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Four candidates vie for open city council seat

There is a Seattle City Council seat on the ballot even though this is an even year. Four people have answered the call to run for public office: Tariq Yusuf, Saunatina Sanchez, Alexis Mercedes Rinck, and Tanya Woo.

Bumbershoot, Amazon donating food from this year’s festival

Bumbershoot Arts & Music Festival and Amazon have revealed plans for “Bumbershoot Gives Back, Powered by Amazon,” an initiative that will donate 90,000 pounds of food to local food banks and connect fans with meaningful opportunities to improve their communities. Participating fans can receive Bumbershoot tickets and exclusive merchandise.

Bayview’s upcoming project

We are excited about upcoming window and deck improvements to Bayview that will bring new energy-saving benefits to our building. As some of you may know, Bayview, a nonprofit Life Plan Community, opened its doors to its first residents in April 1961.

Washington's fuel prices plunge at the third-fastest rate in America

Washington's gas prices fell at the third-fastest rate in the past year in the United States, a new study finds. Coupon site Bountii analyzed data from AAA Gas Prices on the average cost of a gallon of regular fuel, midgrade fuel, premium fuel, and diesel in 474 cities across America on June 10th, 2023,

A cut of meat you need to meet

The top sirloin cap is a cut of meat that you may not be familiar with. It's also called coulotte and is known as picanha in Brazilian churrasco cuisine. It's a tender cut of meat that sits on top of the sirloin, with a large fat cap that is essential to its flavor, especially when grilled.

State council preparing to expand clean energy project, per Inslee's request

The state Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council is moving forward with potential changes to the certification agreement for the Horse Heaven wind farm project after Gov. Jay Inslee sent it back requesting it be expanded.

Mary Lou Sanelli: Almost perfect

A perfect day for me begins like this: I sit on my small balcony, surrounded by a garden of potted plants. I call it “my garden” because its size fits into my life. Because I’ve grown more comfortable with low-maintenance over involved. Because when the morning light lays itself over the plants so that the new growth sparkles brighter than the undergrowth, for about fifteen shining minutes I don’t think about anything except what is most important to me, and that’s the definition of a garden. Because leaving worry behind is not easy for me and never has been.

Local Artists Shine at Magnolia Art Market

The Magnolia Art Market is the once a month art fair that coincides with the weekly Magnolia Farmer’s Market. It started last summer and July 20 will be the next opportunity to discover works by local artists right in the heart of Magnolia Village. Colleen Monette and Laura Van Horne are neighbors and artists in Magnolia. They were both wishing there were more art events in the area so they got to work making it happen. Once upon a time, Monette had been involved with MAX- the Magnolia Art Experience- that started the monthly Magnolia Art Walk. Since MAX did not survive Covid, Magnolia had not had an art walk for years.

Seattle sisters teaching financial literacy one lemonade stand at a time

While some families teach their children about money using an allowance, Lemonade Standers teaches kids about how business and money work through play and games. And by practicing through the games, they also build important skills like strategic thinking, problem solving, and collaboration, that will serve them throughout their lives.

Seattle Public Schools approves 2024-2025 school year budget; deficit cut to $94M

Seattle Public Schools has adopted its budget for the 2024-2025 school year, including using a short-term loan to lower the district's budget deficit.

Letter to the editor: Have your voice heard

After reading TJ Martinell’s article, “Ferguson, Hobbs agree to settlement voiding original Washington Constitution voter rule,” which details the recent removal of the 30-day residence requirement for Washington voters, I felt excited for the prospect of more Washingtonians having their voices heard this upcoming election year.

Washington state is ‘ground zero’ for EV charging port thefts

As the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission considers updating policy regarding its involvement in electric vehicle charging services, stakeholders have noted the ongoing issue of charging station copper wire thefts.

New WA law gives green light to more red light and speed zone cameras

Washington drivers may soon see a lot more red light cameras and other automated enforcement cameras across the state, thanks to a law that took effect last month.

With homelessness rising, KCRHA-backed nonprofits call for more housing, funding

Nonprofit organizations working to address the worsening homelessness crisis in King County say the need for housing is higher than the region’s current capacity, even as more public dollars are funneled to the cause.

Auditors: Feds unlikely to claw back Washington's $1.1 billion in mishandled funds

Despite a recent audit finding Washington state agencies mishandling more than $1 billion in federal COVID-19 aid, the State Auditor’s Office says it’s not common for federal departments to demand those tax dollars back from the state.

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