Seattle Center Advances Thomas Street Gateway Public-Private Redevelopment Project
Project Aims to Enhance Seattle Center’s Thomas Street with Upgraded Retail & Attractions
Seattle Center will enter negotiations with Space Needle LLC as its potential partner for the public-private redevelopment of the campus’ vital Thomas Street corridor following a recent request for proposals (RFP) process.
The RFP for private investment was intended to complement planned public investment to improve the streetscape lighting, paving, and landscaping; strengthen the connection to surrounding neighborhoods; and create a welcoming experience – with an upgraded “Thomas Street Market” mix of retail and attractions – for Seattle Center’s busiest point of arrival which welcomes thousands of visitors each week.
Proposers were invited to reimagine and redevelop the Thomas Street gateway site, the City-owned public space located near the intersection of Thomas St., 5th Ave., and Broad St., just steps from the Space Needle, MOPOP, Seattle Center Armory Food & Event Hall and Seattle Center Monorail station.
Three proposals were received and evaluated by a panel consisting of Seattle Center staff (representing finance, planning, operations, and executive leadership) and community members including representatives from the Seattle Center advisory commission, construction partner Sellen, and Friends of Waterfront Seattle. Following review for responsiveness and minimum qualifications, one proposal –submitted by Space Needle LLC – met the RFP requirements and advanced for full evaluation.
The panel based its selection on the proposers’ relevant expertise and demonstrated ability to execute their vision; the proposed financial return to Seattle Center; the quality of the redevelopment proposal; and compatibility with Seattle Center’s purpose and contribution to the mix of attractions at Seattle Center as part of its 10-year strategic vision for Seattle Center’s future.
KEY OBJECTIVES OF THE RFP
Enhancing Thomas Street – The project seeks to unify and improve Thomas Street, creating an engaging public space with complements Seattle Center’s mix of programs, attractions, and open spaces. New retail and other attractions should add energy and interest to the area while welcoming a diverse range of visitors.
Long-Term Partnership & Revenue – The City of Seattle is looking for an experienced partner to design, build, operate, and maintain a new Thomas Street retail amenity and/or related attractions that will be financially sustainable and return annual revenue to Seattle Center.
“This is a unique opportunity to strengthen Thomas Street as a vital gateway to Seattle Center,” said Diamatris Winston, Seattle Center interim director. “We are looking for partners who share our vision for a dynamic, welcoming space – one which connects to the surrounding neighborhoods, enhances the visitor experience, and reflects the public character of Seattle Center.” Seattle Center anticipates beginning next steps and negotiations by mid-year. Entering negotiations does not guarantee a final agreement; must meet Seattle Center’s financial, operational, and public benefit objectives; and will be subject to required City approvals.
A March, A Message, A Movement: Seattle Marks International Women’s Day
On Saturday, March 8, hundreds gathered in Seattle to mark International Women’s Day with the Seattle Women’s March, beginning with a rally at Cal Anderson Park. Despite cold temperatures and steady rain, the crowd filled the park with signs, umbrellas, and a shared determination to defend women’s rights and democratic values.
Laura Marie Rivera
The march was organized by a coalition of local advocacy groups including Seattle Indivisible, Defund Musk, Evergreen Resistance, Gender Justice League, National Organization for Women, and Troublemakers, along with several other organizations representing the diversity and activism of the Seattle area. Their collaboration reflected the wide range of issues motivating participants—from reproductive rights and gender justice to economic and political power.
The rally featured a notable list of speakers, including Seattle City Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck, Cherokee Nation
Despite the rain, hundreds of people show up for the Seattle Women’s March on Sunday.
citizen Kimber Starr, reproductive rights advocate Jennifer Martinez, and Seattle City Attorney Erika Evans. Evans, who made history as the first Black woman and first person of color elected
as Seattle City Attorney in the more than 150 years since the position was created, delivered one of the rally’s most powerful
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Seattle Mayor Proposes Legislation to Expand Shelter Capacity
Seattle Mayor Katie B. Wilson announced a new legislative proposal Wednesday aimed at rapidly expanding shelter capacity across the city as part of a broader effort to address homelessness.
