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Contents

Greater Seattle InfoGuide ®

2015-2016 E dition

GETTING STARTED

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Welcome from U.S. Senator Patty Murray

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Economic Snapshot

EDITORIAL DIRECTOR

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Seattle, a Mecca for the Metropolitan Mutt

EDITORIAL ASSISTANTS

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The Puget Sound Trifecta –

Weather, Location & Recreation

ADVERTISING SALES

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Moving Checklist

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Getting Established

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Reading the Rental Market

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“Buyer Ready” House Hunting

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Downtown Seattle Map

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Downtown Seattle Neighborhoods

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Seattle Map

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Spotlight on Seattle Neighborhoods

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North Communities

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Eastside Communities

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South Communities

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West Communities

DAY-TO-DAY LIVING

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Staying Healthy

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Education

91

Childcare

93

Transportation

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Media

ENJOYING THE REGION

Median Household Incomes: U.S. Census Bureau, 2009-2013 American Community Survey

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Sightseeing

99

Arts

Population Figures: WA State OFM Forecasting, (April 1, 2014 Population Estimates)

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Fun for Families

Real Estate Price Information:

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Outdoors

NWMLS (Jan 2014 - Dec 2014)

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Advertisers’ Index

Rental Figures: SeattleRentalGroup.com

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Five Things I Love About Seattle

getting started

By Patty Murray, United States Senator

UNMATCHED NATURAL BEAUTY – Seattle is surrounded by two mountain ranges and the Puget Sound and Lake Washington on either side. Downtown Seattle looks right out on Puget Sound where ferries carry foot and car traffic to a number of beautiful islands, from which you can see striking views o f the greater Seattle area. On the Olympic Peninsula you can find Olympic National Park just a few hours from the city, where hiking, camping, and exploring in one o f the largest temperate rainforests in the world are strongly encouraged. A couple hours south is Mt. Rainier, the iconic mountain r ecognized in the Sea ttle skyline.

Even within the city, there are miles of walking and bike paths and 6

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Alexander Calder’s Eagle at the Olympic Sculpture Park

parks to enjoy – the most popular routes are the Burke-Gilman Trail and the 2.8 mile walk around Green Lake.

AN ACTIVE-MINDED ATMOSPHERE – Along with the fact that Seattle is consistently ranked as one of healthiest, most active cities in the nation – watching other people be active in Seattle is a full-time job. Our most popular sports teams include the Mar iners, the Storm, and the Sounders. And, ther e was one other team – oh yes, the team with the loudest fans in the NFL – the Seattle Seahawks! The Seahawks were 2014 Super Bowl Cham pions, and the city has been known to cause small seismic events when they make an amazing play.

RESTAURANTS – There is no shortage of delicious food in the Greater Seattle area – from sampling exotic dishes in the Inter national District to dining on fr esh seafood at world-renowned restaurants downtown. And don’t forget about hydrating. From

Photo ©Benjamin Benschneider (Seattle Art Museum)

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‘m excited to welcome you to the Emerald City!

Whether you’re just visiting or have recently moved to the area, you’ll soon discover why Sea ttle is known for being one of the most unique, exciting places to live. I was born and raised in Bothell and have watched Seattle’s remarkable growth over the years. I hope you get to know the Seattle that I know – a vibrant, forward-thinking community that offers great opportunities for families and businesses alike. I have had the honor of serving our state in the U.S. Senate since 1993, and I have been proud to be a voice and advocate for this great city and state and to bring some of what we do best over to the other Washington. In that spirit, I want to shar e with you five things I love about Seattle.

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Seattle’s top attractions and activities are favorites with residents and visitors alike

AVIATION AND TECHNOLOGY – Aviation and technology are key parts of our economy and have become strong elements of our identity. We’ve become a hub for new ideas and technologies, causing start-ups to flock to Seattle to be a part of the action.

From Boeing to Microsoft and Amazon, Seattle is known around the world for having an innovative and highly skilled workf orce.

Spend a day at the Museum of Flight or take a tour of the Boeing factory in Everett – the largest building in the world by volume.

Next check out the Pacific Science Center – an excellent family activity where you can walk amongst dinosaurs and experi ence real currents and tides in a scaled-down model of the Puget Sound.

CULTURE – Seattle offers an array o f attractions and activities, including visiting the world-class Sea ttle Opera, the Pacific Northwest Ballet Company, the Seattle Symphony, the nationally recognized Seattle Repertory Theatre, the Paramount Theater, the Seattle Art Museum, the Sea ttle Aquarium perched on Pier 59, and the summer concert series at the Woodland Park Zoo. Speaking of music, Seattle is widely known for its eclectic arts and music scene, producing talented artists such as Jimmy Hendrix, Nirvana, and Pearl Jam. Festivals ar e held throughout the year at the Seattle Center including Folklife celebrating different cultures, and Bumbershoot f eaturing a mix o f well-known bands

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and new artists. While down a t Seattle Center checking out the Space Needle, take the time to visit the Experience Music Project and learn all about the Seattle music scene.

Good luck exploring the Emerald City and making your own list of favorites. I am confident you’ll soon understand why the Seattle area is a wonderful place to live.

About Senator Patty Murry U.S. Senator Patty Murray is serving her fourth term in the United States Senate, where she is a leader on education, veterans, health care, transportation, and economic development. She became involved in politics when the Washington state legislature tried to close her children’s pre-school program. After serving on the PTA and local school board, Murray won a seat in the Washington State Legislature. In 1992, she was elected as the first woman to represent Washington State in the United States Senate.

With her husband Rob, she has two grown children, a grandson, and two granddaughters.

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Economic Snapshot he continuing growth of the region is a clear indica tion of its desirability as a place to do business and to live. The Central Puget Sound region posted its third consecutive year of growth between 2013 and 2014, adding 54,550 new residents. The Region is now home to over 3.8 million people and 1.85 million jobs. By 2040, the Puget Sound Regional Council estimates those numbers to gr ow to 5 million people and 2.9 million jobs. This long-term tendency for consistent growth in size and quality is why the Seattle metropolitan area was named the f ourth strongest local economy in America on the 2014 Policom Corporation Annual Economic Strength Rankings.

What makes this a great place to live or to start, expand or relocate a business? Consider a few of the region’s qualities:

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A strategic location: Greater Seattle is equidistant from London and Tokyo—9 hours by plane to either city. The region’s marine ports are also closer to Asia than any other major ports on the United States’ West Coast.

