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

Pike Place Market be pedestrian only? Seattle City Council is reigniting that debate for the thousandth time.

Amazon is moving away from its Just Walkout technology, which isn't as futuristic as it seems.

And remember in 1989 when the Space Needle collapsed?

We'll look back at one of Seattle's most infamous April Fool's jokes.

Author Geraldine DeRoyter and South Seattle Emerald founder Marcus Harrison Green are here to break down the week.

But first, let's get you caught up.

Remember that false alarm from the Tult Dam in Carnation, Washington last month?

Seattle Public Utilities is putting the blame on one of its vendors,

who they say triggered the early warning system siren while doing some remote work.

Cold comfort, of course, to the people of Carnation who've been through eight false alarms in two years.

Remember, always double check your work.

The iconic breakdance competition, Lords of the Floor, is back in Seattle for the first time since

2001. Preliminary competition for qualifiers is tonight at Washington Hall. According to the website,

the contest at WAMU Theater Saturday will also feature 16

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