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

are dangerously close to a comeback. Mahjong is becoming a favorite social activity for Seattle's

young people, and Washington State is making a stuffed marmot the face of a new anti-littering campaign.

U-dub marketing professor Jeffollman and Asian verified creator Michael Wong

are here to break down the week. But first, let's get you caught up. There's another rapid ride

bus in the works. Construction's begun on the eyeline in South King County. It'll run between Renton, Kent, and Auburn.

The bus replaces Route 160. Metro officials say the Rapid Ride line will operate every 10 minutes

during peak periods and reduce travel times for riders. It's scheduled to open sometime next year.

State Attorney General Nick Brown is asking a federal court to enforce

its order that requires the federal government to release funding for mental health in schools.

The court ordered the Trump administration to unfreeze the congressionally approved money in

December. They released some of the funding, but not all of it. Congress created the grants

to make it easier for students to access

mental health help in light of school shootings. And if you're out and about this weekend,

a heads up about light rail service in Seattle. Trains between Capitol Hill and Soto stations

will not be operating on Saturday and Sunday. Instead, shuttle buses will arrive every 10 to 15 minutes to get passengers through.

Crews are replacing a cracked rail and finishing up some projects to prepare for the Cross Lake Connection.

Check back for more headlines on tonight's episode of Seattle Now.

It's Friday again. If you can make it to UW campus, today is supposed to mark peak bloom for the cherry blossoms.

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