An export-driven economy: Nearly three quarters of the state’s exports originate in central Puget Sound, and it is estimated that one in three jobs locally is tied to in ternational trade.

Strong Market Prospects: Strong showings in the ca tegories of investment and 10

development earned Seattle the #8 spot on the Top 20 U.S. Markets to Watch in 2015. (Emerging Trends in Real Esta te

by Urban Land Institute and Pricewa terhouseCoopers LLP.) Job Growth: The Seattle-Bellevue-Everett metro area, recognized for its strong oneyear wage growth as well as a solid per formance on measures of recent employment growth, ranked #11 on The Milk en Institute “2014 Top 25 Best Performing Large Cities”.

ington ranked 8th in the nation on Forbes. com “Best States for Business” and Seattle placed 9th on their “Best Places for Business and Careers.”

A diverse economy and population: Minority-owned businesses are a dynamic part of the economy and generate jobs in a variety of industry sectors. Over 47% o f the businesses in both Sea ttle and King County are minority or women owned firms.

A qualified workforce: Residents are A leader in sustainability: That Seattle among the nation’s most highly educated. consistently ranks among America’s In King County over 46% of adults 25 and Greenest Cities is due in part to a commit- older hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. ment to Green Building. Environmentally In Seattle, that number is over 57%. In certified homes make up 45% of the City’s 2014, Forbes ranked Seattle among the new home market. The 2013 Sustainable Top Ten “America’s Smartest Cities.”

Building of the Year, The Bullitt C enter in Seattle, is Net Z ero and is the world’s A center for emerging industries: Acgreenest commercial building. cording to the 2014 MoneyTree Report, venture capital investments in WashingA great place for business: In 2014, Wash- ton State reached $1.2 billion, the lar gest

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A hotbed for research and development: The State’s leading education and research institutes, such as Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and the University o f Washington are located here. In 2014 the University of Washington pulled in over $1.38 billion in research funding.

The Ports of Seattle and Tacoma’s Seaport Alliance was the 3rd largest North American load center in 2014 in terms of TEUs

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amount since 2007. Of the top ten largest deals made in the State, all were to Seattle area start-ups.

Cost of Living

space industry. Companies in our region are at the forefront of research and development in advanced materials, alternative fuels, next generation air traffic management, space and avionics.

the Clean Economy,” in terms of its overall size the clean economy in the Seattle metropolitan area ranks 13th among the nation’s 100 largest metro areas.

A strong economy and a diverse, well-edLIFE SCIENCES & GLOBAL HEALTH ucated populace mean the Puget Sound INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY The Puget Sound region boasts one of region is a relatively affluent area.

Our region is a global center f or infor- the most significant concentrations of life Within the f our-county area, King mation technology, known for compa- sciences companies in the nation. Locally, County has the highest median house- nies that drive innovation and progress. It 73% of all jobs in this cluster ar e found hold income at $71,811. Snohomish is home to some of the most recog- in King County, most in the South Lake County follows at $68,381, then Kitsap nized names in the so ftware and infor- Union area.

County at $62,413, and Pierce County at mation technology industry - Micr osoft, Many of these companies grew out of $59,204. Cost of living is generally higher Tableau, Expedia, Amazon, Nintendo, Re- cutting-edge research conducted at the alNetworks, T-Mobile, and many more. In- numerous public and private research inthan the U.S. average, but is in line with other metropolitan centers with compa- formation technology, one of the region’s stitutions, such as the University of Washlargest employment clusters, accounts for ington, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research rable income levels. nearly 144,000 jobs. According to Em- Center, Allen Institute for Brain Science Industry Clusters ployment Security Department forecasts, and Seattle Biomedical Research InstiWhile Greater Seattle’s economy includes the Information & Communications Tech- tute—to name just a f ew. Groundbreaka broad range of industries, seven clus - nology sector in King County will grow at ing work in the field o f Global Health is ters stand out: a rate of 1.6% to 1.9% between 2017 and supported by organizations like The Bill & 2022, faster than the growth of all occu- Melinda Gates Foundation, Washington pations combined (1.4% growth).

Global Health Alliance and many others.

AEROSPACE Aircrafts are the State’s top export product, representing $26.55 billion. The Puget CLEAN TECHNOLOGY LOGISTICS & INTERNATIONAL TRADE Sound region has a proud history and a This region is known for its long-standing The region’s strategic location in regards strong future as a leader in the aerospace commitment to environmental steward- to the Pacific Rim, our deep-wa ter ports industry. The largest and best-known em- ship and early leadership on envir onmen- and vast experience in international trade ployer, Boeing Commercial Airplanes pro- tal issues, from recycling to sustainable make it one of the leading trade hubs on duces the Next Generation 737’s and 787’s. building. Support of the burgeoning clean the West Coast of North America. Com But according to Choose Washington, technology sector is widespread. Accord- bined, the ports o f Tacoma and Seattle aircraft assembly is only part o f the aero- ing to the Brookings Institute report “Sizing are the third-largest container gateway in

Cost of Living Index, MSA comparisons, US city average equals 100.

City

Portland

Composite Food Housing Utilities Index

Transportation

Health Care

Misc. Goods/ Services

125.7

99.2

166.5

98.1

114.2

112.5

105.8

154

112.6

255.3

114.2

107.5

101.8

101.2

Seattle

154.3

107.7

252.4

92

105.7

118.5

110.3

Boston

160.7

116.5

239.6

129

108.4

126.6

136

Los Angeles

163.5

110

280

110.6

110.7

110.9

105.3

San Diego

163.7

112.1

277.6

110.1

112.6

111.6

106.6

San Francisco

242.6

116.4

514.5

94.1

110.3

114

120.6

Washington D.C.

Source: Sperling’s Best Places • www.bestplaces.net

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Summary Forecast North America. Puget Sound ports serve the Pacific Northwest, as well as the major cities of the Midwest, East Coast and Canada.

TOURISM/VISITOR According to Visit Seattle, in 2013, 18.6 million visitors spent $6 billion in Seattle and King County, contributing $597 million in state and local tax revenues. Visitor spending directly benefits hotels, retailers, restaurants, attractions, transportation services and other businesses, and supports jobs for more than 68,000 people in the Seattle region. A strong tourism cluster is also a ca talyst for improvements to infrastructure and the cr eation of new attractions that will draw people to the region.

