This week… 

Macklemore is in hot water with local sports teams after a controversial statement at a pro-Palestine music festival.

Downtown is getting revitalized, with lights over Third Ave and a fancy walkway between Pike Place and the Waterfront.

And Climate Pledge Arena is going to have to pay up after getting caught up-charging most transactions by 3%.

Ticket Editor Chase Burns and Arts Reporter Jas Keimig are here to break down the week.

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