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KCRHA Faces Scrutiny
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Local Teen Helps Fill Gap as Discovery Park Visitor Center Remains Closed
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growing financial scandal at the King County Regional Homelessness Authority is raising new questions about who is responsible for overseeing shelters and homelessness services in Seattle neighborhoods. King County councilmembers are now weighing the future of the agency after a forensic evaluation found significant financial and operational failures, including an inability to account for more than $13 million in public funds. Councilmember Reagan Dunn has urged quick action on legislation to pull King County’s participation from KCRHA, calling the regional model ineffective and arguing that taxpayer dollars would be better managed directly by the county. The debate has moved beyond accounting. For residents living near shelters, tiny house villages, and encampment-heavy corridors, the central question is whether the agency charged with coordinating the region’s homelessness response is providing meaningful oversight of the programs it funds and administers. KCRHA states that it does not provide direct services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness, but says it does oversee the homelessness crisis response system and can direct people toward access points. That distinction has become increasingly important as elected officials question whether the authority has enough control, transparency, or accountability to continue managing the system.
FINANCIAL FAILURES PROMPT CALLS FOR DISSOLUTION
The current controversy follows a forensic evaluation of KCRHA’s finances and operations. According to King County Council materials, the report identified significant failures, including the inability to account for more than $13 million in public funds. Dunn and Councilmember Rod Dembowski have supported legislation to dissolve the agency’s current role.
“the report identified significant failures, including the inability to account for more than $13 million in public funds” Other councilmembers have taken a more measured approach, calling for a structured review before any final decision is made. A motion before the council would require additional reporting this summer on corrective actions, administrative funding gaps, and a decision framework for whether King County should continue, amend, or terminate its participation in the interlocal agreement governing KCRHA. Councilmembers Jorge Barón, Steffanie Fain, and Rod Dembowski have said the county must assess both the risks and impacts of any structural changes, including how contracts, federal funding, provider payments, and core homelessness system functions would be handled if KCRHA is dissolved or replaced.
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ith Discovery Park entering its busiest season and the park’s visitor center still closed, a local high school student has stepped in to help visitors navigate Seattle’s largest park. Magnolia teen Jack Cheever began setting up a volunteer information table outside the shuttered Discovery Park Visitor Center on weekends after noticing that visitors had few resources available for directions, trail information, or basic questions about the park. What started as a small personal project has since grown into a broader volunteer effort involving Friends of Discovery Park members and students from local high schools. The Discovery Park Visitor Center has remained closed due to significant flooding caused by a broken water main in early 2025. The flooding damaged the building’s basement, including all mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems, which now require full replacement. Some interior restoration and drainage improvements are also needed. A feasibility study on the restoration strategies was conducted in summer 2025, and Seattle Parks and Recreation has decided to incorporate it into Decarbonization Package One, which is a bundled project. This will not only restore the facility but also fully decarbonize the building, supporting the City’s long-term sustainability and climate goals. According to Seattle Parks and Recreation repairs and decarbonization package could be completed by Summer of 2027. The closure has left many first-time visitors without an on-site source for maps, hiking recommendations, restroom information, or guidance about park rules during one of the busiest times of year. Discovery Park receives more than one million visitors annually. Cheever’s volunteer table now serves as an informal welcome station, helping visitors find trails, learn about the park, and navigate temporary changes caused by the closure.
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Jack Cheever orienting visitors to Discovery Park, with support from Friends of Discovery Park and Kuma Coffee. Among the most common questions are directions to the Loop Trail and the South Beach Trail leading to the West Point Lighthouse, two of the park’s most popular hikes. Volunteers also explain that lighthouse parking passes are currently unavailable because they were previously issued through the visitor center. However, parking at the beach level without a permit or ADA placard is not allowed and may result in citation or towing. According to organizers, the table has attracted visitors from across the country and around the world, reinforcing Discovery Park’s role as both a neighborhood resource and an international destination. The volunteer FAQ notes that Discovery Park has recorded more than 300 bird species over time, making it one of Seattle’s
best-known birdwatching locations. The project has also become an example of community-led support filling a temporary gap in public services. Seattle Parks and Recreation is reportedly working to restore some level of staffed visitor services this summer, potentially through a temporary outdoor tent operation while the building remains closed. In the meantime, organizers are continuing to recruit additional volunteers to help staff the information table on weekends. A volunteer sign-up sheet and FAQ guide have been created to make participation accessible even for people with limited familiarity with the park. For now, visitors arriving at Discovery Park may still find a friendly face waiting outside the closed visitor center - this time from the neighborhood itself.
Seattle Seeks Residents for New Transportation Funding Task Force
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eattle residents have a new opportunity to weigh in on how the city pays for transportation infrastructure, including bridges, sidewalks, and street paving. The Seattle Department of Transportation is accepting applications for a new Transportation Funding Task Force, a public advisory group that will review transportation funding needs and recommend options for future city decisions. Applications are open through Sunday, May 31, at 11:59 p.m. The task force is intended to help the city identify funding strategies that are both sustainable and equitable, particularly for major infrastructure needs that residents identified during outreach for the Seattle Transportation Levy.
According to SDOT, community members raised concerns about the condition of Seattle’s bridges, the need for more and better sidewalks, and the ongoing cost of maintaining and paving busy streets. The new task force will build on that feedback by studying available funding tools, weighing tradeoffs, and considering how different options could affect neighborhoods across the city. The group’s recommendations will help inform future decisions by the mayor and Seattle City Council.
WHAT THE TASK FORCE WILL DO
Members of the Transportation Funding Task Force will review information about Seattle’s transportation
funding needs and explore policy options available to the city in the near term. The work will focus on practical questions: how Seattle can pay for streets, sidewalks, bridges, and other core infrastructure, and what funding approaches can move forward without requiring major changes at the state or federal level. Task force members will be asked to consider how different funding strategies could affect residents, businesses, and communities across Seattle. The group will ultimately develop recommendations for city leaders.
WHO SHOULD APPLY
SDOT says the city is looking for a task force with a broad range of viewpoints and experience.
Applicants do not need to be transportation experts. The city is encouraging people with lived experience, professional knowledge, neighborhood concerns, or interest in transportation funding to apply. That may include residents who use sidewalks and transit daily, people who live in areas with transportation challenges, nonprofit representatives, workers with construction or transportation experience, and those with backgrounds in finance, public policy, or community advocacy. The city is also looking for people who can work with others who may have different opinions and help develop shared recommendations.