MILITARY More than 59,000 active duty military personnel, along with their families, call this region home. PSRC estimates the military cluster employs over 91,000 people - more than double the national average. In addition, billions of dollars in defense contracts are awarded to local private sector contractors and subcontractors.

Annual Percent Change 2013 2014 2015 2016 Puget Sound Region Employment

2.8

3.0

2.6

1.9

Personal income (cur. $)

2.6

4.9

5.5

5.4

Consumer price index

1.3

1.8

0.6

2.3

Housing permits

8.9

17.1

-9.4

6.0

Population

1.4

1.4

1.3

1.2

2.2

2.4

3.2 2.9

United States* GDP ($09) Employment

1.7

1.9

2.0

1.7

Personal income (cur. $)

2.0

3.9

4.3

5.1

0.4

2.2

Consumer price index

1.5

1.6

Housing starts

18.7

8.0

15.6 12.1

*Source: Blue Chip Economic Indicators Courtesy Dick Conway, The Puget Sound Economic Forecaster www.economicforecaster.com

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Seattle, a Mecca for the Metropolitan Mutt

By Brandie Ahlgren, Founder & Editor of CityDog Magazine

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eattle has developed quite a r eputation for itself as one of the dog-friendliest cities in the country. We certainly love our dogs her e – some might even say we love them more than children since dogs outnumber kids by 45%. Okay, maybe that’s a stretch, but it’s still no wonder that everything from pet boutiques to doggy daycares, grooming salons to o ff-leash parks have popped up all over the city , with Sea ttle becoming a mecca f or the metropolitan mutt.

Stroll through any Seattle neighborhood and you will find a pet boutique pack ed with toys, tr eats, clothing, accessories and more – anything and everything a pampered pooch could need! Queen Anne has two stor es: Mud Bay and All the Best.

Fremont has Petapalooza. South Lake Union has Scraps. Pio neer Square has Pioneer Pets. W allingford has Wally Pets. Even Georgetown has one, A Dog’s Dream. And, the big dog of them all, West Seattle, boasts four: Next to Nature, Mud Bay, Pet Pros and Pet Elements.

Better yet, many of the items sold at these independently owned pet stores are made right here in the Puget Sound region. Items like Himalayan Dog Chews, made in Mukilteo. Or, Green JuJu, a whole foods supplement for your pup that is made in small batches in Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood from locally sourced ingredients grown by certified organic farmers in Washington. Now, this is what we call “hyper local” and we like it!

We also like the fact that with eleven designated off-leash areas, Seattle has no shortage of places for dogs to play. In fact, pretty much every neighborhood in the city has one, fr om Belltown’s Regrade Park to wha t we consider to be doggy utopia, Magnu son Off-leash Area, located in Sand Point. Not only is it Seattle’s largest dog park (nine acres), but it also has beach access to Lake Washington and a special play ar ea for small and shy dogs. For a complete list of Seattle dog parks, visit seattle.gov/parks/offleash.asp.

Speaking of play, happy hour is always happier with your fourlegged friend. Unlike most establishments where dogs are relegated to outdoor patios only, there are local places like the Beveridge Place Pub in West Seattle and Norm’s Eatery & Ale House in Fremont where you and your pooch are welcome to belly up to the bar or grab a table on the patio.

If wine is your thing, you’ll be pleased to know that several wineries in Woodinville, located 20 miles north of Seattle, allow dogs in their tasting rooms (close to 50 to be exact). T wo worth noting are Brian Carter Cellars and Northwest Cellars. Brian Carter 14

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hosts “Puppies on the Patio” throughout the summer to benefit Woodinville’s Homeward Pet Adoption Center and Northwest Cellars hosts tasting events throughout the year to benefit several local animal welfare groups.

For some more fun with Fido, the Woodmark Hotel in Kirkland hosts a dog-friendly “Yappier Hour” on its patio every Wednesday during the summer. And, Seattle’s own CityDog Magazine hosts its annual “Dog Day on Elliott Bay”, a canine-friendly cruise to Blake Island, a 475-acre state park located just a hop, skip and a boat ride away from downtown.

If travel is on your horizon and your dog needs a place to play while you’re away, there are a plethora o f doggy daycares to choose from including Downtown Dog Lounge with thr ee Seattle locations - South Lake Union, Capitol Hill and Elliott Avenue, Central Bark in south Sea ttle and Citydog! Club, loca ted near the heart o f downtown. These places o ffer daycare, overnight care and even gr ooming services. In fact, if a r egular ol’ grooming appointment isn’t enough, at Downtown Dog Lounge you can upgrade your pooch to the Urban Spa Pack age, which includes additional teeth brushing, breath spray, nail filing, a soothing conditioning rinse, blow dry , and a toy to top it o ff. “Spaw” day, anyone?

As you can see, Sea ttle is a dog lover’s dr eam (and a dog’s dream, for that matter), with countless places to sit, stay and play.

And, we’ve only just scratched the service. For more ideas of what do and where to go in the city you love with the f our-legged love your life, visit Seattle’s own CityDog Magazine a t citydogmagazine.com.

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Uniquely Northwest

The Puget Sound Trifecta – Weather, Location & Recreation

By Jeff Renner, KING Television

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eattle rain is leg endary. There is the old story of a hat that remained in the middle of a muddy Seattle street because passers-by were afraid they’d find someone buried benea th it. It is true that the only National Basketball Association game called on account of rain was in Seattle-but that was because of a leaky roof. While there’s no question the Pacific Northwest can be soggy, due to our loca tion downwind of the North Pacific Ocean, we rank far below many other major metropolitan areas on the ‘rain scale’.

The iconic Mount Rainier is an active volcano

Photo by Carmen Scott

Seattle receives an average of 37 inches of rain each year. Compare that with Honolulu (66”), Miami (62”), A tlanta and Houston and New York City (50”), Boston (44”) and Washington, D.C. (40”).

