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In today's newsletter:

  • How West Seattle’s chamber leader just earned national recognition
  • Which long-gone Seattle traditions do Baby Boomers still miss most?
  • Did you see this truck on SR-509 Friday night?

Also on today's calendar: Weekend First Sphere Course - Learn the Art of Ascension and 8 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did the windowsill say to the glass? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, a little rain, with a high of 48 and low of 37 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. CONGRATULATIONS! National honor for West Seattle Chamber of Commerce executive director Rachel Porter (westseattleblog.com) — West Seattle readers have a hometown reason to celebrate: Chamber of Commerce executive director Rachel Porter has been named to the national Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives’ 2025 “Forty Under 40” list. The honor recognizes her leadership, creativity, and community impact since taking the helm of the West Seattle Chamber in summer 2023.
   

2. Growing Up in Washington During the 50s, 60s, and 70s (katsfm.com) — Seattle Baby Boomers will recognize vivid memories here, from piling into a wood-paneled station wagon for games and Ivar’s on the waterfront to riding the monorail under the Space Needle’s orange top. The piece strolls through mid-century Seattle music, department stores, and rainy-day recesses across Washington, inviting longtime locals to compare their own childhood memories with these Pacific Northwest snapshots.
   

3. Second driver involved in WA trooper death, police hunt for truck (fox13seattle.com) — Investigators are asking for the public’s help after determining a second driver likely ran over Washington State Patrol Trooper Tara-Marysa Guting on SR-509 near the Port of Tacoma, then fled. Anyone with dashcam footage or sightings of a dark Chevrolet Avalanche- or Escalade-style pickup in that area Friday night is urged to contact police; FOX 13 Seattle also highlights several other regional headlines.
   

4. Anaheim Ducks vs Seattle Kraken Prediction & Betting Tips for 12/22/2025 (knupsports.com) — Seattle hockey fans have a road matchup tonight as the Kraken visit the Anaheim Ducks, with oddsmakers listing Seattle as a +163 underdog despite their recent win over San Jose. The preview breaks down both teams’ records, key players, and betting trends, ultimately predicting a narrow 3–2 upset victory for the Kraken. It’s aimed at readers considering wagers on the game.
   

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    Monday December 22
  • The Friendship Club
    Skyway Library , 12601 76th Avenue South , Seattle
    12:00 pm
  • Silent Book Group
    Shoreline Library , 345 NE 175th Street , Seattle
    2:00 pm
  • English Language Learners (ELL) Class - Level 1
    Tukwila Library , 14380 Tukwila International Boulevard , Seattle
    2:30 pm
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