Melissa
@melissafalcone.bsky.social
🏔️Alaska grown 🗻Seattle rooted | Advocate for livable cities and safe streets 🚴♀️🚌⛴️ | Go Zags! 🏀
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January 26, 2026 at 2:57 AM
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Regarding WA state continuing to give drivers license data to ICE, despite saying they stopped:
"If we can't keep data secure that we're collecting, do we have any business collecting it in the first place?"
"If we can't keep data secure that we're collecting, do we have any business collecting it in the first place?"
On this week-in-review, @finchfrii.bsky.social and @robertcruickshank.com discuss:
😡 WA still providing driver data to ICE
🌱 New Seattle electeds inaugurated
🤨 SPOG misleads on Wilson’s drug policy
🪓 Gov Ferguson proposes huge austerity
💸 Inslee criticizes Ferguson’s raid on climate funding
😡 WA still providing driver data to ICE
🌱 New Seattle electeds inaugurated
🤨 SPOG misleads on Wilson’s drug policy
🪓 Gov Ferguson proposes huge austerity
💸 Inslee criticizes Ferguson’s raid on climate funding
Week in Review: January 9, 2026 - with Robert Cruickshank
Washington state continues sharing driver data with ICE despite officials claiming they stopped. Governor Ferguson's austerity budget and climate faces criticism from former Gov. Inslee and Democrats....
officialhacksandwonks.com
January 10, 2026 at 4:11 PM
Regarding WA state continuing to give drivers license data to ICE, despite saying they stopped:
"If we can't keep data secure that we're collecting, do we have any business collecting it in the first place?"
"If we can't keep data secure that we're collecting, do we have any business collecting it in the first place?"
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Washington State Peeps:
Click this link below, fill out your info, and sign in “Pro” to show your support for this bill that limits how enforcement officers can conceal their identity while working.
Click this link below, fill out your info, and sign in “Pro” to show your support for this bill that limits how enforcement officers can conceal their identity while working.
This bill to restrict the use of facial coverings by law enforcement officers is getting a public hearing on the very first day of Washington's legislative session, next Monday.
You can weigh in on it, without testifying, here:
app.leg.wa.gov/csi/Testifie...
You can weigh in on it, without testifying, here:
app.leg.wa.gov/csi/Testifie...
January 9, 2026 at 2:58 AM
Washington State Peeps:
Click this link below, fill out your info, and sign in “Pro” to show your support for this bill that limits how enforcement officers can conceal their identity while working.
Click this link below, fill out your info, and sign in “Pro” to show your support for this bill that limits how enforcement officers can conceal their identity while working.
Hot Rat summer followed by Wet Rat winter
King County warns of toilet rats after record flooding
King County warns of toilet rats after record flooding
Rats could climb up your toilet as a result of recent flooding from atmospheric rivers, King County officials say. Enter "wet rat winter."
www.seattletimes.com
December 20, 2025 at 5:43 AM
Hot Rat summer followed by Wet Rat winter
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I'm cautiously excited for Wilson. But it's still depressing the entire elite establishment looked at Harrell's record and were fine with another four years.
The hard work starts now. A lot of very powerful people will work to sabotage her administration. But that's also not an excuse.
The hard work starts now. A lot of very powerful people will work to sabotage her administration. But that's also not an excuse.
November 12, 2025 at 2:36 AM
I'm cautiously excited for Wilson. But it's still depressing the entire elite establishment looked at Harrell's record and were fine with another four years.
The hard work starts now. A lot of very powerful people will work to sabotage her administration. But that's also not an excuse.
The hard work starts now. A lot of very powerful people will work to sabotage her administration. But that's also not an excuse.
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Katie’s path to the Mayor’s office depends upon your ballot — and probably your friends’ and coworkers’, too! Track your ballot and fix any issues at the following links! Next, send these links to 10 friends and family to make sure Katie wins. #thisisyourcity
November 10, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Katie’s path to the Mayor’s office depends upon your ballot — and probably your friends’ and coworkers’, too! Track your ballot and fix any issues at the following links! Next, send these links to 10 friends and family to make sure Katie wins. #thisisyourcity
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Wow it’s gonna be close. For real, check to make sure your ballot got counted: info.kingcounty.gov/kcelections/... Sometimes a messy signature is all it takes to get flagged.
King County Elections
Led by Director Julie Wise, King County Elections conducts accurate, secure, and accessible elections for King County's over 1.4 million registered voters.
info.kingcounty.gov
November 7, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Wow it’s gonna be close. For real, check to make sure your ballot got counted: info.kingcounty.gov/kcelections/... Sometimes a messy signature is all it takes to get flagged.
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There's lot of challenged ballots in Seattle. Challenged ballots disproportionately skew younger with over half from people under age 45.
November 6, 2025 at 3:28 AM
There's lot of challenged ballots in Seattle. Challenged ballots disproportionately skew younger with over half from people under age 45.
Ok Seattle, let’s get those ballots in before 8pm tomorrow!