Admittedly, rare is the hiker or sailor who hasn’t been turned into a walking sponge, including this meteorologist. But I’ve also spent warm October nights camped at 7,000 feet on the shoulders of Mount Rainier wearing only shorts and a t-shirt.

and sculpted by water and ice. Mount Rainier towers over all the other peaks at 14,410 feet. Weather often is summed up by the simple phrase-‘the mountain is out today’! Mount Rainier, together with other Northwest mountains, supports the most extensive system of glaciers in the contiguous United States. It used to possess the North American record for annual snowfall. Mount Rainier lost that record during the winter of 1998-99 to another So why the bum rap? Often it’s because local r esidents play up Washington volcano just to the north-Mount Baker. Total snowour reputation for foul weather-they selfishly want to k eep this fall that year? 1140 inches-just under 100 feet! beautiful region to themselves! In other cities, you’ll see many people dressed in team jackets proclaiming allegiance to their Our spectacular snow covered peaks are just one reason visitors favorite local sports team. Plenty do the same her e, especially flying into Washington State usually put down their e-readers and since the Seahawks won the Super Bowl. But many visitors note stare out the airplane windows. The blue waters of the North Palocals often dress like they’re preparing to climb Mount Raini - cific give way to a mix of rugged headlands and sandy beaches. er or are preparing for a yacht race. Those o f us who call west - The geologically young Olympic Mountains rise just inland, sepern Washington home definitely take full advantage of the out- arated from the older Cascade Range by a broad watery trough door opportunities here. That’s why the general level of health sculpted by Ice Age glaciers. It’s what we call Puget Sound-reachand fitness here is high. ing a maximum depth of 930 feet just north of Seattle. Our Cascade Range is very efficient at wringing moisture from clouds The Pacific Northwest is a r egion born of the fire of volcanism making landfall thus air moving east of the Cascades is much dri2015-16 • GREATER SEAT TLE INFOGUIDE

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er. One of the larger cities in eastern Washington is Yakima, and it receives a yearly average of only 7” of rain- less than one-fifth of Seattle! We see significant variations in average annual rainfall west of the Cascades, though not as great. For example, the city of Olympia at the south end of Puget Sound averages 51 inches of rain each year. The Seattle suburb of Issaquah averages 61. But areas sheltered by mountains, such as Port Townsend, receive far less rainfall-19 inches in the case of Port Townsend and 17 inches in nearby Sequim. The general rule of thumb is that if you live to the west or south of large hills or mountains, you’ll see far more rainfall (and less sun) than someone living to the east or north. It’s the result of prevailing wind directions, and the way such winds interact with our complicated terrain. Just as real estate agents advise clients to consider ‘location, location, location’… meteorologists do the same since ther e can be large differences over startlingly short distances.

The cool waters offshore tend to moderate weather systems, resulting in fewer and less powerful thunderstorms, but giving birth to intense lows tha t batter this region almost yearly with hurri cane-force winds. Our wettest weather occurs in the months of October, November, December, January and February. What about our driest wea ther? We tend to say summer begins her e after the fourth of July. (Hint: I tend to schedule my local vaca tion time from mid July through September.)

A few final hints. If you live along the coast or a shor eline, temperatures will tend to be warmer at night and cooler during the day than locations farther inland. Live a t a higher eleva tion, for example in the Cascade foothills, and you’ll be more likely to get snow than friends living closer to sea level. And if you live near a river valley, winds accelerating through the valley can produce winds strong enough to send a cow flying (well, perhaps tha t’s a slight exaggeration).

Perhaps your biggest challenge moving here won’t be the weather, but dealing with friends and relatives who seek to take advantage of your hospitality and visit your wonderful new home. You can limit such excesses by quoting the story at the beginning of this article, and using a little reverse psychology; simply mention that no one has ever died of too much drizzle!

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Jeff is active in the community, serving as a board member of the Mt. Rainier Alpine Guides, Salish Sea Expeditions, and volunteers at the Seattle Aquarium.

Jeff is an avid skier, scuba diver, equestrian, climber and backpacker. He holds a commercial pilot's license for land and seaplanes, and is a former certified flight instructor.

A University of Washington study rated Jeff Renner Seattle's most accurate weather forecaster.

Planning Relocation

MOVING CHECKLIST A little organization goes a long way toward easing the monumental task of relocation. While every move is unique, this checklist should help make it efficient and trouble-free.

ONE MONTH IN ADVANCE

o Arrange for a moving company agent to visit your home and give an estimate of moving costs. Check insurance coverage, packing and unpacking labor costs, travel time for the load, and method and timing of payment. o Finalize arrangements with the moving company, or make reservations if you’re renting a truck. o If an employer helps pay moving expenses, confirm what preparations are your responsibility.

TWO WEEKS IN ADVANCE

o Arrange to spend the next night in a motel.

o Transfer insurance coverages to include possessions at new home and en route.

o Give friends/relatives your schedule and expected arrival time.

o Advise utility companies of shut-off date and new address for billing. Have utilities turned on at new location.

o Check all cabinets, closets and crawl spaces as well as the attic and basement for overlooked items.

o Transfer bank accounts and request credit references to be sent to your new bank. Order checks with your new address. Transfer contents of safe-deposit box(es) to new bank.

o Select items needed for immediate housekeeping, food preparation and personal use at new home. Pack all in one box and label accordingly.

o Cancel any deliveries (papers, etc.). o Begin packing items not needed until you move into the new home.

Pack those items you plan to move yourself. o Make/confirm travel arrangements for family members (and pets!).

o Be sure important papers (documents for loan applications, insurance policies, etc.) are easily accessible. Washington is a community-property state, so it is advisable to consult an attorney regarding personal documents such as wills.

o Notify newspapers, creditors, insurance companies, attorneys, accountants, health care providers, etc. about your intended move. o Close/clear up outstanding accounts. o Notify schools. Collect transcripts, immunization records, and birth certificates or arrange for them to be sent to the new school district. o Notify police if your new home will be vacant for any length of time before you move in.

ONE DAY IN ADVANCE

o Contact moving company to confirm moving date(s).

o Inventory your household goods.

Make a list of items to be moved and those to be discarded, sold or given away.

o Notify the post office of your moving date and new address. Mail changeof-address cards.

o Service your car, especially if traveling a long distance.

ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE

o Clean appliances for shiping; remove television antenna if necessary. o Arrange for all utility meters to be read prior to your move and for payment of any refunds due to you. o Put appliance warranties and instructions in a kitchen cupboard for new tenants.

TWO DAYS IN ADVANCE

o Drain power tools of fuel.

o Defrost refrigerator/freezer.

