Good morning, this is Seattle Local Pulse for Saturday, May 31, 2025.

We start today with a special moment for soccer fans. The FIFA Club World Cup trophy is in town for a rare visit. You can get up close to the trophy this afternoon from noon to two on the Pike Place Market Sundeck. Sounders alumni and Sammy the Sounder will be there, and there’s even a live performance by the Sound Wave band. Tomorrow, the trophy wraps up its local tour with a special appearance at Lumen Field as the Sounders take on Minnesota United at three in the afternoon. If you’re a soccer fan, this is a once-in-a-lifetime photo op.

Shifting to city hall, the city is still grappling with leadership changes after the recent firing of Snoqualmie Police Chief Brian Lynch for repeated violations of professional conduct and ethics. Closer to downtown, there are growing calls for more police patrols after a deadly shooting earlier this week. That incident, coupled with a police-involved shooting in Belltown yesterday, continues to fuel debate around public safety. In other crime news, a King County sheriff’s deputy has been placed on leave after being charged with serious offenses involving a minor, and police urge caution after a major escape of honey bees in Whatcom County—luckily, that’s north of the city, but a good reminder to check your surroundings on the road.

If you’re planning your weekend, keep an umbrella handy. We’re expecting a mild day with highs around 18 degrees Celsius—about 64 Fahrenheit—and a mix of sun and cloud. There’s a chance for some showers here and there, but we’ll also see patches of sunshine, especially in the afternoon. Good news for outdoor events, but it’s not a bad idea to plan for a little rain just in case.

In the job market, Seattle employers continue their hiring push heading into summer, though the latest numbers show job growth is steady but not surging. Meanwhile, mortgage rates are at their highest since February, making it a challenging moment for new buyers, but inventory is starting to climb as more homes list for summer.

Culturally, the Archdiocese of Seattle turns 175 years old today—a big milestone for our local Catholic community. Celebrations are happening throughout the city, so expect some joyful gatherings near St. James Cathedral and in neighborhoods like Capitol Hill.

For families, Lake City’s Tent City 4 encampment has found temporary refuge at the Lake City Community Center, drawing community volunteers and support. And in a feel-good story, We Heart Seattle volunteers, including several formerly homeless neighbors, pitched in for a cleanup at Kinnear Park, reminding us of the power of community action.

In youth sports, local high school teams are wrapping up spring seasons, and there’s buzz around Roosevelt High’s baseball squad after a hard-fought playoff win this week.

That’s what’s happening around Seattle as we head into the weekend. This has been Seattle Local Pulse. We’ll see you tomorrow with more local updates.

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