Seattle Now Casual Friday with Tan Vinh and Rachel Horgan
Feb 13, 2026
Rachel Horgan, business reporter and podcast host who decodes local economic moves. Tan Vinh, Seattle Times food writer who digs into restaurant scenes. They chat Seahawks parade chaos and fan behavior. They debate penny elimination and cash rounding. They trade stories about heart-shaped pizzas, local bets, and T&T Market’s food-court culture.
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Citywide Boost From Championship Wins
- Big celebration events create measurable economic and emotional boosts across the city beyond bars and restaurants.
- Tan Vinh and Rachel Horgan note downtown shops, transit, and small businesses all benefit from a championship parade.
Why Parade Attendance Numbers Inflate
- Crowd estimates are often inflated for planning and logistics, not just accuracy.
- Rachel Horgan explained organizers list high numbers on permits to secure resources like police and insurance.
Let Kids Attend Memorable City Events
- Consider allowing children to attend rare civic moments like a championship parade as a memorable life experience.
- Rachel Horgan and Patricia Murphy argued a single missed school day can be worth lifelong memories for passionate kids.