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...he decided to simplify his life by opening All Points Yarn shop in Des Moines, which has become a community hub for knitters
January 30, 2025 at 10:55 a.m.
Seattleites Will Vote on Competing Measures to Fund Social Housing
What is social housing and what’s on the ballot?
Washington Outdoor Passes Explained
Washington’s outdoor pass system can be confusing, but we’re here to help
The Photography of Johsel Namkung
A retrospective of work by noted local photographer runs February 12th through May 18th
Experience in Action
I enjoyed reading the latest "Experience in Action" newsletter, which is all about the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program
Polls About Washington State Highways
A round-up of some recent polls of Washington state roads and driving conditions
Olympia Resident Receives Statewide AARP Award for Community Service
Michael Petty has been leading the effort to provide no-cost support, services and the loan of free equipment to people who cannot see well even with glasses
A "Wet" Georgetown Incorporates After Nearby Seattle Becomes Part of the Prohibition Movement
Seattle's annexation of new areas approaching Georgetown threatened to place this center of breweries and prosperous saloons within the dry zone
Community and Volunteer Opportunities through RSVP
The Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) helps to meet critical needs in the community by encouraging and supporting volunteerism for people 55 and older
New Washington Laws Going into Effect in 2025
New 2025 Washington state laws include higher minimum wage, more protections for app-based workers, changes for health care workers, negligent driver updates, increased safety near crane sites, updates to paid sick leave
The King Tides Are Coming!
King tides don’t always coincide with big waves, but when they do, the results are spectacular!
Remembering President Jimmy Carter’s Connection to THIS Washington
Carter returned to Washington near the end of his presidency in the wake of the Mount Saint Helens eruption
King County Library System shares annual Best Books lists
KCLS library staff share more than 130 of their favorite books of 2024
A Seattle Institution Debuts on a Global Arts and Culture App
The Frye Art Museum is the first WA organization to appear on Bloomberg Connects
