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New Approach from a Seattle Pilot Program Aims to Reduce Homelessness in King County
People with mental illness and/or drug addiction make up a small fraction of our homeless population, yet are among the most visible members of that segment. Can a pilot program get them off the streets for good?
This article appears in print in the August 2019 issue. Click here to subscribe. On a day in late spring, David Lucas, 26, is standing in front of Seattle Municipal Court Judge Damon Shadid, waiting to find out if he gets to go home. Lucas (not his real name) has been locked up in the King County Jail…
Must List: ‘Rigoletto,’ Hai! Japantown 2019, NW Chalk Fest
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Love the Must List? Get it right in your inbox. Subscribe. MUST SING Rigoletto (8/10-8/24) There are a lot of directions in which you can take Verdi’s tangled tragedy: Power corrupts, but so does an obsession with revenge; the powerless are mistreated, particularly women. Seattle Opera, which lately has steered its summer productions toward hot-button issues rather…
This Week Then: Ross Dam in Whatcom County Turns 70
Plus: Looking back on the first long-distance endurance flight
This story was originally published at HistoryLink.org. Subscribe to their weekly newsletter. Power and Light Seventy years ago this week, on August 18, 1949, Seattle City Light completed work on Ross Dam, located on the Skagit River in Whatcom County. The dam and Ross Lake, which was created by rising waters behind the structure, were named in…
The Works on First Hill Reignites the Seattle DIY Spirit
With her business, Kellie Phelan is tapping into the DIY community
IT’S ALL ON THE TABLE: Kellie Phelan readies the big wooden table for a class in canning. The table is central to her business where people gather to learn a skill, and connect with each other
Local Cartoonist Behind @seattlewalkreport Instagram Releases New Book
A new book from a local Instagram cartoonist finds adventure in a neighborhood stroll
This article appears in print in the August 2019 issue. Click here to subscribe. Born from the Instagram-famous comic strip “Seattle Walk Report,” the book Seattle Walk Report: An Illustrated Walking Tour Through 23 Seattle Neighborhoods (August 13, Sasquatch Books, $19.95) by creator Susanna Ryan gives a whimsical tour through Seattle’s neighborhoods. Like the comic strip, the book…
Mayor’s ‘RV Ranching’ Legislation Gets a Cool Reception from Seattle City Council
The proposed ordinance would impose a fine of $250 a day on anyone who “allows” another person to live in a derelict vehicle, among other fees
On Friday, the Seattle City Council got its first look at legislation from Mayor Jenny Durkan’s office taking aim at so-called “RV ranchers” who charge people rent to live in derelict and unsafe recreational vehicles. Durkan’s legislation would impose a fine of $250 a day on anyone who “allows” another person to live in a…
Next-level Amenities Emerge in Seattle and Bellevue’s Newest Condo High Rises
Condominiums are aiming to be all-in-one vertical neighborhoods, with top-to-bottom amenities and socializing ops—and apps
SKY HIGH SUNNING: It resembles an earth-bound backyard with trees and grass but this deck at Nexus is sky high.
Must List: Perseid Meteor Shower, Hawaiian Nights, Food Truck Taste Off
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Love the Must List? Get it right in your inbox. Subscribe. MUST STARGAZE Perseid Meteor Shower (8/11) On clear summer nights, an hour before dawn, The Perseids are renowned for being one of the easiest and most popular meteor showers to observe in the Northern Hemisphere. While the Perseids are active from July 14 to August…
New GORE-TEX SHAKEDRY Hooded Jacket Is Perfect for the PNW Outdoor Enthusiast
So long, bulky waterproof outerwear
Traveling light is always a good idea—it’s even better if you’re hiking. Ultralight fast hiking is gaining popularity—it’s a mix between trail running for speed and the more leisurely ramble of day hikers. The GORE-TEX SHAKEDRY hooded jacket is perfect for the ultralight fast hikers out there—it’s durable, withstanding rips from snags on trees or…