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Savvy Senior: How to choose a volunteer vacation

What can you tell me about volunteer vacation programs? I’m a healthy, 60-year-old, single woman, and am interested in doing some solo traveling, but would like to tie it with something meaningful.

Magnolia’s Mila Sandoval inspiring youth at global visionaries

Global Visionaries is a Seattle-based nonprofit that is empowering young people to be socially and environmentally conscious global leaders. Working with a diverse group of Seattle high school students, they have a multi-year leadership program that emphasizes social justice and environmentalism, both at home and abroad.

HIMS jazz musicians win big at prestigious Jazz Festival

While most Seattle students spent their spring break traveling with family or enjoying a rare sunny week at home, 44 students from the Hamilton International Middle School Jazz Program spent the week working hard to impress the tough judges at the prestigious Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival. The talented musicians won three first place trophies during their trip to Moscow, Idaho.

Seattle’s $18M plan to help developers – by charging them more first

The Seattle City Council is considering increasing infrastructure fees so that the city can help developers cover the cost of installing critical water mainline infrastructure. The Seattle Public Utilities Department says it needs better water and drainage systems, but notes that a chunk of this cost rests on housing developers.

Secure document shredding, electronics recycling this weekend

On Saturday local residential Realtor Ken Graff will host his annual community event, offering secure document shredding, responsible electronics recycling, and charitable donations. This provides an opportunity to securely dispose of unneeded paper and electronic waste while supporting those in need.

Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage Month celebration this weekend

Enjoy the rich culture and diversity of the Asian and Pacific Islander communities through performances, cuisine, children’s activities, vendors, and more at the Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration at Seattle Center on Saturday, May 3 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tapped out: Proposed beer taxes could leave WA breweries at breaking point

A bill introduced in the Washington State House of Representatives earlier this month would increase taxes on breweries across the state, potentially pushing many beer production facilities to the brink as lawmakers seek to raise revenue for the state’s projected $16 billion, four-year operating budget shortfall.

$19M Snoqualmie River restoration project sees early success for salmon, flood safety

King County is reporting early success from a $19 million floodplain restoration project that’s helping young salmon thrive in the Snoqualmie River. In April 2024, the county completed its largest-ever floodplain restoration project along the Snoqualmie River. The county removed more than half a mile of levees and other barriers to reconnect the river to its floodplain near Fall City.

Sound Transit taxes have generated more than $20 billion in almost 30 years

In 1996, voters within the Sound Transit District voted to approve "Sound Move," which imposed a variety of local taxes to fund the construction of public transit such as bus lines, commuter trains and light rail. In the years to follow, voters would then approve ST2 in 2008 that added additional taxes or tax increases, followed by voter-approved ST3 in 2016, both of which expand or seek to expand on existing services.

Part II: The space between transformative aging

Welcome back to Part 2 of an exploration of healthy aging, liminality, and the space between. April’s column explored parallels between the concept of liminality in our older years and Frankl’s space between stimulus and response. These concepts run adjacent to each other and can help us reframe ways to experience aging.

WA Senate votes to set a 10% limit on annual rent increases

The Washington State Senate recently approved a 10% cap plus the consumer price index on annual rent increases, drastically changing a House of Representatives version of the bill that had a 7% cap.

Seattle mayor orders belt-tightening in wake of projected $241M revenue shortfall

Seattle is bracing for major spending cuts after a new revenue forecast shows revenues over the next two years, not including grants and transfers, are expected to be $241.5 million less than previously thought.

King County parks levy renewal heads to August ballot after council approval

King County voters are set to decide on a levy renewal that funds most of the King County Parks’ budget. The King County Council on Tuesday approved placing the levy proposal on the upcoming August primary ballot, an election that typically sees lower voter turnout compared to general elections.

Jefferson shares stories of a ‘nomad’

Quinton Jefferson is the nomad of the NFL. In his nine years as a professional football player, Jefferson has had the honor of playing for the Seattle Seahawks, Las Vegas Raiders, Cleveland Browns, Buffalo Bills, New York Jets and again for the Seahawks.

House approves legislation to modernize WA’s recycling system

The Washington State House of Representatives has approved a bill designed to modernize the state’s recycling system by shifting responsibility to producers to ensure a more efficient and sustainable approach to solid waste management. But not everyone is on board.

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