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These workouts will have you climbing the walls

Rock your workout at Seattle’s climbing gyms.

Pacific Northwest Ballet announces 2023-24 lineup

Artistic Director Peter Boal has announced the lineup for PNB’s 51st season, running from September through June 2024.

Seattle increasing parking rates in two-thirds of city

The Seattle Department of Transportation says parking activity in the city has been increasing since last year.

Sound Transit to consider light rail routes outside of Seattle’s Chinatown

Along with potential stations north and south of the Chinatown District, alternative routes on Fourth Avenue are still being considered.

A place for pooches?

Off-leash dog park in upper Queen Anne possible under new city plan.

Free health care services offered at Seattle/King County Clinic

From April 27-30, the first full clinic since the pandemic will provide free dental, medical and vision care to people in need.

Businesses, community leaders sound off on crime in Upper Queen Anne

Queen Anne stakeholders hoping city leaders will heed what they have to say.

Seattle poet hosts bilingual program series at Seattle Public Library

Former Washington Poet Laureate Claudia Castro Luna guest-curates the series.

Queen Anne Little League hosts Opening Day parade

Queen Anne Little League players from more than 40 teams lined up to march down Queen Anne Avenue during the organization’s Opening Day Parade on Saturday in Upper Queen Anne. After a pancake breakfast at Bethany Presbyterian Church, QALL President Tommy Kim welcomed the crowd, and the Coe Choir sang the national anthem. The fire engine from Seattle Fire House No. 8 roared into action, and Seahawks Blue Thunder Drumline led the parade.

Proposed Washington wealth tax debated at Senate public hearing

Proposed legislation that would create a “narrowly tailored property tax on extreme wealth derived from the ownership of stocks, bonds, and other financial assets” in Washington state drew passionate responses from supporters and opponents at a public hearing before the Senate Ways & Means Committee.

Seattle Arts & Lectures adds Tom Hanks to season line-up

Seattle Arts & Lectures announced the addition of an event with actor and author Tom Hanks to SAL's 2022-23 season line-up. Hanks will be celebrating the publication of his first novel, The Making of Another Motion Picture Masterpiece, at 7:30 p.m. May 17 at Benaroya Hall, Seattle. In-person and online-only tickets are available at lectures.org.

Spring Boats Afloat Show coming to South Lake Union in April

The Spring Boats Afloat Show docks at Seattle’s South Lake Union, April 27-30. The event showcases a display of power and sailing yachts, shoreside exhibitors and a full line-up of activities. It is the largest floating boat show in the Pacific Northwest and is presented by the Northwest Yacht Brokers Association.

Seattle Public Schools hosting online budget event

Seattle Public Schools (SPS) is hosting an online event for families and community members to learn more about the SPS budget at 6 p.m. March 20 via Zoom.

Local authors now featured in Seattle Public Library’s short story dispensers

The Seattle Public Library’s short story dispensers, which provide on-demand printed short stories at two locations, now feature a new collection of stories written exclusively by Seattle area authors.

Grow a winning garden this year with national prize-winners

Each year, All-American Selections tests brand-new varieties in anonymous trials in over 50 gardens across the country.