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VOL. 105, NO. 20
Leiweke to be honored as the 86th Seattle King County First Citizen
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The Northern Lights from Lynn Street in Queen Anne overlooking Lake Union.
Spectacular light show in Seattle Story and photos by Laura Marie Rivera
Most people that live in the Pacific Northwest have heard about aurora borealis, or the Northern Lights. But because of their elusive beauty and further complicated by the Seattle weather, they are rarely seen in our area. Last Friday, Seattleites were treated to a rare occurrence when a severe geomagnetic storm produced Northern Lights. By most counts, it was the LIGHTS Page 4Æ The Northern Lights from Kerry Park. PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE
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A capacity crowd is expected on May 16 when Seattle Kraken CEO Tod Leiweke is honored as the 86th Seattle King County First Citizen. Three speakers and some past recipients of the prestigious award will be among those celebrating a leader one colleague says “makes miracles happen.” A few tickets remain for the Tod Leiweke civic banquet at The Westin Bellevue. The event, scheduled from 5:30-8:30 pm, includes dinner preceded by a no-host reception. Held annually since 1939, the event commemorates community leadership, volunteers and civic engagement. Reservations may be made online or by calling Seattle King County Realtors (SKCR) at 425-974-1015. Guest speakers at this year’s First Citizen banquet include Jay Deutsch, CEO and co-founder, BDA, Inc.; Mari Horita, Seattle Kraken senior VP, Foundation; DEI & Government Relations; and Gary Wright, consultant, World Cup Organization Committee and former Seattle Seahawks executive. Kraken team broadcaster Everett Fitzhugh will serve as master of ceremonies. Michael Orbino, SKCR’s 2024 president, will present the First Citizen Award. Also part of the evening’s festivities will be recognition of more than two dozen recipients of Seattle King County First Citizen Foundation scholarships. Among criteria for the scholarships are good citizenship and involvement in community service in the spirit of the First Citizen Award. In honor of “their dear friend and former CEO,” the Tampa Bay Lightning donated $10,000 to the scholarship fund. Leiweke was CEO there from 2010-2015. Broker Michele Liang, chair of the First Citizen Committee, said Leiweke “exemplifies being an inspiring mentor, devoted volunteer, and accomplished business executive,” adding “We’re thrilled to honor and thank this exceptionally deserving and generous LEIWEKE Page 4Æ