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The end may be near for SPD’s East Precinct wall. The barrier went up in August in response to the ongoing protests and threats of arson in the area. A spokesperson for SPD said there is no clear timeline and that they would first work on replacing the cement wall with a temporary fence. Its reception will determine their next steps. Whoever put this sign up across from the precinct isn’t hiding their feelings on the matter. (Capitol Hill Seattle Blog)
A remodel for the monorail. Yes, it’s true, the mode of transportation primarily used by tourists and folks headed to Bumbershoot — when that was a thing — is getting an update. In preparation for the launch of the Kraken’s inaugural season, the monorail will expand into the interior of Westlake Center and light rail travelers will be able to easily travel through the mall to get to the trains. (The Seattle Times)
You can now “borrow a cup” at Starbucks. The coffee chain is launching a new trial at five Seattle stores where customers will be able to choose to get their drink in a reusable cup. Once a customer is done they’ll be able to return the cups at a drive-thru or lobby of one of the participating locations. The company estimates that each of these borrowed cups will replace 30 disposable ones. (GeekWire)
Will happy hours survive post-pandemic? Considering the difficulty restaurants have faced this past year and the fact that a number of people will still be working from home, many restaurateurs are re-evaluating their happy hours. Some are concerned if it makes financial sense if they can’t expect the same after-work crowds as before the pandemic, while others are optimistic that people are craving a return to normalcy. (Eater Seattle)