Speaking at the Hope Factory facility in Seattle’s SoDo neighborhood, Wilson said she has
“City officials say the change would bring Seattle’s shelter capacity more in line with practices used in other major U.S. cities.”
sent a package of legislation to the Seattle City Council that is intended to accelerate the creation of up to 1,000 new shelter and emergency housing units with supportive services.
City officials say the proposal focuses on increasing the speed of shelter development, allowing successful shelter programs to expand their capacity, and allocating funding for additional housing and services designed to help people move indoors.
people left to sleep in doorways and tents,” Wilson said. “That’s why I have transmitted legislation to City Council that will help us deliver on the goal of opening 1,000 new units of shelter with supportive services across the city this year.”
Alongside the legislative proposal, the mayor also called on residents across Seattle to participate in volunteer efforts that support shelter expansion and service providers working with people experiencing homelessness.
PROPOSED CHANGES
The legislative package includes several policy changes intended to streamline the process of opening new shelters.
One proposal would authorize the city’s Finance and Administrative Services Department to sign lease agreements directly with property owners. Supporters say that change would reduce delays in securing properties for shelters and allow the city to prepare sites more quickly before turning them over to service providers.
City officials say the change would bring Seattle’s shelter capacity more in line with practices used in other major U.S. cities.
FUNDING FOR SHELTER EXPANSION
The legislation also identifies $4.8 million in funding that could be redirected from existing city programs to support shelter development and related services.
assistance, treatment programs and other support systems.
SUPPORT FROM LOCAL OFFICIALS AND SERVICE PROVIDERS
“We’re moving faster than ever before, but I want to see the ground start breaking, the hammers start swinging, and fewer
Another proposal would increase the number of people who can be served at certain shelter sites. Current city rules limit most shelters to 100 residents. Under the mayor’s plan, the limit could be raised to 150 people at existing facilities. In some cases, one location in each city council district could potentially serve up to 250 people.
According to city officials, $3.3 million would come from an underused revolving loan program that had previously been difficult to deploy. Another $1.5 million would come from the Downtown Health and Human Services Fund, a program created in the 1990s that has not been used in recent years. Those funds would help support shelter operations as well as services designed to connect residents with housing
Several local leaders and service organizations participated in the announcement event. Rob Saka said expanding shelter options is necessary to respond to the scale of the city’s homelessness crisis.
“Seattle urgently needs more shelter capacity to meet the scale of our homelessness crisis,” Saka said, noting that he recently toured the Hope Factory facility where tiny homes are built for village-style shelter programs.
Bob Kettle also voiced support for increasing shelter capacity, calling the proposal an important step in addressing
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Savvy Senior: Top Senior Scams and How to Avoid Them
By Jim Miller
Dear Savvy Senior, My adult kids keep warning me about scams, but it’s hard to know which calls and messages are dangerous. What scams are most commonly aimed at seniors right now?
—Almost 80
Dear Almost,
Your kids’ concerns are well founded. Financial fraud is a massive – and rapidly growing – problem for older Americans. In 2024 alone, scams cost older adults an estimated $81.5 billion, according to the Federal Trade Commission. That staggering figure includes both reported losses and the many crimes that likely go unreported.
While many scams today target people of all ages, older adults are often singled out or suffer the greatest financial harm. From urgent phone calls and alarming emails to online romance schemes and bogus investment opportunities, scammers use high-pressure tactics, fear and emotional manipulation to convince seniors to hand over money or sensitive personal information.
Knowing the most common scams is the first line of defense. Here’s a list of scams seniors should watch for:
Imposter and government scams: Fraudsters pretend to be from Social Security, Medicare, the IRS, the police, banks, or utility companies. They claim there’s a problem requiring immediate payment or personal information and may threaten arrest or loss of benefits.
Tech support scams: Calls, emails, or pop-ups warn your computer has a virus. The scammer offers to “fix” it but instead steals money, personal data, or access to your device.
Grandparent or family emergency scams: Callers pose as a relative—often a grandchild—in distress and urgently request money. Some even use AI to mimic a loved one’s voice.
Investment and cryptocurrency scams: Offers for “too good to be true” investments, including crypto or high-yield retirement schemes, often promise big returns but lead to large financial losses.
