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Rock the ballpark: Luis Castillo rock solid as Mariners take series over Angels 

With a strong performance from the pitching staff and just enough offense against a very game Los Angeles Angels team, the Seattle Mariners completed the series win with a 3-2 victory on Wednesday. A tight win and some good vibes may just have Seattle back on track after a rough road trip to begin September.

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Columbia City Beatwalk Celebrates Music, Arts, Local Business

The Columbia City Beatwalk, known as ‘South Seattle’s Music Festival’, brought folks together to celebrate music, vendors, and the historic community event which has been running for 29 years. The monthly event which runs June-September and is organized by the Columbia City Business Association showcases some of the best the neighborhood has to offer.

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Jackson Street Jazz Walk Celebrates History, Innovation in Seattle’s Jazz Scene

The 10th annual Jackson Street Jazz walk took over 8 different venues along South Jackson street for a weekend of music and vibes celebrating both the history and innovation of Jazz music in Seattle. Featuring twenty two different bands and performers, the festival brought the Jazz community together to showcase the richness of the culture that exists in the Emerald City.

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September struggles continue: Mariners open homestand frustrating to defeat, fall out of playoffs with loss to Angels 

The struggles in the month of September continue for the Seattle Mariners, who dropped their series opener to the Los Angeles Angels. Julio made history, things started out strong, but the Mariners offense didn't score from innings 2-9 and ultimately fell in extras to Los Angeles.

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In Case You Missed It: Back2Besa EP 11 FULL (09/09/2023)

This week on Back2Besa, we catch up with Colina Bruce, as she celebrities her Noir Lux Candle Co. partnership with Starbucks. She headed to Lake City and caught up with Jimmy Bagalini, Livo, and Ill Chris for their back-to-school community giveback. Hopefully, you know Besa loves good food, so you shouldn't be shocked that she pulled up to Communion for their annual fish fry. We go to the CID to observe International Overdose Awareness Day. Besa pulled up to Poco on Cap Hill, for the Seattle Black Business Network's Networking event. Plus, she went to South Lake Union, where Nature's Element got my soap and candle soap game on point. And Besa even gets personal with you and tells you how it's really been being part of the FOX 13 Family.

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Noir Lux Candle Co. Unveils Collaboration With Starbucks

Noir Lux Candle Co. CEO Colina Bruce was at the Starbucks Reserve Roastery on Capitol Hill to celebrate the launch of Starbucks new Seattle Community Capsule Collection, which will be on sale exclusively at the Roastery. The set of three candles has been in development for nearly a year, and complement the flavors of some of the roastery's newest coffees. The box includes blackberry, citrus, and cream inspired fragrances.

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City of Seattle to Host Basketball and Pickleball Tournaments Downtown, Reenergizing Public Space at Taylor and 5th Ave 

Mayor Harrell’s Downtown Activation Plan brings excitement and people downtown to basketball tournament this weekend and pickleball tournament next weekend, launches new pickleball court at the Taylor & 5th Ave Plaza 

Seattle – Bringing people, sports, and excitement Downtown this weekend and next, the City of Seattle, Seattle Parks Foundation, Amazon, and other community partners will host the Seattle Slam Showdown youth basketball tournament and Pickleball for All tournament, part of Mayor Bruce Harrell’s Downtown Activation Plan (DAP).

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All Natural Soap and Candle Company Launched at UW is Thriving

Besa Gordon checked in from the South Lake Union Saturday Market to showcase Nature's Elements, a soap and candle company from Seattle and the University of Washington's Foster School of Business. Ny’il Damis-Salaam says that making healthy, natural products is a passion and he’s grateful to be able to share them with the community.

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