Good morning, this is Seattle Local Pulse for Thursday, February 13, 2025. We're starting off with some breaking news. Seattle police have arrested three men in connection with a shooting on I-5 near Downtown Seattle. The incident happened late Friday night when someone reported being shot at while driving on the I-5 northbound offramp to Dearborn Street. Fortunately, the victim was uninjured after avoiding the bullets. The suspects, aged 33, 24, and 28, were arrested for tagging the roadway area and the shooting. Police found spray paint cans and guns matching the victim's descriptions during their overnight investigation[1].
Moving on to the job market, Seattle's tech scene is thriving in 2025. High-demand tech jobs include Data Scientists with a 48% growth rate, Cybersecurity Analysts at 42%, Software Developers at 25%, and Web Developers experiencing an 18% growth in demand. The average tech salary in Seattle is around $148,000, with Data Scientists earning approximately $141,118 and Software Developers making about $135,287 on average. Companies are particularly looking for AI engineering talent, with 60% of tech managers seeking these skills[2].
In other news, several Seattle-area businesses closed their doors on February 3 to support the "A Day Without Immigrants" movement. This nationwide movement aims to highlight the critical role immigrants play in the United States and protest anti-immigrant policies. Local businesses like Fogon and El Lugar on Capitol Hill, Easy Street Records in West Seattle, and Taqueria El Ranchito in Kent participated by closing their doors and encouraging employees to stay home[3].
Looking at the weather, we're expecting more lowland snow and icy roads today. School closures and delays are possible, so be sure to check the latest updates before heading out. Over 150 flights were delayed and 60 canceled at Sea-Tac Airport due to the weather conditions[5].
In community news, the Employment Security Department has released its monthly employment report for February 2025. The report provides comprehensive data on Washington's job market and will be available on March 26[4].
For upcoming events, keep an eye out for the Waterfront Seattle Project, a $806 million development that's transforming the city's waterfront. This project is part of the city's efforts to invest in sustainable development.
On a lighter note, we have a feel-good community story. Local residents like Luz Rodriguez, a 28-year U.S. resident originally from Michoacán, Mexico, praised businesses for their support during "A Day Without Immigrants." It's heartwarming to see the community come together to support important causes.
In today's crime report, we want to remind everyone to stay safe and vigilant. If you have any information about the I-5 shooting or any other incidents, please contact the Washington State Patrol at (425) 401-7788.
This has been Seattle Local Pulse. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.