Romance scams: Scammers build fake online relationships on social media, dating sites and other interactive platforms, then invent emergencies or investment opportunities to get money. Seniors have lost millions to these schemes.
Medicare scams: Calls or texts claim to be from Medicare, asking you to verify your number, offering special plans, or warning of fraud. Medicare will not contact you this way.
Sweepstakes and lottery scams: You’re told you’ve won a prize but must pay fees or taxes first. Real lotteries never require payment.
Charity scams: Scammers call or email, asking for donations to fake charities, often after disasters. Always verify before giving.
Phishing and online fraud: Emails, texts, and pop-ups that look like they’re from banks, Amazon, or PayPal try to steal passwords, account numbers, or trick you into clicking harmful links.
“Never send money using gift cards, wire transfers or cryptocurrency.”
Employment scams: Seniors seeking parttime work or ways to supplement their retirement should watch out for fake job offers on LinkedIn, indeed, and other online job sites. Scammers may promise easy income or work-from-home opportunities but ask for upfront fees, personal information, or involve illegal tasks like package reshipping. Always verify employers and never pay to apply.
HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF
Awareness and caution are your best defenses. Slow down when a call, email or text pressures you to act immediately. That sense of urgency is a red flag. Hang up, don’t click suspicious links, and verify any request by calling the organization directly using a number you look up yourself, or by checking with a trusted family member.
Never send money using gift cards, wire transfers or cryptocurrency. Legitimate organizations will not ask for payment this way. Stay informed through trusted resources like the AARP Fraud Watch Network (aarp. org/fraudwatchnetwork), the National Cybersecurity Center (nationalcybersecuritycenter.org) and the Federal Trade Commission (consumer.ftc.gov).
Protect your accounts by setting up bank alerts, regularly checking your credit reports, and using strong, unique passwords. Some seniors also find it helpful to have a trusted family member or financial ally review unusual account activity. Report suspicious calls, messages or offers at reportfraud.ftc. gov.
Being informed, cautious, and deliberate can greatly reduce your risk of fraud – giving you and your family peace of mind.
Irish Festival Seattle Brings Irish Culture, Music & Dance to Seattle Center
Get a taste of what it means to be Irish at Irish Festival Seattle, returning to Seattle Center Armory Food & Event Hall on Saturday, March 14, from noon–6 p.m., and Sunday, March 15, from 10 a.m.–6 p.m., as part of Seattle Center Festál. Presented in partnership with the Irish Heritage Club (IHC), this free, all-ages festival celebrates Irish heritage, culture, and arts through music, dance, language, history, and crafts.
Irish Festival Seattle is part of Irish Week 2026 (March 7–15), a landmark, week-long celebration of Irish culture, heritage, and community across the region. This year’s Irish Week honors the 40th anniversary of the Seattle–Galway Sister City Association, celebrating four decades of friendship and cultural exchange between the two cities.
Over the weekend, audiences can enjoy energetic live performances from local Irish step-dancing troupes, including Comerford Irish Dance, Haley Prendergast School of Irish Dance, Grafton Street Academy of Irish Dance, CarrollHenderson School of Irish Dance, Cladach Dance, Rowan Fae Irish Dance Company, West Seattle Irish Dance, Fire and Ice Irish Dance Company, and Tara Academy of Irish Dance. Traditional and contemporary Irish music will fill the Armory with performances by CAVORT, The Home Rulers with Susan Burke, Keltoi, and others, inviting audiences to tap their toes — or join in the dancing themselves.
“There is one day a year when everybody wants to be Irish or at least be part of the Irish celebration. St. Patrick’s Day is marked around the world by our diaspora and enjoyed by the millions who help us celebrate,” said Mark Kohler, IHC executive director. “Seattle and the Pacific Northwest can come and sample a slice of Ireland at the Seattle Center for the festival.”
The free, family-oriented festival comes to Seattle Center, March 14 & 15
“Irish Festival is a vibrant Seattle Center Festál weekend that welcomes everyone into the close-knit Irish community to celebrate the richness of Irish culture,” said Heidi Jackson, Seattle Center managing artistic director of cultural programs. “It’s a joyful mix of memorable fun, discovery, and shared joy.”