MOVING DAY

o Confirm arrival time with moving company. Check destination directions. o Accompany movers through the house as they tag furniture. You should mark each piece with room location in new house. o Specify what is to be moved and what stays. o Sign and keep a copy of the bill of loading (freight bill) from the operator. Put it in a safe place for future reference. o Double-check closets, drawers, shelves, etc., to be sure they’re empty. o Turn off lights, close and lock windows and doors. o Leave keys needed by new tenant with real estate agent. o Leave the house only after the moving truck has departed.

o Label paint cans that you’re leaving for new tenants.

o Remove curtains, drapes and other fixtures that you are taking.

o Check circuit breakers or fuse box and all other utilities to be sure everything is on.

o Buy travelers checks for funds while en route. o Pack lightweight clothing in dresser drawers for ease in moving and unpacking on arrival.

ON ARRIVAL AT NEW HOME

o Check belongings (furniture, etc.) for damage immediately after arrival, preferably while movers are still there.

Report any damaged or missing items to the movers.

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Planning Relocation

Getting Established here are so many aspects to establishing life in a new area that it is often easy to overlook some very important details.

find a local agent, ask for referrals from your previous agent, coworkers, or friends. For more information, contact the State’s Office of the Insurance Commissioner at www.insurance.wa.gov or call their Consumer Hotline at (800) 562-6900.

Legal Advice: Even with a valid will fr om another state, consult a lawyer to verify that Washington’s community property laws will not affect your intentions for the final disposition of your esAUTOMOBILE LICENSING tate. These local County Bar Associations offer referral services: AND REGISTRATION King County, (206) 267-7010. Tacoma/Pierce County, (253) 383New drivers and all new residents 3432. Snohomish County, (425) 388-3018. In Kitsap County, call must take both a written exam the Kitsap County Attorney Referral line, (360) 373-2426. and a driving test. New residents Medical Advice: Moving more often than not means finding can waive the written and driving new health care providers and the best time to think about tha t tests by presenting a valid driver’s is before you need car e. Fortunately, this region abounds with license from another state within first-class clinics, hospitals, research facilities, and practitioners.

30 days after becoming a Wash- For information, refer to our “Staying Healthy” section. ington resident. There is a $35 Tax Advice: Relocating can have ramifications when tax time application fee and a six-year li- rolls around. Three major points of consideration are the sale of Seattle Great Wheel cense costs $54. (360) 902-3900, a home, the purchase of a home, and the cost o f moving for a www.dol.wa.gov. new job. All thr ee have reporting requirements that can be ex When you move to Washington, you have 30 days to title and plained by a tax advisor or by obtaining the f ollowing IRS Pubregister your vehicle after it arrives in the state. Once you do so, lications: 521 - Moving Expenses, 523 - Selling Your Home, and you’ll be issued Washington state license plates. You may title 530 - Tax Information For Homeowners. Don’t f orget to keep and register your vehicle in Washington by mail or at a local ve- good records—this is key to taking the deductions that will save hicle licensing office. Visit the Department o f Licensing’s link at you tax dollars! www.dol.wa.gov/vehicleregistration/moving.html for details on requirements and fees. For questions call (360) 902-3770.

VOTER REGISTRATION A $15 vehicle emission test is required every other year for ve- If you are new to Washington, or if you ha ve moved within the hicles between 5 and 25 years old. Motorcycles, scooters, and state from one county to another, you need to register in order some hybrids rated at 50 miles per gallon in-city are exempt. (360) to vote. Eligible voters must meet the following criteria: 407-6856, www.emissiontestwa.com.

1. You are a US citizen.

2. You are a Washington resident.

PETS 3. You are 18 or older by election day.

If you own animals, acquaint yourself with the animal laws in your 4. You retain your civil rights. new county. Remember to license your pets. They ar e also in a new area and if lost, a license will help identify you as the own - Register to vote at the clerk’s office at city hall, county elections er. In King County, call (206) 296-2712 or visit www .kingcoun- offices, Drivers Licensing Offices, or the Washington Secretary of ty.gov/pets.

State at www.sos.wa.gov/elections. For information call the State Voter Hotline, (800) 448-4881.

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WELCOME HOME Putting down roots in a new place can be challenging. Our best advice is to get involved—volunteer, join a club or or ganization, take a class—find something that interests you. As you make new friends, keep in touch with old ones. Invite them to visit. Play ing tour guide is a great way to get to know your new home!

Photo ©VPLLC

PROFESSIONAL ADVISORS The right professional can provide information to make your relocation go more smoothly and to help you look out for your best interests.

Insurance Advice: Be it auto, homeowners, renter, health, disability or another personal insurance need, a change of address (especially one from out of state) may require new coverage. To

Apartment Rental Trends

Reading the Rental Market

by Patty Dupre and Mike Scott, Dupre + Scott Apartment Advisors VACANCY TRENDS

RENTAL DEMAND

When it comes to the market vacancy rate for rentals in the Puget Sound region, the word “low” comes to mind. In fact, our vacancy rate has hovered at or below 4% for the last two years. To give you some perspective, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, the national vacancy rate for the fourth quarter of 2014 was 7%. It is interesting to note that the market vacancy rate for our area does not include 8,900 units marketed for rent in buildings that were under construction and/or newly finished by the end of 2014. Of these units, 74% had already been spoken for by year’s end. What does all this mean? In simplest terms, the demand f or rentals in the Puget Sound region has been outpacing the supply.

Demand continues to outpace new supply , by a little bit. Again, you can thank a strong local economy for that. According to Conway Pedersen Economics, our region added 58,700 jobs between the third quarter of 2013 and the third quarter of 2014.

Another positive trend has been in-migration to the region.

While not exactly a measure of in-migration, drivers license data is a close to real time substitute. In 2014, the number of people in this State who turned in out-o f-state licenses was up nearly 16% over the previous year.

But even with new jobs and new r esidents, the rental market may begin to soften soon due to the addition o f new construction units. In addition to the 8,900 new units developers opened in 2014, another 12,000 units will open in 2015.

RENT TRENDS Rents rose 4.7% in the region during the last half of 2014 and were about 8.2% higher than they were in 2013. However, that rate does not tell the whole story. One must take into consideration the impact o f new construction on r ents. New units r ent for more, distorting rent trends. We call this the “skew of the new” and it can be misleading. So, back to those r ental rates we just told you about. When new construction is excluded, rents were up 3.9% by the end of 2014 - a 6.3% raise from the previous year.

