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Hey, good morning. It's Patricia Murphy. It's Friday. This is Seattle now. This week, the two

lines grand opening is bringing light rail to the east side. We'll get a look into how Boeing's

finances have been affected by constant controversy and the Cracken are looking to bring hockey to the

masses by moving away from cable TV. Ticket editor Chase Burns and Seattle Times food writer

Tonvin are here to break down the week. But first, let's get you caught up.

If you want to be one of the first riders on the East Side's new two line, be ready for a ribbon

cutting tomorrow morning at 10 a.m. at the Bellevue downtown station. The city says they've got

festivities planned at each of the line's eight stops.

Hey, you could even win some prizes.

But Bellevue says there is limited parking downtown.

So keep it real and take transit.

If you have unwanted prescription medication in your home,

tomorrow is the DEA's National Prescription Drug Takeback Day.

It's an important measure in preventing medication misuse and opioid addiction.

We'll put a link in the show notes if you want to find a drop-off location in your area.

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