Irish Festival Seattle is part of Seattle Center Festál, a year-round series of 25 free cultural festivals which embrace the region’s diversity and cultivate a deeper understanding of the cultures which contribute to the vibrancy of Seattle and the Pacific Northwest.
ABOUT IRISH FESTIVAL HISTORY
St. Patrick’s Day has been celebrated annually in Seattle since the latter half of the 1800s, always involving parties and
For adults 21 and over, the celebration will continue upstairs at the Irish Bar in The Loft, and feature live music by The Wild Geese, That Irish Guy, Nick Kelly of The Fat Lady Sings, Raising Slane, The Morrigans, and more. Festivalgoers can also test their knowledge at The Irish Pub Quiz 2026, hosted by the Seattle Gaels, while enjoying classic Irish beverages.
Send your questions or comments to questions@savvysenior.org, or to Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070.
Beyond music and dance, Irish Festival Seattle will offer a wide range of experiences for all ages, including cultural exhibits, films, genealogy advice, tin whistle classes, an art exhibition, a lecture series, and hands-on activities for kids and families. There will also be a marketplace featuring Apple Cox Design, Carbony ™ Celtic Winds, The Celtic Jewelry Studio - Celtic Jewelry with an Ancient Story, Dot Candles Seattle, The Fancy Accent Tea Company, Beannaigh Traditional Handknitting, and others.
dances, and often involving impromptu, but unofficial parades. The first official St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Seattle was held in 1972, and a parade has been held every year since then to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.
Starting in the late 1970s, cultural events were organized in connection with the parade and were held in various locations until the first Irish Festival Seattle at Seattle Center in 1982. This festival helps to fulfill IHC’s mission to promote Irish cultural activities in Western Washington, such as performances of Irish music and dancing, access to Irish language, history, Gaelic games, and cultural exchanges with Seattle’s sister City of Galway, Ireland. Irish Festival Seattle attracts thousands of attendees to the Seattle Center Armory each year and offers an annual feast of free Irish entertainment.
Courtesy of Irish Festival A Festál Celebration
Sub Pop Closing Amazon Campus Store, Moving to Seattle Waterfront
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Seattle’s iconic independent record label Sub Pop Records is closing its retail store on Amazon’s downtown campus and preparing to open a new location along the Seattle waterfront.
The company announced that its shop at 2130 Seventh Avenue will close Sunday after five years in the space. The store sits at the base of Amazon’s re:Invent office tower in the Denny Triangle neighborhood.
The relocation marks the latest shift in Sub Pop’s retail footprint. The company closed its store at Seattle Tacoma International Airport at the end of 2025 after operating there for more than a decade.
A DISTINCTIVE PRESENCE IN AMAZON’S NEIGHBORHOOD
Sub Pop opened the Seventh Avenue store in January 2021, during the COVID-19 pandemic, when many retailers were scaling back or closing physical locations.
Sub Pop plans to open a new retail location April 1 in the Maritime Building at 908 Alaskan Way on the city’s redeveloped waterfront.
Amazon confirmed the move and expressed support for the label’s next chapter.
“Sub Pop is an established and well regarded institution in Seattle,” an Amazon spokesperson said in a statement. “We’ll miss having them on Amazon’s campus and wish them the very best in their new space.”
The shop stood out among the glass towers of the Denny Triangle tech corridor. Its exterior, covered with stickers and posters, contrasted sharply with the modern office buildings surrounding Amazon’s headquarters.
Inside, the store offered a mix of vinyl records, clothing and merchandise featuring the label’s distinctive logo. It also carried releases from artists associated with Sub Pop as well as other independent music acts.
Located across the street from the Amazon Spheres and near the company’s first Amazon Go store, the shop became a small cultural outpost in an area dominated by technology offices.
A LABEL TIED TO SEATTLE’S MUSIC HISTORY
Sub Pop is widely credited with helping bring global attention to Seattle’s music scene in the late 1980s and early 1990s. The label played a
major role in the rise of the grunge movement, releasing music from bands such as Nirvana, Soundgarden and Mudhoney.
The company was founded in 1988 by Jonathan Poneman and Bruce Pavitt, years before Amazon founder Jeff Bezos launched his online bookseller from a garage in nearby Bellevue.
Both companies have since become internationally recognized brands closely associated with Seattle’s identity.
