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Recipe: A tasty take on a beloved side dish

When making a meal, be it an intimate dinner for two or the main course for a dinner party, the entree often gets the bulk of the attention. But as any cook knows, the side dishes can make just as big an impression as the main course.

Savvy Senior: Driving with dementia and knowing when to stop

When should someone with dementia stop driving? My 83-year-old father has some dementia issues but still drives himself around town pretty well.

Seattle's outdated school construction code costing city $2.5M a year

Seattle’s outdated school construction code is costing more than $2 million a year to fix. The Seattle School Traffic Safety Committee presented its annual update to the Seattle Transportation Committee on Tuesday. STSC members spoke on what is needed to improve safety for students going to and from school.

King County to spend $107M to expand green spaces and enhance conservation

The King County Council has approved $107 million in funding for 53 conservation projects across the county as part of ongoing efforts to combat climate change.

Help McClure Middle School raise funds

Since its establishment in 1964, McClure Middle School has served as a cornerstone of education and community engagement for the Queen Anne and Magnolia neighborhoods. Over the decades, McClure has evolved to meet the changing needs of its students and the community, consistently striving for academic excellence and inclusivity.

King County and Seattle to use combined $134M to build 1,600 housing units

King County and Seattle plan to use a combined $134 million to pay for the construction of 1,600 affordable homes. Seattle announced it is using $108 million toward affordable housing through its 2023 Housing Levy. The city anticipates the funds to create 655 affordable homes throughout Seattle.

Port Commission president presents teal new deal

Port Commissioner Toshiko Hasegawa was sworn in as the Port of Seattle's Commission President for 2025. Hasegawa is a fourth generation Japanese American that was born and raised under the flight path in Beacon Hill and the First Asian American woman to hold this office.

Bill requiring more local say for large wind, solar projects faces gloomy future

A bill to give local communities more say in large renewable energy projects got a public hearing this week, but Washington Rep. Mary Dye, R-Pomeroy, isn’t holding her breath that her sponsored legislation will get a vote out of committee this session.

Recipe: Warm up one spoonful at a time

People who live in cold climates understand that it can sometimes be challenging to warm up after a day spent combatting snow, wind or freezing rain. Luckily, eating hot soup is a very effective means to returning the body to a less-chilled temperature.

Savvy Senior: How seniors can get help lowering their grocery bills

I would like to find out if my 72-year-old mother is eligible for food stamps or any other type of assistance program. When my stepfather died last year, mom’s income dropped in half and is having a hard time paying her grocery bills. What can you tell us?

Bob Ferguson sworn in as Washington governor, delivers inaugural address

A day after outgoing three-term Gov. Jay Inslee delivered his final State of the State address, Bob Ferguson was sworn in as the state’s 24th governor on Wednesday. Ferguson has served as the state attorney general since 2013 and was a member of the King County Council before that.

Erica Grivas: Where are you playing small?

When things don’t go our way, our first instinct is to find external conditions to blame. For example, we might say to ourselves, I can’t advance at work because of the corporate culture, the economy, or my boss’ personality. In doing so we fail to consider a most impactful idea: that we are living within self-imposed limitations. Why is this so important?

Drivers, union voice frustrations over safety concerns on King County Metro buses

King County Metro workers are calling for an urgent response to safety concerns as county council members explore solutions. The King County Committee of the Whole held its first meeting of the year on Monday with transit safety as the topic of discussion.

Incoming Gov. Ferguson describes taxes as a ‘last resort’ for WA budget deficit

Gov.-elect Bob Ferguson has released his office’s budget priorities, which call for $4 billion in reduced spending by Washington state agencies while describing new taxes as a “last resort.”

Savvy Senior: The surprising dangers of earwax

It’s true! Excessive amounts of earwax can indeed cause problems in elderly seniors including hearing loss or ringing in your ears. Some people experience vertigo, which increases the risk of falling. And there’s also a correlation between hearing loss and cognitive decline and depression.