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Initial vote shows Seattleites favor new payroll tax to fund social housing

Seattle voters are showing strong support for a new tax on big businesses that would fund the city’s Social Housing Developer, according to initial results from Tuesday’s special election.

Constantine proposes $1.5B King County Parks Levy renewal for August ballot

King County Executive Dow Constantine announced earlier this week one of the largest levy proposals in county history to fund public parks projects and operations. The levy would run from 2026 through 2031 and generate an estimated $1.5 billion.

Fish passage project in Olympic Peninsula not impacted by federal funding freeze

So far, federal funding remains intact for a major project to remove four fish barriers within the Olympic Peninsula. The project will remove and replace three outdated culverts under U.S. 101 in the Port Angeles area and one along State Route 116 in Port Hadlock-Irondale.

Recipe: A delicious French dessert

French cuisine is known for many things, including dessert. Those who want to emulate their favorite French chefs for a loved one this Valentine's Day should consider the following recipe for “Clafoutis,” a French baked custard, from Elisabeth M. Prueitt and Chad Robertson’s “Tartine” (Chronicle Books).

Pierce County's new warming center aids homeless population during cold spell

Pierce County’s new centralized shelter hub has taken in over 60 homeless people per night less than a month after opening.

Proposed legislation would pull the plug on Tesla’s EV sales advantage in WA

A bill “protecting consumer choice by creating a fairer marketplace for auto sales” could, if passed, threaten Tesla’s direct-to-consumer model and cause the electric vehicle automaker to close its service centers in Washington state.

Bill to remove medical debt from credit scores in Washington moves forward

State lawmakers are forwarding a bill that would change how medical debt impacts Washingtonians' credit scores.

Senior living, reimagined: Bayview’s journey of transformation

Bayview’s mission in a nutshell, transforming the experience of aging to deliver life’s potential, continues to guide us even as the landscape of senior living is undergoing a profound transformation.

Savvy Senior: How to choose and use a home blood pressure monitor

Can you offer me any tips on choosing and using a home blood pressure monitor? I just found out I have high blood pressure and my doctor recommended I get a home monitor so I can keep tabs on it.

New EO to streamline inquests into law enforcement-involved deaths in county

King County Executive Dow Constantine has issued an executive order to revise the process for judicial inquiries into law enforcement-involved deaths.

Construction of final segment of Seattle Waterfront project begins

The final segment of Seattle's waterfront revitalization has started construction six years after the Alaskan Way Viaduct was demolished in early 2019.

Recipe: A delicious French dessert

French cuisine is known for many things, including dessert. Those who want to emulate their favorite French chefs for a loved one this Valentine's Day should consider the following recipe for “Clafoutis,” a French baked custard, from Elisabeth M. Prueitt and Chad Robertson’'s “Tartine” (Chronicle Books).

University of Washington names Robert J. Jones as its next president

The University of Washington has announced Robert J. Jones as its next president, becoming the first African American to serve in the role.

Zahilay named council chair

King County Council Chair Girmay Zahilay (center in burgundy suit) smiles with WA Attorney General Nick Brown (navy suit) and neighborhood and regional leaders at the Washington State Democrats Convention.

Four toner family generations served by Dr. Frank J. Calvo

The other day, quite by accident, three generations of the Toner family all had appointments at the same time on the same day in the Queen Anne hill Boston Street office of Dr. Frank J. Calvo, DDS.