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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.

Convention Center developers ask for $30 million public benefits package

Developers for the Washington State Convention Center addition proposed a $30 million public benefits package in exchange for three alleyway and two street vacations during a packed meeting of the Seattle Design Commission on May 18.

Outside City Hall: The parents of Bertha's expensive journey

In April, Bertha, the world’s largest boring machine, finally broke through just west of Aurora, completing a 1.7-mile underground journey. However, the tunnel itself won’t be finished until 2019 -- four years from its original 2015 completion date.  

Aging With Care: Caring for elderly parents over long distances

Long-distance issues with aging parents are never easy. For most, frequent travel is not an option. For Bill, who is working full time and has two young teens and aging in-laws living with him, it would be difficult.

Town hall urges District 3 residents to support city income tax

A Seattle District 3 “Tax the Rich” town hall included a history lesson on why Washington state doesn’t have a state income tax -- and how the future could be a lot brighter for those paying the greatest costs in Seattle.

Despite travel troubles, Seattle International Dance Festival promises embarrassment of riches

The difficulty of obtaining travel visas for performers has made the 2017 Seattle International Dance Festival "more difficult than others," director Cyrus Khambatta said.

A community confronted by darkness

Kyle Huff killed six people and wounded two others at a rave after-party in the 2000 block of East Republican Street on the morning of March 25, 2006. He had been invited there after attending the “Better Off Undead” rave at the Capitol Hill Arts Center the night before.

Garden Hotline: Summer bulbs

Imagine strolling through the garden just after sunset on a warm summer night and the moonlight shines on bright white lilies.

Garden Hotline: Summer bulbs

Imagine strolling through the garden just after sunset on a warm summer night and the moonlight shines on bright white lilies.

SIFF Review: 'Hello Destroyer' a bleak, must-see examination of the way men hurt men

“Hello Destroyer,” a Canadian drama playing at the 43rd Seattle International Film Festival, is a film supremely concerned with noise.