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Seen through one of the holes that are part of the architecture of the John Stanford Center for Educational Excellence, where Seattle Public Schools (SPS) is headquartered, SPS maintenance worker Brian Almquist goes up a ladder during repairs to the facade, Wednesday, June 22, 2022 in Seattle’s SODO neighborhood. Almquist is part of a team making repairs that, according to SPS spokesman Tim Robinson, includes concrete work in advance of painting this one area. According to an email from Robinson, “It’s an isolated fix-up, not part of a larger renovation. Our facilities team does a fantastic job keeping all our buildings in tip-top shape.” The 1950’s era building that used to be a U.S. Postal Service hub is included on a list with 106 schools in the district that are monitored for maintenance, according to Robinson.

June 28, 2022 at 5:25 pm

Going the extra step to keep Seattle Public Schools spotless

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Canada geese fly for efficiency in a chevron over Seattle before Sunday rains arrive, May 29, 2022.

May 29, 2022 at 5:15 pm

Flying in formation over Seattle

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Evergreen Washelli Cemetery employee Keith Lee looks for signs of military service on grave markers to plant U.S. flags in the “traditional” section, which is east of the “memorial park” section that has the uniform upright tombstones, Sunday May 29, 2022 in preparation for Memorial Day in Seattle. At 10 a.m. on Monday, flags will be planted at each upright grave marker in the memorial section, which runs along Aurora Ave., with a service following at 11.

May 29, 2022 at 3:35 pm

Seattle cemetery prepares to honor those who served

At 10 a.m. Monday, flags will be planted at each upright grave marker in the Evergreen Washelli Cemetery memorial section, which runs along Aurora Avenue,...

Members of NW Kung Fu and Fitness perform a traditional Chinese Lion Dance down The Ave (University Way NE) during the U District Street Fair, Sunday, May 22, 2022 in Seattle. According to the event’s website: “The U District Street Fair returns for its 51st year during the weekend of May 21-22, kicking-off Seattle’s summer event season with a 10 block-long arts and crafts fair that takes over University Way (a.k.a. “The Ave”) and Brooklyn Ave NE. The two-day event will also feature free live music and performances, and over 40 food trucks and booths.”

May 22, 2022 at 4:41 pm

Sun and fun at the U District Street Fair

The fair returned for its 51st year with 10 blocks of arts and crafts, free live music and performances, and over 40 food trucks and...

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Under extremely windy conditions on Lake Washington, Alan Allegret bolts onto the water with his windfoil during weekly windsurf races off New Castle Beach Park in Bellevue, Wednesday, May 18, 2022 in Bellevue. According to City League Series race organizer Greg Mejlaender, the winds were anywhere between 20 to 40 miles per hour. “If anyone gets to the buoy and back we’ll crown them champion and the rest of us are in survival mode,” joked Mejlaender.

May 18, 2022 at 7:47 pm

Windsurfing race in Bellevue a battle

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The elevated tracks for Sound Transit’s East Link Extension, which will connect the Northgate and Redmond Technology stations in 2023, are seen from the air, with downtown Bellevue in the background, Sunday, April 17, 2022. In the foreground is the future Wilburton station, situated just to the east of Whole Foods Market; its roof seen at lower right.

April 25, 2022 at 4:58 pm

Light-rail extension to the Eastside on track for opening in 2023

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Bumbu, who prefers going by just one of his names, works on his balance in Volunteer Park, Sunday, April 24, 2022 in Seattle. The Seattleite said he is working on getting used to the heights and “exploring” movement during an informal meet-up of Evolve Move Play, founded by Rafe Kelley, which according to its website promotes “Movement Training for Humans.” For more information go to evolvemoveplay.com.

April 24, 2022 at 4:00 pm

Photo captures a unique branch of outdoor play

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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

April 15, 2022 at 2:05 pm

Photos: Skagit Valley tulips are ready for prime time VIEW

The annual Skagit Valley Tulip Festival runs through Saturday, April 30, north of Seattle. Check tulipfestival.org for information on admission, hours, concerts and more.

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An unidentified man tends to cargo in the back of a box truck that had its top sheared off under the Arboretum Aqueduct pedestrian bridge, Tuesday, March 29, 2022 in Seattle’s Washington Park Arboretum. The bridge, which is well marked with signs warning about height limits, did not appear damaged. 219994

March 29, 2022 at 5:51 pm

Truck has a fight with historic Seattle bridge; photos clearly show who won

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Sorry, you can’t heat up a frozen burrito, but books are available at a new free library contained in an old microwave oven, complete with a dummy electrical outlet, which has popped up along NE 65th St. in Ravenna and is turning heads, Sunday, March 20, 2022 in Seattle. Complete with a latched door, cooking instructions, and a plaque inside that reads “The Gladys L Memorial Microwave,” at top, the library is conveniently located by a new bus stop and crosswalk along NE 65th St. at 27th Ave. NE. 219914

March 22, 2022 at 11:18 am

Little Free Library, microwave edition: Don’t cook the books!

This repurposed kitchen appliance, bolted to a tree stump in Ravenna, has a name and even has books inside.

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