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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.
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...
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...
Four Washington Towns Among the Best Places to Live in the Country
I knew when I landed a job in Washington that I had hit the big time. That is, when it comes to the beauty of the magnificent Evergreen state. My husband and I moved to Kennewick in 2014. And, the city of Kennewick makes the list of the Best 100 Paces to Live in the country. According to Livibility.com four Washington towns make the list.
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...
Carissimo Pinocchio exhibit at Casa Italiana in Seattle explores Italian design and creativity
Mention Pinocchio and most Americans immediately think of the 1940 blockbuster film by Walt Disney that introduced the feisty wooden puppet with the pointy nose to millions of children. But the Disney film classic – despite winning two Academy Awards — bears little resemblance to the original book, The Adventures...
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.
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.
Bainbridge Parks launches conservation program for neurodiverse teens
BAINBRIDGE ISLAND -- The Bainbridge parks district's Student Conservation Corps (SCoCo) has long given high school-aged students the chance to learn job skills while also contributing to the island's unique landscape of parks. Now this summer, Bainbridge Island Metropolitan Parks and Recreation has launched a Neurodiverse Student Conservation Corps, making SCoCo's work accessible to teenagers who need a different level of support. ...
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