This is one of the best places in the entire world…read more We just saw Edith Pageaud, classical guitarist, in the Great Hall as part of the guitar festival. Last year, we got to see an oud and vocal concert downstairs. It was a delight and a group of volunteers had set up an art station where my child could make buttons. These buttons are all still in our rotations. The library is beautiful and an extremely restful place to enjoy a hot tea around your performance.

Cool venue near downtown Seattle. I come here almost every year for a programming conference…read more Cool stage--it's a converted church! The pew seating is pretty neat.

I'm sorry to say this but this town seems like a super big trailer park. I was surprised by the…read morerandom dogs (big and small) just trouncing around town. I drove to the post office and what looked like a St.Bernard and a German Shepard came from no where and just started fighting. Almost every house was a trailer as far as I can see. Nothing wrong with trailers or trailer parks if they're somewhat well kept, but ugh no. There is nothing in this town, of course, and it doesn't look like it get's much action. Glad this was my first and last stop in Bucoda.

Bucoda WA has a long and interesting history and is worthy of a trip for history buffs for a…read moreglimpse back into the history of our state. At a first cursory glance, there is not much to it as there are only limited businesses to see. On my last trip there I was given a tour of the old Town Hall by one of the town officials and learned some fascinating facts about the two-story concrete building. Joe's Place serves excellent burgers and fries and has been a family owned and operated business for 113 years. They must be doing something right. The town once was the largest town in Thurston County and was around when Washington was still a territory. It was the location of the first territorial prison and had a huge lumber operation at one time. Definitely not ready for the bulldozers as one reviewer has said.

When you live in a great City, and have some pretty nice Neighbors, you just expect it starts from…read morethe top in City Hall and works its way down. The staff is helpful and friendly they help direct you to what you need. Kind of makes you wonder why isn't all state federal and other cities don't do the same that's why I'm very happy to live in the city of Milton. I love it when somebody asks where do you live and I tell them, Milton Washington. Then I have to stop and think well if they don't know where we're at maybe we can keep it a secret just a little bit longer

Such friendly and helpful ladies working at the city hall. Darlene was patient and answered…read morequestions from me I'm sure she's been asked a million times before. Great customer service. Also had the opportunity to enjoy the tree lighting with our family and meet some neighbors. This city hall goes out of its way to make this a great town.

The Town of Woodway Town Hall is nestled up close to the John Bush Play Area and Woodway Reserve in…read morethe Town of Woodway. There is a small parking lot out front of the building where visitors to the town hall can park their vehicle. Out front there is also a ballot drop box and a large sign laying out a timeline of the Town of Woodway. A quiet place to come and drop off your ballot if you live nearby and/or have concerns for your safety dropping your ballot off at a different location. The grounds around the town hall are beautifully curated and the building itself presents a modern-rustic feel. Also a fun place to come and learn about the history of Woodway. My mom and I visited in mid-September 2020 and we enjoyed reading the timeline and posted notices on the Town Hall building, it was closed at that time due to COVID-19.

Bothell's motto is, "Bothell welcomes you for a day or for a lifetime." Not true. Our nice country…read moreproperty became incorporated into the city and then the over-control started. Can't cut trees, can't have more than three pets, no roosters. The city wants to 'rewild' the city at citizen cost in safety for both citizens and their domestic animals. In the 28 years of living here the city has become much less safe. Wild animals are overrunning the city including rats from the city's unkempt Blyth Park. Latest is a cougar in people's backyards. The Bothell police officer I talked to about the puma public safety threat said the public must defend itself against 130 pound predators. Currently the City of Bothell has an extremely aggressive, over-empowered, unprofessional animal code enforcer evicting and confiscating people's valuable animal property without due process of law, fining pet owners for perceived minor infractions, citing animal cruelty and neglect, and getting pets killed, and owners traumatized and feeling raped. All with the apparent support of Bothell's Police Department as police officers have accompanied the code enforcer to people's homes. So pumas on the prowl are okay, poodles, barn cats, and roosters not okay. The city does not control its own vegetation and animals, but hyper-controls citizens vegetation and animals. Not at all welcoming. Backwards policies. All at a very high cost in property taxes. In addition to not providing physical security, indeed threatening citizen's peace with the aggressive animal code enforcer and police, the city, because of their poor tree management, does not provide electricity security. The power goes out often and often for prolonged periods. Most homeowners have been forced to get generators. If you are in an apartment or condo, darkness and cold await you. We definitely do not recommend living in this city as it is at present. Sign us, 28 year residents looking for a kinder, more sensible place to live.

