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Went out yesterday to the al fresco in front, and god damn, $34 for a regular steak burrito at one of the Mexican places + $3 for rice, not accounting for tax and tip. By the end, it was a $45+ burrito; I was so shocked I started wondering what is wrong here! The crowd was minimal. I imagine these events are meant to attract people to local businesses, and I'm thinking nobody is going to events because everything is so expensive. Occupancy in that eating place was about 1/10 of what the place is able to accommodate. Maybe they'll have better luck if they don't set Monaco prices on their food. I can't be the only one feeling that every time I get out in my hometown, I get ripped off. I also see food places going out of business and new ones coming in. Is it that expensive to run a food place here, or are they just overcharging and filling their pockets? I will not be returning to any other downtown summer event; I'd rather drive to Nb/fall city/snoqualamie than support these businesses. Here is the cycle: - Front Street closes to bring in business, causing a huge inconvenience to the entire city and neighboring communities - The events are lacking art, food choices, is mostly a way for food places to set up outdoor seating and make a bunch of money with overpriced foods/drinks/crafts. - As a result, it is a disappointment for everyone. Maybe do half the events so they're twice as good; do not close the main street in the city unless the event justifies it because of a massive crowd; there's plenty of space elsewhere, for example by the train museum or playground, where a bunch of food trucks could come, so we are not supporting this scam anymore. I'm all about supporting local businesses, but when I get a $45+ bill for a burrito, I stop thinking about this as support and start thinking about theft.

My daughter has asked for a hand made wooden jewelry box for her birthday. I found some on Etsy but they are super expensive, or in Canada and the tariffs are getting in the way. Do you or someone you know do woodworking and do you make jewelry boxes? Would love to hear from you.

Does anyone know if Shibuya offers refunds or transfers/credit on tickets? Their website FAQ doesn’t address this & they aren’t open again until the day of the event! Turns out we can’t go & no one I know wants the tickets…

Control Room Operator job opening in Frederickson WA (Puyallup/Spanaway area). 250 MW combined cycle power plant. Starting pay $49-$58 per hour. 7 on 7 off work schedule after training. 12 hour shifts alternating days/nights. 8% 401k match and 7% annual bonus. Some electrical/mechanical knowledge needed. Capital Power is the company name. Job posted on company website and on Indeed as well.

Hi everyone! I recently moved to Washington and I’m looking to get more involved in outdoor activities. Swimming is one area where I’d really like to build my confidence. I’ve taken a few introductory group classes and have learned the basics of moving through the water, but I’m still not comfortable swimming independently and tend to hold my breath. I’m specifically looking for private lessons to work on: Becoming comfortable floating on my back Treading water Proper breathing and water confidence Gradually becoming comfortable swimming independently I’m based around Bellevue and am happy to travel to Seattle or nearby areas for lessons. I also have access to a private pool at my apartment complex, so I’m open to having an instructor come to me as well. If you’re a private swim instructor or have recommendations for someone in the Seattle/Bellevue area, please feel free to DM me. Thanks! I’ve also looked at swim schools close to me, the timelines are in mid September, I was hoping to start something sooner.

Last year, Fix the L8 proved that Route 8 is not only slower than walking, but also slower than hopscotching, cha-cha-sliding, conga lining, and so much more. Less two weeks after taking office, Mayor Wilson, who joined us at last year's race, signed her first executive order. It directed the Seattle Department of Transportation to install bus-only lanes on Denny Way to improve Route 8's speed and reliability, finally Fixing the L8 after decades of inaction from the city. Join us as we head back out to celebrate the new bus lanes by dancing our way down Denny Way again to prove that Route 8 is finally faster than walking. However, with the new PEDs (Performance Enhancing Dedicatedbuslanes) that Mayor Wilson added, we'll also need some track stars to see if anyone can actually still beat the bus. The race will be held on Tuesday, September 8th at 5 PM at Denny / Dexter , starting with brief remarks from Mayor Wilson, a Route 8 bus driver, and Fix the L8 leads. We will then race the bus to Denny / Stewart before heading to Pine Box for a happy hour after the race.

This lovely couple landed on my balcony in North Seattle and helped themselves to some of my rabbit's food and water. Anybody missing a pair of feathered friends? Not super great at IDing, but they look domestic. I've seen them flying around my apartments recently, so just going to let them hang out for now until they fly off again (not pictured: unhappy rabbit).

Thao and Ann (Jonathan’s parents) invite you to join them in Magnuson Park on Saturday, August 29th at 9:30am for the Sumner Spirit Fun Walk/Run to honor Jonathan’s 23rd birthday. "Feel free to register to walk or run or just come along to cheer them on. Bring homemade signs or print flyers from the Jonathan website: www.FindJonathanHoang.com https://magnusonseries.com/

Thao and Ann (Jonathan’s parents) invite you to join them in Magnuson Park on Saturday, August 29th at 9:30am for the Sumner Spirit Fun Walk/Run to honor Jonathan’s 23rd birthday. "Feel free to register to walk or run or just come along to cheer them on. Bring homemade signs or print flyers from the Jonathan website: www.FindJonathanHoang.com https://magnusonseries.com/

Thao and Ann (Jonathan’s parents) invite you to join them in Magnuson Park on Saturday, August 29th at 9:30am for the Sumner Spirit Fun Walk/Run to honor Jonathan’s 23rd birthday. "Feel free to register to walk or run or just come along to cheer them on. Bring homemade signs or print flyers from the Jonathan website: www.FindJonathanHoang.com https://magnusonseries.com/