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Affordable housing in God’s backyard: Some religious congregations find a new use for their space
Eds: This story was supplied by The Conversation for AP customers. The Associated Press does not guarantee the content. (THE CONVERSATION) Faced with declining membership, aging buildings and large, underutilized properties, many U.S. houses of worship have closed their doors in recent years. Presbyterian minister Eileen Linder has argued that 100,000 churches may close in the next few decades.
Planning Commission will present its recommended Comprehensive Plan at Monday’s Burien City Council meeting
On the agenda for the Monday, July 22 2024 Burien City Council meeting: a presentation of the Planning Commission’s Recommended Comprehensive Plan. The meeting will start at 5:30 p.m., can be viewed in person at Burien City Hall, on Comcast TV Channel 21, virtually via Zoom here, or live-streamed here.
FanPost Friday Open Music Thread
Hello and welcome back to FanPost Friday. Mercifully, the Seattle Mariners have not played baseball yet this week due to the All-Star Break. I can’t say I really missed them. Messed up, but true. We’re in unfamiliar territory as Mariners fans, as we’re rooting for a first place team that has been mostly agonizing to watch due to the lack of consistent hitting, but I needed a few days off from them and I’m sure many of y’all felt the same.
Restaurant workers’ wages could go up by $3 or more per hour in Seattle
SEATTLE — In Seattle, restaurant owners are allowed to pay their tipped employees less than the minimum wage as long as they earn enough in tips to make up the difference. “Restaurant owners and restaurant operators are always in fear of making sure people want to come in the door," said Director of Full Service Workers Alliance Simone Barron.
Seattle mayor proposed $1.7M in hiring freeze savings to boost public safety
(The Center Square) – Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell has proposed $1.7 million to go toward a public safety initiatives as part of his proposed mid-year supplemental budget package. The money would come from savings generated by a hiring freeze Harrell announced earlier this year, as well as anticipated healthcare cost savings. The money would go to recruiting and training general public safety staff, abating dangerous buildings, and improving sexual assault investigations. Harrell’s office said these investments will be net revenue neutral. ...
Predicting Washington’s Starting Offensive Line
The Husky football season begins at the end of next month. Continuing our look at this year’s program, let’s turn our attention to the most important position group on the offense. The Washington offensive line is where everyone wants to see answers. Zero starters return from its Joe Moore Award-winning unit last season. It added a handful of transfers, but will still be one of the biggest question marks for Washington’s first season in a new league. With the uncertainty, there’s likely to be a lot of rotation among this group all season. There’s an incentive to get as many of these players game reps as possible as their development continues. However, as far as projecting the August 31st starters on the Washington offensive line, these are the players that make the most sense right now.
Scene in Edmonds: Creating fish habitat
On her walk Thursday, photographer Julia Wiese approached the sea wall area at Brackett’s Landing, watching as three people struggled to move a concrete block to the sea wall’s base. She walked down to where more blocks were staged and spoke to a woman named Judy, whose husband...
Kirkland City Council Advances Plans for New Flag and Goat Hill Zoning Amendments in Recent Session
On Tuesday, nestled within the regular bureaucratic ebb and flow, the Kirkland City Council convened to push forward the city's ambitions—a new flag and zoning amendments take the spotlight. The council's adoption of a process to create a city flag is a nod toward municipal pride and identity, perhaps aiming to weave a unifying symbol for the community. In the realms of urban design, the Goat Hill saga turns a new leaf with approved zoning code amendments, a move likely to shape the area's skyline and streets for decades, as reported by the City of Kirkland.
Washington football recruiting soars under Jedd Fisch: Why Huskies should be 'absolutely giddy' about future
The Huskies' new staff is on a recruiting tear in Year 1. Washington underwent a major coaching change this offseason when Kalen DeBoer left for Alabama and Jedd Fisch landed in Seattle as his replacement, but despite the late start on the recruiting trail and the turnover within the program, the Huskies are in the middle of a tremendous run of talent acquisition. Fisch racked up 23 commitments in his first few months on the job and strung together a remarkable summer to build what currently stands as the nation's No. 17 class.
“Thousands” Offer Former NBA Player Nate Robinson A Kidney But His Fight For A Transplant Continues
Nate Robinson‘s fight for a kidney has been known to the sports world for a short time. But now, thanks to a new ESPN feature, fans are learning just how long he’s been struggling with the issue and how hard it’s been for him to ask for help. He says that he first began feeling […]
Injury Update: Seahawks rookie WR Dee Williams passes physical
The Mike Macdonald era of the Seattle Seahawks opened training camp this week by placing an even dozen members of the roster on either the physically unable to perform or nonfootball injury list, delaying the start of their camp. However, just a day after announcing that five members of the rookie class would not be able to start camp on schedule, the Hawks announced that one rookie has passed their physical.
Weekend Events Roundup: Seafair events, block parties and porchfests
Summer is in full swing and you can tell that’s the case by the absolutely bonkers amount of events going on this weekend throughout the evergreen state. In Tacoma, there will be music and a celebration of community. Porchfest is a community event in the central neighborhood just off 6th Ave where neighbors volunteer their porches for an all-day event, hosting musicians and performers to an audience on their front lawn.
‘Intersections of Art and Activism’: King Youngblood’s Cameron Lavi-Jones on Bringing Rock to the New Generation, Corvallis Show
Cameron Lavi-Jones is the frontman of the modern era – genuine, approachable, genre-welcoming, and passionate about social change. The 25-year-old is the founder, vocalist, and guitarist of Seattle-based rock fourpiece King Youngblood, composed of himself, drummer Paul “Styx” Stoot, bassist Samy Garcia, and cellist Chet Peterson. Ahead of the group’s August 16 show at Common Fields in Corvallis, Oregon, Lavi-Jones sat down with the Commuter to talk about his band, their mission, and the power of a string section.
Illumination Learning Studio offering registration for Fall Toddler Music and Movement sessions
Illumination Learning Studio (ILS), our local kid’s music, drama, voice, and fine arts organization, has opened registration for their Fall Toddler Music and Movement sessions. This class lets toddlers and their parents or caregivers explore the joys of music, learning to recognize rhythms, practicing large motor coordination, and socializing with other families through song. Participants will learn through echoing and sequencing, rhythm and movement, ear training, and exploration of piano keys and instruments.
Illini Inquirer Podcast Ep. 834 | How will UCLA and Washington fare in the Big Ten?
Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner catches up with Dawgman.com's Chris Fetters and Bruin Report Online's David Woods to discuss Washington and UCLA transitioning into the Big Ten. Fetters discusses Washington's big changes with a new athletics director, new football coach and new basketball coach and the expectations of the Huskies in the Big Ten. Woods then breaks down how UCLA joining the Big Ten impacts an athletics department in financial stress, expectations for new football coach DeShaun Foster following Chip Kelly's departure and whether Mick Cronin can hit the ground running in the Big Ten with a transfer-heavy roster, including former Illini guard Skyy Clark.
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