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Where to go ice skating in King County
Gliding around the ice is one of the joys of the holiday season — but not one you…
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Try Furoshiki: Japan’s eco-friendly way to wrap gifts
In collaboration with the Seattle Consulate-General of Japan and the King County Library System, local residents learned “Fabulous…
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Christmas in Washington Concert Series returns
This year features Geoffrey Castle’s Celtic Christmas.
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Underrated horror films for Halloween night
Set as near as Seattle or far as rural Japan, these overlooked horror films are just the thing…
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Free Discover Passes for state parks available at your local library
The Check Out Washington program allows KCLS patrons to get a pass and an adventure pack that includes…
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SIFF reviews: “West Shore,” “Evergreens” and “Dear Aloha”
A canoe journey to the 2023 Paddle to Muckleshoot and a vintage SUV road trip from Spokane explore…
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SIFF reviews: “Wolf Lands” and “Suburban Fury”
From Washington gray wolves to the woman who tried to assassinate a U.S. President, these Washington docs are…
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SIFF reviews: “Monarch City” and “BLKNWS: Terms Conditions”
51st Seattle International Film Festival includes films with a Northwest connection.
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What we talk about, or not, when talking about death
Puget Sound area organizations and businesses strive to normalize the topic of dying.
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Team Survivor Northwest leads hiking adventures for women battling cancer
“It’s so wonderful connecting with all these women,” said breast cancer survivor Jennifer Dovey.
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Plants are the new pets: Bringing some lively green to your living space
For people who may be new to house plants or those who want a way to help spruce…
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PAX West: Highlighting local games, charities
It has been 20 years since the Penny Arcade Expo (PAX) first made landfall in the Pacific Northwest.…
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Doors Open brings millions of dollars to arts and cultural organizations throughout King County
With a minimum of 25% of funding to go to areas outside of Seattle, Doors Open will strengthen…
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‘Inclusive Pebbles’: Book focuses on small acts of justice
Each author has also founded and is leading their own companies regarding diversity and racial justice.
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Bellevue PD’s self-defense courses have taught 2,000 women and counting
Each class includes certified women instructors well-versed in jiu-jitsu.
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Eating Japan: Seattle’s historic encounter with Chef Shiro Kashiba
Shiro moved to Seattle at a time when the exoticism of Japanese cuisine had suddenly begun finding favorable…
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Fandoms converge at Emerald City Comic Con
Even with big names at this year’s con, locals brought the good vibes to the nerdy weekend.
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Disney voice actor Kat Cressida to host meet and greet in Auburn
Tickets are available for this two-day fandom event at the Outlet Collection’s Unlock the Con on Feb. 17…
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Lesbian motorcycle club offers community and security
Membership continues to grow for the first Washington state chapter of Dykes on Bikes.
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KCLS releases best books list of 2023
Librarians are always reading — here’s their top picks for this year.