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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 has a new baby boy gorilla
It has yet to be named, but Seattle's Woodland Park Zoo is abuzz with excitement over its new baby gorilla resident. “The average weight for a gorilla at birth is 4 pounds, and we’re pleased to report our new boy weighs 4.4 pounds," said Dr. Yousuf Jafarey, Associate Veterinarian at Woodland Park Zoo. "His vital signs are good, and he is healthy and physically normal."
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.
The Seattle Dog Power Rankings
Outsiders are sometimes (okay, pretty much always) horrified to find out that our hot dogs get smothered with cream cheese. The style dates back to a grunge-era bagel cart in Pioneer Square that doled out the late-night snacks to people stumbling out of rock shows. And it’s stuck around ever since. Not all Seattle dogs are exactly alike, and folks might debate essential components. (Is mustard even necessary? Jalapeños?) But there's no arguing that people have grown to embrace the schmear-slathered franks. Here are the places cooking the best dogs in town right now, ranked.
Rescued Kinkajou in 'fair health' after wellness exam at Point Defiance Zoo
TACOMA, Wash. — Officials said the young kinkajou recently found at a Yakima rest stop is healthy after undergoing a wellness exam. The kinkajou was rescued by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Police. He was then taken to the Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium in Tacoma to be examined while staff worked to find a safe place for him.
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...
Make friends with the furry and feathered residents of Green Apple Alpacas in Auburn
AUBURN, Wash. — The quickest way to a llama's heart is through carrots. That's just one of the things you learn when you visit Green Apple Alpacas in Auburn, a farm Kandi Dodrill started with her husband Mark five years ago. "We love having visitors," Dodrill said. "We love...
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...
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)...
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