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SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
VOL. 104, NO. 37
County LIGHTNING THROUGH THE NEEDLE King parks to receive
The Aug. 30 thunderstorm provided a unique opportunity for lightning-chasers. Knowing that lightning displays like this are rare for western Washington and that this could be one of the last thunderstorm opportunities for the year, photographer Mathew Nichols made the three-hour drive from the Olympic Peninsula with the goal of capturing the lightning in one of his favorite cities in the world. Once he lined up his view of the Space Needle, he knew the American flag would be an additional challenge but was determined to make it work. He waited hopefully — in the rain — from 11 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. There was plenty of lightning throughout the night but he had his heart set on that very narrow shot. In the end, Nichols got what he came for and said he was extremely happy with the result: “Not to mention I absolutely love a good thunderstorm, as it reminds me of my favorite part of growing up in Kansas every time.” - Laura Marie Rivera
$30M in upgrades Submitted
Mathew Nichols photo
Matters of life and dance Artist Stacy Milrany was surrounded by friends, dancers, and art lovers for the opening of her show, “And...Five, Six, Seven, Eight! Matters of life and dance” at the Fountainhead Gallery in Queen Anne on Saturday night. MILRANY Page 3
Photo and story by Laura Marie Rivera PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE
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The King County Council voted 9-0 to approve Executive Dow Constantine’s proposal to allocate nearly $30 million in grants funded by the King County Parks Levy that will support 53 projects led by cities, park districts, school districts, and community organizations throughout the region. Constantine announced nearly $30 million in King County Parks Levy funding for 53 projects that will build and upgrade aquatic facilities, enhance parks and trails, protect and restore river corridors, and make access to healthy recreation more equitable. The King County Council unanimously approved the funding package developed by Executive Constantine, who included a combined $110 million in grant funding in the voter-approved 2020-2025 Parks Levy. Grant recipients include cities, park districts, school districts, Tribes, and community organizations that contribute to healthy, welcoming parks, trails, and natural areas where people, families, and communities can gather, relax, and play. "We are investing in community-led projects to grow and enhance King County’s already impressive parks, trails, and pools,” said Constantine. “Whether you want to bike, hike, kayak, swim, or simply enjoy a safe, peaceful greenspace, you will have more options to gather, relax and play throughout King County and its cities thanks to these grants.” Here are a few of the projects that will receive King County Parks Levy grants: • Aquatic facilities at the Highline, Lake Washington, and Mercer Island school districts and the cities of Sammamish, Renton, and Enumclaw will receive a combined $5.75 million to improve accessibility, public safety, and energy efficiency. • A few of the new park features will include a skatepark in Seattle’s Rainier Beach neighborhood, lighting at the North SeaTac Park BMX track, a new multi-use paved trail that connects businesses, schools, and the library in Fall City, and a community park with open space, restrooms, shelter, and gathering area in Kent. • Seattle Parks and Recreation will receive PARK Page 4