead with six interceptions in 2022, has been an important part of Seattle’s secondary since arriving as a fifth-round pick out of UTSA. Woolen appeared in 64 games over the past four seasons, starting 53, and had 12 interceptions and 53 passes defensed over that span. This past season, Woolen split playing time at cornerback with Josh Jobe, who the Seahawks re-signed on Tuesday. With Woolen gone, Jobe likely steps into a full-time starting role opposite Pro-Bowl corner Devon Witherspoon, though as is the case every offseason, the Seahawks will still look to add depth and competition at cornerback, as well as every other season.
Seattle, WA
TRAFFIC, WEATHER, TRANSIT: Thursday, fourth day of 1st Ave. S. Bridge closure
5:59 AM: Good morning! It’s Thursday, March 12, 2026, fourth day of what has become a 5-day repair closure for the northbound 1st Avenue South Bridge. The South Park Bridge is the major detour for those coming from the south:
The West Seattle low bridge is an alternative too.
MORE TRAFFIC CAMS: All functioning traffic cams citywide are here (including links to live video for most); for a quick scan of West Seattle and vicinity-relevant cameras, see this WSB page..
WEATHER AND SUNRISE/SUNSET
The forecast says it’ll be rainy and breezy – high in the mid-40s. Sunrise is at 7:28 am; sunset at 7:10 pm. Eight days until spring!
TRANSIT TODAY
West Seattle Water Taxi – Regular West Seattle service, winter schedule.
Washington State Ferries – Check WSF’s alert page for any changes to the 3-boat schedule.
Metro buses – Regular weekday schedule and routes. (Note that buses usually traveling the NB 1st Avenue S. Bridge are using the South Park Bridge, but no missed stops, Metro told us.)
MORE SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS
High Bridge – Here’s the main camera, followed by the Fauntleroy-end camera:
Delridge cameras: In addition to the one below (Delridge/Genesee), cameras are also at Delridge/Juneau, Delridge/Henderson, Delridge/Oregon, and video-only (so you have to go to the map), Delridge/Holden and Delridge/Thistle.
See a problem on the bridges/streets/paths/water? Please text or call our hotline (when you can do it safely, and after you’ve reported to authorities if they’re not already on scene) – 206-293-6302. Thank you!
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