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idk what to do on my weekend, i have no friends and I’m not interested in making any because it never ends up well.

I've spent a number of hours searching for locally-owned furniture stores that sell local/regional products, as I'm tired of the consolidation of much of our economy into a few companies. That said, a lot of the posts and suggestions from the past few years are now obsolete, as places like Kasala have shuttered recently. I'd be happy to look at buying direct from furniture makers, but I'm not trying to commission custom work, just trying to buy domestic products made ethically (treats workers well). Thanks in advance. I hope others find this useful.

The focus has been on the Xitco brothers so we wanted to give an open mic to a couple long time employees of E9 Brewing Co. who are quick to point out there is an owner who is there every day and the Xitco’s are financial majority owners of multiple businesses in Tacoma but they are not involved in the day to days, the labor or the culture that has gone into making E9 what is it for all the people who have called E9 a safe place until now. And how the personal actions and delayed response to being called out for their actions will never impact the Xitco’s but it has impacted everyone who gets an X Group pay check. We touch on who are all the new faces at the tap room? Should you continue to eat/drink/support E9? Is this the end for E9 Brewing Co. or is there still hope? We will let Grace Zigweid and Sean Jackson take it from here… https://youtu.be/Phkl63G1qd8 Video Episode is available via Youtube, otherwise audio only anywhere you can listen to podcasts. This is a real conversation with folks in our community who are still processing a heartbreaking incident that has turned their world’s upside down. Please keep comments respectful.

Wondering what your experience was like and noise levels being close to Aurora. I love the idea of a ‘water view’ and that’s probably as close as I’ll ever get to one (poor substitute, I know) 😆 Thanks!

Hi everybody! Jersey girl here I’m planning my first ever trip to Seattle this December and would LOVE some advice from locals! My boyfriend and I will be flying in Thursday, December 10th and leaving Monday, December 14th. The main reason for the trip is that I’m surprising him for his birthday with tickets to the Seahawks vs. NY Giants game! He is a HUGE Giants fan and goes to basically every home game, so I thought it would be so much fun to switch up the scenery and take him to an away game for his birthday. I got us seats in Section 206 in the Delta Sky Club , hoping I made a good choice there! We’ll be getting in Thursday night, so I’m planning to dedicate pretty much all of Friday to exploring Seattle. I’m thinking about staying at the Hyatt Regency and definitely want to see Pike Place Market, the Space Needle (I don’t necessarily need to go up it), the Seattle Aquarium, and just walk around and experience the city. I also really want to visit the Christmas market/village at night! I would loveee some recommendations for anything else we should add to our Friday, neighborhoods to walk around, viewpoints, cool stores, touristy things that are actually worth doing, hidden gems, etc Saturday is where I’m completely torn. I’m considering: • Taking the ferry to Victoria, BC • Driving to Vancouver • Driving to Leavenworth for all the Christmas festivities I know these are three completely different experiences lol, but if you only had one free day and it was your first time visiting which would you choose? I also want to treat my boyfriend to a really nice early birthday dinner while we’re there, please give me your favorite restaurants! I’m open to something upscale or just somewhere that feels special and very “Seattle” And then game day!! Are there any good sports bars, tailgates, or places around the stadium that we should check out before or after the game? We’re totally fine with some friendly rivalry! Lastly, give me alllll the food recommendations. Coffee shops, breakfast, burgers, pizza, bakeries, fast food/chains we don’t have on the East Coast, late night food literally anything that makes you think, “You can’t come to Seattle and not try this.” We only have a few days on the West Coast, so I’m trying to squeeze in as much as possible without making the trip feel completely insane. 😂 Thank you so much in advance!! I’m SO excited and somehow have to keep this trip a secret from him

I was looking at the very early light rail schedule, and was wondering why the first several trains going towards Lynnwood start at the Wilburton station and not downtown Redmond (which is more of a population center and would go through Microsoft). Wilburton isn't even a park and ride station, and doesn't really have many people living around it. If someone needed to go into Seattle early, the S. Bellevue PnR would be the first stop with a lot. Going towards Redmond, the first hour or so of trains start at the Spring District and end in Redmond. I can see Spring District to MS, but I'd think it would at least start in downtown Bellevue. I'm sure there's a reason, but it seems like strange routing during the first hours of operation.

Tonight: Squeeze, Adam Ant, and Haircut 100 are at Marymoor Live at 6 p.m. Details/tickets Saturday morning: Exotics Car Show at Redmond Town Center from 9–11 a.m. It’s weather-dependent. Details Saturday evening: Arts in the Park at Downtown Park from 4–8 p.m. Theater, dance, music, and local artisans. Free. Lineup Anything else you'd suggest?

What are your favorite restaurant in north/downtown Everett? I’ve got Colby Club on my list, I’ve done Vintage Cafe, but otherwise don’t spend too much time that north. I like fun cocktails and eclectic environments, I am not picky about cuisine, and I do not like scuzzy dive and sport bars. Thanks for your suggestions! For funsies, for each Everett rec I get, I’ll respond with a rec from my growing restaurant list

A record number of schools, 11, are now on binding conditions with the state, an arrangement that requires state oversight of day-to-day financial operations, according to the superintendent's office. "With our state's affluent economy, it is inexcusable that schools are being forced to choose between paying their insurance bills or laying off the teachers and paraeducators that support the student learning and progress we expect," Reykdal said in a statement. In May, roughly 130 school districts participating in a risk management program were notified that their electricity rates will increase by an average of 45% in this school year, according to the superintendent's office. ~ The state declared McCleary satisfied in 2018 and stopped watching. Eleven districts now need Olympia to sign off on their day to day spending.

Saw this a few months ago at Flo Ware Park in the Central District, and I didn't know what the "343" meant until I looked it up. According to https://fireline.seattle.gov/2026/09/08/seattle-fire-to-commemorate-25th-anniversary-of-9-11/ at 8:46 am today, Seattle Fire stations will also read the names of the 343 New York firefighters. Flo Ware Park was named in 1982 after Seattle civil rights activist Flo Ware, who died in 1981 ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flo_Ware ).