That’s still significant, but k eep in mind tha t in spite o f significant rent increases recently, rents have only climbed 3.4% a year since 1997. The increases we’ve seen lately are best explained by a strengthening economy.

Apartment rent change by market area: Fall 2014 (20+ unit market rate properties; Puget Sound region)

CONCESSIONS Only 14% of the properties we surveyed offer concessions, averaging $600. We expect the use and siz e of concessions will grow significantly during 2015, especially in submark ets with a lot of new construction. As always, location is a factor and desirous in-city Seattle market areas (stadiums to Ship Canal and Lake to Sound) are less likely to have properties offering concessions.

WHAT’S NEXT? Since operating costs paid by landlor ds (taxes, utilities, etc) ar e rising, it is reasonable to project that rents will do so as well in 2015. Three quarters of our survey r espondents indicated a 4% rental rate increase by March 2015.

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About the Author Patty Dupre and Mike Scott of Dupre + Scott Apartment Advisors in Seattle, Washington have published apartment rent and vacancy information for the Puget Sound Region for the past 35 years. Visit their website,

Snohomish Co. Pierce County South King Co. South Seattle Eastside In-city Seattle North End

www.duprescott.com

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Buying a home

“Buyer Ready” House Hunting

by Tyler McKenzie, 2015 president, SEATTLE KingCounty REALTORS®

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f your relocation plans include the purchase of a new home, I encourage you to become “buyer ready”. A buyer ready shopper is poised to act quickly . They take advantage of technology, they establish priorities, and they are pre-approved for financing. Such shoppers will have a clear advantage when shopping for homes in desirable neighborhoods that are close to job centers and popular amenities.

This advantage is especially important in the Puget Sound, where house-hunters are likely to find a fast-paced market with scarce inventory in many neighborhoods. How scar ce is the inventory? In early 2015, the Northwest Multiple Listing Service database contained nearly 9,500 active listings in the f our-county Puget Sound region. Of those listings, about 8 ,100 were singlefamily homes. Compared to a year ago, inventory is down about 10 percent with less than three months of supply. Brisk sales to first-time buyers, move-up buyers, investors, and relocating families has kept inventory tight in many mark ets, especially in Se attle. Even though the selection is smaller than a year ago, it in cludes a wide array of styles, sizes and sticker prices.

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MEDIAN PRICES Despite sparse inventory, future residents will find a wide range Living on the greens in Redmond of prices for both homes and condos. For the f our-county region overall, the median asking price for a single family home is around $360,000, with current offerings ranging in price fr om A HOME THAT’S RIGHT FOR YOU $30,000 for a bungalow in Bremerton to a $43 million, 525 acre The Puget Sound r egion boasts a diverse array o f architectural styles, from Craftsman and Northwest Contemporary to Tudors sanctuary encompassing 47 parcels on Vashon Island.

A comparison of inventory near the major job centers illus - and Victorian. If wa terfront homes are on the wish list, Gr eater trates the variety shoppers can expect to find. For example, in Seattle has plenty o f offerings from houseboats on Lake Union Bremerton (Kitsap County) the median asking price o f r the inven- to condos in Kirkland. For horse-lovers and others seeking acretory of single-family homes is about $220 ,000. Homes in Taco- age in the four-county area, the MLS database includes around ma (Pierce County) currently list for a median price of $215,000, 400 listings situated on five or more acres. while the selection within the City of Everett (Snohomish Coun- House-hunters will also find a multitude of “green” choices. A ty) has a median asking price of about $340,000. recent report indicates up to 35 per cent of the market consists Not surprisingly, homes in King County command the high - of environmentally certified homes, including net z ero energy est prices, but even there, would-be residents will find homes in homes, high performing town houses, and sustainable r enovamany price ranges. Sellers of homes within the City of Seattle are tions. The MLS continues to add green fields to facilitate searchasking $550,000; in Auburn, the median price is about $350,000 ing for homes with Built Green®, Northwest ENERGY STAR® and and in Redmond (where Microsoft is headquartered), it jumps to various other certifications and energy saving features.

If condominiums and townhomes are preferred, the best searound $820,000. lection will most likely be within or close to central business dis Prices also jump for waterfront homes, which can command premium prices. A search of the MLS database for lakefront homes tricts. In the downtown Seattle/Belltown area, for example, around in Kirkland, Redmond or Seattle reveals a median listing price of 100 condos are for sale with prices ranging from $215,000 to $8 million. The median asking price is about $790,000. Expect some more than $2.9 million.

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Buying a home

A comparison of prices for recently sold 3-bedroom homes with 2 or more baths reflects nice variation in styles and prices: County / City

Median Price (sales, past 6 months)

sticker shock in downtown Bellevue, as well, where condos (many of them recently built) have a median asking price of $830,000.

Whether looking for newly built or pre-owned, condo seekers will find more affordable options away from the downtown cores, toward the suburbs. In the Juanita/Woodinville areas east of Seattle, the current median asking price is just under $178 ,000. In Southwest King County (encompassing Federal Way, Burien and Des Moines), listing prices are around $123,000.

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STARTING THE SEARCH

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House-hunters should take advantage of technology throughout the searching and purchasing process. SEATTLE KingCounty REALTORS® website, www.nwrealtor.com will help you find specialists, members in affiliated services, and other resources for consumers like Green Home Advisor, a site focused on finding and creating healthy, energy-smart homes.

Most brokerages are MLS members and can access entire databases for previewing.

Several Realtor member firms ha ve interactive maps to pin point listings within specific neighborhoods that match requirements for price, square footage, lot size, and other criteria like eco-friendly and resource-efficient features.

Countywide

$239,950

Gig Harbor

$325,000

SET YOURSELF UP FOR SUCCESS Looking for a new home can be a challenge. Educating yourself about your destination market and working with an experienced Realtor can help you set priorities and make informed decisions that fit your needs and budget. Prudent buyers can minimize the stress by following a few guidelines: • Engage the services of professionals, starting with a REALTOR® who is knowledgeable about your destination neighborhoods.

• Prioritize your wish list and needs and be ready to make decisions and tradeoffs.

• Get pre-approved for financing.

• Do your homework. Check commuting times and transit options, along with proximity to schools, shopping, entertainment and services.

