Great opportunity for high school students: applications for the King County Youth for Parks Winter Workshop Series are now open! Participate in a series of workshops on various environmental topics related to parks and green space. Apply by February 6th:
King County Parks Youth Conservation Corps
Building Pathways for a New Generation of Park Leaders
kcpyouthcorps.org
A minke whale (wait for it…) had already been creating a lot of buzz around central Puget Sound only to surprise us all by turning out to actually be an endangered fin whale. 🤯😍
More over on our journal: https://www.ourwildpugetsound.com/journal/fin-whale-mistaken-for-a-minke-causes-excitement-in-central-puget-sound
It's #TravelTuesday! We love riding the Monorail - When was your last visit?
By the end of the year, you will be able to access Alaskan Way and the rest of the waterfront through Union Street!
We’ve made substantial progress in 2021 by placing the bridge superstructure and installing for the elevator tower.
No, this isn't a new Olympic skating team, this is our crew working to clear several inches of compact ice off the roadway on Stevens Pass. Avalanche danger from freezing rain forced us out of the west side yesterday but we will reassess this morning. Stay tuned for updates.
Seattle Waterfront: Live View
WATERFRONT BRIEFS: January 2022
Seattle is one of America’s most vaccinated cities. Over 90% of Seattle residents above the age of 12 have received at least one covid vaccine shot. Proof of vaccination or a negative covid test result is required in order to participate in various public activities. If you are not yet vaccinated, then please avoid crowds until you have the chance to get yours.
The piers are open. Start your day on the waterfront with a walk or run. Starbucks opens at 6AM on Pier 55 (don’t miss the new gallery next door).
Spend time exploring, shopping, taking pictures, and eating. Put a cherry on top by catching the last ride of the day on the Seattle Great Wheel at 10PM (11PM on Fridays and Saturdays). It is warm and comfortable inside the gondolas.
Seattle Aquarium hours are 9:30AM to 6:00PM daily (last entry at 5:00PM). Advance ticket purchase online is very convenient in order to secure a time and skip the line. For the best deal and unlimited visits year-round ($79), become a member.
In January, Seattle will begin to experience more daylight, a full hour more between the start and end of this month.
2022 has started with some white stuff on the ground. It’s called snow, apparently. We don’t see it often here, so gentle reminder to dress warmly and watch your step in case it’s slippery. Thanks to all the merchants who help to keep the sidewalks clear. Enjoy and Happy New Year!
- Construction on Colman ferry dock (pier 52) continues with a completion target of 2023 for the new terminal.
- Seattle/Bainbridge route is still waiting for the 202-vehicle capacity Wenatchee ferry to return to service. A reduced schedule is in effect for practically all WSF routes – plan ahead, give yourself time, and be prepared for the possibility of delayed or cancelled sailings this month.
- Alaskan Way in front of the aquarium will continue to see lane reductions this month. Use the tunnel instead to get from one end of the city to the other. Expect surface road congestion during peak hours.
- The new road to replace Alaskan Way continues to unfold and shift car traffic onto new concrete one section at a time while giving way for pedestrians and bikers. Please drive slowly in construction zones, thank you!
- Boating operations between Piers 50-70 are partially OPEN, running at low-season capacity. Argosy is running 1 hour Harbor Cruises daily and Ballard Locks Cruises on weekends this month. The light, contrast, and colors of the city from the water can be stunning in January.
- Arriving by boat for lunch on the waterfront or to visit the Pike Place Market? Short-term moorage is available on the waterfront at Bell Street Marina located next to Anthony’s Pier 66 in the heart of the city.
- There are no Alaska bound cruise ships from Seattle this month.
Seattle professional sports teams playing in town this month:
- Mariners (baseball) – NO
- Sounders (soccer) – NO
- Seahawks (football) – YES
- Kraken (hockey) – YES, inaugural season!
- Supersonics (basketball) – NO
- Storm (basketball, plays in Everett) – NO
- Reign (soccer, plays in Tacoma) – NO
- Seawolves (rugby, plays in Tukwila) – NO
- What are those people fishing for from the piers? Squid! Delicious squid are highly sustainable protein source open for harvesting. If you see someone fishing, then feel free to ask them for a peek in their bucket to see for yourself.
- Public fishing piers are open in Area 10 (Seattle/Bremerton). Although there are no public fishing piers directly on Seattle’s waterfront, anglers can normally find a quiet place to cast a line.
- Look for fish in the kelp and around pier pilings when the water is clear.
- No fishing license is required for children and youth under 15 years old in Washington state.
