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Kettle takes office for District 7

On Jan. 2, Bob Kettle was sworn in as the City Councilmember for District 7.

King County plagued by increased fentanyl deaths in 2023

King County had 1,269 drug overdose deaths as 2023 came to an end; 1,052 of those (about 83%) involved fentanyl.

Whim W'Him Contemporary Dance Center opens

Whim W’Him will host an open house weekend in early February.

Seattle Center Festál unveils 2024 festival schedule

Festál invites the community to join in celebrations of cultural histories, arts, customs, and rituals.

Passengers should prepare for Link service disruptions Jan. 13-Feb. 4

Sound Transit will undertake several projects to improve service.

New Sound Transit light rail study to cost more than $800K

The cost estimate for the Ballard Link Extension project in the 2023 Fall Financial Plan is $11.2 billion.

No January meeting for Queen Anne council

The next public meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 7.

2024 state laws roundup: Minimum wage, firearm sales, more

The new statutes are among scores of bills approved by state legislators in 2023 and signed into law by Gov. Jay Inslee.

History and sports from 100 years ago still alive today

While Seattle sports history is powering Hollywood’s holiday lineup, another inspirational Seattle sports tale likewise received a new treatment. Queen Anne author Kevin Ticen has released the second edition of his book, “When It Mattered Most.” When It Mattered Most tells the triumphant story of the Seattle Metropolitans, America’s first Stanley cup champions, as they claimed hockey’s greatest prize amidst the uncertainty of the United States entering World War I. The new second edition features an updated hardback cover and six additional chapters taking the story through the war’s conclusion, the Spanish Flu pandemic, and culminating with the monumental 1919 Stanley Cup Final.

Get Growing: Tracking the Garden: Journals and Labels

Like lost socks in the laundry, plant tags tend to wander. Who knows what happens to them? Sometimes, they take a dive and bury themselves at planting, sometimes they fly away on the wind, and sometimes the tag sticks around, but the faded writing needs an archeologist to resurrect. Whether it’s happenstance, a mischievous raven or spirit having a little fun, it leaves the gardener at a loss as to how to proceed. Knowing what you’re growing is a basic building block for your horticultural efforts.

Holiday cocktails: Making spirits bright

Queen Anne's Kim Arispe, author of “Liberal Libations,” shares a favorite recipe.

Seattle reopens a cinematic icon

SIFF Cinema Downtown takes the place of the venue formerly known as Cinerama.

Audit: KCIA could do more to address environment, equity

Auditors find airport lacks clear strategy to achieve its goal of becoming a world-class green facility.

Legislation eyed to reform gift card protections

A proposal would send cards’ unused balances to the Department of Revenue’s “Unclaimed Property” website.

PNB director dancing through life in new book

Peter Boal channels lifelong passions for writing and ballet into a memoir.