• Utilize technology for location-based and featured-based searches, online tours, electronic document processing and instant communication with advisers.

• Work with a team of professionals (e.g., lender, home inspector, escrow services and title insurance).

• Enjoy your house-hunting expedition!

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Countywide

$434,000

Bellevue

$706,000

Federal Way

$258,275

Mercer Island

$897,500

North Bend

$415,900

Seattle

$525,000

Woodinville

$521,000

Puyallup

$235,000

Tacoma

$205,000

Snohomish Countywide

$318,000

Edmonds

$431,500

Everett

$279,950

Marysville

$250,000

About the Author: Tyler McKenzie is 2015 president of Seattle King County REALTORS® and is affiliated with John L. Scott Real Estate in Seattle.

SEATTLE KingCounty REALTORS®, based in Bellevue, is a nonprofit trade organization whose members include more than 6,000 licensed real estate professionals and affiliated businesses. Founded in 1908, SKCR is one of approximately 1,800 local associations of the National Association of REALTORS®.

Together, these voluntary members subscribe to a strict Code of Ethics and engage in activities to preserve and expand real property rights, homeownership and housing affordability. Only members may use the term REALTOR® which is a licensed collective trademark.

Buying a home

On-line Relocation Resources Crime Rates: www.CrimeReports.com Demographic information: www.census.gov Employment information: www.access.wa.gov Licensing information: www.dol.wa.gov Moving Company information: www.utc.wa.gov www.wmcmovers.com Real Estate information: www.realtor.com www.realtor.org Rental information: www.seattleapartmentfinders.com www.seattlerentalgroup.com www.seattlerentals.com School information: www.k12.wa.us www.greatschools.org Visitor information: www.experiencewa.com www.seattlesouthside.com www.visitseattle.org WA State Government information: access.wa.gov WA Traffic, Roads, Travel information: www.wsdot.com

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owntown is the epicenter of Seattle’s culture and com merce. The area’s 1,095 restaurants, cafés and bars, 29 parks, 12 museums, 117 art galleries and 1,800 retailers (most found within walking distance) sustain a vibrant urban lif estyle that continues to grow in popularity. Nearly 60,000 people live in “Center City Seattle” neighborhoods—a number that is estimated to rise considerably in the coming years. Housing prices vary between neighStrolling the Pioneer Square neighborhood borhoods, but by early 2015 the median price for a Downtown Belltown condo CHINATOWN-INTERNATIONAL minium was $790,000. Rentals run $1,950 ton’s state capital. The original mansions DISTRICT to $3,050 for two bedroom units. Chinahoused numerous city founders during the town-International District offers less ex- This diverse and lively south Downtown opulent turn of the century. Visitors to the pensive rates, while Belltown tends toward neighborhood is home to Gr eater Seat- 1901 Alaska Yukon and Pacific Exposition the higher end. tle’s Pan-Asian communities. Here Chinese, beheld Seattle’s grandeur from atop VolFilipino, Japanese, and Southeast Asians unteer Park’s water tower. Today, people BELLTOWN live and work together, side-by-side. Fam- still enjoy the Park and the view. Capitol Hill One of Seattle’s oldest neighborhoods, ily-owned restaurants, Asian-style baker- has several business districts comprised of Belltown is also one o f its most dynamic. ies, unique specialty shops, Karaok e bars, unique stores offering unusual and spe A transformation has occurred in recent Asian art and galleries, shops selling t ra- cialty items. Restaurants, coffee shops, and years as young professionals, middle-aged ditional Asian gifts, goods and groceries, brewpubs feature an array of ethnic foods empty nesters and others ha ve relocated and ethnic-specific social service agen - and drinks. Historic churches, museums, here. With approximately 13,000 residents, cies characterize this historic neighbor- colleges, theaters and clubs add to the Belltown has the largest residential base of hood whose central hub is the Chinese vibrancy. Capitol Hill is a cultural cr ossany downtown neighborhood. No longer pavilion in Hing Hay Park. Beautiful dragon roads—mixing young people, senior citi a gritty, inner-city neighborhood, Belltown sculptures and Chinagate emphasize the zens, artists and professionals. It is also the is an urban oasis—complete with P-Patch community’s culture and history. The historic hub for Seattle’s LBGT and alternagarden, historic Cottage Park, Regrade area’s cultural gem, the Wing Luk e Asian tive communities. A new light rail sta tion Dog Park, the spectacular Olympic Sculp- Museum is a nationally acclaimed, Smith- opens here in 2016 with service between ture Park, a community center with pr o- sonian-affiliate museum. Multicultural downtown and the University o f Washgrams and special events, and the new community festivals and events include ington. Median Prices: Homes $711, 000; Bell Street Park featuring a fountain, play the Lunar New Year Celebration, Summer Condos $299,900. area, and performance space. Belltown’s Festival, Bon Odori, Lion & Dragon Dances, DENNY TRIANGLE “in-city” location, amenity-laden apart- and Taiko Drumming. Condominiums and ments, upscale condos, trendy shops and apartments are found throughout the The name “Denny” honors a Seattle founding family whose vision helped shape the sophisticated new eateries, along with neighborhood. popular musical venues like Dimitriou’s fledgling city. Today a new vision, blend CAPITOL HILL Jazz Alley, and the Cr ocodile Café showing transit, retail and residential, is transcase local and na tional talent, exemplify Capitol Hill, one of Seattle’s seven hills, was forming the Denny Triangle into an Urban urban living at its best. named as an early candidate for Washing- Center Village. New construction pr oj-

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ects abound. Amazon is building thr ee office towers in the neighborhood and a mixed-use, multi-story project by Touchstone Corp. brings additional commercial and residential space. The Northwest’s largest condominium project currently being built, Insignia Towers, opens phase I in 2015. Currently the Triangle is home to 400+ businesses that include restaurants, small grocery stores, hotels, professional services and r etail stores. The Seattle Police Department’s West Precinct and the U.S. Federal Courthouse are located here as well. Educational facilities include Cornish College o f Arts, Antioch and City Universities, and the private Spruce Street Elementary School. The South Lake Union Streetcar and Metro buses serve the neighborhood while nearby Westlake Bus Tunnel offers citywide connections.

well as many art galleries and restaurants.

