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Axios
6 days ago
- General
- Axios
Seattleites debate dog poop trash bin etiquette
Seattleites have strong opinions on where dogs' poop should go, judging by recent responses to our asking whether it's OK to toss doggy doo bags into a neighbor's trash can. The big brown picture: Readers are divided on whether other people's curbside bins are fair game for disposing of dog waste or whether those little poo bags should be hauled to a public receptacle — even if that public bin is some distance away. Between the lines: One Axios Seattle reader, Leah Anderson, told us she regularly carries her border collie's "not insignificant bag of poop" for a good half-mile or more to avoid dropping it in another person's garbage bin. On the rare occasions she's used someone's home trash bin, she wrote, "I felt like I was breaking some kind of rule." "What rule? I don't know." Several readers said it could be OK to toss a poop-filled bag into someone's household garbage bin on the day it's set out to the curb for collection. Even so, if that bin sitting on the curb has already been emptied, adding a poo bag at that point would be a faux pas, many said. "It will sit there for a week stinking up the bin," one reader wrote in an email. Wandering onto someone's property to find their trash bin was also generally considered a no-no. Others were adamant that dog owners have an obligation to transport that dookie back home, no matter the distance. Some said dog owners shouldn't even use public trash cans on the sidewalk to dispose of dog poop. (Confession: I toss my dog's crap in such bins regularly.) "The poop is the dog owner's property," wrote reader Tom Bekey, who added that owners should "consider the smell" and how employees of nearby businesses could be exposed to it. "One and only way to deal with dog poop is to TAKE IT HOME." And definitely don't drop it in a trash can at a bus stop, one reader wrote. Yes, but: Some said they'd rather find random dog poop in their home trash bins than underfoot. "The dog poop could end up somewhere way worse!" wrote reader Lacey Meaux, whose home trash bin has occasionally hosted others' poop bags. Others have come up with creative solutions. One person reported using a bag with divided compartments to help transport dog poop home. Another reader, Milana McLead, uses a plastic holder called a " Dooloop" to help carry dog poop bags and attach them to a dog's leash — no hands required.
Axios
03-07-2025
- Business
- Axios
Seattleites divided on digital kiosks in public spaces
Many locals are wary of Seattle's plans to install 30 digital wayfinding kiosks downtown, according to an informal survey of Axios Seattle readers. Why it matters: An ordinance signed Tuesday by Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell will allow the Downtown Seattle Association to install the touchscreen kiosks throughout the central business district. Each kiosk measures more than 8 feet tall by 3 feet wide, and will display slides that are mostly advertisements when not in active use. Zoom in: Axios Seattle recently asked readers to share their thoughts about the incoming kiosks, and some questioned if the benefits will justify increased advertising and privatization of public space. Of the 51 people who responded, two-thirds had negative reactions, with 49% strongly disapproving of the kiosks' installation and about 18% saying they somewhat disapprove. What they're saying: Advertising was the most common concern mentioned, followed by the kiosks' appearance and size. "It's crowded in Seattle already — now we will have to dodge bulky, unwanted advertising too?" wrote reader Joni Bosh, who described the kiosks as "billboards at face level." Even some who like the idea of the kiosks as a way to relay public information worried they'll quickly become defaced and vandalized, turning them into eyesores. Others raised concerns about privacy, given that the kiosks will include cameras as part of a user-operated selfie booth feature. The city ordinance says the kiosks won't retain those images, nor take other types of photos or video. The other side: Some readers said the devices — which are already in use in about two dozen other U.S. cities — are useful tools that Seattle should embrace. Reader Peter Kulseth described them as "another awesome way to demonstrate the tech-focused and futuristic feel that Seattle embodies so well." A few people described privacy concerns as overblown, noting that the kiosks will be placed on public streets where there is little expectation of privacy. What's next: The Downtown Seattle Association expects to have all 30 kiosks installed by next summer, when Seattle is slated to host six matches as part of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Axios
13-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
Help Seattle win our contest for best public art
We knew you could do it, Seattle. The latest: Both Seattle art pieces we submitted in our Axios Local public art contest made it through the first round of voting, advancing to the Elite Eight. Catch up quick: In honor of March Madness, each Axios Local city in the Mountain West region — Seattle, Portland, Phoenix, San Francisco, Salt Lake City, Denver, San Diego and soon Boulder — submitted two of their best and weirdest pieces of public art. We at Axios Seattle leaned into the "weird," submitting the Fremont Troll and Georgetown's Hat n' Boots as our entries. Each artwork was seeded No. 1 through 16. And much like the NCAA tournament, there were some major upsets after the first round of voting and some Cinderella stories are brewing. What's next: We need your help to ensure Seattle is represented in the Final Four! (You know our troll under a bridge is better than that whale on a roundabout in Salt Lake City.) Vote here to help Seattle advance in the tournament!
Axios
07-03-2025
- General
- Axios
Thin Mints are Seattle's top Girl Scout cookie, our poll finds
Axios Seattle readers are closely divided about which Girl Scout cookie is the best — but after three days of voting, Thin Mints edged out Samoas in our very scientific poll. Why it matters: Arguing over food is a glorious pastime (even if in reality we'd gladly shove all nine types of Girl Scout cookies in our mouths, no questions asked). By the numbers: Thin Mints and Samoas were trading blows all week. Each cookie pulled into the lead at different times, often separated by only a vote or two. In the end, 244 of the 883 people who took our poll named Thin Mints as their favorite cookie. Samoas, meanwhile, captured 242 votes. State of play: Monday is the last day to order Girl Scout cookies online through a local seller, according to the Girl Scouts of Western Washington. You'll still find in-person sales at locations throughout the region through March 16.
