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More single-family homes available in Seattle

Coldwell Banker Bain released its second quarterly market report on July 15, providing a variety of statistics for the sale of homes in neighborhoods and counties throughout the Puget Sound region.

How to make financial literacy fun

What important lessons will you teach your child this summer? Riding a bike? Sharing with others? How about teaching them important financial skills.

Plants for wet winters and dry summers

People outside of the Pacific Northwest may think it rains here year-round, but last year’s extreme drought was a good reminder of how dry the air and soil can get when it is not raining.

5 easy ways to live more sustainably

It might not feel like you alone can have an impact on the environment, but over time, small lifestyle changes can make a substantial difference.

Stay hydrated on hot summer days

We are fortunate to live in a beautiful city surrounded by water where in typical years it seems water falls from the sky more often then not.

Library seeks homework helpers

The Seattle Public Library is seeking Homework Help volunteers at 10 Library locations for the 2016-2017 school year. 

Soma Smoothie bike stolen from garage

The following are selected reports from the Seattle Police Department. They represent the officers’ accounts of the events described.

Woman's body found in home after shooting on East Arthur Place

Police and medics responded to an assault with a deadly weapon on East Arthur Place in Madison Valley shortly after 9:20 a.m. Tuesday morning.

State Superintendent Dorn sues Seattle Public Schools, six others

Randy Dorn and communications staff said the lawsuit was another step in his office's attempts to force the state Legislature to fulfill its funding obligations to basic education in Washington state.

Carolyn Downs plaque reinstalled

Community Corner is a feature consisting of submissions from neighborhood community councils and other local organizations. To submit on behalf of your group, contact editor Daniel Nash at MPTimes@nwlink.com.

McGilvra Elementary PTA thanks community

Community Corner is a feature consisting of submissions from neighborhood community councils and other local organizations. To submit on behalf of your group, contact editor Daniel Nash at MPTimes@nwlink.com.

Public Safety officials visit Madison Park

Community Corner is a feature consisting of submissions from neighborhood community councils and other local organizations. To submit on behalf of your group, contact editor Daniel Nash at MPTimes@nwlink.com.

Violence Support Team connects domestic abuse survivors to resources

In a unique partnership between Seattle residents and police, the Victim Support Team provides food, resources, temporary child care and transportation to a safe location after an abusive event has taken place. 

Sound Transit board approves light rail and bus package to go to voters

The Sound Transit board voted unanimously June 23 to pass the final ST3 public transportation package and place it on the ballot in November, eliciting cheers from audience members who supported the plan -- as well as groans from red-shirted critics.

How to survive 'the big one'

When a major disaster happens, it might not be surprising if salvation comes from an unexpected place — unusual times make for unusual circumstances. Still, it might raise an eyebrow to learn salvation is in a Knaack hardware box next to the public tennis court.

From warriors to guardians

On June 23, Rahr visited with the East Precinct Advisory Council to discuss how the state’s approach to officer training and police work had changed since 2012.

Western State Hospital can't fit in essential services

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Making lemonade from lemons

Like so many families, my family traveled to locales far and wide for Dad’s World War II training. There was not one place I could call home until we returned to Seattle.

What to do when your house has multiple offers

While we’re seeing some homes in the range of $2 million and above stay on the market a little longer than they had in previous months, homes are still selling for no other reason than because the supply is limited.