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Still Working at 65? Here’s How to Handle Medicare By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, My wife and I are approaching 65, but I’m still working and have good health coverage through my employer. Do we need to enroll in Medicare at this point? —Almost 65
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Dear Almost, f you or your spouse is still working past age 65 and have health insurance through your job, you may be able to delay enrolling in Medicare without a late enrollment penalty. However, the rules depend largely on the size of your employer. First, a quick refresher: Remember that original Medicare has two parts. Part A, which covers hospital care and is premium-free for most people. And Part B, which covers doctor visits, lab tests, and outpatient care and has a monthly premium of $202.90 in 2026. Higher-income individuals (over $109,000) and couples (over $218,000) pay more. If you’re already receiving Social Security, you’ll automatically be enrolled in Parts A and B when you turn 65, and your Medicare card will arrive in the mail. It will include instructions on how to return it if you have employer coverage that allows you to delay Part B. IF YOU’RE STILL WORKING Start by talking with your benefits manager or HR department to understand how your employer insurance works with Medicare. In most cases, it makes sense to enroll in Part A since it’s free. However, if you contribute to a Health Savings Account, enrolling in Part A will stop those contributions. Whether you should enroll in Part B usually depends on your employer’s size. SMALL EMPLOYER If your employer has fewer than 20 employees, Medicare becomes your primary insurance. In this case, you should enroll in Part B during your Initial Enrollment Period, which lasts seven months: the three months before your 65th birthday, your birthday month, and the three months after. If you aren’t receiving Social Security, you’ll need to apply for Medicare. You can do this online at ssa.gov/medicare/sign-up, by phone
at 800-772-1213, or in person at your local Social Security office. If you miss your Initial Enrollment Period, you’ll need to wait for the General Enrollment Period, which runs January 1 through March 31. Coverage begins the first day of the month after you enroll, but a 10 percent penalty is added to your Part B premium for each full year you waited. Signing up on time helps you avoid both coverage gaps and added costs. LARGE EMPLOYER If your employer has 20 or more employees, your group health plan remains your primary insurance while you’re actively working. In this case, you generally don’t need to enroll in Part B at 65 if your coverage is adequate. If you do enroll, Medicare will serve as secondary coverage. Once your employment or employer coverage ends, you’ll have an eightmonth Special Enrollment Period to sign up for Part B without penalty. CHECK DRUG COVERAGE You should also review your prescription drug coverage. Ask your benefits manager if your employer’s plan is considered “creditable.” If it is, you don’t need to enroll in a Medicare Part D plan. If it isn’t, you should sign up for Part D during your Initial Enrollment Period to avoid a penalty – typically 1 percent of the national average premium for each month you delay. You can compare Part D plans at medicare.gov/plan-compare. NEED HELP? For free guidance, contact your State Health Insurance Assistance Program at 877-839-2675 or shiphelp.org. You can also call the Medicare Rights Center helpline at 800-333-4114. Navigating Medicare while you’re still working can be confusing, but a quick check with your employer and a clear understanding of the rules can help you avoid costly mistakes. Taking the time to get it right now will ensure you have the coverage you need, without unnecessary penalties down the road.
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Editor’s Note: A note in last week’s article, “Gunfire Disrupts Seattle Mayor’s Policy Announcements,” directed readers to a related story on the mayor’s school meal and childcare announcement. That story was not included in the issue. It appears below.
Seattle Mayor Unveils Plan for Universal School Meals, Expanded Preschool Access Staff Report
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eattle Mayor Katie Wilson has unveiled a sweeping set of new investments aimed at reducing the cost of raising a family in the city, including taxpayer-funded school meals and expanded childcare options. The plan, announced in late April, builds on the voter-approved Families, Education, Preschool and Promise (FEPP) levy and outlines how the city intends to spend those funds over the next six years. At its core, the proposal expands existing programs while introducing new benefits for families, with a focus on affordability, education, and access to services.
FREE SCHOOL MEALS FOR ALL STUDENTS
One of the most visible changes would be the introduction of free school meals for every student in Seattle Public Schools. Under the plan, all students would receive breakfast and lunch at no cost starting in the upcoming school year. City officials say the goal is to remove barriers for families who may not qualify for federal assistance but still struggle with food costs. Mayor Wilson said the move would help ensure students are “ready to learn” while also reducing grocery expenses for households. The program is expected to work alongside existing federal and state meal programs, expanding access and filling gaps where eligibility rules leave some families without support. Estimates from city sources suggest families could save hundreds to more than $1,000 per child each year depending on current spending.
EXPANDED CHILDCARE AND PRESCHOOL ACCESS
The proposal also includes a significant expansion of childcare and preschool services. The Seattle Preschool Program would be extended to operate for longer hours and across the full year, including summer months. Instead of ending in the early afternoon, some programs would run for up to 10 hours per day, better aligning with typical work schedules. City officials say this change is designed to address one of the biggest challenges facing working parents: the gap between school hours and the standard workday. In addition, the plan would create roughly 600 new childcare slots over the life of the levy, expanding access for families who need full-day care. For many families, especially those with young children, the availability of consistent, year-round care has been a major barrier to employment or stable schedules.
PART OF A LARGER EDUCATION INVESTMENT
The school meals and childcare expansions are part of a broader package of education and youth investments funded through the FEPP levy. The six-year plan includes additional support for mental health services, mentorship programs, and job training pathways for young people. Under the proposal, all Seattle teens and young adults would have access to free mental health care, and new school-based health centers would expand access to primary care and dental services. City leaders say these programs are intended to support children from early
childhood through entry into the workforce, creating what officials describe as a “cradle-to-career” approach.
COST AND FUNDING
The programs are funded through the FEPP levy approved by voters in 2025, which authorizes significant new spending on education and family services. The levy is expected to cost property owners more than $600 per year on average between 2026 and 2032. Supporters argue the investment is necessary to address rising costs for housing, childcare, and basic needs in Seattle, which remains one of the most expensive cities in the country. Critics, however, have raised concerns about the long-term cost to taxpayers and whether the programs will deliver measurable results.
COUNCIL APPROVAL STILL NEEDED
While the mayor has outlined how the funds would be used, the plan is not yet final. The Seattle City Council must still review and approve the proposal, with initial consideration expected through the council’s Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee before a full vote later this year. Councilmember Maritza Rivera, who chairs the committee, has indicated there is general support for the framework, though details could still be adjusted during the review process.
The announcement reflects a broader policy direction from the new administration, which has emphasized affordability as a central issue. A FOCUS ON AFFORDABILITY
The announcement reflects a broader policy direction from the new administration, which has emphasized affordability as a central issue. Mayor Wilson has framed the investments as part of an effort to make Seattle more livable for families facing rising costs for housing, food, and childcare. “Seattle is only going to be a great place to raise a family if it’s a more affordable place to raise a family,” Wilson said in announcing the plan. Whether the programs deliver on that goal will depend on how they are implemented and how many families ultimately benefit.
WHAT COMES NEXT
If approved, the new programs would begin rolling out later this year, with school meals expected to start in the fall and expanded preschool and childcare services phased in overtime. For families across Seattle, the changes could mean lower day-to-day costs and expanded access to services that have historically been limited or income restricted. For taxpayers, the question will be whether those benefits justify the additional cost. As the proposal moves through the City Council, that balance is likely to remain at the center of the debate.
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Seattle Outlines AI Vision While Pausing New Facilities The one-year moratorium places a temporary halt on new AI-related facilities, allowing time for additional study and policy development. While details continue to be refined, the pause is intended to give the city space to evaluate impacts tied to land use, energy demand, and long-term planning. Facilities tied to artificial intelligence can require significant computing power, often supported by large data centers and energy-intensive systems. City officials have indicated that understanding those impacts is a key part of determining how and where future development should occur.
