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WA Supreme Court rules against program used to evict tenants without court order

The Washington State Supreme Court ruled against a program in Sunnyside on Thursday that allowed law enforcement to unlawfully evict dozens of tenants, making many of them homeless.

Is human biology based on quantum physics?

Our five senses give us direct access to the world around us. We feel a cool breeze on our face, take a sip of hot coffee and our sense of touch is activated. As soon as our eyes open in the morning, we are taking in visual information that allows us to operate in the world.

Falling Awake: Wine is many things

It rained almost every day during the week I was to meet Emily Parsons, owner of Eagle Harbor Wine Company on Bainbridge Island.

The market’s topsy-turvy heading into summer

The early part of this year couldn’t have been more different. Inventory was low, buyers had to make tough choices and competitive offers, often quickly and above the listing price. As soon as a good house came on the market, brokers got their buyers in and offers were accepted within days.

Rumble Ready: Preparedness in action

June was a busy month, disaster preparedness-wise. Rumble Ready, a citywide drill for Seattle’s Emergency Communications Hubs, ran on two separate weekend days to let volunteers practice responding to a dreaded-but-possible imaginary situation.

Believe it or not

Believe it or not, gas prices were once 18-cents a gallon. People were aghast when it rose to 24-cents a gallon. What the heck was going on, where was the limit? It was common to shut the car off and coast down hills because it was easy with mechanical brakes.

Tree Talk: A great discovery, named for a great discoverer

In 1803 when President Thomas Jefferson sent Meriwether Lewis and William Clark off on the Corps of Discovery, the primary goal of their expedition was to scout the new western territories, find a route to the Pacific, and make ethnographic studies of indigenous peoples.

Have you noticed?

Friends of Madison Park has installed the first 10 planters along the business district as part of their Beautify Madison Park campaign.

Celebrating one year of Madison Park Pharmacy and Wellness Center

In the heart of Madison Park, a community gem has shone brightly for a full year. Madison Park Pharmacy and Wellness Center is celebrating its one-year anniversary, marking a milestone that reflects dedication, community support, and a shared vision of health and wellness.

Health warning issued for Madison Park Beach

Seattle and King County public health officials are warning residents to stay out of the water at Madison Park Beach and Matthews Beach. The beaches have been closed.

Get Growing: Ready, set grow!

Gardeners, start your engines. While there is gardening joy to be had every day of the year in some form, you can’t put a price on the day the soil temperatures hit 60 degrees, signaling the gardening season is OPEN in Seattle.

The draft could be a good thing

Life in the early ‘50s was thriving but come 1957 the rumor of a draft made it difficult to maintain a certain persona.

Great ways to dismiss tension headaches

Pressure mounts across your forehead. It grips your temples. The top and sides of your neck throb. Your jaw and shoulders cry out in dull, achy frustration.

Are home sellers on strike in Washington? Realtors speculate on the market

Springtime typically sees increased buyer and seller activity when it comes to houses.

Rider survey indicates rough waters for Washington State Ferries

Passenger unhappiness remains a major challenge for Washington State Ferries, according to the results of a recent survey.

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