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

in California are resonating here in Washington.

Goodbye, Jay Inslee.

There's a new governor at the helm.

And Starbucks tells non-paying customers to keep on walking.

Author Jody Ann Fury and Factor Joviara are here to break down the week. But first, let's get you caught up.

Music down the week. But first, let's get you caught up. The Seattle City Council today will select the finalists to fill the District 2 seat vacated earlier this month by Tammy Morales.

Twenty qualified candidates are being considered. This afternoon, the council will narrow down the list.

Whoever they selects will serve through much of 2025 until voters elect a permanent council member in November.

The council will make their final choice January 27th.

Heads up, there's a big rally in March happening in Seattle on Saturday.

The People's March will start with a 9 a.m. rally at Cal Anderson Park,

Seattle Congresswoman Pramilla Jaya Paul will speak.

At 11, marchers will head towards Seattle Center.

Organizers say they're aiming to unite the community to stand for justice, equality, and human rights.

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