Great for walks, good food, and socially distanced but good nail services! I love meeting up with…read morefriends in unassuming Bothell. There are some standout restaurants here (Amaro Bistro, Poquitos, McMenamins Tiki restaurant above the lagoon, to name a few..) and it's a small town with a cute and safe small town vibe. There's still a Baskin Robbins, local bridal shops, and also a local lady-owned tattoo shop (she is so talented there's a huge wait-list). I am always up for a stroll in downtown Bothell and can't wait to see how the city continues to grow!

I performed post-construction cleaning at Fire Station 21 through Quality Cleaning Services LLC…read more(hired by the City). I was promised $850, spent $150 on supplies, paid $320 to workers, and drove 90+ miles -- and I've been ghosted by everyone involved. No one from the City will respond, and the contractor has a history of not paying laborers. This is wage theft, and the City of Kirkland is responsible for letting it happen. I've filed complaints and will take this public until I'm paid.

Kirkland has many unique features i've not found in other cities i've lived in or done business…read morewith. One is their vast volunteer opportunities. A good portion of their normal operations are supported by not just their staff..but volunteers. The Juanita Friday Market is 100% volunteer driven. The City Hall receptionist(s)..volunteers. whether you want just a few hours here or there, are looking for a schedule, or want to get involved on a long-term basis, there is positions for you. One time projects, administrative support, events..it's ever-changing and tons to choose from. The City also funds Neighborhood Associations. Through 2 year grants, they allow each defined neighborhood (Juanita, Totem Lake, Rose Hill, Houghton, etc) to establish a volunteer Board non-profit association status to directly improve and support their neighborhoods. There have been great projects founded or carried out by these associations. I've been on the Board of mine for some time now, and it's been a really fun learning experience and a great way to get directly involved in my neighborhood area. I've also been impressed with the City's responses to things like snow removal, clearing leaves from storm drains and various tasks we all love to bitch about when a government isn't doing it to our liking. Their commitment to open space, parks, re-establishing habitats and tree canopies, low-impact development and the environment lifts them above other cities nearby, as well. Sure, there are things I wish they did better, like support small business (I have heard so many nightmare stories from biz owners I know at how difficult it is to work with them), be more transparent and maybe just do things "my way" on a few subjects..but of all the areas I've lived out here..they really do a lot of really cool things and work hard to preserve and support this beautiful area.

The first time I ever visited Seattle was to see friends who live here about a decade ago and the…read moreentire 5 days we visited our friends, the weather was crappy. I swore to myself I would never return as I hate dark, cold, gloomy and damp weather. I told myself if I returned, it would be because I was suicidal. Fast forward many years later and I return to Seattle for work reasons. I've been back several times and most recently, the last couple of times, the weather has been good. So, the trick is, come visit in the summer, you're more likely to see sun in that season. I do love this town and I like how they have some really neat architecture, but also the waterfront is gorgeous. And I would be lying if I told you I didnt enjoy Pike's Market, so much hustle and bustle here! This visit brought me jogging early morning on the waterfront and I fell in love with the place. Early enough that the tourist were still asleep except for this nutter that likes to begin the day with a nice run to clear her head. The ferris wheel is a wonderful and romantic sight to see and on a clear day, you can see far on the Sound. There's a ferry terminal here too, and I have yet to take any, but one day I will. So much rich history in Seattle and they also have one of my favorite map stores here, Metsker's Maps. Definitely come for a visit, feel the cool and laid back vibe here (unlike any other place I have ever visited). Seattle has the highest rates of college grads in all of the US, interesting. I have a hard time describing the Seattle cool, but it's part Asian cool but also part Europen sleek too. This city feels like a really satisfying long drag from a cigarette after mindblowing sex is the best way I can describe it. Definitely my kind of city, but the weather would kill me faster than any other place, so occasional visits here are the best I can do. Kind of like taking a good drug, only on certain and special occasions, that's what Seattle feels like for me.

For one day, the city united and celebrated a 2nd SuperBowl Title by the Seattle Seahawks…read more It was a big bourbon street all over Seattle, a big Mardi Gras, elation, cheers, tears, screaming, and bliss. A Beautiful day for sure to display the 12's pride and joy parading down 4th St on foot, bus, trucks, convoys and so on. Alcohol free flowing on the streets :) without malice and only good vibes. Win or Lose, we love our Seahawks, wish everyday, everywhere could have the same vibe everyday. It doesn't cost anything to be kind, spread the love. These moments give hope to humanity, in a most f'ed up world we live in right now, a day like this reminds us to always stay positive and look forward.

There isn't much to say about Lake Forest Park. It is a very nice city and is very small. It has…read moregrown substantially over the past few years though and continues to grow. The "downtown" area is center around a large white building which houses the majority of the administrative and government offices. There is a lot housed in the one building though and it seems as though all the stores are situated in this one area of the city. I did notice the police department right away but there is also a quite nice public library & town hall along with a few other cute shops. It's a really quaint city which feels extremely safe. That might explain why the population is blowing up.