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eattle officials are moving to shape how artificial intelligence develops locally, pairing a new citywide vision for AI with a temporary pause on certain infrastructure tied to the industry. Mayor Katie Wilson this week released a policy framework outlining how the city intends to approach artificial intelligence, emphasizing that future development should prioritize “human flourishing” and serve the public good. At the same time, the city has taken steps to slow the growth of AI-related facilities, including a one-year moratorium on new projects in that category while officials study their long-term impacts. A VISION FOR AI IN SEATTLE The mayor’s announcement positions Seattle as a potential leader in responsible AI
development, building on a regional technology sector that includes hundreds of companies working in artificial intelligence and related fields. According to the city, the framework is intended to guide how AI is used in public services, economic development, and private industry. It emphasizes collaboration with workers, businesses, and community groups, while aligning with existing priorities around equity, privacy, and labor protections. City officials also highlighted the dual nature of AI, noting that the technology has the potential to improve access to information and services but could also create risks depending on how it is implemented. A PAUSE ON INFRASTRUCTURE GROWTH Alongside the broader vision, the city is taking a more cautious approach to the physical infrastructure supporting AI.
BALANCING GROWTH AND OVERSIGHT Taken together, the two actions reflect a broader effort to balance innovation with oversight. Seattle’s approach signals that the city is not seeking to limit AI development outright, but rather to guide it in a way that aligns with local priorities. The vision document outlines a goal of ensuring that benefits from AI are widely shared, while the moratorium suggests concern about the pace and scale of infrastructure growth tied to the technology. WHAT COMES NEXT The AI vision is expected to serve as a foundation for future policy decisions, including how the city uses artificial intelligence internally and how it regulates private sector activity. Meanwhile, the moratorium is intended to be temporary, with additional recommendations expected before it expires. Officials have not yet released a detailed timeline for next steps, but both efforts point to a period of active policymaking around AI in Seattle. As technology continues to expand, the city’s approach will likely shape how development moves forward, both locally and as part of broader regional and national conversations.
Times Investigation Sparks Ethics Reform Proposal Staff Report
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ing County Councilmember Reagan Dunn has introduced new ethics reform legislation following a Seattle Times investigation that reported more than $1M in county payments connected to employees’ family members. The proposal is aimed at tightening conflict-of-interest rules across county government and strengthening accountability in how public dollars are managed. Dunn announced the legislation after the Times investigation raised questions about county contracting practices, ethics enforcement and oversight failures within county programs. According to Dunn’s office, the reporting identified county payments tied to family members of employees, including one case involving a county employee who managed a youth education program and oversaw nearly $1 million in grant payments to five family members. Internal concerns were reportedly raised, but a formal investigation did not begin until after an audit found weak financial oversight within the Department of Community and Human Services. “Nearly every family I know in King County is currently concerned with affordability and the rising cost-of-living,” Dunn said in a statement. “Given that backdrop, the potential for public dollars being misused in this way is a slap in the face to taxpayers and a violation of the trust of King County residents.” The proposed legislation would expand when conflict-of-interest rules apply to county employees. It would prohibit employees from using their positions to benefit people with whom they have close family ties or significant personal relationships. The proposal would also broaden the county’s definition of covered relationships. In addition to close family members, the rules would extend to a wider range of significant personal relationships, including people who are cohabitating or in established relationships. One of the key changes is that conflicts would need to be resolved, not merely disclosed. Under the proposal, identifying a conflict would not
be enough if the employee remains in a position to influence payments, contracts or program decisions involving a connected person. Supporters argue that distinction is important. Disclosure can alert officials to a problem, but resolution would require action to remove or address the conflict before public funds are affected. The legislation follows years of concern over financial oversight within the Department of Community and Human Services. A prior audit found inadequate controls, inconsistent monitoring and potential improper payments in county-funded programs. That audit led to the unanimous approval of grant oversight reforms sponsored by Dunn. Additional scrutiny is also underway. Following calls from Dunn, the King County Office of the Ombuds has opened an independent investigation, with findings expected in the coming weeks. The ethics proposal also comes as county leaders consider broader oversight reforms. Dunn recently co-sponsored legislation with Councilmember Rod Dembowski to create a new Inspector General Division, which would strengthen independent review of county spending and operations. Together, the proposals reflect growing pressure on county government to improve transparency and restore public confidence after a series of reports involving financial controls, grant administration and contractor oversight. Dunn said the county must ensure taxpayer funds are used efficiently and effectively, particularly at a time when residents are facing high costs for housing, food and other basic needs. The bill is expected to be referred to the King County Government Affairs and Oversight Committee for review. For taxpayers, the issue is not only whether improper payments occurred, but whether county systems were strong enough to prevent conflicts from reaching that point. The proposed reforms seek to close those gaps by making ethics rules clearer, broader and more enforceable across county government.
Seattle City Light to Launch Time-of-Use Rates for Homes Staff Report
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eattle residents will soon have a new way to pay for electricity, one that depends not just on how much energy they use, but when they use it. Seattle City Light is introducing a Time-of-Use (TOU) rate for residential customers beginning in May, marking a significant shift in how electricity is billed in the city. The optional program has already been used by business customers, but this will be the first time it is broadly available to households. HOW IT WORKS Under the Time-of-Use system, electricity prices vary depending on the time of day. Instead of paying a flat rate, customers are charged based on three pricing periods: • Peak hours (most expensive): 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Saturday • Mid-peak hours: 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. to midnight • Off-peak hours (least expensive): Midnight to 6 a.m. every day On Sundays and holidays, peak pricing does not apply, and midpeak rates are used throughout the day.
The system is designed to reflect demand on the electric grid. Evening hours, when people are home cooking, heating, and using appliances, are the most expensive. Overnight hours, when demand is low, are the cheapest. WHAT IT COSTS While exact rates vary slightly by location, Seattle customers can expect a noticeable difference depending on when electricity is used. Typical pricing includes: • About 16 cents per kilowatthour during peak hours • About 14 cents during midpeak hours • About 8 cents during off-peak hours There is also a small daily base charge added to bills. The difference between peak and off-peak pricing means electricity can cost roughly twice as much during evening hours compared to overnight use. WHY THE CHANGE IS HAPPENING City Light says the new rate is intended to better align energy use with demand on the system. Electricity is most expensive to produce or purchase during peak demand periods. By encouraging customers to shift usage to
off-peak hours, the utility can reduce strain on the grid and avoid costly energy purchases. “With a TOU rate, when you use electricity matters,” the utility said in its rollout materials. The change also reflects broader trends in the system, including increased electrification and the need to manage demand more efficiently. A TOOL FOR SAVING MONEY The program is optional, and customers can choose whether to enroll. For households that can shift energy use to off-peak hours, there is potential for savings. Examples include: • Running dishwashers or laundry overnight • Charging electric vehicles after midnight • Avoiding heavy appliance use during evening peak hours City Light is also launching a new “Energy Insights” tool to help customers track usage and compare bills under the new system. However, not all households may benefit equally. Residents with less flexibility, such as families with fixed schedules or those who rely heavily on evening energy use, may see little change or even higher costs depending on their usage patterns.
