King County is permanently closing its Administration Building located across the street from Seattle City Hall and the King County Courthouse. No decision has been made on whether the building will be sold, torn down, leased or repurposed in some way. (Steve Ringman / The Seattle Times)
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Is this ‘the ugliest building in downtown Seattle’ or praiseworthy public art?

Either way, King County is closing its Administration Building, leaving vacant a structure that has been controversial since it opened in 1971. Updated

Politics

President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the Russian invasion of Ukraine, in the Roosevelt Room of the White House, Thursday, April 21, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) DCEV201 DCEV201

Biden announces $800M in new military assistance for Ukraine WATCH

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Staffers at the University of Washingtonís clinical virology lab prepare samples to be tested for the coronavirus. This UW Virology lab on Eastlake is where scientists have been sequencing the coronavirus since the start of the pandemic. Photographed Friday, December 17, 2021 219117

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Business & Tech

Queen Anne neighborhood in the foreground with Magnolia in the distance, seen from the Space Needle on Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021.

Startups promise Seattle home shoppers a way to buy a new home before they sell their old one

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Nation & World

This Wednesday April 20, 2022, photo provided by Bill Wells shows his home on the outskirts of Flagstaff, Ariz., destroyed by a wildfire on Tuesday, April 19, 2022. The wind-whipped wildfire has forced the evacuation of hundreds of homes and animals. (Bill Wells via AP) LA321 LA321

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Food & Drink

The tea box from Lola’s Traveling Tea Party arrives at your party filled with a bouquet of flowers and everything you’ll need to have a tea party, from finger sandwiches and fruit to mini quiche and cupcakes.

In the 1920s, afternoon tea was a gathering place for women. These Seattle-area tearooms keep the legacy alive

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How Seattle pulled together plans, people, Elvis and The Bubbleator to put on the 1962 World’s Fair

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Arts & Life

The Market to MOHAI corridor has two signatures, both in blue and yellow: History blades affixed to light poles with photos and descriptions, as well as tiles embedded in the sidewalk featuring literary excerpts.

Seattle’s past and present collide on the Market to MOHAI walking route

Seattle Independent Bookstore Day is back, with a new twist on the Passport Challenge

Photography

Maya Kassa, left, checks Arshiya Mittal’s bag for goodies collected at the Spring Egg Hunt at Loyal Heights Playfield Saturday. Seattle Parks & Recreation organized the event putting out around 7,000 plastic eggs. Both youngsters are six. Ref to more photos online (Formerly Easter egg hunt) Saturday April 16, 2022 220151
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An egg-cellent treasure hunt VIEW

Murali Ramki and his wife Kavita Ravinder walk along a path through rows of brilliantly colored tulips at RoozenGaarde Flowers and Bulbs, Thursday, April 14, 2022 in Mount Vernon. 220133
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Photos: Skagit Valley tulips are ready for prime time VIEW

Members of the ground crew prepare the field at T-Mobile Park in Seattle on Thursday, April 14, 2022. Friday is “Opening Day” for the Seattle Mariners and will be playing against the Houston Astros.
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Take a peek inside as crews get T-Mobile Park ready for Mariners’ opening day VIEW

Lou Jones repairs slinky pots used to fish black cod at Fisherman’s Terminal in Seattle Wednesday, April 6, 2022. Jones said the Mystery Maid fishing boat crew would be departing to fish black cod and halibut on the Central Gulf of Alaska just after Easter. LO 220069
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Preparing fishing pots for Alaskan voyage