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Seattle City Council frustrated with proposed $10M boost to police OT budget

Seattle City Council members showed their frustration with a proposed $10 million increase to the Seattle Police Department’s overtime budget even as the city works to reach its officer hiring goals.

Falling Awake: At the bookstore

It’s mid-October and my husband and I are walking along the waterfront headed toward the ferry.

Savvy Senior: Best CPAP alternatives for sleep apnea

I’ve been diagnosed with sleep apnea and have been trying to use a CPAP device for the past six months but can’t tolerate it. Are there any alternative treatment options you can tell me about?

Empowered youth: How young voices are shaping tomorrow

The elected officials of Summit Atlas’ Student Government (SASG) are impressive representatives of how young people can have a profound impact on their community.

School conversation set for Nov. 6

A community conversation about Seattle Public Schools will take place at 7 p.m. Nov. 6 via Zoom.

Seattle Public Schools proposes closing 4 elementary schools next year

Seattle Public Schools has announced the consolidation of four schools as the district works to chip away at a $94 million budget deficit.

Election Day is Tuesday

Election Day is approaching fast! As the country selects its next President, there are many other local offices and initiatives on the ballot.

Recipe: An easy one-pot stew for a warming weeknight dinner

This 30-minute vegetarian-friendly soup is an easy, healthy dinner. It's a welcome time-out meal that brims with nutrient-rich ingredients and warms on a cool fall evening.

Citizen panel recommends Washington lawmakers get 14% pay hike to $71K by 2026

The Washington Citizens' Commission on Salaries for Elected Officials has recommended state lawmakers be given a 14% pay boost over the next two years.

Seattle Public Utilities and WM announce recipients of 2024 ReThink Waste Grants

Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) and WM are teaming up for the sixth year in a row to invest $10,000 in innovative stewardship projects in Seattle.

Queen Anne wine walk Saturday

Queen Anne’s fall wine walk will take place from 5-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26.

Seattle raises street parking rates again; some streets to charge $6.50 per hour

A quarter of Seattle streets will soon see an increase in hourly parking rates, with some reaching a new high of $6.50 an hour.

Proposed Seattle growth plan update seeks to allow 330K new housing units

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell released an update to his city growth plan proposal to bring down housing costs and boost housing choices.

Inslee bets ferry replacement on Initiative 2117 failing this November

At Gov. Jay Inslee's insistence on electrifying the fleet, a plan to replace aging Washington ferries could get scuttled in November if voters approve Initiative 2117.

Savvy Senior: How to find a cheaper Medicare prescription drug plan

What’s the easiest way to compare Medicare Part D prescription drug plans? My Part D premium is increasing again in 2025, so I would like to use the fall open enrollment to find and sign up for a cheaper plan.