SEATTLE PUBLIC UTILITIES
PART OF A BROADER TREND Time-of-Use rates are becoming more common as utilities look for ways to manage growing demand. In Washington state, utilities are also facing rising costs tied to infrastructure upgrades, clean energy goals, and system maintenance. Seattle City Light has already implemented modest rate increases in recent years, with additional adjustments planned to ensure the utility can cover operating costs and future investments. The TOU program adds another layer to that system, tying pricing more directly to real-time demand rather than overall usage. WHAT CUSTOMERS SHOULD KNOW Enrollment in the Time-of-Use rate is voluntary, and customers can compare it to their current billing structure before switching.
The city recommends reviewing household energy patterns to determine whether the program makes sense. For those able to adjust when they use electricity, the new rate could offer savings. For others, it may require changes in daily routines to avoid higher peak-hour costs. WHAT COMES NEXT The rollout of Time-of-Use rates marks a shift toward a more flexible, demand-based energy system in Seattle. As more residents adopt electric vehicles and electric heating systems, when electricity is used may become just as important as how much is used. City Light says the program is designed to give customers more control over their bills while helping manage the city’s growing energy needs.
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Magnolia Historical Society Celebrates 25th Anniversary Submitted
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he Magnolia Historical Society (MHS), formed in 2001, is currently fundraising and preparing several community activities to commemorate its 25th anniversary in 2026. Planned community events include a spring 2026 book launch and raffle May 30th at the Magnolia United Church of Christ at 3:00-5:00 p.m. to introduce their new series of online Magnolia stories with readings by Magnolia writers. Other activities include an essay contest project with Magnolia’s schools and MHS’s 25th anniversary celebration in conjunction with a Seattle Now & Then local history presentation. Further details about these events can be seen on the MHS website.
COMMUNITY PROJECTS
Previous grants and donations have enabled the MHS board and local volunteers to produce three award-winning/nominated print books, Magnolia: Memories &
In Queen Anne, Magnolia, and Interbay, the issue is not abstract. Interbay Village, located at 1601 15th Ave. W., is one of the most visible local examples of the homelessness response system operating near residential and commercial areas. The tiny house village has 76 units and has been open since 2017. LIHI says the site is supported by a coalition of Magnolia and Queen Anne churches and receives referrals through the City of Seattle’s HOPE Team. When the city expanded Interbay Village in 2021, Seattle officials said the site would provide 24/7 staffing, on-site case managers, behavioral health services, security, hygiene, laundry, and a community kitchen. At that time, the city also noted that KCRHA would take over administration of homelessness budgets and contracts beginning in 2022. That handoff is central to the current debate. If KCRHA administers contracts and oversees the regional response, residents and councilmembers are asking how effectively the agency monitors whether providers are meeting obligations, responding to neighborhood concerns,
TASK FORCE, FROM 1 MEETING COMMITMENT
Task force members will meet monthly from August 2026 through December 2027. The longer timeline is intended to give members time to learn about funding needs, review options, discuss tradeoffs, and develop recommendations. To make participation more accessible, SDOT says compensation, childcare, and transportation support may be available for members who demonstrate financial
LOCAL HISTORY/LOCAL ARTISTS
The society has worked on issues like the historic Fort Lawton District, the Korean War medaling at the Army Reserve Center, the 50th anniversary of Discovery Park, and the historic development of local businesses in Magnolia Village. MHS commissioned John Leglar, a local artist, to create a limestone bas relief sculptured map highlighting Magnolia’s Duwamish indigenous history which is located in the Village on West McGraw Street.
and preventing public disorder from spreading around service sites.
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Milestones, Magnolia: Making More Memories and Magnolia: Midcentury Memories, the latter which can be purchased on their website and at Magnolia’s Bookstore in the Village. Over 125 Magnolian volunteers have produced these works. All three books are also available on Amazon Kindle. The society has held educational programs for the public, worked with local schools, provided free memoir writing workshops at the Magnolia Library, and donated books to local businesses and schools.
SOUTH LAKE UNION SHOWS THE PRESSURE POINTS
South Lake Union has also experienced the tension between homelessness response, shelter capacity, and neighborhood impacts. In 2023, KOMO News reported that limited shelter availability had complicated efforts to clear encampments near Seattle freeways, including in South Lake Union. At that time, KCRHA told KOMO there were only five shelter vacancies and no tiny house village vacancies, despite earlier estimates showing much higher vacancy rates. That mismatch between public expectations, available shelter, and operational capacity illustrates one of the recurring criticisms of the regional system. When encampments grow, neighborhoods often look to the city, county, or KCRHA for answers. But responsibility can be difficult to track across multiple agencies, providers, and funding streams.
OVERSIGHT BECOMES THE CENTRAL ISSUE
The strongest criticism now coming from elected officials is not simply that homelessness remains
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HOW TO LEARN MORE
Residents interested in applying can attend one of several online question-andanswer sessions hosted by SDOT. The sessions are scheduled for: May 13 at 6 p.m. May 21 at 10 a.m. May 30 at 10 a.m. The May 13 session will be recorded and posted for later viewing.
Currently on the MHS website, volunteer Magnolians and paid staff members have helped to create a new free online ongoing webbook series with annual publications of first- person narratives and academically researched stories edited by volunteer peer editors.
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visible. It is that the regional whether KCRHA can be fixed, authority created to coordinate and whether neighborhoods can the response has itself become dif- trust the current system to manficult to trust. age facilities that affect daily life Dunn said the recent audit around them. confirms long-standing concerns that the regional model is failing WHAT COMES NEXT the people it was created to serve. The King County Council is Dembowski has separately called for expected to receive additional bringing homelessness work back to briefings and reports this summer Seattle, King County, and partner before deciding whether to move cities rather than continuing what forward with dissolution or pursue he described as an expensive and reforms. ineffective layer of government. At the same aul Joseph time, councilFleming was born members urging a slower process August 29th 1953 have warned in Polson MT. He passed that dissolving away March 3rd 2026 in KCRHA without a transition plan Seattle WA. could disrupt provider payPaul married Debra ments, federal Losleben. They had 4 Continuum of children. Three sons Care funding, and services for Andrew, Sean, Ryan, people currently and one daughter Erin. relying on shelter Later coming out, he and housing programs. had the warm support That leaves of his family. policymakers facing two conPaul was a pronected questions:
Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, May 31. More information is available through SDOT’s Transportation Funding Task Force webpage, and questions can be directed to DOT_TFTF@seattle. gov. For residents who care about how Seattle maintains its streets, sidewalks, and bridges, the task force offers a chance to take part in shaping the next round of transportation funding decisions.
For neighborhoods with shelters, tiny house villages, and encampment-related impacts, the outcome could determine who is accountable when problems arise. The debate is no longer only about how much money is being spent. It is about whether the public can see where it goes, whether providers are being monitored, and whether surrounding communities have a clear path when they believe a facility is failing to meet its obligations.
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fessional actor and director. He also worked at University Prep Academy as the beloved Drama teacher, head of the Fine Arts department, and lead the Gay Straight Alliance support group. He retired after 42 years.
