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We have a bit of a first coming up next week. We’re doing something we’ve never done before, and unfortunately for Montlake travelers, it involves a ramp closure. Everyone sufficiently nervous yet? For the first time ever, the eastbound SR 520 off-ramp to Montlake Boulevard will close around-the-clock for a full week. From 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, through 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 19 , there will be no getting to Montlake Boulevard from eastbound SR 520. Now, you may have noticed those are two Saturdays. Two Saturdays that also happen to have UW home football games. Husky fans, we didn’t forget about you. The ramp will remain open for traffic heading to both games on Sept. 12 and Sept. 19. It closes at 4:30 p.m. after traffic has arrived for the Sept. 12 game and reopens at 8 a.m. the following Saturday ahead of the Sept. 19 game. For the six days, 15 hours and 30 minutes in between? Things are going to look a little different. Here’s the REALLY important part: If you’re coming from I-5 and enter eastbound SR 520, you are crossing Lake Washington. There will be no exit to Montlake before the bridge. No “oops, this is my exit.” No last-minute escape. You and your vehicle are going to the Eastside. And because SR 520 is a tolled bridge, you’ll pay the toll when you cross**.** If your destination was actually Montlake, you’ll then need to turn around, take westbound SR 520 back across the lake and exit at Montlake. That means crossing the bridge twice and, yes, paying the toll twice. An accidental tour of Lake Washington? Lovely. An accidental tour of Lake Washington when all you wanted was to get to Montlake? Maybe less so. So, why a whole week? Crews are getting ready to remove portions of the old eastbound SR 520 off-ramp to Montlake Boulevard, which closed back in June. During the closure, they’ll use the new temporary off-ramp to stage equipment needed to begin removing portions of the old ramp. The old ramp needs to go to make room for another traffic shift coming in early 2027 as part of the SR 520 Portage Bay Bridge and Roanoke Lid Project. How do I get to Montlake instead? If you’re traveling northbound on I-5: Take the Lakeview Boulevard exit, just before the eastbound SR 520 exit, and head east. Continue north past SR 520, take the Northeast 45th Street exit and head east. If you’re traveling southbound on I-5: Exit at Northeast 45th Street or Northeast 50th Street and head east. Take the Boylston Avenue East exit and head east. The big takeaway: If Montlake is your destination, do not enter eastbound SR 520 from I-5 during this closure. Otherwise, Lake Washington becomes part of your itinerary whether you planned for it or not. Know your alternate route before you go, give yourself some extra time and please spare yourself the “wait... why am I crossing the bridge?” moment.

Join us at Bellevue College for the 10 th annual Japan Week, a free public celebration of Japanese culture. Highlights include celebrating milestone anniversaries for Super Mario Brothers, Dragon Ball and Pokémon, Presentation by film and game composer Kazuma Jinnouchi, live musical Little Red Riding Hood: Another Story performed in Japanese and Hiroshima/Nagasaki atomic bomb exhibit, a Japanese flea market, martial arts demos, music performances, tea ceremony, Ikebana, and much more: Japan Week at Bellevue College Please support Japan Week! We are looking to recruit 200+ volunteers for the festival: Volunteer Registration Link and Mikoshi: Mikoshi Registration Link . For all the details, please visit Japan Week at Bellevue College

Hey everyone! With Labor Day weekend here, I’m looking to buy a couple of Stanley tumblers/bottles (specifically the 30oz or 40oz Quenchers). I’m trying to figure out where to check in person right here in Renton or online for the best deals this holiday. Where are you finding the best legit markdowns? • How are the clearance/sale racks looking at Target (The Landing) or Walmart in Renton? • Has anyone spotted good stock at Marshalls (The Landing)? • Has anyone spotted good stock at Marshalls (The Landing)? • Is buying online at Sierra.com or Amazon still the best bet for better prices and low shipping? Drop your local Renton recommendations or online links below. Thanks for the help! 🙌

