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I walk my dog before work, and with the days getting shorter and sunrise happening later and later, it’s pretty dark when we are out walking. Coyotes are a fact of life, and I respect them. Given that, I was genuinely startled this morning with two of them nearly catching me off guard. This was in the neighborhood/Town and Country lot area. I did make a lot of noise and looked big while backing away, but I was surprised at just how far one of them slowly followed me and my dog (he’s about medium sized). I couldn’t really tell if the fella was just curious or was legit trying to go for my dog. It didn’t seem too afraid, but it also looked fairly healthy and well-fed. At any rate, I will be much more aware than I usually am on my morning walks (I’m usually just looking out for people). But this is a heads up to anyone who walks their dogs and having to do it with less and less light outside.

Visiting Seattle for the first time as a solo woman traveler! For context I live in DC, and I’m from Louisiana. Just wanted to share my personal experience for anyone nervous about visiting the city based on the “Seattle Freeze/Seattle Chill.” I’ve been here for 4 days now and while I’m sure this is biased, Seattle has been so kind to me! People have smiled at me on the street, answered questions I’ve asked, and more. Even in Pike Place when it was extremely congested, people said excuse me and smiled. Again, I think generalizations can work both ways (and I’m sure the gorgeous weather has helped everyone’s attitudes,) but I never felt uncomfortable or like I was given the cold shoulder! Every city has its quirks, but I’ve really enjoyed Seattle!

Seriously, where to go for corned beef and swiss on marble rye? Or brisket? Lived in Seattle since 1986 and haven't found a real Jewish deli yet!

Honestly can't tell, you be the judge. Looks like maybe a bunch of logs between two tugs but it's quite long, no idea how they're going to turn!

can someone in seattle ship me a MWAH pen? i will obv cover the 💸 but its only available there in washington & i live elsewhere. private message me plzzz ✨💕

Hello. Whats the most efficient way to get to Rainier ave south if im coming from South Hill and dont want to drive the whole way? I have little experience with public transit and I'm really struggling to wrap my head around it. Edit: specifically 810 Rainier Ave S

Koshari has found a new home in Ballard: The Egyptian and Lebanese restaurant will open at the corner of 17th Ave NW and NW 56th St this fall.

I would do it myself, but I am terrified I would fuck it up.

Hello, I've been commuting from Federal Way to various locations on Mercer Island and in Seattle for 4 years now. On my days off I like to hike and meet friends in Tacoma. It is really wearing me down that I'm spending 1-3 hours every day in my car, and that even a simple errand in Federal Way requires 30 minutes round trip of stoplights even though I live here. The thought of getting in my vehicle makes me nauseous at this point and driving so much is my least favorite thing about living here. My husband works in South Tacoma so moving north is not an option. How are other commuters staying sane while driving so much? It's seriously affecting me and I appreciate any advice - thanks in advance! Edit: I love public transit and am so grateful for it but have to make a lot of stops on a tight schedule for my job so need to drive my own car.

My experience at Carrick was terrible, especially when it came to moving out I’m posting this because I wish someone had warned me about this before I signed my lease. I only lived at Carrick for a year, and my experience with management when I moved out was awful. The biggest issue was the security deposit and move-out charges. Management kept my entire $500 security deposit and then charged me an additional $155.60, for a total of $655.60 in cleaning and repair charges. For a studio apartment, I was honestly shocked. I understand that an apartment may need some cleaning and minor repairs after a tenant moves out. I’m not claiming I left the place absolutely perfect. But the charges felt wildly disproportionate to the condition of the apartment. I was charged $225.60 for a blind replacement and another $280 for painting/repairs. There were some minor marks on the wall from my bed frame and a few small holes from an indoor security camera, which I acknowledge. But after seeing the move-out photos, I genuinely couldn’t understand how those minor issues justified hundreds of dollars in repairs. I spent almost a month going back and forth with management trying to get a clear explanation of what exactly I was being charged for. I kept asking what specific damage was considered tenant-caused and how the 3.5 hours of labor they charged me actually related to that damage. The responses basically came down to, “the charges are accurate because the technician confirmed them.” Very helpful🙃. Even after repeatedly asking for a specific breakdown, I never felt like I got a satisfactory explanation for why these charges were so high. That’s the main reason I’m making this post. I don’t want someone else to move here without knowing what they might be dealing with when they move out. If you’re considering Carrick, I would pay very close attention to your move-in documentation, take lots of photos, and keep records of everything. But honestly, the security issues were also a major concern for me, especially living alone. There was an incident where a non-resident barricaded themselves in the trash room, and afterward I felt genuinely uncomfortable going there alone to throw away my trash. There was also a night when unhoused individuals were directly outside my ground-floor door. I called the emergency security hotline because I was genuinely scared, but I was told there wasn't anything they could do because they weren't technically on the property. There was also no security guard or security presence on-site. I couldn't sleep that night because I didn't feel safe. On top of that, I dealt with pests, frequent smoking despite the building being non-smoking, broken elevators, and confusing utility billing. Maybe other residents have had completely different experiences, but I wanted to share mine because I genuinely wish I had seen a post like this before signing my lease. I especially don't want someone else to end up surprised by the move-out charges or feeling unsafe in their own building.