Paul was a warm, compassionate man deeply loved by so many. The love in his spirit, the incredible knowledge he shared, and the
Paul Joseph Fleming continued laughter and joy from his life carries on. The impact he had on his students, family, and friends is an ever expanding vibration. He is deeply missed and forever loved. A father, a teacher, and a friend.
Paul lived on Queen Anne 22 years. There will be a memorial May 16th at The Wade James Theatre 950 Main street, Edmonds WA 1:00 pm, doors open at 12 noon.
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Legal Notices File No: 24-01241WA NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Pursuant to RCW 61.24 et seq. Grantor(s) of Deed of Trust Leo R. McMilian and Sherry McMilian Current Beneficiary Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Trustee for the Holders of the Banc of America Mortgage Securities, Inc. Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2004-E Current Trustee Affinia Default Services, LLC Current Mortgage Servicer Nationstar Mortgage LLC Deed of Trust Recording Number (Ref. #) 20040415002004 Parcel Number(s) 802960023009 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee will on May 22, 2026, at 10:00 AM sell at public auction located At the 4th Ave. entrance to the King County Administration Building, 500 4th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104, to the highest and best bidder, payable at the time of sale, the following-described real property, situated in the County of King, State of Washington, to wit: LOT 23, STONE CREEK, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN VOLUME 211 OF PLATS, PAGES 93 THROUGH 98, IN KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON. Commonly known as: 2632 South 374th Place, Federal Way, WA 98003 The above property is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated April 13, 2004, recorded April 15, 2004, under Auditor’s File No. 20040415002004, records of King County, Washington, from Leo R. McMilian and Sherry McMilian, as Grantor, to PRLAP, Inc as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of Bank of America, N.A., National Banking Association, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned to Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Trustee for the Holders of the Banc of America Mortgage Securities, Inc. Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2004-E, under an Assignment recorded under Auditor’s File No. 20140529000610. II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrower’s or Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust. III. The defaults for which this foreclosure is made are as follows: 1. Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: o $14,832.25 which included the monthly payments, late charges, and accrued fees and costs. IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: Principal $4,682.24, together with interest as provided in the Note or other instrument secured from May 1, 2025, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute. V. The abovedescribed real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. The sale will be made without warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances on May 22, 2026. The default(s) referred to in paragraph III must be cured by May 11, 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 on or before May 11, 2026 (11 days before the sale date), the default(s) as set forth in paragraph III are cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated any time after May 11, 2026 (11 days before the sale date), and before the sale by the Borrower, Grantor, any Guarantor, or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance 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 Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the follow-
ing addresses: Leo R. McMilian 2632 S 374th Pl Federal Way, WA 98003 Sherry McMilian 2632 S 374th Pl Federal Way, WA 98003 by both first class and certified mail on October 27, 2025; and the notice of default was personally served upon the Borrower and Grantor, or was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in paragraph I above on October 28, 2025. The Trustee has possession of proof of mailing, and 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 an objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever are afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to the RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s 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 chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only until 90 calendar days BEFORE the date of sale listed in this Notice of Trustee Sale to be referred to mediation. If this is an amended Notice of Trustee Sale providing a 45-day notice of the sale, mediation must be requested no later than 25 calendar days BEFORE the date of sale listed in this 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 are 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 Housing Finance Commission: Telephone: 1-877894-HOME (1-877-894-4663) Website: https://www.homeownership-wa.org/ The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Telephone: 1-800569-4287 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: Telephone: 1-800-606-4819 Website: https://nwjustice.org/home PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, YOU ARE ADVISED THAT AFFINIA DEFAULT SERVICES, LLC MAY BE DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. DATED 1-92026 By: Hector Solorzano Name: Hector Solorzano Title: Foreclosure Specialist of Affinia Default Services, LLC 16000 Christensen Rd., Suite 310 Tukwila, WA 98188 (425) 800-4703 NPP0483335 To: QUEEN ANNE & MAGNOLIA NEWS 04/22/2026,
05/13/2026 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY Estate of JUI-RONG HSU, Deceased. NO. 26-4-02758-4 SEA PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) The Administrator named below has been appointed as Administrator of this estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Administrator or the Administrator’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) thirty days after the Administrator served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: April 29, 2026 ADMINISTRATOR: Jui-Shan Hsu ATTORNEY FOR ADMINISTRATOR: ADDRESS FOR MAILING OR SERVICE: Ashley McAlhaney CMS Law Firm LLC 811 Kirkland Avenue, Suite 201 Kirkland, WA 98033 206.659.1512 COURT OF PROBATE PROCEEDINGS: King County Superior Court CASE NUMBER: 26-4-02758-4 SEA Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News April 29, May 6 & 13, 2026 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR THE COUNTY OF KING In the Matter of the Estate of: MARION LUCILLE DILLARD, Deceased. No. 26-4-03069-1 SEA PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS The Personal Representative named below has been appointed and has qualified as Personal Representative of this estate. Persons having claims against the deceased must, prior to the time such claims would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative, the Resident Agent for the Personal Representative, or the Personal Representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the probate assets and nonprobate assets of the decedent. DATE OF FILING COPY OF NOTICE TO CREDITORS with Clerk of Court: April 24, 2026. DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: April 29, 2026. Personal Representative: Judith Marie Dillard Attorney for Estate and for the Personal Representative: Mercedes Vargas Aguirre Address: Hickman Menashe, P.S. 4211 Alderwood Mall Blvd., Ste. 204 Lynnwood, WA 98036 Telephone: (425) 744-5658 Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News April 29, May 6 & 13, 2026 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KING In Re the Estate of: VICKI LYNNE BLUHM, Deceased. No.