A NEW CHAPTER ON THE WATERFRONT
The new store will be located in the Maritime Building along Alaskan Way, part of the city’s ongoing waterfront redevelopment following the removal of the Alaskan Way Viaduct.
The move places Sub Pop closer to Seattle’s tourism corridor, where the Pike Place Market, ferry terminal and waterfront attractions draw millions of visitors each year.
While the Seventh Avenue store served office workers and residents in the tech focused downtown neighborhood, the waterfront location may introduce the label to a broader audience of visitors exploring the city.
Sub Pop has not announced details about the layout or design of the new shop, but the company indicated that the move will allow it to continue selling records, apparel and other merchandise connected to the label’s artists and Seattle music culture.
For a brand closely tied to the city’s cultural history, the new location represents another evolution in how Sub Pop shares Seattle’s music legacy with both locals and visitors.
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messages. Addressing the crowd, she declared: “I came here to deliver a message: Seattle is home to the feminist movement.
We are an essential political force—the backbone of Seattle’s progressive identity.
Together, we organize. We advocate.
We fight to demand a seat at the table.
There is no more waiting for our turn.”
Evans also reflected on her family’s legacy of activism.
Many people are familiar with the story of her grandfather, Lee Evans, who raised his fist in a historic protest at the 1968 Summer Olympics. But she shared a lesser-known part of that history: the organizing work done by women behind the scenes to make moments of
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ongoing public health and safety challenges related to homelessness.
Advocates working in homelessness services also emphasized the need for additional shelter options across the region.
Alison Eisinger said increasing shelter capacity is necessary to close the gap between the number of people currently receiving assistance and those still living outdoors.
Addressing the broader crisis City leaders say the effort reflects a growing urgency to expand shelter access while
protest and change possible. Her grandmother, Evans explained, spoke often about the importance of coalition-building and collective action: working to bring people together from different generations, from different backgrounds, around the goals and values we share.
Evans reminded the crowd that those lessons remain urgent today. “It is time for us to rise up... We need to shift who holds power.”
As the rally concluded, participants prepared to march through the neighborhood, energized despite the weather. The turnout underscored a message echoed throughout the afternoon: that the movement for women’s rights and political power remains deeply rooted in Seattle—and that many in the city are ready to continue organizing, advocating, and demanding their place at the table.
maintaining the use of public spaces.
Officials say the long-term goal is to move more people indoors and connect them with services rather than relocating encampments without offering alternatives.
“The single most important thing we can do to address our city’s homelessness crisis is to rapidly expand shelter with supportive services,” Wilson said.
The proposal now heads to the Seattle City Council for consideration as city leaders continue to debate strategies to address homelessness in Seattle.
Seattle City Light Dam Agreement Would Fund Major Salmon Recovery Effort
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Seattle City Light has reached a sweeping settlement agreement tied to the relicensing of its Skagit River hydroelectric project, committing billions of dollars toward fish passage, habitat restoration and payments to tribal nations. The agreement could also lead to modest electricity rate increases for Seattle customers later in the decade.
The proposal is part of the federal relicensing process for the utility’s Ross, Diablo and Gorge dams on the Skagit River in the North
including a roadway used to transport fish between locations.
Seattle leaders describe the agreement as a significant milestone in balancing renewable energy production with environmental restoration.
“This marks a major milestone in the Skagit relicensing process,” Seattle Mayor Katie B. Wilson said in a statement. “The settlement reflects Seattle’s commitment to renewable energy while also respecting Tribal sovereignty, protecting downstream communities and enhancing recreation and education opportunities.”
Cascades. The three dams generate roughly 20 percent of Seattle’s electricity.
Under the plan, Seattle City Light expects electricity bills to rise about 0.5 percent annually between 2027 and 2032. Officials say the increase reflects new environmental and tribal partnership commitments that will be carried out over the 50 year life of the license.
The largest component of the agreement is a nearly $1 billion program to help restore salmon migration along the river. The plan would create a “trap and haul” system to move juvenile salmon around the dams. Fish collected at Ross Lake would be transported downstream past the Gorge Dam to continue their migration.
The system would require construction of a fish collection facility and new infrastructure,
TRIBAL PARTNERSHIPS AND COMPENSATION
The agreement also includes financial compensation for tribes whose fishing rights and cultural resources were impacted by the dam system.
