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ASK RAY ABOUT REAL ESTATE | Put your retirement account to work

These days, saving for a down payment is tougher than it’s ever been. The good news is, you can use your retirement account (401(k), Roth IRA, IRA) to buy a primary residence and also to purchase investment properties.

JUST IN TIME | Prepare your home for your vacation

Use this checklist as a quick and easy way to make sure everything is ready to go before you’re ready to go on vacation.

2014 residential valuation notices mailed out

On May 22, the King County Assessor’s Office mailed the 2014 property valuations to all residential property owners in Area 14 (Madison Park/Leschi). Area 14 residential property values increased by 12.1 percent.

GARDEN HOTLINE | Screen with plants to add privacy

Often, the solution to creating a privacy screen in a yard is simply a fence or wall. While these are effective, they’re not always as exciting or interesting as they could be.

Measles exposure at Sea-Tac Airport

Local public health officials confirmed a child, who was contagious with measles, traveled through Sea-Tac International Airport. The child likely was exposed to measles while overseas.

Double homicide in Leschi

Two men were murdered in the 500 block of 29 Avenue South in the early morning hours of June 1, according to Seattle Police spokesperson Officer Patrick Michaud.

Drumline competition to benefit Garfield HS

If you like drumlines and the excitement of marching bands, then check out the BDX Drumline showcase at Garfield High School (400 23rd Ave.) in the gym.

Weekend SR 520 work starts summer roadway closures

This year’s busy summer season of roadwork in the Seattle metropolitan area starts Friday night with a weekend-long closure of all lanes on state Route 520 across Lake Washington.

EDITORIAL | The ongoing cycle of transportation problems

A building on Aurora Avenue North was branded with a new message last week that said, “Metro stop stealing our lanes.”

Council to take comments on proposed bus cuts

As the Metropolitan King County Council begins its deliberations on proposed legislation implementing the reduction of Metro Transit bus service, the public will have the opportunity to speak to the Council at a special meeting on Thursday, May 29.

Choirs to audition new members

Northwest Boychoir and Vocalpoint! Seattle are holding new-member auditions for fall enrollment in the Northwest Boychoir and for Vocalpoint!

Regular trash pickup on Memorial Day

Seattle garbage, food- and yard-waste and recycling collections will be on normal schedule for Memorial Day on Monday, May 26.

Evergreen Washelli to honor veterans on Memorial Day

Evergreen Washelli Memorial Park will host its 88th-annual Memorial Day service on Monday, May 26, in its Veterans Memorial Cemetery.

LIQUOR | May 23, 2014

ST. CLOUDS (1131 34th Ave.) was approved for a liquor license.

LAND USE | May 23, 2014

A Land Use Application was approved for 924 29TH AVE. S. to allow two single-family dwelling units with one surface parking space in an environmentally critical area.

Library to host ‘Raising a Philosophical Child’

Jana Mohr Lone, director of the University of Washington Center for Philosophy for Children, will present a workshop on the importance of children’s philosophical thinking and ways to cultivate it on Thursday, May 22.

REVIEW | ‘Cold in July’ finds more in its dark tone

Jim Mickle’s “Cold in July” is a peculiar mix of genres — at times, a revenge thriller, and at others, a noir slasher, with a splash of grindhouse.

Lake Washington Blvd. paving this weekend

Paving crews from the Seattle Department of Transportation will grind and pave Lake Washington Boulevard from Madrona Drive to East Columbia Street on Saturday, May 17, and Sunday, May 18, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Garfield HS to host family symposium Saturday

Seattle Public Schools (SPS) families, students, staff and community members are invited to participate in the Building Bridges for Summer Learning family symposium on Saturday, May 17 at Garfield High School (400 23rd Ave.).

EDITORIAL | SDOT’s meme-orable tweet

In this social media world, we’ve always been advised not to broadcast any behavior that we wouldn’t want our employers to see. Well, someone at Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) didn’t take this warning seriously.