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Savvy Senior: How to find a good doctor

Can you recommend some good resources to help me locate some quality doctors in my area? I’m looking for an orthopedic doctor for my 77-year-old mother and a new internist for me, since my doctor retired last year.

New Seattle transportation plan hinges on voters approving $1.4B tax renewal

The Seattle City Council has approved of a 20-year plan to improve transportation in the City of Seattle that heavily relies on a levy renewal up for a vote this fall.

Proposed Seattle vacant building demolition bill could cost city up to $500K

An emergency bill to allow the Seattle Fire Department to conduct demolition of unsafe vacant buildings in Seattle would cost the city up to $500,000 this year before potential reimbursements.

Annual charitable donation, paper shredding event May 4

On Saturday, May 4, local residential Realtor Ken Graff will be sponsoring his annual secure document paper shredding, electronics recycling, and charitable donation event.

Washington taxpayers to pay more for school meals as program expands

More school districts across Washington are providing free school meals for students, both breakfast and lunch, at no cost to families.

Washington Fish & Wildlife Commission OK $24M land acquisition

The Washington Fish & Wildlife Commission voted to approve the acquisition of Springwood Ranch in an effort to save declining salmon populations and secure water supplies.

WA Liquor and Cannabis Board changing rules to encourage minority ownership

The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board is amending rules for diversity ownership when it comes to pot shops.

Savvy Senior: How to find affordable internet services?

I was recently notified that the Affordable Connectivity Program, which subsidizes my monthly internet bill, is about to end. What are my options for finding affordable home internet services now? I’m 71 years old and live primarily on my Social Security benefits.

Fueled by federal pandemic money, Washington state's spending has skyrocketed

Washington state government spending increased 169% from 1991 to 2023.

Annual charitable donation, paper shredding event May 4

On Saturday, May 4, local residential Realtor Ken Graff will be sponsoring his annual secure document paper shredding, electronics recycling, and charitable donation event.

Downtown Seattle's slow recovery provides hope for some city organizations

It’s been four years since the COVID-19 pandemic forced employees to work from home, and yet downtown Seattle is still seeing less than 60% of pre-pandemic worker foot traffic.

Falling Awake: More accountability? This I can do

It’s the third week of April and it’s been warm and sunny for days. The warmth feels like sparks of . . . Hmm. What is it I feel in the air? Out of a few remarkably warm days, am I managing to spin a little hope?

Your Best Life: Cultivating awe

Our emotions can be powerful teachers. Brene Brown taught us the value of recognizing shame collectively and as individuals, and many researchers are championing the power of gratitude to help us be happier.

Get Growing: I heart Oxheart Tomatoes

As May approaches, folks are considering which tomatoes will rule their garden. Since they will be hogging all the primo sun spots this season, it’s not a decision to be made lightly.

The Cove opens

Ahoy! Ballard Commons Play Area, known as The Cove, officially opened last weekend.