November 4, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Ok Seattle, let’s get those ballots in before 8pm tomorrow!
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Per ESPN—
“At 4 hours, 58 minutes, it was the longest winner-take-all postseason game in baseball history and featured 15 pitchers”
www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/...
“At 4 hours, 58 minutes, it was the longest winner-take-all postseason game in baseball history and featured 15 pitchers”
www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/...
M's punch ALCS ticket in 15-inning instant classic
In the longest winner-take-all playoff game in MLB history, Jorge Polanco's walk-off single in the 15th gave put the Mariners in the ALCS with a 3-2 Game 5 win over the Tigers.
www.espn.com
October 11, 2025 at 5:41 AM
Per ESPN—
“At 4 hours, 58 minutes, it was the longest winner-take-all postseason game in baseball history and featured 15 pitchers”
www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/...
“At 4 hours, 58 minutes, it was the longest winner-take-all postseason game in baseball history and featured 15 pitchers”
www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/...
Humpy coming through in the clutch! 🔱
Oh my god… Humpy just earned a win in the Mariners Salmon Run.
#TridentsUp #SeizeTheMoment #Postseason
#TridentsUp #SeizeTheMoment #Postseason
October 11, 2025 at 5:38 AM
Humpy coming through in the clutch! 🔱
What a great week to be a Mariners fan! 🔱
For the third day in a row, the #Mariners have clinched something related to the playoffs. This time it's the guarantee of at least a top-2 seed -- which comes with a bye through to the ALDS -- after Cleveland lost its series finale against Detroit.
sports.mynorthwest.com/mlb/seattle-...
sports.mynorthwest.com/mlb/seattle-...
Seattle Mariners clinch top-2 seed in playoffs, spot in ALDS
For the third day in a row, the Seattle Mariners clinched something related to the playoffs. And they didn't even have to lift a finger to do so Thursday.
sports.mynorthwest.com
September 26, 2025 at 5:49 AM
What a great week to be a Mariners fan! 🔱
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BACK TO THE POSTSEASON! YOUR @MARINERS ARE HEADED BACK TO THE PLAYOFFS!
Photos in graphic by Eric Hiller, Kevin Ng, and @riogiancarlo.bsky.social
#TridentsUp #SeattleMariners #SeizeTheMoment #SeattleSports
Photos in graphic by Eric Hiller, Kevin Ng, and @riogiancarlo.bsky.social
#TridentsUp #SeattleMariners #SeizeTheMoment #SeattleSports
September 24, 2025 at 4:13 AM
BACK TO THE POSTSEASON! YOUR @MARINERS ARE HEADED BACK TO THE PLAYOFFS!
Photos in graphic by Eric Hiller, Kevin Ng, and @riogiancarlo.bsky.social
#TridentsUp #SeattleMariners #SeizeTheMoment #SeattleSports
Photos in graphic by Eric Hiller, Kevin Ng, and @riogiancarlo.bsky.social
#TridentsUp #SeattleMariners #SeizeTheMoment #SeattleSports
Voting is open!
The wait is nearly over. Fat Bear Week kicks off today at 9 AM PT 🐻
Who’s ready to meet the ultimate salmon snackers and vote for their fave chonk?
Set your alarms and get to fatbearweek.org
Who’s ready to meet the ultimate salmon snackers and vote for their fave chonk?
Set your alarms and get to fatbearweek.org
September 23, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Voting is open!
A seat warmer should *at the very least* be physically in the seat to give the appearance of representing us.
UPDATE: I got this reply from CM Solomon's staff regarding his absence for yesterday's votes. He was at a previously-scheduled conference in Vancouver, WA:
September 20, 2025 at 4:13 AM
A seat warmer should *at the very least* be physically in the seat to give the appearance of representing us.
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WTF❗️
ICE arrested two firefighters who were fighting an active fire in WA’s Olympic Peninsula
ICE arrested two firefighters who were fighting an active fire in WA’s Olympic Peninsula
Federal agents arrest firefighters working on WA wildfire
Federal agents showed up northeast of Lake Cushman to check identification of crew members fighting Washington's largest active wildfire.
www.seattletimes.com
August 28, 2025 at 2:59 AM
WTF❗️
ICE arrested two firefighters who were fighting an active fire in WA’s Olympic Peninsula
ICE arrested two firefighters who were fighting an active fire in WA’s Olympic Peninsula
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Tell @council.seattle.gov let's make Seattle walkable and affordable by:
1) Legalizing corner stores
2) Expanding neighborhood centers
3) Adding flexibility in car parking regulations
4) Encouraging stacked flats
5) Supporting social housing
Take action today!
1) Legalizing corner stores
2) Expanding neighborhood centers
3) Adding flexibility in car parking regulations
4) Encouraging stacked flats
5) Supporting social housing
Take action today!
