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Hey, good morning. It's Patricia Murphy. It's Tuesday. This is Seattle now. Original programming

on the Seattle Channel, including Art Zone with Nancy Guppy, is on the chopping block.

The city is trying to close a $250 million budget shortfall.

Nancy Guppy is here to talk about preserving the show and its unique role, shining a light on Seattle's arts community.

But first, let's get you caught up.

Music community. But first, let's get you caught up. King County Metro is breaking ground on a new rapid ride project this morning just a few weeks

after launching the G-line. Rapid Ride J-line isn't quite ready for primetime. Services projected to begin in 2027,

connecting downtown Seattle to the University District. Until then, King County Metro and the City of

Seattle will be busy installing protected bike lanes, replacing a water main, and repaving East

Lake Avenue East. And it's time to release the Cracken, the hockey team, that is.

The St. Louis Blues are in town for the first game of the regular season this afternoon.

If you're not going to the game, just a quick heads up.

There's an early puck drop at Climate Pledge Arena.

The game starts at 1.30, so look out for extra traffic and rabid hockey fans on your commute home this evening.

That's it for now. We'll be back tonight with evening headlines.

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