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Seattle eatery cooks up confidence while helping people transition out of homelessness
SEATTLE — King County data shows more than 16,000 people are homeless currently - the most that’s ever been reported in King County and Seattle. But a creative way to get folks back on their feet is being reintroduced to Seattle's downtown area. FareStart, a Seattle nonprofit that's...
Woodland Park Zoo Celebrates the Birth of a Baby Gorilla
The Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle has celebrated a delightful new addition—a baby gorilla born in 2022. The zoo’s environment buzzed with excitement, welcoming this adorable newcomer. Meet the Baby’s Proud Parents. Kwame, a magnificent silverback western lowland gorilla, is the proud father of this baby. Known...
Seattle Launches SUN Bucks Program to Provide $120 Grocery Benefits for Children During Summer
Seattle families with young children have a new reason to look forward to the summer, with the introduction of SUN Bucks, a program providing $120 in grocery benefits per eligible child, which can be used at participating stores and farmers markets. This financial boost for groceries comes in addition to free nutritious meals offered to children and youth at over 60 locations throughout the city, a service managed by Seattle Human Services Department's Summer Food Service Program. In a bid to tackle food insecurity during the summer months, when school-provided meals cease, the city has organized a program celebration at Jefferson Park on July 12, according to the Human Services blog.
Instead of Going on Vacation, Go Out to Eat at These Fantastic Downtown Restaurants
A city’s downtown is its living, beating heart. It’s the center of business in every sense of the word — there’s all manner of commerce in every direction, and everything (and everyone) is busy, like in a Richard Scarry book. Seattle’s downtown is the only part of the city that feels like a metropolis, with its skyline-defining buildings, timeworn architecture from the early 20th century, its museums and train stations and tourist-filled waterfront.
Noodle's Pet Remembrance Campaign
July 5th is Pet Remembrance Day, and Seattle Area Feline Rescue (SAFe Rescue) invites animal lovers to join them for a month-long tribute to furred, finned, and feathered family members who have passed on. Inspired by her beloved tabby named Noodle, an anonymous community member will match every donation to...
Seattle plastic surgery provider accused of posting fake positive reviews must pay $5M
A Seattle-area plastic surgery provider accused of threatening patients over negative reviews and posting fake positive ones must pay $5 million to the state attorney general’s office and thousands of Washington patients.
Interactive Map Shows Amazing Washington State K-9 Search Rescue
Interactive Map Shows Amazing Washington State K-9 Search Rescue. One of the coolest things you'll see today is an interactive map that'll show you how a K-9 rescue dog searches for a missing person. Watch As King County Search Dog K-9 Lincoln Finds Missing Person On Map. A video was...
Paris Baguette opens new café location in Washington, US
Bakery café chain Paris Baguette has opened a new restaurant location in the US state of Washington. Located at 17095 Southcenter Parkway, Tukwila City, the store is spearheaded by Edwin Chang. Chang said: “I’m excited to bring Paris Baguette to the Tukwila City community, and to support my sons...
Producer picks: tracing family lineage and searching for hermits
The Soundside team is on a break this week for the 4th of July holiday, so we’re revisiting some of our favorite segments of the year. First up, when Seattle writer and illustrator Tessa Hulls started drafting the story of her grandmother’s life, she wanted to take on the role of neutral narrator, but that didn't last long. We’ll hear about her graphic novel, Feeding Ghosts, and the complicated family history she unraveled. And then, we'll speak with the director of a documentary about renowned translator Bill Porter aka Red Pine.
Shuck, slurp, repeat: new oyster bar opens in downtown Seattle
SEATTLE — There’s a new ode to oysters inside downtown Seattle’s historic Exchange Building. Oyster Cellar on 1st Avenue and Marion is the latest offering from chef/owner Brendan McGill. "I think this place was always destined to be an oyster bar,” he said. "Built in 1927, it...
Crescent Ridge Opens Amenities and Winery Venue for Summer
The most iconic season of the year is in full swing in Crescent Bar. The coolers are stocked, boats are on the Columbia, and everyone is suited up for another… The post Crescent Ridge Opens Amenities and Winery Venue for Summer appeared first on Seattle magazine.
Lineup for 10th Annual Gas Station Blues Concert Series Revealed
The Downtown Issaquah Association and Washington Blues Society’s annual Gas Station Blues event is returning for a 10th year from 7-9 p.m. July 11-Aug. 22. Hosted at Centennial Park, the free, family-friendly community event will feature several internationally renowned blues artists. “WBS helped bring blues to the (historic Issaquah)...
El Sueñito Brewing is bringing its beer and tamales to Seattle
Okay, so this is happy and exciting news! El Sueñito Brewing is coming to Seattle. The Bellingham-based brewery recently announced its plan to open a location in the Fremont neighborhood. They’ve not yet announced an exact opening date, but we expect to hear details soon. The location is near The George and Dragon Pub, for those familiar with the neighborhood. El Sueñito Brewing describes itself as a child company of Frelard Tamales. If you’ve visited the Bellingham brewery’s taproom you know it is a tamale shop, too. And the tamales are outstanding!
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