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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.

Recipe: Grilling season is back with burgers

Grilling season has returned, and that means cooking up some burgers at your next backyard barbecue. This year, try a new take on this beloved summer staple with the following recipe for "Best Burger With Blue Cheese Butter" courtesy of Eric Treuille and Birgit Erath's "Grilling" (DK Publishing).

Seattle Ice Cream Cruise returns

The beloved Seattle Ice Cream Cruise is returning this year. Seattle Water Tours is welcoming guests to the cruise’s new location at Fisherman’s Terminal. After taking last year off to find a new home, the Ice Cream Cruise is once again taking out of town visitors and local residents on a narrated tour of fascinating local waterways — and tempting them with ice cream.

Savvy Senior: Strategies for paying off credit card debt

My husband and I, who are retired, have accumulated about $7,000 in credit card debt over the past few years and need some help paying it off. What can you tell us?

Sound Transit ridership still below pre-pandemic levels despite new services

Although it has been several years since the state-imposed lockdowns in response to the COVID-19 virus in Washington state, Sound Transit’s ridership and revenue have remained below pre-pandemic levels despite the expansion of services since then.

Seattle sees police hiring surge 500% after sweetening the deal for recruits

The Seattle Police Department is seeing recruitment efforts improve as it hired 500% more officers in the first four months of 2025 than the same time span last year. The city has hired 60 officers through April 2025. Last year, the police department managed to only hire 10 at this point in 2024.

Rock Paper Scissors tournament

John Hay Elementary School's Rock Paper Scissors Tournament was a huge success! On April 25, students from all grades came together to compete in their third annual tournament. They had food and games, and competition and fun.

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.