Make Seattle Affordable & Walkable
Dear Seattle City Council, Thank you for putting forward amendments that could lead to a more affordable, equitable, and walkable Seattle. I care about creating a Seattle where everyone can afford ...
actionnetwork.org
August 26, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Tell @council.seattle.gov let's make Seattle walkable and affordable by:
1) Legalizing corner stores
2) Expanding neighborhood centers
3) Adding flexibility in car parking regulations
4) Encouraging stacked flats
5) Supporting social housing
Take action today!
1) Legalizing corner stores
2) Expanding neighborhood centers
3) Adding flexibility in car parking regulations
4) Encouraging stacked flats
5) Supporting social housing
Take action today!
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@seattledot.bsky.social The current traffic management plan for Seafair is not consistent with SDOT values. Please involve the community before approving next year!
@wilsonforseattle.bsky.social @linforseattle.bsky.social @jamieforseattle.bsky.social @alexis4seattle.bsky.social
@wilsonforseattle.bsky.social @linforseattle.bsky.social @jamieforseattle.bsky.social @alexis4seattle.bsky.social
August 4, 2025 at 3:33 PM
@seattledot.bsky.social The current traffic management plan for Seafair is not consistent with SDOT values. Please involve the community before approving next year!
@wilsonforseattle.bsky.social @linforseattle.bsky.social @jamieforseattle.bsky.social @alexis4seattle.bsky.social
@wilsonforseattle.bsky.social @linforseattle.bsky.social @jamieforseattle.bsky.social @alexis4seattle.bsky.social
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So, I was laid off by my job this week after 13 years.
Not only that, but it happened as bills from my recent heart attack-related medical visits come due.
Because of that, I'm doing a big sale for SKTCHD/Off Panel related things, so now's a good time to subscribe if you can...because I need it!
Not only that, but it happened as bills from my recent heart attack-related medical visits come due.
Because of that, I'm doing a big sale for SKTCHD/Off Panel related things, so now's a good time to subscribe if you can...because I need it!
July 18, 2025 at 12:31 AM
If you like comics journalism you’ll love @sktchd.bsky.social and David’s podcast Off Panel! Subscribe and support!
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Want a cooler, greener, healthier neighborhood? Plant a free tree!
Seattle’s Trees for Neighborhoods program is back for 2025!
Get up to 3 free trees, tools, workshops & ongoing support.
Apply July 1–31.
Info: www.seattle.gov/trees/trees-...
#SeattleTrees #UrbanForestry #PlantTreesGrowCommunity
Seattle’s Trees for Neighborhoods program is back for 2025!
Get up to 3 free trees, tools, workshops & ongoing support.
Apply July 1–31.
Info: www.seattle.gov/trees/trees-...
#SeattleTrees #UrbanForestry #PlantTreesGrowCommunity
July 3, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Want a cooler, greener, healthier neighborhood? Plant a free tree!
Seattle’s Trees for Neighborhoods program is back for 2025!
Get up to 3 free trees, tools, workshops & ongoing support.
Apply July 1–31.
Info: www.seattle.gov/trees/trees-...
#SeattleTrees #UrbanForestry #PlantTreesGrowCommunity
Seattle’s Trees for Neighborhoods program is back for 2025!
Get up to 3 free trees, tools, workshops & ongoing support.
Apply July 1–31.
Info: www.seattle.gov/trees/trees-...
#SeattleTrees #UrbanForestry #PlantTreesGrowCommunity
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Join us next Thursday, July 10th at 5 PM at Denny / Dexter to race Route 8! It’s easy to outwalk the L8, but can we still beat it while doing the cha-cha slide, hopscotching, or in a conga line? Join one of our race activities or bring your own creative things you can do while still beating the bus!
June 30, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Join us next Thursday, July 10th at 5 PM at Denny / Dexter to race Route 8! It’s easy to outwalk the L8, but can we still beat it while doing the cha-cha slide, hopscotching, or in a conga line? Join one of our race activities or bring your own creative things you can do while still beating the bus!
👏 More 👏 of 👏 this 👏 please 👏
Love stories about families thriving in density. Tired of the 1plex or bust noise.
"The communal spaces contribute to community building, Dale says. “All the kids know each other, the kids hang out together,” he said, noting that the shared roof space has a trampoline that’s exceedingly popular."
"The communal spaces contribute to community building, Dale says. “All the kids know each other, the kids hang out together,” he said, noting that the shared roof space has a trampoline that’s exceedingly popular."
May 16, 2025 at 6:20 PM
👏 More 👏 of 👏 this 👏 please 👏
“Market visitors struggle while all of Pizza and Pasta’s new exclusive outdoor seating sits completely vacant.”
Who doesn’t love a good burn? 👀
Who doesn’t love a good burn? 👀
More Market drama: Pike Place Chowder is in a turf war with Pizza & Pasta Bar over the seating in Post Alley, and today filed an appeal against a decision by the Market Historical Commission against Pizza & Pasta being granted exclusive rights to "prime seating space."
April 30, 2025 at 4:43 AM
“Market visitors struggle while all of Pizza and Pasta’s new exclusive outdoor seating sits completely vacant.”
Who doesn’t love a good burn? 👀
Who doesn’t love a good burn? 👀