Wednesday, May 13. Partly cloudy, mid-50s, breezy at 21 mph, the city is genuinely strained today. The SR 520 east-side closure runs through the weekend.
2 things worth knowing today
SR 520 east is closed for Montlake bridge work through Monday morning. HOV 3+ and transit can still use the direct-access ramps; everyone else routes via I-90 or surface streets.
Demi Lovato: It's Not That Deep Tour, at Seattle Center (Climate Pledge Arena at Seattle Center), Wed, May 13, 7:00 PM, expect access limits, reroutes, or crowd pressure around the venue area.
Tomorrow
Thursday is a normal weekday with slightly more pre-weekend dining. First-of-the-month brings Pioneer Square's First Thursday Art Walk.
Did you notice
May is the month patio season tentatively begins — most restaurants open outdoor seating by mid-month, though it takes until July to feel reliably warm enough to sit outside through dinner.
Updated May 13, 7:27 PM. See Now for the live snapshot, Alerts for the full triage.