26-4-02953-6 SEA PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) (NTCRD) The person named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this Estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: April 29, 2026. Court of Probate Proceedings and Cause No.: See Caption Above. Jennifer LeFebvre, Personal Representative /s/Bis Pierce Bis Pierce, WSBA #56755 Attorney for Personal Representative Address for Mailing or Service: Jennifer LeFebvre, Personal Representative 7341 24th Ave NE Seattle, WA 98115 Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News April 29, May 6 & 13, 2026 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY In Re The Estate of: LAURENCE M. DESHIELDS II, Deceased. No. 26-4-03453-0 KNT PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) (NTCRD) The person named below has been appointed as Administrator of this Estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Administrator or the Administrator’s attorney at the address stated below, a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the Administrator served or mailed the notice to the creditors as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1) (c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of this notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and RCW 11.40.60. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of First Publication: May 6, 2026 Administrator: Laurence M. DeShields III DATED this 30th day of April, 2026 at Federal Way, Washington. /s/ Chad Horner Chad Horner, WSBA #27122 GRAUNKE AYOUB LAW 33400 9th Avenue S, Suite 120 Federal Way, WA 98003 Telephone: 206-652-4310 Facsimile: 206686-0190 Email: chad@graunke-ayoub. com Counsel for Administrator Address for Mailing or Service: Graunke Ayoub Law 33400 9th Avenue S, Suite 120 Federal Way, WA 98003 Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News May 6, 13 & 20, 2026 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY In Re The Estate of: SYLVIA C. MURILLO, Deceased. No. 26-4-02305-8 SEA PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) (NTCRD) The person named below has been appointed as Administra-
tor of this Estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Administrator or the Administrator’s attorney at the address stated below, a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the Administrator served or mailed the notice to the creditors as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1) (c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of this notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and RCW 11.40.60. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of First Publication: Wednesday, April 29, 2026 Administrator: Chad Horner Court of Probate Proceedings and Cause Number: King County Superior Court No. 26-4-02305-8 SEA DATED this 21st day of April, 2026. /s/ Chad Horner Chad Horner, WSBA #27122 GRAUNKE AYOUB LAW 33400 9th Avenue S, Suite 120 Federal Way, WA 98003 Telephone: 206-652-4310 Facsimile: 206686-0190 Email: chad@graunke-ayoub. com Administrator Address for Mailing or Service: Graunke Ayoub Law 33400 9th Avenue S, Suite 120 Federal Way, WA 98003 Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News April 29, May 6 & 13, 2026 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY In Re The Estate of: TEOFILO T. CADIENTE, Deceased. No. 26-4-03124-7 SEA PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) (NTCRD) TEOFILO E.J. CADIENTE has been appointed as Personal Representative of this Estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of First Publication: April 29, 2026. /s/ Michael Geoghegan Michael Geoghegan, WSBA #43238 Attorney for Personal Representative Address for Mailing or Service: NW Strategy & Planning, PLLC 4700 51st PL SW Seattle, WA 98116-4332 Court of probate proceedings and cause number: King County Superior Court 26-4-031247 SEA Dates of Publication in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News: April 29, May 6, and 13, 2026 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY In Re The Estate of: WILLIAM D. LEHR, Deceased. No. 26-4-03201-4 SEA PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) (NTCRD) AARON SUNG LEHR has been appointed as Personal Representative of this Estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time
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the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of First Publication: May 6, 2026 /s/Michael Geoghegan Michael Geoghegan, WSBA #43238 Attorney for Personal Representative Address for Mailing or Service: NW Strategy & Planning, PLLC 4700 51st PL SW Seattle, WA 98116-4332 Court of probate proceedings and cause number: King County Superior Court 26-4-03201-4 SEA Dates of Publication in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News: May 6, 13, and 20, 2026 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR KING COUNTY In Re the Estate of: DEANA C. CHAPMAN, Deceased. Probate No. 26-4-03338-0 KNT PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the Decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of First Publication: May 13, 2026 Personal Representative: David Chapman Attorney for the Personal Representative: Robert C. Iddins Address for Mailing or Service: Iddins Law Group 25052 104th Ave SE, Suite B Kent, WA 98030 Court of probate proceedings and cause number: King County Superior Court 26-4-03338-0 KNT Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News May 13, 20 & 27, 2026 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR KING COUNTY In Re the Estate of: GREGORY ALLEN CARMICHAEL, Deceased. GRACE EVELYN CARMICHAEL, Deceased. Probate No. 26-4-02336-8 KNT PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 The Administrator named below has been appointed as Administrator of this estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedents must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Administrator or the Administrator’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the Administrator served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the Decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of First Publication: April 29, 2026 Administrator Natalie Carmichael Attorney for the Administrator: Robert C. Iddins Address for Mailing or Service: Iddins Law Group 25052 104th Ave SE, Suite B Kent, WA 98030 Court of probate proceedings and cause number: King County Superior Court 26-4-02336-8 KNT Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News April 29, May 6 & 13, 2026 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR KING COUNTY In Re the Estate of: JANICE ANN HERMAN, Deceased. Probate No. 26-4-03502-1 KNT PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the
Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the Decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of First Publication: May 13, 2026 Personal Representative: Cody Herman Attorney for the Personal Representative: Robert C. Iddins Address for Mailing or Service: Iddins Law Group 25052 104th Ave SE, Suite B Kent, WA 98030 Court of probate proceedings and cause number: King County Superior Court 26-4-03502-1 KNT Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News May 13, 20 & 27, 2026 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR KING COUNTY In Re the Estate of: JEANINE LOUISE ANDRES, Deceased. Probate No. 2603309-6 KNT PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 The Administrator named below has been appointed as Administrator of this estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Administrator or the Administrator’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the Administrator served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the Decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of First Publication: May 13, 2026 Personal Representative: Dayna Jill Garner Attorney for the Personal Representative: Robert C. Iddins Address for Mailing or Service: Iddins Law Group 25052 104th Ave SE, Suite B Kent, WA 98030 Court of probate proceedings and cause number: King County Superior Court Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News May 13, 20 & 27, 2026 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR KING COUNTY In Re the Estate of: WAYNE E. SCHUTZLER, Deceased. Probate No. 26-4-03484-0 KNT PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the Decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of First Publication: May 13, 2026 Personal Representative: Clayton Neil Lawrence Attorney for the Personal Representative: Robert C. Iddins Address for Mailing or Service: Iddins Law Group 25052 104th Ave SE, Suite B Kent, WA 98030 Court of probate proceedings and cause number: King County Superior Court 26-4-03484-0 KNT Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News May 13, 20 & 27, 2026 SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY Estate of JACQUELINE MYRTLE EMMERT, Deceased. NO. 26-4-03185-9 SEA NOTICE TO CREDITORS The individual named below has been appointed as personal representative of the above estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, prior to the time such claims would be barred by any other-wise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070, by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below, a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1) (c); or (2) Four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the probate assets and nonprobate assets of the decedent. DATE OF FILING COPY OF NOTICE TO CREDITORS With Clerk of Court: May 8, 2026 DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: May 13, 2026 /s/s DEE ELAINE EMMERT, Personal Repre-
