On May 9 and 10, the Coe Elementary Musical Theater Club once again transported audiences — this time down the rabbit hole — for its spring production of “Alice in Wonderland Jr.” Of course, any worthwhile trip through Wonderland begins with Alice herself, played by Sloane Capps, who opened the show with a heartfelt rendition of “A World of My Own.”
The Washington State Department of Commerce on Friday announced a 10% limit on rent hikes through the end of 2025. That decision results from Engrossed House Bill 1217, which limits annual rent increases in Washington to 7% plus the consumer price index, or 10%, whichever is less. It also sets a 5% cap for manufactured/mobile home lots.
Proposals to restore access to one of Mount Rainier National Park’s four entrances could cost the state at least $80 million and nearly a decade for workers to complete. The Washington State Department of Transportation closed the Fairfax Bridge on April 22. The 103-year-old bridge leads to the park’s northwest entrance, crossing the Carbon River Canyon to an area where around 30 residents live. They now have to drive another hour to get to town.
Eight Washington state trade organizations, led by the Building Industry Association of Washington, are hoping their recent appeal to the federal government will stop what they regard as state overreach in energy policy.
Aji Amarillo, which translates to “yellow Chile pepper,” is grown in Peru and is native to South America. Long considered a staple ingredient in Peruvian cuisine, this moderate-heat pepper with fruity notes reminiscent of passionfruit and mango is going to spice things up in kitchens worldwide in the year ahead.
Can you recommend any services that offer gravesite cleaning and care? I recently visited my parent’s cemetery gravesite over Memorial Day weekend and found that their headstones were overtaken by weeds and moss and need to be cleaned. I live in a different state and can’t get back very often. Who can I call on to help me with this?
As the ground warms, and organisms from microbes to mammals rev up for spring, there’s a lot of confusion about how to be gentle to the Earth while gardening. On social media, memes are flying asking us not to clean up spent winter foliage or to skip mowing the lawn in May entirely (a movement dubbed “No-Mow May”).
Recent reports of travelers at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport being held in U.S. Customs and Border Protection custody for extended periods has raised concerns as CBP justifies the holds. Port of Seattle commissioners put out a statement May 23 expressing their concerns over the recent reports of extended holds.
Summer is back, and so is Summer at the Center. Seattle Center comes alive with free, fun-filled experiences for all ages — from cultural festivals and high-energy concerts to open-air movies, fitness classes and more.
Visit Seattle reported that downtown Seattle had its strongest April for hotels since the COVID-19 pandemic impacted tourism in the area. According to data from the organization, April 2025 outperformed April of last year in every metric and neared pre-pandemic levels for both rooms sold and occupancy.
Each year in honor of Preservation Month, the Queen Anne Historical Society gives awards to outstanding local buildings and businesses that contribute to the historic fabric of our neighborhood.
There were 731 people killed in traffic crashes on Washington roads in 2024, which was an 9.6 percent decrease from the prior year, according to preliminary data released by the Washington Traffic Safety Commission.1 At the same time, the preliminary total for 2024 is 36 percent higher than the number of people killed on Washington roads in 2019.
Grilling season has returned and steak lovers everywhere have once again started to enjoy grilled steak. This season, add some more flavor to your grill with the following recipe for "Flatiron Steak and Tomatoes With Anchovy Vinaigrette," courtesy of "The Niman Ranch Cookbook," (Ten Speed Press).
What kinds of legal documents do I need to help my family take care of me in my elder years? I would like to get my affairs in order but could use some help.
The Seattle Public Library (SPL) and Seattle Arts & Lectures (SAL) are joined by new partner King County Library System (KCLS) to launch Summer Book Bingo 2025. Readers in all corners of King County can now participate in the summer reading program that encourages adults to read widely for pleasure and to talk about books with friends, family and neighbors.