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Get Growing: Washington’s best new plants

The annual FarWest conference in Portland has wrapped up. Thousands of attendees and 300 vendors came to the Western region’s main green industry conference from across the country.

Recipe: Bowling for food

Bowls are a popular and trendy category of food. The concept is simple: An individual serving bowl is arranged with various composed ingredients, such as cooked grains, vegetables, salads and proteins, that are connected by flavors and spices from regional cuisines.

Recipe: Miso magic

A miso-infused glaze is a handy condiment that lends rich and satisfying flavor to fish, vegetables and tofu.

Seattle Philharmonic announces 2024-25 season

The Seattle Philharmonic, the oldest of Puget Sound's community orchestras, is pleased to announce details of their 2024-25 season of concerts at Benaroya Hall.

Amazon's return-to-office mandate could boost downtown Seattle's recovery

Amazon workers will be required to return to their offices five days a week starting at the beginning of next year, a decision that could boost the downtown Seattle area's ongoing post-pandemic recovery.

SMC’s Community Relief Day is Friday

Seattle Municipal Court, along with social service providers, are hosting a Community Relief Day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27, at the Jefferson Community Center, 3801 Beacon Ave S. in Beacon Hill.

Community protests proposed school closures

At last week’s school board meeting for Seattle Public Schools, directors and district staff got an earful from a crowd of community members who showed up in support of our public schools and to express their concerns over the proposed school closures.

Pup Squad

University of Washington’s Husky Pup Squad took the football field for Saturday’s 24-5 win over Northwestern.

Electrifying Washington’s ferry fleet could cost $4.4 billion or more

Like with the Washington state highway system, Washington State Ferries also faces what it describes as “long-term unfunded needs,” the vast majority related to state efforts to electrify the ferry system that could cost taxpayers $4.4 billion or more in the years to come.

Savvy Senior: How to assess what you need in a walker

Can you give me some tips on choosing an appropriate walker for my elderly father? He has some balance issues along with arthritis in his hips and could use a little more help than a cane provides.

Recipe: These ribs pack a double-whammy of flavor

Sticky ribs are a fun, finger-licking barbecue treat. Baby back ribs are smaller and leaner than meaty, fattier spareribs and make for a more tender and slightly less messy bite.

Local communities need suicide prevention and drug education

September is National Suicide Prevention Month. During this month, prevention organizations, survivors, mental health advocates, and community members unite to promote suicide prevention and awareness.

Public library new fall hours schedule starts Sept. 25

The Seattle Public Library will transition to a new fall hours schedule beginning Wednesday, Sept. 25.

New RapidRide G Line and more King County Metro bus service begins

King County Metro is expanding evening and weekend transit service and launching its eighth RapidRide – the G Line – which will provide fast and frequent service through downtown Seattle, First Hill, Capitol Hill, the Central District, and Madison Valley.

Election Preview 2024: Washington State Treasurer

With the 2024 General Election coming this Nov. 5, the two candidates for State Treasurer are reaching out to voters to share their respective platforms.