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Seattle to spend $2.24 million to train equity hires for clean energy construction

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell announced $2.24 million in funding to recruit and place workers from underserved communities into construction and clean energy jobs.

Queen Anne elementary student joins Safety Patrol Hall of Fame

Wolf Geide is 11 years old and just graduated from Queen Anne Elementary School. But before the annual graduation celebration, QAE had a special assembly when Wolf was inducted into Washington’s AAA Safety Patrol Hall of Fame.

WA Supreme Court rules against program used to evict tenants without court order

The Washington State Supreme Court ruled against a program in Sunnyside on Thursday that allowed law enforcement to unlawfully evict dozens of tenants, making many of them homeless.

Illegal border crossings at northern border continue to break records

Illegal border crossings at the northern border continue to break records, according to the latest data released by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Public Health director proclaims Seattle’s sugary drink tax a success

Six years since Seattle’s sweetened beverage tax has been implemented, the region’s public health lead has declared it a success.

Recipe: A sauce with fish

It's tempting to focus solely on the sauce in this recipe, since you may want to eat it with a spoon. I won't discourage you from that, but I will suggest you make a large batch so you can enjoy it as a versatile and year-round condiment.

Some progress, but ongoing vessel and crew issues plague Washington State Ferries

The Washington State Department of Transportation Ferries Division hosted a recent virtual public meeting to give an update on crew shortages, attempts to restore service, and ongoing efforts to build hybrid-electric ferries.

Seattle World's Vintage Fair set for Aug 3-4

The Seattle World's Vintage Fair, a captivating weekend experience for vintage enthusiasts and fans of classic Pacific Northwest history, is set to take place on Aug.3-4 at the Exhibition Hall in Seattle Center, 301 Mercer St., Seattle.

Beat the heat with gazpacho

When the temperature soars, it helps to enjoy a meal that is cool and, well, liquid. In other words, it's time for gazpacho. Gazpacho is a raw tomato-based soup swimming with chopped vegetables. Many versions call for blending or partially blending the soup, but I prefer to keep it chunky. You could call it a liquid salad. As salads go, it's certainly healthy, and it's also remarkably satiating, thirst-quenching and refreshing to eat -- or slurp.

Every dad should speak to their kids about the dangers of drugs and alcohol

Being a father is not easy; it takes sacrifice, which means playing an essential role in a child’s life by being there for them and loving them unconditionally. Every father knows they need to provide abundant love and support. A father is always there for their children, offering guidance, support, and education. The greatest joy for any father is seeing their children thrive, do well in life, and be healthy.

Get Growing: Ready, set grow!

Gardeners, start your engines. While there is gardening joy to be had every day of the year in some form, you can’t put a price on the day the soil temperatures hit 60 degrees, signaling the gardening season is OPEN in Seattle.

Will WA gun shops be able to comply with new regulations or be forced to close?

Gun store owners across Washington have one more year to figure out if they can comply with a new law that requires expensive security upgrades. Opponents have dubbed the legislation, an FFL Killer. FFL refers to gun shops with a Federal Firearms License.

Washington Attorney General launches 24/7 confidential youth reporting system

The Washington Attorney General’s Office has launched a 24/7 confidential youth reporting system in which young state residents under 25 years old can reach out to regarding a variety of issues, including mental health and physical safety.

Guest review: Magnolia’s Bookstore is a resounding success

As an avid reader, I admittedly spend a lot of my time not only reading books but also searching for them.

Search for next Seattle police chief is underway

Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz has resigned from his position, with former King County Sheriff Sue Rahr taking over temporarily as the search for a permanent police chief is underway.