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Ask Ray About Real Estate: With economic headwinds on the horizon, sell now or plan to hold

When asked by a client “Is this a good time to sell?,” about 99 percent of real estate agents will exclaim “This is a great time to sell!” (Never mind that their answer is likely the same whether or not it’s actually a good time to sell.)

Organized neighbors remain unhappy with design for PCC Market and apartment complex

A mixed-use building proposed to replace City People’s Garden Store on East Madison Street in Madison Valley went through its fourth public comment meeting June 6, and the project’s most vocal opposition remained unhappy with the design.  

Life in Dog Ears: Can video games make us better people?

Are games really a waste of time? Or do they have the power to shape us into better people? In her 2015 book “SuperBetter,” Jane McGonigal argues persuasively for the latter, and constructs a framework for readers to engage in “gameful living.”

Healthy and Active: Get a leg up on runners' injuries

The weather has shifted, signaling one of our favorite seasons at MoveMend: running season!

Guest Editorial: The Madison mess

For a while now, those of us working with Save Madison Valley have warned that if the proposed development for the City People’s site is allowed to proceed as currently planned it could turn Madison into quite a mess. 

Food Matters: Sittin' on the dock at Leschi

It felt a bit like a dress rehearsal the other day, a warm and sunny afternoon at the Leschi marina that suggested a fine summer ahead. At the far end of the lake, Mt. Rainier rose from the clouds like a gorgonzola ice cream cone; in the foreground, the masts of pleasure boats bobbed like matchsticks dancing with toothpicks.

If Madison Park Were a Cartoon: Windermere releases new commerce map of East Madison Street corridor

The Madison Park office of Windermere Real Estate is coming out with a commercial tour map of the neighborhood.  

SIFF: A father, and a fighter, in 'The Cage Fighter'

In "The Cage Fighter," director Jeff Unay trained his camera on Kent-area man Joe Carman, a retired fighter and father who begins training for a match in secret.

Master of Puppets: Jim Henson's magical, perfectionist career on display at MoPOP

The creator's spirit of relentlessness shoots through “The Jim Henson Exhibition:  Imagination Unlimited,” a world premiere exhibit running through January 3, 2018, at MoPOP.

Tree Talk: Regal companions

Not far into their learning curve, beginning gardeners may discover companion planting: a hardy Fuchsia planted next to a burgundy Berberis, to arch over and trail through the thorny branches; perhaps a purple-leaved ornamental grape to crawl into the dark green needles of a Mugho pine.  

Tree Talk: Regal companions

Not far into their learning curve, beginning gardeners may discover companion planting: a hardy Fuchsia planted next to a burgundy Berberis, to arch over and trail through the thorny branches; perhaps a purple-leaved ornamental grape to crawl into the dark green needles of a Mugho pine.  

Facing unprecedented low interest in officer openings, Leschi Community Council wonders what to do next

Until last week, no one in the neighborhood had put themselves forward as a candidate for council president or vice president, meaning no one would be there to replace outgoing president Yuki Igarashi.

Elections won't overturn Seattle consent decree, assistant U.S. attorney says

A representative from the U.S. Department of Justice and East Precinct police officers provided the East Precinct Advisory Council with an update on police reforms that have taken place as a result of a DOJ consent decree entered in 2012.  

How China's crackdown on foreign investment could affect Seattle home prices

Chinese investors have flooded major housing markets including Vancouver, British Columbia, New York City, Los Angeles and, more recently, Seattle.

A home and garden tour is being revived to benefit McGilvra Elementary

A real estate office and McGilvra Elementary School have partnered to revive a once well-attended tour of Madison Park homes and gardens.  

Bert's Red Apple owner named 'Grocer of the Year'

Roger Croshaw was awarded 'Grocer of the Year' at the Washington Food Industry Association's annual convention. The award is given to independent grocers who have made a lifetime commitment to service in the industry.

Charlene Strong: City Council candidate believes Seattle needs to address growth, learn to make due with existing revenue

Seattle City Council candidate Charlene Strong describes herself as a pragmatic progressive, as someone who wants to capitalize on what the city does well and dispense with the things it doesn’t.

Support for First Presbyterian homeless shelter

While organizers of a 24/7 homeless shelter at Seattle First Presbyterian Church had braced themselves for pushback, First Hill residents provided mostly words of support Monday night, as well as questions about how it will work.