Stories for August 2017

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Thursday, August 31

Review: Which of Seattle’s bike shares are worth the money?

Orange and green bikes have been strewn about the city to do what bike-share program Pronto couldn’t do — succeed.

Garden Hotline: How to plant 101– Trees, shrubs and perennials

Plants are like people. They are affected by hot and cold.

Young home buyers can still exist in Seattle

For many Americans, adulthood means venturing out and having your own place to call home.

Food Matters: A new face at Leschi Market brings decades of wine experience

This is a food story about tradition, longevity, and family values: The tradition of lamb sausages and the longevity of fine wine.

Revisiting the Park: Chores and fun revisited

A day in the life at the Lehman household is predictable.

Mountain Ash trees signal the change of the season

Two trees, more than any others, tell us that summer is coming to an end and autumn is on its way – not with foliage color but with bold and brilliant berries. Both are Mountain Ash trees.

Hearing aids do make a difference

As many of us know well, the chances of developing hearing loss increase significantly as we get older, particularly as we move into our later years. 

Seattle facing three legal challenges to high-earner income tax

The Seattle City Council expected legal challenges when it passed legislation creating a progressive income tax on the city’s highest earners. It now has three to contend with.

Aging in Style: Design bridging the generation gap

There is much discussion about the contrast in life and work styles of different generations of Americans. 

Ask Ray About Real Estate: Fear Factor: Why homeowners aren't selling

In a recent survey (June 2017) conducted by the National Association of Realtors, 76 percent of homeowners said they felt the economy was getting better or staying the same.

Nikkita Oliver declares win for People's Party, despite loss

Nikkita Oliver may not be continuing on to the general election as a mayoral candidate, but on Tuesday afternoon she announced a victory for the Seattle Peoples Party.

Constantine calls for flat rate for Metro riders

Bus riders in King County could soon pay one flat fee regardless of the time of day they board a Metro bus, or how far they travel, as part of a proposal unveiled last week by County Executive Dow Constantine.

Wednesday, August 30

SDOT prepares for major intersection work on East Madison

A major infrastructure project is slated to get underway this winter right in the heart of Madison Park.

Monday, August 28

SDOT hopeful for Madison BRT funding

The Seattle Department of Transportation is considerably more optimistic it will have the federal funding needed to complete a major bus corridor project along Madison Street than it was when President Donald Trump released his budget plan back in May.

Tuesday, August 15

New Burke still awaiting state funding, gets loan of $14M

After Washington lawmakers closed the Legislative session last month without passing the $4 billion capital budget, many state-funded projects now hang in the balance.

Monday, August 14

Team Liquid highlights week of Dota 2 tournament

Thousands of gamers filled the Seattle Center and Key Arena last week as The International 7 took over much of Lower Queen Anne for the Dota 2 World Championships.

Wednesday, August 9

Durkan, Moon headed to general election

Seattle’s primary race for mayor showed a clear leader and two women behind her in close contest for the November general election.

Wednesday, August 2

Aging in Style: Adapting to aging limitations

As we age, we make adaptations, both consciously and unconsciously, for new and developing limitations.

Healthy and Active: Injury affecting your yoga practice?

Physical therapy can help you resolve your biomechanical problems so that you can return to yoga happier, healthier, and with more body awareness in your practice.

Ask Ray About Real Estate: When bidding wars backfire

In April, the median price of a house in Seattle hit a new high of $700,000, according to data from the Northwest Multiple Listing Service.

Tree Talk: Smoke trees blaze in three seasons

Commonly called the smoke tree, Cotinus coggygria is a small, undemanding deciduous tree.

Sixth graders sell lemonade for community councils

Kai Sato had an idea to help raise money for the cash-strapped Madison Valley and Madison Park community councils. Sell lemonade.

Recent sex-abuse docs against mayor attract council attention

In light of a mid-July report by the Seattle Times that an Oregon child-welfare investigator in 1984 concluded Mayor Ed Murray likely molested his foster son while living in Portland, City Councilmember Lorena Gonzalez is asking the mayor to consider resigning.

"Turducken of errors" mars story, reader says

"People of varying views about this development all agree that it is significant for our area."

“Ned knows it’s never too late"

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“Ned knows it’s never too late"

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Tuesday, August 1

Bailey-Boushay House exploring option of homeless shelter for HIV-positive clients

For 25 years, the Bailey-Boushay House has provided both inpatient and outpatient support for men and women afflicted with HIV.