We have a bit of a first coming up next week. We’re doing something we’ve never done before, and unfortunately for Montlake travelers, it involves a ramp closure. Everyone sufficiently nervous yet? For the first time ever, the eastbound SR 520 off-ramp to Montlake Boulevard will close around-the-clock for a full week. From 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, through 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 19 , there will be no getting to Montlake Boulevard from eastbound SR 520. Now, you may have noticed those are two Saturdays. Two Saturdays that also happen to have UW home football games. Husky fans, we didn’t forget about you. The ramp will remain open for traffic heading to both games on Sept. 12 and Sept. 19. It closes at 4:30 p.m. after traffic has arrived for the Sept. 12 game and reopens at 8 a.m. the following Saturday ahead of the Sept. 19 game. For the six days, 15 hours and 30 minutes in between? Things are going to look a little different. Here’s the REALLY important part: If you’re coming from I-5 and enter eastbound SR 520, you are crossing Lake Washington. There will be no exit to Montlake before the bridge. No “oops, this is my exit.” No last-minute escape. You and your vehicle are going to the Eastside. And because SR 520 is a tolled bridge, you’ll pay the toll when you cross . If your destination was actually Montlake, you’ll then need to turn around, take westbound SR 520 back across the lake and exit at Montlake. That means crossing the bridge twice and, yes, paying the toll twice. An accidental tour of Lake Washington? Lovely. An accidental tour of Lake Washington when all you wanted was to get to Montlake? Maybe less so. So, why a whole week? Crews are getting ready to remove portions of the old eastbound SR 520 off-ramp to Montlake Boulevard, which closed back in June. During the closure, they’ll use the new temporary off-ramp to stage equipment needed to begin removing portions of the old ramp. The old ramp needs to go to make room for another traffic shift coming in early 2027 as part of the SR 520 Portage Bay Bridge and Roanoke Lid Project. How do I get to Montlake instead? If you’re traveling northbound on I-5: Take the Lakeview Boulevard exit, just before the eastbound SR 520 exit, and head east. Continue north past SR 520, take the Northeast 45th Street exit and head east. If you’re traveling southbound on I-5: Exit at Northeast 45th Street or Northeast 50th Street and head east. Take the Boylston Avenue East exit and head east. The big takeaway: If Montlake is your destination, do not enter eastbound SR 520 from I-5 during this closure. Otherwise, Lake Washington becomes part of your itinerary whether you planned for it or not. Know your alternate route before you go, give yourself some extra time and please spare yourself the “wait... why am I crossing the bridge?” moment.

Hello Seattle, I am asking this question because the area is known for the great outdoors. I am new to hiking, and thought I might explore a local trail with a friend. We are both complete beginners, so not looking for anything too intense! Just a casual, leisurely stroll would be nice. I know that Mount Baker is popular, but it's kind of far away (near the Canadian border). Google Maps shows me that Cougar Mountain is not that far away from Seattle (closer to Issaquah); how is that? I want to ease my way into hiking, so I want to start with no more than three miles or one hour of hiking at first. Are there any recommendations for something that is neither too difficult nor too far away from Seattle?

Hi all! Im an avid reader and over the years I’ve amassed quite a collection of paperback and hardcover books. Most through purchases or gifts people have given me. I try to only keep books on my shelves that really resonate with me because otherwise it would just be too many books. I want to know where people think would be the best place to donate them? I don’t want money for them since I’m lucky enough to have afforded or been gifted them. And I don’t want to give them to a company that will ultimately turn around and charge people a bunch of money for them. They are in excellent condition and am hoping to find a place that allows all readers to cheaply or freely access them. I will say essentially none of them are YA. Any ideas would be super appreciated!

Kickoff - 7 pm at Redmond High School Stadium, against crosstown rival Lake Washington High School Kangaroos. Division - WIAA Class 4A | KingCo Conference (Mountain Division) Leadership: Head Coach Jason Thedsombandith (Year 2) Players to Watch: * Matthew Finlan (Sr., DE/T, 6'3", 220): Primary pass rusher off the edge and offensive line anchor. * Whelan McNaghten (Sr., OL/DL, 6'3", 250) & Fabio Osteicochea (Sr., OL/DL, 5'9", 240): Veteran interior trench anchors. * Ethan Burton Charles (Sr., OLB/WR, 5'11", 205): Physical two-way contributor on the perimeter. * Nathan Liperi (Jr., MLB/TE, 6'1", 185): Defensive signal caller inside and key possession tight end. * Aiden Ward & Ethan Ray (Jrs., DB/WR): Lead the secondary against LW's pass attack and stretch the field at receiver. Tickets - adults $9 at the door.

Hi my fiancé and I will be getting photos taken at Picture Lake/Artist Point this month and we want to make the trip up from Seattle into a mini roadtrip with stops along the way, since our photos won’t be until the evening. We would love recommendations for pit stops for views, quick fun experiences, and/or lunch spots (or dinner on the way back). Thank you in advance!

I’m having a hard time finding the list / manifest of all of the vendors that were setup yesterday. I purchased a ring & love it so much. I’d like to buy some more rings / jewelry from her / the business. But I can’t remember the business name. Is there a resource for this? She was setup near the Beautiful Things exhibit on Occidental. Here is the ring if anyone happens to recognize the shop that sells it. (Reminded me of Pride from FMAB which is why I got it) Thank you for your help!

Looking for a church in or near Puyallup with a young adults/families population! Also if you have my to steer clear of for any reason.