sentative/Administrator MCCUNE GODFREY EMERICK & BROGGEL, INC. PS /s/ MARISA E. BROGGEL, WSBA NO. 41767 Of Attorneys for Personal Representative McCune, Godfrey, Emerick, & Broggel, Inc. P.S. 4500 9TH Ave. NE Suite 300 Seattle, WA 98105-4697 Tel: 206-632-0575 Fax 866-913-1905 Published in Queen Anne & Magnolia New May 13, 20 & 27, 2026 SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY Estate of RAOUL RAFAEL ENRIQUEZ, Deceased. NO. 26-4-03098-4 SEA NOTICE TO CREDITORS The individual named below has been appointed as personal representative of the above estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, prior to the time such claims would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070, by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below, a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) Four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the probate assets and nonprobate assets of the decedent. DATE OF FILING COPY OF NOTICE TO CREDITORS With Clerk of Court: April 28, 2026 DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: May 6, 2026 STEFAN ENRIQUEZ, Personal Representative McCune, Godfrey, Emerick & Broggel, Inc. PS /s/ MARISA E. BROGGEL, WSBA NO. 41767 Of Attorneys for Personal Representative McCune, Godfrey, Emerick, & Broggel, Inc. P.S. 4500 9th Ave. NE Suite 300 Seattle, WA 98105-4697 Tel: 206-6320575 Fax 206-238-9487 Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News May 6, 13 & 20, 2026 SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY Estate of THEODORE OWEN EMMERT, Deceased. NO. 26-4-03184-1 SEA NOTICE TO CREDITORS The individual named below has been appointed as personal representative of the above estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, prior to the time such claims would be barred by any other-wise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070, by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below, a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) Four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the probate assets and nonprobate assets of the decedent. DATE OF FILING COPY OF NOTICE TO CREDITORS With Clerk of Court: May 8, 2026 DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: May 13, 2026 /s/ DEE ELAINE EMMERT, Personal Representative/Administrator MCCUNE GODFREY EMERICK & BROGGEL, INC. PS /s/ MARISA E. BROGGEL, WSBA NO. 41767 Of Attorneys for Personal Representative McCune, Godfrey, Emerick, & Broggel, Inc. P.S. 4500 9TH Ave. NE Suite 300 Seattle, WA 98105-4697 Tel: 206-632-0575 Fax 866913-1905 Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News May 13, 20 & 27, 2026 SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY IN THE ESTATE OF FLORENCE ELVA WEBB, Deceased. NO. 26-4-03313-4 KNT PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE The above Court has appointed CAROL M. WILSON Personal Representative of Decedent’s estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must present the claim: (a) Before the time when the claim would be barred by any applicable statute of limitations, and (b) In the manner provided in RCW 11.40.070: (i) By filing the original of the claim with the foregoing Court, and (ii) By serving on or mailing to my attorney at the address below a copy of the claim. The claim must be presented by the later of: (a) Thirty (30) days after this Notice has been mailed or served as provided in RCW 11.40.020(1)(c), or (b) Four (4) months after the date of first publication of this Notice. If the claim is not presented within this time period, the claim will be forever barred except as provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective for claims against both the Decedent’s probate and non-probate assets. Date of First Publication of this Notice: May 13, 2026 Prepared By: W. TRACY CODD WSBN 16745 Attorney for Personal Representative P.O. Box 1238 Seahurst, WA. 98062-1238 (206) 248-6152 Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News May 13, 20 & 27, 2026 SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY Nonprobate Estate of SHEILA M. STANDERFER, Deceased. NO. 26-4-03282-1SEA NONPROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW
11.42.030) PLEASE TAKE NOTICE As Notice Agent, I have elected to give notice to Decedent’s creditors. On the date of filing of this Nonprobate Notice to Creditors with the Court: I had no knowledge of: Any other person acting as Notice Agent, or The appointment of a Personal Representative for Decedent’s probate estate in the state of Washington. According to the records of the Court that were then available: No cause number regarding Decedent had been issued to any other Notice Agent, and No Personal Representative of Decedent’s probate estate had been appointed. Any person having a claim against Decedent must present the claim: Before the time when the claim would be barred by any applicable statute of limitations, and In the manner provided in RCW 11.42.070: By filing with the Court the original of the signed Creditor’s Claim, and By serving upon or mailing by first class mail to me at the address provided below a copy of the signed Creditor’s Claim. The Creditor’s Claim must be presented by the later to occur of: Thirty (30) days after I served or mailed this Notice to you as provided in RCW 11.42.020(2)(c), or Four (4) months after the date of first publication of this Notice. If the Creditor’s Claim is not presented within the foregoing time period, the claim will be forever barred except as provided in RCW 11.42.050 and 11.42.060. This bar is effective for claims against both the Decedent’s probate and non-probate assets. In accordance with RCW 9A.72.085, I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington that the foregoing is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. SIGNED Date: On this 20th day of April, 2026. Place: At Seattle, Washington. Signature JULIE NORRIS, Notice Agent Attorney for Notice Agent: Cory A. McBride WSBA#49714 Address for Mailing or Service: P.0. Box 16354 4218 SW Andover Street Seattle, WA 98116 Date of First Publication of this Notice: April 29, 2026 Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News April 29, May 6 & 13, 2026 SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR SNOHOMISH COUNTY Estate of PAMELA R. BAILEY, Deceased. NO. 26-4-00816-31 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) THE PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE NAMED BELOW has been appointed as Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and RCW 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of First Publication: May 6, 2026 /s/ DIANE E. WELCH Personal Representative of the Estate of PAMELA R. BAILEY Attorney for Personal Representative: Jody K. Reich, WSBA #29069 Address for Mailing or Service: J. Reich Law, PLLC 209 4th Avenue South, Suite 101-A Edmonds, WA 98020 Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News May 6, 13 & 20, 2026 SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR SNOHOMISH COUNTY In Re the Estate of: DENNIS DEAN JOHNSON, Deceased. NO. 26-4-00859-31 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the Court. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of First Publication: May 6, 2026 /s/ Carolyn Ruth Johnson, Personal Representative Attorney for Personal Representative: Paige Buurstra, WSBA# 40500 Buurstra Law PLLC 21 Avenue A, Ste C Snohomish, WA 98290 Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News May 6, 13 & 20, 2026 Superior Court of Washington, County of King In re: Petitioner/s (person/s who started this case): Fikrenesh Ashagrie Woldehtsan And Respondent/s (other
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party/parties): Joni Bereket Haile No. 26-3-01038-6 SEA Summons Served by Publication (SMPB) Summons Served by Publication To (other party’s name/s): Joni Bereket Haile I have started a court case by filing a petition. The name of the Petition is: Woldehtsan vs Haile You must respond in writing if you want the court to consider your side. Deadline! Your Response must be filed and served within 60 days of the date this Summons is published: May 13, 2026. If you do not file and serve your Response or a Notice of Appearance by the deadline: • No one has to notify you about other hearings in this case, and • The court may approve the requests in the Petition without hearing your side (called a default judgment). Follow these steps: 1. Read the Petition and any other documents that were filed at court with this Summons. Those documents explain what the other party is asking for. 2. Fill out a Response on this form (check the Response that matches the Petition): [x] FL Divorce 211, Response to Petition about a Marriage You can get the Response form and other forms you may need at: • The Washington State Courts’ website: www.courts.wa.gov/forms • Washington LawHelp: www.washingtonlawhelp.org, or • The Superior Court Clerk’s office or county law library (for a fee). 3. Serve (give) a copy of your Response to the person who filed this Summons at the address below, and to any other parties. You may use certified mail with return receipt requested. For more information on how to serve, read Superior Court Civil Rule 5. 