Seattle City Light has committed approximately $350 million in payments to three tribes along the Skagit River. The payments are intended to address historical impacts of the hydroelectric project on tribal fisheries.
Tribal leaders say the agreement represents a long awaited step toward restoring salmon runs that once reached the upper watershed.
“We’re relieved,” said Scott Schuyler, a tribal elder and natural and cultural resources policy representative for the Upper Skagit Indian Tribe. “Upper Skagit was driven by the
will of our ancestors to right these historical wrongs, to free our river and fish and bring honor to our ancestors.”
The Swinomish Indian Tribal Community also expressed support for the settlement, saying it creates new opportunities for salmon recovery while continuing to provide electricity to Seattle residents.
“The terms of this agreement reflect a shared commitment to protecting the Skagit River while continuing to provide clean power,” said Swinomish Chairman Steve Edwards. “We believe this agreement creates the strongest opportunity to safeguard the river, uphold treaty rights and support salmon recovery for generations to come.”
YEARS OF NEGOTIATIONS
The settlement follows nearly seven years of negotiations involving tribes, federal and state agencies, local governments and environmental organizations.
Scientists and tribal leaders have long argued that the Skagit River dams blocked historic salmon habitat and contributed to declines in fish populations. Seattle City Light had previously maintained that salmon did not historically use parts of the river above the Skagit Gorge.
That assumption was challenged in 2019 when video footage captured a Chinook salmon spawning in the lower gorge area.
Since then, the utility has worked with tribal and government partners to study potential fish passage solutions. Between 2021 and 2023, Seattle City Light spent about $25 million developing research and engineering proposals designed to restore fish migration while maintaining dam operations.
BILLIONS IN LONG TERM INVESTMENTS
Overall, the relicensing agreement outlines roughly $4 billion in investments over the next half century.
Major spending categories include:
• $1.8 billion for dam upgrades and facility improvements
• $979 million for fish passage infrastructure
• $350 million in mitigation payments to tribes
• $200 million for salmon habitat restoration projects
• $75 million for improvements along the Skagit River mainstem
• $75 million for estuary restoration
• $10 million for habitat work in the North Cascades
State wildlife officials say the project could represent one of the most complex fish passage efforts ever attempted in the Pacific Northwest.
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT
Before the agreement can take effect, it must be approved by several governing bodies.
The Seattle City Council is expected to review the settlement in the coming weeks. After that, the proposal will be submitted to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for environmental review and public comment as part of the relicensing process.
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Skagit County leaders are also considering the agreement because of its potential impacts on local infrastructure, farmland and natural resources.
If approved, the settlement would guide operations of the Skagit hydroelectric system for the next 50 years while funding large scale restoration work aimed at rebuilding salmon populations in one of Washington’s most important river systems. For supporters, the agreement represents a rare compromise between energy production, environmental restoration and tribal treaty rights.
As state wildlife officials noted, the agreement marks an important milestone, but the work to restore salmon in the Skagit River is only beginning.
Cascade PBS’ Origins Tells Stories of Two PNW Girls in WWII Japanese American Prison Camp
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Our Thousand Days—a fiveepisode documentary on the World War II imprisonment of Japanese Americans told through the eyes of two Pacific Northwest girls—will make its debut at SIFF Cinema Uptown March 12.
The series is the next installment of Cascade PBS’ Origins initiative of Northwest stories told by local filmmakers.
Our Thousand Days will premiere April 16 on Cascade PBS TV as well as on CascadePBS.org and the Cascade PBS streaming app. Admission to the preview at SIFF is free with RSVP. The event will also feature a Q&A with Our Thousand Days filmmaker Andrew Inaba. After the United States entered World War II, the federal government forced Japanese American citizens and Japanese nationals in the Pacific Northwest and elsewhere into concentration camps— far from home and without due process. In Our Thousand Days, two women who were children at the time of their imprisonment tell their stories of resilience in the face of injustice.
Inaba’s roots in the Northwest date back to his grandmother’s arrival. She left Japan after the war and settled in Seattle’s Nihonmachi, or Japanese community. Growing up, Andrew Inaba heard the stories of those who were imprisoned, and became determined to shed light on this dark chapter’s local impact.