- Species you are most likely to see: Salmon, schools of salmon smolt (babies), sea-run cutthroat, steelhead trout, shiner perch, piling perch.
- Know the rules; check current regulations here.
- Orca whales were spotted from Seattle passing Elliott Bay on December 15. Whale sightings from the waterfront are possible in January too.
- Species you may spot: orcas (killer whales), gray whales, humpback whales, pacific white-sided dolphins, and pseudorcas (dolphin easily mistaken for orca).
- Other animals you may see while on the waterfront include: blue herons, seagulls, seals, sea lions, cormorants, bald eagles, geese, peregrine falcons, ospreys, sea otters, and kraken. For a close-up look at the Salish Sea ecosystem, head to the Seattle Aquarium or one of the free Birding 101 tours on Pier 62 (RSVP required).
- Whales are also spotted on a fairly regular basis from the ferries and Argosy vessels; keep your eyes peeled!
- Read the most recent whale sighting reports here.
Classes for local students will resume this month following Winter Break. New Year’s Day and Martin Luther King Jr Day are the only National Holidays in January. Schools, banks, and government offices will be closed.
- January 1: New Year’s Day
- January 2: Official Day after New Year’s Day (Quebec)
- January 6: Epiphany
- January 12: Twelfth Night
- January 12: Kiss a Ginger Day
- January 17: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- January 26: Republic Day (India)
- January 26: Australia Day
- January 30: National Croissant Day
- January 31: Start of Chinese New Year (Year of the Tiger)
- January 31: Spring Festival Eve (China)
- More here and here.
The new public Pier 62 is bringing the people of Seattle together in one of the city’s most Instagrammable settings.
Check out the activities and events happening in this amazing space on the water this month! Take in the 360 degree views of Seattle, the ferries, and the Olympics!
Expect more cultural performances, classes, concerts, and community activities again in the Spring.
As the economy picks back up, great Seattle companies and public entities are hiring along the waterfront. Job and career opportunities are available with:
Should we add a link to your company’s job page? Let us know
WATERFRONT BLOG
|The Great Seattle Light|
When the skies are dark and gloomy in Seattle, the sun eventually breaks through the clouds. Those moments of light can be exceptional in the colors they reveal. This is why Seattle is called the Emerald City. The people who work along the waterfront look forward to seeing you again in 2022! Happy New Year.
|Start 2022 Inspired|
One of our favorite local retailers on Seattle's historic piers is Simply Seattle. Watch this inspiring story about the power of community and resilience in the face of adversity at komonews.com/news/erics-heroes/erics-heroes-simply-seattle
Get your Supersonics t-shirt from Simply Seattle at www.simplyseattle.com/collections/seattle-supersonics
www.simplyseattle.com
We’re keeping the dream alive with the most complete collection of Seattle Supersonics gear available anywhere. Sonics Forever.
|Have a Historic Seattle Christmas|
It's hard to overstate the changes happening on Seattle's waterfront. If you have not walked from Pier 50 to Pier 70 recently, then treat yourself over the holidays or in the new year. We look forward to welcoming you!
|Tornado Relief from Seattle|
Copperworks Distilling & Tasting Room on Seattle's waterfront is offering a pre-release of its award-winning whiskey for pickup in January. $40 will be sent to Kentucky for tornado relief for each purchased bottle. Drop by the tasting room or learn more at store.copperworksdistilling.com/products/copperworks-kentucky-tornado-relief-single-malt-whiskey-...
Copperworks Kentucky Tornado Relief American Single Malt Whiskey (750ml)
store.copperworksdistilling.com
Jason Parker grew up in Bowling Green, Kentucky and was there visiting family when tornadoes destroyed part of the town on December 11, 2021. To assist with relief efforts in the area, we crafted this special whiskey. For every bottle sold, Copperworks will donate $40 to the Team Western Kentucky To...
|Test Your Skills|
Can you name all the different types of fish and kelp captured on this awesome video? No worries, the clips identify them for you. Special thanks to the UW Wetland Ecosystem Team for this look at life beneath the surface of Seattle's new waterfront and seawall. www.youtube.com/watch?v=dH7IBRVJ5Ng
This footage was taken during 2021 SCUBA and snorkel surveys, part of a post-construction monitoring program.
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Took advantage of the absence of rain and snow today, but didn’t quite account for the wind. 😅
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Snowy Landing
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Dec 31
Pier 70 on 12/30/2021. Snow by the water… mom said she wanted to go to the tourist spots when they were covered in snow so I can experience them in a new way.
After we came back from a long walk, dad came home. He was stranded in...
Dec 31
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