KCLS Foundation awarded $80,000 Boeing Grant for KCLS to Expand STEAM Education

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KCLS Foundation awarded $80,000 Boeing Grant for KCLS to Expand STEAM Education

From the King County Library System:

‘Real’ Christmas trees are big business, quite a bargain in NW

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‘Real’ Christmas trees are big business, quite a bargain in NW

Here are a few facts to consider before purchasing the family tree.

Give thanks, you’re a gardener in Western Washington

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Give thanks, you’re a gardener in Western Washington

Happy Thanksgiving! Time to celebrate all that is great about gardening and our beautiful native plants. I’ve been…

Illustrations by Rob McClurkan

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Dr. Universe explains taste buds

Ask Dr. Universe is a science-education column from Washington State University.

Jacksons Food Stores raises funds to end domestic violence in Washington

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Jacksons Food Stores raises funds to end domestic violence in Washington

‘Peace Doves’ Funds will support Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence

Vote ‘Yes’ for Small Business and #ShopSmall Nov. 24

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Vote ‘Yes’ for Small Business and #ShopSmall Nov. 24

The following from the U.S. Small Business Administration:

Courtesy Photo                                Joan Johnson poses with pieces of art at the Renton Art and Glass Studio.

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No one enjoys what they do more than Joan Johnson

The Creative Side | Jaris English

The perfect book to read while snuggling

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The perfect book to read while snuggling

A dog says “woof.”

Holiday preparations for pet owners this season

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Holiday preparations for pet owners this season

The holiday season is just around the corner. Review your plans for including or managing your dog at…

Turkey fryer safety tips

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Turkey fryer safety tips

From the Washington State Fire Marshall

Elementary students learn financial literacy skills

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Elementary students learn financial literacy skills

Financial literacy: it’s something even older adults can struggle with. Credit, taxes, how money moves through a community,…

There’s still time to celebrate fall color by adding a maple

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There’s still time to celebrate fall color by adding a maple

November is a great time to celebrate fall color— not too late to move a tree or plant…

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Dr. Universe explains what makes a pepper hot

Ask Dr. Universe is a science-education column from Washington State University.

Renton parkrun celebrates its first birthday with a free 5k

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Renton parkrun celebrates its first birthday with a free 5k

The following an invitation from Renton Parkrun:

Photos, maps, fun facts make this book addicting

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Photos, maps, fun facts make this book addicting

You know?

Local Allstate agencies collect donations for military families and veterans, and give $30,000 to the USO Northwest

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Local Allstate agencies collect donations for military families and veterans, and give $30,000 to the USO Northwest

The following from the Allstate Foundation:

Photo courtesy of Kelsie Gardner                                Kelsie and her mom participating in a previous Teal and Toe walk.

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Girl Scout raises ovarian cancer awareness and receives Gold Award

The Renton local received her Gold Award last year for her efforts

Summer bloomers can’t handle our winter weather

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Summer bloomers can’t handle our winter weather

Cut back your summer-blooming annuals or just pull them and toss into the compost pile

Illustrations by Rob McClurkan

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Dr. Universe explains wasabi

Ask Dr. Universe is a science-education column from Washington State University.

You’ll want to read ‘Dracul’ with the lights on

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You’ll want to read ‘Dracul’ with the lights on

It was just a little scratch.