Our Thousand Days is the fourth installment of Cascade
PBS’ Origins filmmaking project. The series aims to tell the stories of Pacific Northwest communities from an insider’s perspective; filmmakers must hail from the communities they document.
Submissions are being accepted through April 17 for the next Origins series, which will screen in 2027.
A winner is selected by a panel comprised of creatives
from Cascade PBS and Seattle International Film Festival, as well as other film industry leaders. That filmmaker receives $40,000 in funding for a five-part series, as well as feedback and additional support for their vision. Their work must be completed by year’s end, with episodes unveiled at an in-person screening and discussion with the filmmaker and characters.
“We began Origins to help local filmmakers share the stories of their people—of our neighbors and our communities here in the Northwest,” said Rob Dunlop, CEO of Cascade PBS. “These stories not only resonate locally, but they echo across history, with a relevance that is uncanny.”
Applications also now open for 2027 Origins docuseries
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TS No WA09000027-22-4S TO No 250425054-WA-VOI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON CHAPTER 61.24 ET. SEQ. Grantor: CAROLYN A HAR-
Trustee Corps Current Mortgage Servicer of the Deed of Trust: Bank of America, N.A.
Reference Number of the Deed of Trust: Instrument No. 20070629001505 Parcel Number: 8651440410 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on March 20, 2026, 09:00 AM, Main Entrance, King County Administration Building, 500 4th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, the undersigned Trustee, will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable, in the form of cash, or cashier’s check or certified checks from federally or State chartered banks, at the time of sale the following described real property, situated in the County of King, State of Washington, to-wit: LOT 41 OF TIMBERLANE ESTATES DIV. NO. 5 AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN VOLUME 92 OF PLATS, PAGE 3 THROUGH 6, RECORDS OF KING COUNTY AUDITOR; SITUATE IN THE CITY OF COVINGTON, COUNTY OF KING, STATE OF WASHINGTON. APN: 8651440410 More commonly known as 26407 TIMBERLANE DRIVE SOUTHEAST, COVINGTON, WA 98042 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated June 22, 2007, executed by CAROLYN A HARRIS UNMARRIED, WHO ACQUIRED TITLE AS CAROLYN ANNE WESTBERG, AS HER SEPARATE ESTATE as Trustor(s), to secure obligations in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC (“MERS”), as designated nominee for WINSTAR MORTGAGE PARTNERS, INC, Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, recorded June 29, 2007 as Instrument No. 20070629001505 and that said Deed of Trust was modified by Modification Agreement and recorded September 17, 2014 as Instrument Number 20140917000573 and the beneficial interest was assigned to BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOAN SERVICING LP, FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME
LOANS SERVICING LP and recorded July 11, 2012 as Instrument Number 20120711001635 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of King County, Washington. II. No action commenced by BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., the current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrowers’ or Grantors’ default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust/Mortgage. III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: FAILURE TO PAY WHEN DUE THE FOLLOWING AMOUNTS WHICH ARE NOW IN ARREARS: DELINQUENT
PAYMENT INFORMATION From October 1, 2022 To November 4, 2025 Number of Payments 3 $1,513.12 12 $1,476.53 12 $1,570.91 11 $1,523.79 Total $57,870.33
PROMISSORY NOTE INFORMATION
Note Dated: June 22, 2007 Note Amount
$224,000.00 Interest Paid To: August 1, 2020 Next Due Date: October 1, 2022 Current Beneficiary: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Contact Phone No: 800-669-6650 Address: 7105 Corporate Drive, Plano, TX 75024 IV.
The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $258,198.04, together with interest as provided in the Note or other instrument secured, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute. V.
