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

Seattle City Council approved more housing in the stadium district. Capital Hill Block Party is making some big changes, including making the whole shebang 21-plus.

And freeway drivers had to say goodbye to Slothy, an eight-foot-tall stuffed animal dangling from a tree near Bellingham.

Author Jody Ann Beery and K-EXP DJ Eva Walker are here to break down the week. But first,

let's get you caught up. A judge will hear a legal challenge today to the natural gas

initiative passed by voters in November. The city of Seattle, King County, and a number of

climate advocates brought the lawsuit in December. The city of Seattle, King County, and a number of climate advocates

brought the lawsuit in December. They argue that I-266 violates the state's single-subject

rule for initiatives. The initiative rolls back government efforts to transition away from

natural gas in the coming decades. Today's hearing is at 1.30 at King County Superior Court in Kent.

Spring is officially underway. You can celebrate the season with the start of the U-District

Cherry Blossom Festival today. More than 80 neighborhood restaurants, bars, and shops are

offering Cherry Blossom-themed food, drinks, and retail specials. The festival runs through early April. Also,

the Mariners are hosting a warm-up event this Sunday at T-Mobile Park ahead of next week's opening

day. Fans will get to roam throughout the stadium, including the clubhouse and bullpens.

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