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Hi all – first-time mom-to-be, and trying to decide on childbirth preparation classes through EvergreenHealth in Kirkland. They offer: Weekend course: 2 days, 12 hours total, $300 for both partners One-day course: 1 day, 6 hours total, $200 for both partners Has anyone taken either one? Curious whether the extra 6 hours in the weekend version actually covers meaningfully more (like more hands-on practice, more time on pain management/comfort techniques, etc.), or if the one-day condensed version covers the essential information just fine. Also open to hearing if you found the class worth it at all as a first-time parent, versus just relying on books/podcasts/your OB or midwife team. Would love to hear how it went and which one you'd pick again if you had to do it over! Thanks!

Hi all – first-time mom-to-be, and trying to decide on childbirth preparation classes through EvergreenHealth in Kirkland. They offer: Weekend course: 2 days, 12 hours total, $300 for both partners One-day course: 1 day, 6 hours total, $200 for both partners Has anyone taken either one? Curious whether the extra 6 hours in the weekend version actually covers meaningfully more (like more hands-on practice, more time on pain management/comfort techniques, etc.), or if the one-day condensed version covers the essential information just fine. Also open to hearing if you found the class worth it at all as a first-time parent, versus just relying on books/podcasts/your OB or midwife team. Would love to hear how it went and which one you'd pick again if you had to do it over! Thanks!

Which restaurants would you recommend to someone visiting Seattle for the first time? Some of your favorite spots? I’d love to look into recommendations! I’m coming from New York City and really open to anything at any price point. We love Mexican, Indian, Deli, French bistro, Chinese, burgers…. Thanks!

Hello Seattle community, I have a ebike that might be barely over the 55lb weight limit by 1-5 lbs. May I ask if anyone has experience with putting heavier bikes on the bus rack? The wheel definitely fit and within the limit but the overall weight might exceed. Is there a gauge/meter that they look at to validate? I can lift it up to the height no problem.

As we get to the end of the summer, I want to know: what were your kids' favorite West Seattle summer camps this year? Here's my kid's opinions: Best according to my kid : Summer Fun Camp , outside-only, the days rotated between the beach, the park, and biking. My kid is pretty high-energy, active and outgoing, and this camp was a welcome space where he could be just himself. Will definitely do this camp next year. Runner up: Pedalheads Trail Riders at South Seattle CC, gave him a noticeable boost in bike confidence that we benefitted from as a family all summer. Cons from a parent perspective: only half day, kind of pricy. Would still consider it again especially if he's still into biking. Worst according to my kid : YMCA Discovery Camp at Louisa Boren. Kid thought it was "babyish" (his word), too indoorsy and quiet. Pros from a parent perspective: this camp had the best coverage of the workday and provided the most snacks. But we won't do it next year since the kid didn't like it. Would love to collect some more ideas, please share your kid's favorites!

We have rented an apartment in Discovery Heights, Issaquah Washington. We live on the second floor, and since we moved in, this situation has been extremely difficult for our family. I have a 2-year-old child, and whenever she simply walks around our apartment, the downstairs tenant starts banging on the ceiling or walls. This often frightens my other child and creates a stressful environment in our home. We have reported this issue to management multiple times. While management has encouraged us to cooperate but they cannot do anything related to that, we are already doing everything reasonably possible. However, it is unrealistic to expect a 2-year-old child not to walk around the apartment throughout the day. What is most concerning is the impact this is having on my children. The constant banging and tension are causing anxiety and distress, and I am worried about the emotional effect it is having on them. I sincerely wish that either management or the downstairs tenant would show some understanding and compassion for our situation. This issue could be resolved much more easily with a reasonable and humane approach. Unfortunately, despite six months of complaints and efforts to cooperate, nothing has improved. We simply want to be able to live peacefully in our home without our children being frightened for engaging in normal, everyday activities. Can someone help me with what our rights here? I don't want any drama but a solution. Thanks for reading the long post.

Hi all! Is there a month where I can expect the apartment communities to offer special rates? Moving to Seattle area, and I can stay at friends for a month or two. Should I wait for rental discounts?

We both work full-time so we’ve had our son is back to back rotating camps all summer. Is it me or does each and every camp (ymca, arena, PedalHeads) seem to purposely hide their camp sign to make the camp impossible to find?

Primarily Idaho, the amount of Idaho residents who come across the state line to take advantage of our higher wages, benefits, legal weed, and healthcare system while simultaneously going home to vote against having those things in their own state is too damn high. Just tired of hearing them come here to take advantage of our systems while simultaneously bashing everything about the state in infuriating. Maybe we build a big beautiful wall and get them to pay for it?

My partner just got laid off and our lease renewal is coming up, so we're trying to figure out our next move. We need to be paying less than we are now, and there's a chance we're gone from Seattle before another year is out, so signing a normal 12 month lease seems like a bad idea. Does anyone know buildings that do shorter terms without charging way more for it? Or ones that actually let you sublet or transfer the lease if you have to go. We're in SLU right now but don't need to stay, pretty open on neighborhood. Any recs appreciated.