Stories for December 2022

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Wednesday, December 28

Magnolia mom, advocates launch Summit Community Center to fill critical void

Facility opening in Capitol Hill will serve ‘chronically marginalized population’

When Morgan Brewer and Luke Sarantinos saw each other at the Magnolia Starbucks recently, it was like no time had passed at all since they were last together.

Samson and Delilah in Concert comes to Seattle Opera

For the first time since 1965, Seattle Opera presents Camille Saint-Saëns’ “Samson and Delilah” in two performances, Jan. 20 and Jan. 22, at McCaw Hall (321 Mercer St).

Tuesday, December 27

Get Growing: A winter holiday refresh for the garden, the easy way

I’m all about efficiency, which is a kinder way of saying I like to avoid extra work, from my hairstyle and clothes to the garden. I adore coming home to a colorful entryway filled with seasonal color but am less excited about overhauling thickly planted containers every four months.

Thursday, December 22

A very good boy: Local search dog receives national award

When Lincoln, a 5-year-old flat-coated retriever, hears the bells on his orange King County Search Dogs vest jingle, he knows it is time to go to work.

Saturday, December 10

Falling Awake: Looking back at the Italian festival

My good acquaintance Dennis invited me to sign copies of my books at our Italian Festal, and I was thrilled. The invitation gets better: “I can’t find another Italian author this year. People are still hesitant about crowds. You can have the table yourself.”

Wednesday, December 7

A valuable experience

Aegis Living Madison resident recalls time in military

Aegis Living Madison resident Bob Elliott might not have engaged in combat during his Air Force career, but his time in the military was not dull.

Aegis Living Madison honors veterans at annual celebration

As part of its annual Veteran’s Day festivities on Nov. 11, Aegis Living Madison honored more than 20 veterans — 16 residents, three team members and select family and friends.

Revisiting the Park: Christmases past

Around age 7, and living in Riverton Heights, my friends and I still looked forward to Christmas even as the depression lingered.

Tree Talk: Beautiful — but don’t touch

Like jellyfish and the Mona Lisa, there are beautiful things that are not to be touched. The same is true in the plant world.

State land agencies announce Discover Pass free days for 2023

The Washington State Discover Pass Program has designated the Discover Pass free days for 2023. On these days, visitors will not need a Discover Pass to park at Washington state parks and on recreation lands managed by Washington Department of Natural Resources.

Queen Anne resident now serving community after 22 years in military

After 22 years spent proudly serving his country as a U.S. naval intelligence officer, Queen Anne resident Robert Kettle is looking to how he can best serve his community outside the military.

Property Views: Get used to the newest ‘new normal’

As we end a year that saw the real estate landscape change dramatically, it’s time to recalibrate expectations about the newest “new normal.” We started the year with a strong seller’s market, with multiple competing offers escalating on the few homes for sale. The residential landscape has changed.

More than 40 state parks offer First Day Hikes on Jan. 1

Washington State Parks is inviting the public to ring in the new year during its annual First Day Hikes event on Jan. 1.