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MILT PRIGGEE | July 2014

To view more of Milt Priggee's work, visit www.miltpriggee.com.

JUST IN TIME | Road trip!

Thousands of Americans across the country are packing up their cars to get away as the summer travel season has begun.

ASK RAY ABOUT REAL ESTATE | How best to increase your home’s value?

There are several cost-effective improvements that can help add value at the time of sale.

Design Commission honors two local projects

The Seattle Design Commission has announced the winners of its Design Excellence Awards. The winning projects were selected from the many public buildings, parks, open spaces, infrastructure projects and vision plans.

Seattle Animal Shelter offering $5 adoptions

For a limited time, the Seattle Animal Shelter is offering adult cat and critter adoptions for only $5, plus applicable license fees. This special promotion is available from Saturday, June 21, through June 29.

SR 520 to close for ramp work

Crews will close all lanes of state Route 520 from Montlake Boulevard to Interstate 405 at 11 p.m. tonight, June 20, including all connecting ramps in the work area.

SPU seeks input on Plan to Protect Seattle’s Waterways

The Plan to Protect Seattle’s Waterways from sewage overflows will be the feature of a public open house and hearing at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 24, at the Lake Washington Rowing Club (910 N. Northlake Way).

Input needed on Comp Plan 2035 update

The Department of Planning and Development (DPD) invites people to join the conversation about key directions for Seattle over the next 20 years, grab a bite and possibly win a prize.

Low-cost life jackets for sale on Saturday

Seattle Parks and Recreation will sell low-cost life jackets from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 21, at Evans Pool (7201 E Green Lake Drive N.).

Library encourages young readers to ‘Zone In’

The Seattle Public Library invites children to “Zone In!” and sign up for the 2014 Summer of Learning beginning Monday, June 23.

County seeking new members for Civil Rights Commission

King County residents interested in public service and raising community awareness and involvement in civil rights issues are invited to apply for an open position on the King County Civil Rights Commission.

LAND USE | June 19, 2014

Three new land use permit applications for Madison Park and the surrounding neighborhoods.

REVIEW | ‘Think Like A Man, Too’ doesn’t act like a typical sequel

Aside from being partly a product placement for Steve Harvey’s relationship book, “Think Like A Man” (directed by Tim Story) was a worthwhile romantic ensemble comedy.

REVIEW | ‘The Rover’ brings the tension to post-apocalyptic outback

In “The Rover,” director David Michod excels in creating a harsh and remorseless, post-apocalyptic atmosphere — one where everybody has either given up or is struggling to find a reason to hang on.

REVIEW | ‘Jersey Boys’ not as memorable as group’s music

Clint Eastwood’s “Jersey Boys” is a handsome-looking movie. As with “J. Edgar,” Eastwood and his cinematographer Tom Stern shoot this one in mostly low light giving the entire picture a nourish look.

EDITORIAL | Traffic meltdown: An omen of the future?

Drivers are still fuming over the traffic standstill June 10 that left many people stuck on the roads for hours.

SPL to hold online rare-book auction

Beginning Thursday, June 19, the Friends of The Seattle Public Library will hold a special seven-day auction on eBay (www.ebay.com) featuring rare and collectible books about the Pacific Northwest.

LAND USE | June 13, 2014

Land Use permit application and approvals for Madison Park and the surround neighborhoods.

REVIEW | ‘Palo Alto’ angst lacks of direction, story

Gia Coppola’s debut feature, “Palo Alto,” is a well-made but ultimately slight depiction of high school life in Palo Alto, Calif.