Stories for November 2022

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Thursday, November 3

Preserving the preserve

New faces, funds needed at Prospect shoreline in Madison Park

When community and public shoreline advocate Gene Brandzel spearheaded the effort to turn the weed- and trash-ridden land on 41st Avenue East and Prospect Street into a nature preserve, he had hoped to create a legacy for area residents to enjoy.

Revisiting the Park: I do not care for needles

One bright clear day on our way back to school after summer vacation, we were reliving our fun times.

Bringing more voices to the theater

ACT in Seattle adjusting focus, mission

Just like other theaters in Seattle, A Contemporary Theatre had to adjust the way it did business during the pandemic.

Property Views: Rebalancing back to a normal market

Happy fall! If you follow the real estate market, you know that our region continues to rebalance back to a normal market. The latest numbers from the Northwest Multiple Listing Service show King County active listings are nearly doubled from a year ago and pending sales are down.

Wednesday, November 2

Studded tires allowed in Washington from Nov. 1 to March 31

While many may be thinking about pumpkins and spiced ciders, now is the time for travelers to make sure they’re prepared for winter driving.

Seattle Public Library hosting November, December events and dialogues

The Seattle Public Library’s author programs, book discussions and community dialogues in November and December feature Oglala Lakota chef Sean Sherman; Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Ada Ferrer; cartoonist Megan Kelso; and poet and retired professional cage-fighter Jenny Liou.

Seattle Public Library adds hours, increases access

The Seattle Public Library has added open hours at the Ballard, Capitol Hill, Douglass-Truth, Madrona-Sally Goldmark, Montlake and Rainier Beach branches. Hours at these locations were temporarily reduced over the summer due to staffing constraints.

High rent and housing costs have many Seattleites considering other states

Seattle and Washington state have become so expensive to live in that some residents are starting to look for the exit sign.

Seattle researcher gets American Lung Association grant to study COVID-19 treatments

The American Lung Association in Washington recently announced that John Aitchison of Seattle Children’s Hospital was awarded the Lung Association’s coveted COVID-19 Respiratory Virus Research Award.