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Why That Fish You Ordered is Holding Up the State Budget

Michael van Baker — Wed, 26 Jun 2013 18:16:53 +0000

Yesterday afternoon, the Everett Herald's Jerry Cornfield reported that the delay in approving a Washington State budget was truly fishy: "Boeing's opposition to fish study a sticking point in budget," went the headline. With a government shutdown to come in fewer than five days, it might seem strange that negotiations are getting hung up on a mundane study of how often people eat fish.

Glimpses: “Seattle Spring”

Chelsea — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:00:20 +0000

lwestcoat captured a recent sunset during a serene spring evening on a local body of water. And yes, we do notice the full moon...don't you?

Glimpses: “Dog & Boy”

Chelsea — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 15:00:32 +0000

Not much more needs to be said about Dave Hoefler‘s appropriately titled shot of a boy – and his dog at Alki. We just really enjoy how the object of the dog’s attention is out of sight. No one knows how far he paddled into the salty waters of Elliott Bay…or if he did at … Continue reading →

Emergency Supplies Renters Need to Have On Hand

Arne Christensen — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 16:00:11 +0000

If you are filling your own bottles, be sure to refill them every six months: tap water can in fact "go bad"; that is, it can get contaminated by bacteria over time. If you have any reason to worry about the quality of your water, purify it before drinking it.

Glimpses: “The Space Needle rising…”

Chelsea — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 15:00:52 +0000

The full title of this photo reads: “The Space Needle rising above the fountains of Seattle’s Lake Union Park” but it’s really so much more than that. How often is a splash of water this eye-catching? How often do you find yourself glad that the Space Needle is out of focus? We’re so pleased that … Continue reading →

Glimpses: “Take the plunge”

Chelsea — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 15:47:14 +0000

As Great Beyond reminds us, summer is winding down. But it’s not too late for one last plunge at Green Lake or your other choice body of water: the 7-day forecast looks positively lovely! You are reading an excerpt from Glimpses: "Take the plunge".The SunBreak supports RSS for you diehard RSS readers out there.