The above described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. Said sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances on March 20, 2026. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by March 9, 2026, (11 days before the sale date) to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before March 9, 2026 (11 days before the sale) the default as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustees’ fees and costs are paid. Payment must be in cash or with cashiers’ or certified checks from a State or federally chartered bank. The sale may be terminated any time after the March 9, 2026 (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower or Grantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance by paying the entire principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the current Beneficiary, BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): ADDRESS CAROLYN A HARRIS 26407 TIMBERLANE DRIVE SOUTHEAST, COVINGTON, WA 98042 CAROLYN A HARRIS 26407 TIMBERLANE DR SE, KENT, WA 98042 UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF CAROLYN A HARRIS WHO ACQUIRED TITLE AS CAROLYN ANNE WESTBERG 26407 TIMBERLANE DRIVE SOUTHEAST, COVINGTON, WA 98042 CAROLYN ANNE WESTBERG 26407 TIMBERLANE DRIVE SOUTHEAST, COVINGTON, WA 98042 CAROLYN ANNE WESTBERG 26407 TIMBERLANE DR S E, KENT, WA 98402 CAROLYN ANNE WESTBERG 26407 TIMBERLANE DR SE, KENT, WA 98042 KAYLEAH J. GOODSPEED 2407 TIMBERLANE DRIVE S.E., COVINGTON, WA 98042 IRWIN UNION BANK AND TRUST COMPANY 1818 EAST COLLEGE PARKWAY, CARSON CITY, NV 89706 IRWIN UNION BANK AND TRUST COMPANY C/O IRWIN HOME EQUITY CORP. ATTN: LOAN SERVICING - POST CLOSING, 12677 ALCOSTA BLVD. #500, SAN RAMON, CA 94583 IRWIN UNION BANK AND TRUST COMPANY C/O MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., P.O. BOX 2026, FLINT, MI 48501-2026 MORT-
GAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. P.O. BOX 2026, FLINT, MI 48501-2026 OCCUPANT 26407 TIMBERLANE DRIVE SOUTHEAST, COVINGTON, WA 98042 STATE OF WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES OFFICE OF SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT (OSE) 101 SO. KING STREET MS: N17-28, SEATTLE, WA 98104 TIMBERLANE HOMES ASSOCIATION, INC. C/O J. DAVID HUHS LAUREL LAW GROUP, PLLC, 5806 119TH AVE SE, SUITE A #288, BELLEVUE, WA 98006 DANGELO N HARRIS 2304 SW 352ND ST APT A, FEDERAL WAY, WA 98023-3176 FRANCISCO M HARRIS 23909 135TH AVE E, GRAHAM, WA 98338-5609 SANTIAGO ALBERTINO HARRIS 26407 TIMBERLANE DR SE, COVINGTON, WA 98042-8402 HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF THE ESTATE OF CAROLYN A HARRIS AKA CAROLYN ANNE WESTBERG 26407 TIMBERLANE DRIVE SOUTHEAST, COVINGTON, WA 98042 THE ESTATE OF THE ESTATE OF CAROLYN A HARRIS AKA CAROLYN ANNE WESTBERG 26407 TIMBERLANE DRIVE SOUTHEAST, COVINGTON, WA 98042 by both first class and certified mail on September 24, 2025, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place September 24, 2025 on the real property described in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above described property. IX. Anyone having any objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustees’ Sale. X. Notice to Occupants or Tenants. The purchaser at the Trustee’s sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. Notice to Borrower(s) who received a letter under RCW 61.24.031: THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. Mediation MUST be requested between the time you receive the Notice of Default and no later than 90 calendar days BEFORE the date of sale listed in the Notice of Trustee Sale. If an amended Notice of Trustee Sale is recorded providing a 45day notice of the sale, mediation must be requested no later than 25 calendar days BEFORE the date of sale listed in the amended Notice of Trustee Sale. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you might eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Washington State Housing Finance Commission: Toll-free: 1-877-894-HOME (1877-894-4663) Website: https://www.homeownership-wa.org/ The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Toll-free: 1-800-569-4287 Website: https://answers.hud.gov/ housingcounseling/s/?language=en_US
The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Toll-free: 1-800606-4819 Website: https://nwjustice.org/ home Dated: November 4 , 2025 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as Duly Appointed Successor Trustee By: Alan Burton, Vice President MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps 606 W. Gowe Street Kent, WA 98032 Toll Free Number: (844) 3678456 TDD: 711 949.252.8300 For Reinstatement/Pay Off Quotes, contact MTC Financial Inc. DBA Trustee Corps Order Number 118537, Pub Dates: 02/18/2026, 03/11/2026, QUEEN ANNE & MAGNOLIA NEWS
