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Honoring Shawn Yim, Booming Tech Jobs, and Affordable Housing Investments in Seattle
- 2025/01/10
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Good morning, this is Seattle Local Pulse for January 10, 2025. Today, our city comes together to honor the memory of King County Metro Transit Operator Shawn Yim, who tragically lost his life in the line of duty on December 18. A procession of several dozen buses and transit vehicles will travel through downtown Seattle, starting at 10 a.m. in the SODO area and ending at Lumen Field Event Center, where a memorial service will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. We encourage everyone to allow extra travel time due to temporary traffic delays.
In other news, Seattle's tech job market is booming, with a focus on AI, cloud computing, and cybersecurity roles. AI engineering roles are seeing a 60% increase, with salaries reaching $190,000. Data science jobs have a 48% growth rate, and cybersecurity roles are up by 42%. Entry-level developer salaries start at $85,000, despite the 42% higher living cost. Seattle boasts over 1,300 tech companies, offering robust career advancement opportunities.
Moving to city hall, the Seattle City Council recently adopted the 2025-2026 Biennial Budget and Capital Improvement Program, which includes historic investments in affordable housing, totaling $342 million. The budget also adds $5.2 million in renter assistance and increases public safety investments, including restoring prosecutor positions and adding dedicated staff to the 911 Emergency Communications Dispatcher.
In real estate, while there are no major updates on specific property sales or new development projects today, the city's commitment to affordable housing is a significant step forward. We'll keep an eye on how these investments impact our community.
Weather-wise, it's a chilly morning, but we're expecting a mostly sunny day with temperatures in the mid-40s. Perfect weather for attending the memorial service for Shawn Yim or exploring our city's outdoor spaces.
In new business activity, there are no major openings or closings to report today, but we're excited about the growth in our tech sector. Upcoming community events include the memorial service at Lumen Field and various activities at our local libraries and community centers.
In local school achievements, we're proud of our students who continue to excel in various fields, though we don't have specific updates today. In sports, our local teams are gearing up for their next matches, and we're looking forward to cheering them on.
For a feel-good community story, let's highlight the resilience and solidarity shown by our city in coming together to honor Shawn Yim. It's a powerful reminder of the strength of our community.
In today's crime report, we're focusing on the memorial service and procession for Shawn Yim. It's a somber reminder of the risks our public servants face and the importance of community support.
This has been Seattle Local Pulse. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.
In other news, Seattle's tech job market is booming, with a focus on AI, cloud computing, and cybersecurity roles. AI engineering roles are seeing a 60% increase, with salaries reaching $190,000. Data science jobs have a 48% growth rate, and cybersecurity roles are up by 42%. Entry-level developer salaries start at $85,000, despite the 42% higher living cost. Seattle boasts over 1,300 tech companies, offering robust career advancement opportunities.
Moving to city hall, the Seattle City Council recently adopted the 2025-2026 Biennial Budget and Capital Improvement Program, which includes historic investments in affordable housing, totaling $342 million. The budget also adds $5.2 million in renter assistance and increases public safety investments, including restoring prosecutor positions and adding dedicated staff to the 911 Emergency Communications Dispatcher.
In real estate, while there are no major updates on specific property sales or new development projects today, the city's commitment to affordable housing is a significant step forward. We'll keep an eye on how these investments impact our community.
Weather-wise, it's a chilly morning, but we're expecting a mostly sunny day with temperatures in the mid-40s. Perfect weather for attending the memorial service for Shawn Yim or exploring our city's outdoor spaces.
In new business activity, there are no major openings or closings to report today, but we're excited about the growth in our tech sector. Upcoming community events include the memorial service at Lumen Field and various activities at our local libraries and community centers.
In local school achievements, we're proud of our students who continue to excel in various fields, though we don't have specific updates today. In sports, our local teams are gearing up for their next matches, and we're looking forward to cheering them on.
For a feel-good community story, let's highlight the resilience and solidarity shown by our city in coming together to honor Shawn Yim. It's a powerful reminder of the strength of our community.
In today's crime report, we're focusing on the memorial service and procession for Shawn Yim. It's a somber reminder of the risks our public servants face and the importance of community support.
This has been Seattle Local Pulse. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.