Stories for August 2023

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Thursday, August 31

Museum of Museums closing Sept. 1

Despite an extensive rehabilitation, the organization's 77-year-old building suffers from significant issues.

$45M public-private partnership aims to revitalize Seattle waterfront

The partnership's goal is to complete the project by the time Seattle hosts games in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Get Growing: Creating a private sanctuary

Think of your garden as a stage set — and you are the set designer.

Wednesday, August 30

Emergency Preparedness: After an Earthquake—First put on shoes!!

Earthquake preparation always seems like something to do “when I find time”. Because most of us have far more pressing squeaky wheels demanding attention, it’s easy to put off planning for something that’s hard to wrap one’s head around.

Thursday, August 24

Lindberg: Reishi (and cousins) — fabulous fungi

Our planet is home to an estimated 1.5 million fungal species, whose properties and functions are enormously diverse.

Tree Talk: Patriotic petunias

With many days of freeze-free weather still ahead, there’s reason to add petunias to your garden.

Friday, August 18

Revisiting the Park: Stick ’em up!

Looking back on crime and punishment in the Madison Park area.

Property Views: This new normal in real estate is abnormal

Comparing January to July to 2022 numbers, we’re down 34 percent in total sales — yet the pace of the market is breakneck.