Do you know about The Great ShakeOut? Each year on a specific day and time, millions of people worldwide take part in quick real-time earthquake drills wherever they are – at work, school, home, or out and about.
The Washington State Department of Transportation’s accounts face a combined $900 million funding shortfall by the 2027-2029 biennium, according to a state Senate committee.
In just its first 18 months, Friends of Madison Park has brought renewed joy and energy to our neighborhood- thanks to the help of volunteers and the generous contributions from our businesses and residents.
Once the last, vividly colored deciduous leaf drops and our spectacle of autumn color is over, the Northwest gardener’s eye for beauty turns to the sculptural forms of naked branches and the looming power of conifers.
A few weeks back a friend texted me to say how lonely she is.
Suppose for a minute you once wrote a book entitled Women in the Garden. And after a few decent reviews, low and behold, you are invited to sign copies of it at a prestigious garden show.
Tending to the 3 W’s — warmth, water and waste — is a manageable emergency preparedness tactic that might help you get through a major earthquake.
While you might call this salad a side dish, it deserves to be the main attraction. It’s a sumptuous platter composed of roasted carrots, baby arugula and bright herbs scattered over a bed of toasted pearl couscous.
Political differences existed in the past, but they rarely permeated our lives to the point of civil upheaval.
Flying into Seattle from the south, the east, or the north, everything below you is predominantly green. The houses and neighborhood business districts look like a city sprinkled into the wilderness.
The Seattle Public Library is kicking off September with an amazing lineup of author and community events.
Thanks to a Community Engagement grant from our partners at Target, the Seattle Police Department and the Seattle Police Foundation have upped their commitment to youth engagement in 2024.
Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs urges Washington’s voters to be wary of dubious election information, including deepfakes and other misinformation, that have already been spotted during the 2024 elections cycle.
When Friends of Madison Park formed in May 2023, we asked the community what the neighborhood would like to see happen- from events to projects to public safety.
The Children’s Parade and Picnic on July 13 hit a record number of happy faces. Based on the total number of hot dogs eaten (and that doesn't include popcorn, snow cones, or the watermelon-eating contest), we had well over 250 attendees.