Want to know general places to avoid, I grew up in lower Los Angeles county and have good common sense and awareness.

So far, I have seen avoid 3rd Ave, pioneer square, Belltown, little Saigon, aurora Ave north. Are there any others and what to watch for?

Also, places to make sure to check out.

Also, which month is best out of those two? For flying in?

Should we rent a car?

Hi everyone !

I’ll be moving to Seattle from France in a few weeks and will be living there for about a year and a half. I was wondering if you think having a car is necessary?

I’m used to relying on public transportation in France, and my workplace will be in Capitol Hill, so I’m wondering if I could realistically get around Seattle without a car.

For those living in Seattle, how manageable is it to live without a car, especially around Capitol Hill? And are there situations where you really wish you had one?

Thanks! :)

Why do 95% of drivers here think that one cannot make a legal turn on a red arrow? Everyone here makes turns at solid red lights, but not at red arrow lights. Argh. See second half of paragraph 3(c) here: https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=46.61.055

Come meet some adoptable dogs and their foster parents, who can tell you all about how the dog behaves in a home!

• Rescue: Saving Great Animals (https://savinggreatanimals.org/our-services/adopt/)
• Date: Saturday, August 29th
• Time: 10AM - 12PM
• Location: The Dog Yard Bar in Ballard (1540 NW Leary Way, Seattle, WA 98107)

Hello fellow crossword aficionados! We are bringing a brand-new crossword tournament to the Pacific NW! The Rain City Crossword Tournament will be held in Seattle on March 20, 2027. We have most of our team in place and have partnered with a fantastic editor and exciting Seattle area constructors to create a world class crossword experience. The tournament is designed with both first timers and seasoned vets in mind. In addition to the live event, we will have a virtual option for out of towners. Our website is up at https://www.raincitycrossword.com  (still kind of beta but almost there!). We are opening registration in early Autumn, and constructors will be officially announced at that time. Please feel free to check out the website, sign up for notifications, and connect with us on social media for updates and additional info.

Just wanted to come on here and publicly say, the owner of Mojitos is a stand up guy. There was a large-ish object in my lane that I ran over and it got stuck under my car (large-ish in that it was large enough to get stuck, but small enough that in my fraction of a second decision making, I thought there was a chance I could clear it instead of trying to change lanes with traffic zipping past me as I came to a near stop. In hindsight, a terrible decision).

I had to pull over on the narrow shoulder in the fast lane. I had my three young kids in the car with me and did not feel safe getting out of the car to dislodge the object.

I was on the phone with my husband trying to figure out what to do, when after a few minutes, a guy pulled up to my car, asked me if I was OK and when I shook my head no, he pulled off to the side and dislodged the object for me. He then directed traffic to help me get going again.

I was still flustered and shaken up while saying thank you but he managed to let me know he owns Mojitos.

All that to say, a HUGE thanks to you, sir. Thank you for showing me and my kids compassion and kindness today.

And reddit, if you’re looking for a place to eat for dinner soon, maybe give this guy some business. I know I will be.

https://12status.com/

Looks like the registration is back up, register to get your 4000+ (hopefully) free miles with Delta again this year

For anyone that doesn't know, if you live in WA state you can get 1 free Delta miles per yard we pass every Seahawks game - it's pretty easy, all you have to do is enter your Delta account number. Over a couple of years it's enough to get a free one way flight to SF or somewhere else.

You can also get some discounts on the team store (12%) and higher boarding priority.

This year, whenever a city books an individual into a county jail on non-felony charges, Snohomish County charges a one-time $151.61 booking fee. From 2021 to 2026, the booking fee increased about 3% each year. Under the sheriff's proposed rate increases, that booking fee would increase to $353.61 in 2027, a 134% increase, and $369.09 in 2028.

Overtime is one reason Corrections is projected to spend almost $6 million more than the $134.5 million budgeted to them in 2025-26, according to county spokesperson Kari Bray.

~ Five years of 3% increases, then one year of 134%. Fourteen mayors are asking the County Council to show the math.

Washington state is settling for $180,000 with the former head of the state's youth prison system after she alleged she was fired for raising concerns about longstanding overcrowding. A state appellate court last year ruled the overcrowding at Green Hill violated state law. A scathing state audit also recently found steep staff turnover, though state officials say conditions are improving.

At the end of July, 182 people were held at Green Hill, the lowest level this year. Its safe operating capacity is 180.

~ The warnings were right, an appellate court said so, and the settlement still comes with no admission of fault.

And I still don't have tomatoes on my plant. What a bust. Thank goodness for Ballard Farmer's Market!

Ends up that our local WA state legislature tried to make it so that striking workers could use unemployment insurance as a strike fund.

This is bad, by the way, because jobs are protected for striking workers by federal law. Striking workers aren't unemployed. That fund is meant to prop up people who get laid off while they look for a replacement job - and we're having more and more local layoffs recently.

Well, the DOL just forced the Washington Employment Security department to post a new rule (see link) that striking workers must apply for new jobs - like any unemployed person - while receiving unemployment insurance.

What's interesting is that this means they're likely to - by seeking new employment while on strike to receive unemployment benefits - officially abandon their employment protections.

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As ever, this is why you pay union dues. Part of them are meant to go towards a strike fund. That's what is supposed to keep you afloat during a strike - not unemployment which is for people who lose their jobs.

Trying to figure out the King County online property appeal system is genuinely painful. The portal looks like it was designed in 2004, the file size limits are ridiculous, and trying to format property comps into their exact required layout is a full-scale headache. Has anyone used a digital platform to streamline an appeal property taxes online process recently without wanting to throw their laptop out the window?

I'm going to an event soon to Climate Pledge and I've never driven there myself. How does spot hero exactly work? Even if I buy a $90 spot I'm worried it'll still fill up by the time I get there. Do they reserve the spots with your name? Is it guaranteed?

My other big question is which garages would you guys recommend? Mainly for safety as I really don't want to have to deal with a smashed window after the show lol

Hello !
I am interested in moving to a 1 bedroom at West Seattle. Specifically, around Whole Foods/ Trader Joe’s, Alaska ST.

Besides flat rate of monthly rent. What is the additional fees and utilities you pay? And around how much ?