4. File your original Response with the court clerk at this address: Superior Court Clerk, King County 516 3rd Ave Seattle WA 98104 5. Lawyer not required: It is a good idea to talk to a lawyer, but you may file and serve your Response without one. Person filing this Summons or his/her lawyer fills out below: /s/ Fikrenesh Ashagrie Woldehtsan Date 4/25/26 I agree to accept legal papers for this case at (check one): [x] the following address (this does not have to be your home address): 3565 S Morgan St Seattle WA 98118 (If this address changes before the case ends, you must notify all parties and the court in writing. You may use the Notice of Address Change form (FL All Family 120). You must also update your Confidential Information Form (FL All Family 001) if this case involves parentage or child support.) Note: You and the other party/ies may agree to accept legal papers by email under Superior Court Civil Rule 5 and local court rules. This Summons is issued according to Rule 4.1 of the Superior Court Civil Rules of the state of Washington. Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News May 13, 20, 27, June 3, 10 & 17, 2026 Superior Court of Washington, County of King In re: Petitioner: David Christian Radu And Respondent: Keron Small No.: 26-3-02277-5 KNT Summons Served by Publication (SMPB) Summons Served by Publication To: Keron Small I have started a court case by filing a petition, The name of the Petition is: Petition for Divorce You must respond in writing if you want the court to consider your side. Deadline! Your Response must be filed and served within 60 days of the date this Summons is published: April 22, 2026. If you do not file and serve your Response or a Notice of Appearance by the deadline: • No one has to notify you about other hearings in this case, and • The court may approve the requests in the Petition without hearing your side (called a default judgment). Follow these steps: 1. Read the Petition and any other documents that were filed at court with this Summons. Those documents explain what the other party is asking for. 2. Fill out a Response on this form (check the Response that matches the Petition): FL Divorce 211, Response to Petition about a Marriage You can get the Response form and other forms you may need at: • The Washington State Courts’ website: www.courts.wa.gov/forms • Washington LawHelp: www.washingtonlawhelp.org, or • The Superior Court Clerk’s office or county law library (for a fee). 3. Serve (give) a copy of your Response to the person who filed this Summons at the address below, and to any other parties. You may use certified mail with return receipt requested. For more information on how to serve, read Superior Court Civil Rule 5. 4. File your original Response with the court clerk at this address: Superior Court Clerk, King County 401 4th Ave. N Room 2C Kent WA 98032-4429 5. Lawyer not required: It is a good idea to talk to a lawyer, but you may file and serve your Response without one. Person filing this Summons or his/ her lawyer fills out below: /s/ David Radu Date 4/2/2026 David Radu Print name and WSBA No., if any I agree to accept legal papers for this case at the following address: 13021 244th Ave SE Issaquah WA 98027 (If this address changes before the case ends, you must notify all parties and the court in writing. You may use the Notice of Address Change form (FL All Family 120). You must also update your Confidential Information Form (FL All Family 001) if this case involves parentage or child support.) Note: You and the other party/ies may agree to accept legal papers by email under Superior Court Civil Rule 5 and local court rules. This Summons is issued according to Rule 4.1 of the Superior Court Civil Rules of the state of Washington. Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News April 22, 29, May 6, 13, 20 & 27, 2026
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MAY 13, 2026
Around Town: This Weekend REBELS & ICONS PARTY
Visitors can create their own koi-themed crafts while learning about the cultural meaning behind the tradition. With a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere, Koi Day offers an easy and engaging way to spend time together and welcome the season.
event organized by the Phinney Neighborhood Association. Shoppers can use the event’s mobile map to find participating sales throughout the area, making it easy to browse for vintage finds, household goods, books, clothes and one-of-a-kind neighborhood surprises. After bargain hunting, visitors can make a day of it by stopping at nearby restaurants, cafés and shops throughout the PhinneyWood business district.
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May 15, MOPOP 21+, $ Looking for something a little louder than your typical night out? The Rebels & Icons Party is set to bring high-energy music, bold fashion, and a creative crowd together for an evening inspired by rule-breakers and cultural trendsetters. The event invites guests to lean into the theme, whether that means classic rock-inspired looks, pop culture icons, or anything that pushes the boundaries of style. Expect DJs, dancing, and a packed room of people who came to be seen as much as to celebrate. With its mix of music, fashion, and atmosphere, Rebels & Icons offers a night out that feels more like an experience than just another party.
SEATTLE PIEROGI FEST
SEATTLE CENTER MARKETING (SPIRIT OF AFRICA)
SPIRIT OF AFRICA (A FESTAL CELEBRATION)
May 16, Seattle Center The Spirit of Africa Festival returns this season, bringing a vibrant celebration of African culture to Seattle with music, dance, food, and art. The event showcases live performances, traditional and contemporary dance, and a marketplace featuring handmade goods and cultural crafts. Attendees can also explore a variety of African cuisines and experience storytelling and community programming throughout the day. Family-friendly and full of energy, the festival offers a chance to connect with the richness and diversity of African cultures while enjoying a lively outdoor atmosphere. For many, it’s both a cultural celebration and a welcoming community gathering.
May 16, Polish Cultural Center Looking for comfort food with a side of community? Seattle Pierogi Fest returns to the Polish Cultural Center on May 16 with plates of pierogi, Polish pastries, soft drinks and a beer garden. Guests can choose from pierogi filled with meat, potato and cheese, sauerkraut and mushroom, sweet cheese, blueberry and more. Adult plates are $18 for 10 pierogi, with children’s plates available for $9. The festival runs noon to 4 p.m., with a performance by Polish Choir Vivat Musica scheduled during the afternoon. Come early, pierogi tend to go fast.
SYTTENDE MAI- OR NORWEGIAN CONSTITUTION DAY
May 17th, National Nordic Museum Ballard will once again turn out for Norwegian Constitution Day on May 17, one of Seattle’s most beloved cultural traditions. The annual Syttende Mai celebration features a lively parade through the neighborhood, complete with marching bands, traditional bunads, and community groups. Spectators line the streets to cheer on participants and take in the festive atmosphere. Beyond the parade, visitors can explore Ballard’s shops, grab a bite at local cafés, and enjoy a day that blends heritage with neighborhood pride.
U DISTRICT STREET FAIR
May 16–17, University Way NE The U District Street Fair returns May 16 and 17, taking over 15 blocks of University Way NE with artists, makers, food vendors, live music and neighborhood businesses. Now celebrating its 55th year, the fair is one of Seattle’s longestrunning street festivals and regularly draws tens of thousands of visitors. This year’s event includes hundreds of vendors, more than 50 food trucks and booths, and live performances on the Neptune Main Stage. The fair runs 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. It is also easy to reach by Link light rail, with the U District Station near the center of the event.
CLASSIC WORKBOAT & MARITIME SHOW
May 16–17, Lake Union Park Seattle’s working waterfront comes to life at the Classic Workboat & Maritime Show, held May 16 and 17 at South Lake Union Park and the Historic Wharf. Presented by Northwest Seaport, the free event brings together tugboats, fishing boats, emergency response vessels and historic working craft for visitors to explore up close. Guests can step aboard select vessels, meet captains and crews, watch engine demonstrations and learn about the boats that have helped shape the region’s maritime economy. The show runs 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days and is open to everyone.
HONEY SCAVENGER HUNT
FAMILY SATURDAY: KOI DAY
May 16, Seattle Japanese Garden Family Saturday: Koi Day 2026 invites families to celebrate art, culture, and community with a day of creative, hands-on activities. Inspired by koinobori, the colorful carp streamers traditionally displayed in Japan to celebrate Children’s Day, the event features art projects, storytelling, and interactive experiences designed for kids and caregivers alike.
PHINNEYWOOD GARAGE SALE DAY
May 17, Phinney Ridge and Greenwood Treasure hunters can spend the day wandering Phinney Ridge and Greenwood during PhinneyWood Garage Sale Day, a neighborhood-wide
CROSSWORD
May 18–22, Fairview Market Hall During the week, a small cartoon bee will be placed in a different spot inside Market Hall. The first person to find it each day can exchange it for a jar of honey produced by Fairview’s own bee colony. Daily clues will be shared at 10 a.m. through elevator signs, newsletter updates and Instagram stories. Happy Hunting!