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King County homeless agency activated severe weather response 40 times this winter

Between November 2024 and February 2025, the King County Regional Homelessness Authority activated its Tier 2 and Tier 3 cold weather response plans 40 times. That translates into the opening of short-term emergency shelters and the implementation of expanded emergency operations, including coordinating with cities for additional shelter sites and supporting food distribution and transportation.

King County Metro to add safety enhancements to current, future buses

King County Metro is making enhancements to its buses to ensure bus operator and rider safety. Following the murder of King County Metro bus driver Shawn Yim last December, the department has fast-tracked efforts to install operator safety partitions.

Falling Awake: You can't put the skin back on the chicken

They say death comes in threes. A crazy superstition, one of those fallacies that has no grounding in truth but you secretly believe it anyway. Because I have been waiting for the third shoe to drop, waiting since I lost my nephew last year, and my dad a few months later. And when I say “drop,” I mean it fell from the sky with all the weight and intensity of a meteor landing.

Skatepark fundraiser April 2

The Magnolia Skatepark project is having a fundraiser on Wednesday, April 2 hosted by Mulleady’s Irish Pub, 3055 21st Ave W, Seattle.

Seattle Center & Pacific Science Center announce partnership

Seattle Center and Pacific Science Center (PacSci) announced a bold new partnership to advance PacSci’s mission and financial stability, preserve and expand public space, and establish new programming, including a Maker & Innovation Lab for STEM education and creative exploration.

Seattle Public Schools superintendent announces departure from district

Seattle Public Schools Superintendent Brent Jones is stepping down after holding his role for three years. Jones’ last day with the district will be Sept. 3. Seattle Public Schools will have five months to find a new superintendent.

Queen Anne Little League's Opening Day

On Saturday, Queen Anne Avenue was alive with the sound of Brazilian drums and about 200 young softball and baseball players to celebrate the Opening Day of the 2025 Little League Season.

Recipe: A unique take on French toast

Few breakfasts are as beloved as French toast, a dish so hearty and fulfilling that many people enjoy it for dinner. Though traditional French toast is very popular, the traditional recipe can be altered to make the dish even more delightful.

WA's latest budget outlook shows $845M decline in projected revenue through 2029

The good news: Washington state is expecting a $54 million increase in anticipated revenue for the remainder of the current 2023-2025 budget cycle. The bad news: Revenue for the 2025-2027 and 2027-2029 budget cycles are down $479 million and $420 million, respectively, from the previous forecast in November.

Attitudes mixed about proposed fixes to WA’s Clean Fuel Standard

Recently, the Washington State Legislature enacted a Clean Fuel Standard program, which directs fuel providers to reduce the carbon intensity in their products such as gasoline and diesel. Now, the original bill sponsor for that program wants to modify it in a way that supporters believe will improve implementation.

Savvy Senior: Are you at risk for kidney disease?

What are the risk factors for kidney disease? My mother died from kidney failure a few years ago at age 75 but didn’t even know she had a problem until it was too late.

Seattle’s French Fest: A celebration of French-speaking cultures returns

Seattle’s French Fest: A Celebration of French-Speaking Cultures, part of the Seattle Center Festál series, celebrates the diversity of traditions, ideas, heritage, dialects and more that comprise French-speaking cultures around the world.

Filmapalooza 2025 brings the world’s best 48-hour films to Seattle

Filmapalooza 2025 is the culmination of the 48-Hour Film Project, where teams are challenged to create a film in two days. The March 19-22 celebration will include the best short films from 17+ countries, film industry panel discussions, hands-on workshops, and legendary networking events.

Alexis Mercedes Rinck re-election campaign

Alexis Mercedes Rinck, Seattle City councilmember position 8 representing citywide, launched her re-election campaign to secure a full-term after her win in the special election.

Rodgers Park tree work

Tree work at Rodgers Park was brought up in last week’s Parks Committee meeting. Parks has confirmed it is doing tree maintenance and tree removal in David Rodgers Park.

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