Current housing options consist of about 1,800 apartments and condos. L ocated immediately south of the downtown business core and north o f Safeco and CenturyLink Fields, Pioneer Square is a highly walkable neighborhood and is at the nexus of light and heavy rail, buses, State Ferries, and a new Sea ttle streetcar line. www.PioneerSquare.org.

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At the heart of it all, encircled by the other downtown neighborhoods, is the Retail Core. As its name implies, this is a prime shopping destination with well-known department stores, upscale national and international retailers, and shopping centers featuring specialty stores and designer boutiques. Dining establishments, from five star to fast food, will please any palate.

FIRST HILL Twenty or so hotels provide accommodaFirst Hill is a mix o f high-rise condomin- tions and a number of office and residential iums, historic homes, classic apartment developments are also found here. buildings, state-of-the-art medical facilSOUTH LAKE UNION ities and exclusive social clubs—all with a distinctive urban flair. Many residents walk This neighborhood on Lake Union’s south or bus to work in this pedestrian and transit end is not only bustling with new develfriendly neighborhood. First Hill, one of Se- opment, but has already attracted many of attle’s major employment centers, supports the world’s most innovative companies inover 22,000 jobs. This influx of workers ac- cluding Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research tually doubles the neighborhood’s popu - Center, UW Medicine Research, Amazon. lation during the work day! Most jobs ar e com’s headquarters as well as Microsoft health care related, which is not surpris- and PATH. The new Allen Institute for Brain ing since three of Seattle’s major hospitals Science opens in the fall of 2015. It is also are located here—thus the neighborhood home to Northeastern University’s gradunickname “Pill Hill.” The Frye Art Museum, ate campus. As one of Seattle’s most walkThe Sorrento Hotel, St. James Cathedral, able neighborhoods, art galleries, r estauSeattle University, and Town Hall (a com- rants, bars, a grocery store, cafés and three munity culture center) are also found in public parks are just steps away. Numerthe area. Median Prices: Homes $569,000; ous residential options are convenient to Condos $287,500. the South Lake Union Streetcar line, providing easy downtown connections. Lake PIONEER SQUARE Union Park is a 12- acre urban gem with Pioneer Square is the heart and soul o f open space, walking paths, art installations, Seattle. As Seattle’s first neighborhood, it is a water fountain play feature, the historone of the first na tionally established his- ic ships wharf, a model boa t pond, the toric districts. This pr emier 20-block his- Museum of History and Industry, and the toric district contains the nation’s largest Center for Wooden Boats offering rentals collection of Richardsonian Romanesque and hands-on nautical experiences. For architecture as well as three National His- neighborhood information visit www.Distoric Landmarks. It is home to the Klon- coverslu.com or make an appointment to dike Gold Rush National Historical Park as tour the SLU Discovery Center.

UPTOWN Uptown is located north of Belltown and includes lower Queen Anne. A decade ago rentals dominated the housing market, but as condos grow in popularity the owner occupancy rates continue to rise. Uptown has a self-contained f eeling—like a “little town in a big city.” Uptown boasts a variety of businesses that include a hotel, grocery stores, ethnic restaurants, coffee shops, and trendy lounges found throughout this very walkable neighborhood. Seattle Center, the entertainment hub of Uptown features a myriad of activities. The Seattle Repertory Theatre and a movie theater also offer entertainment options. Kinnear Park, with play area, benches and tables is a great place to take in 180º views of the city and the Sound.

WEST EDGE Parts of the West Edge are among Seattle’s earliest districts and it contains a number of neighborhood notables including the Seattle Art Museum, Benar oya Hall, and the historic Moor e Theatre. Pike Place Market, a Seattle institution, is also part of the West Edge. Some 10 million visitors a year come to the Mark et, one of the nation’s oldest working farmers mark ets, to soak up the sights and sounds of this lively area. The Market is more than a place to visit, though. It is also home to about 500 residents and has its own health, senior , and child care centers. Rental units include senior/low income and 90 “market rate” units ranging from kitchenettes to two bedrooms (Call 206-682-7453). The independent retail spirit of the Market extends throughout this artistic neighborhood and is found in West Edge restaurants, galleries, unique stores and boutiques. New highrises, some featuring luxurious penthouse townhomes, are expanding West Edge housing options. The Waterfront Project, an ambitious 20-year plan, will eventually include a new pedestrian promenade, twoway cycle track and additional pedestri an connections between the waterfront and downtown, providing a more European ambience.

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eattle’s thriving urban downtown core is surrounded by over 100 distinct neighborhoods. Each possesses its own identity and character—an ambiance, an a ttitude, a special unique chemistry that sets it apart.

Here is an introduction to just some of the city’s many neighborhoods.

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BALLARD The Scandinavian fishermen and mill workers who founded this historic neigh borhood in the late 1800’s would feel right at home in the Nordic Heritage Museum or at annual events like the Norwegian Constitution Day Parade each May or Ballar d SeafoodFest in July. While their influence on Ballard remains, much has changed as old buildings are restored, new condos and other exciting projects such as the awardwinning “green” library take shape. Unique shops, trendy boutiques, great restaurants, a cinema, and other businesses line downtown streets. Ballard’s lively nightlife draws music fans to establishments like the Tractor Tavern and the Conor Byrne Pub. The Ballard ArtWalk, on the second Sa turday of each month, showcases local arti sans. A Sunday Farmers Market on Ballard Avenue runs year r ound. Ballard is also home to the Hiram M . Chittenden Locks and beautiful Carl S. English Botanical Garden and Visitor Center. Median Prices: Homes $508,500; Condos $315,000.

BEACON HILL Just southeast of Downtown, Beacon Hill, like many Seattle neighborhoods is ethnically and economically integra ted.

Here stately turn-of-the-century homes stand next to brick ramblers and split-levels. Active, vocal community groups take great pride in the ar ea’s look, feel and safety. NewHolly, one of the nation’s first mixed income developments, is located in

The Queen Anne Neighborhood lies between Fishermen’s Terminal and Downtown Seattle.

south Beacon Hill. Jeff erson Communi- variety of services, stores, and restaurants. ty Center hosts classes, programs and the Highway 99 and I-5 are easily accessed—a annual Beacon Hill Festival. Newly expand- plus for commuters. Single-family homes, ed Jefferson Park, a local tr easure, con- condos, and apartment complex es, intains one of Seattle’s most used public golf cluding senior apartments ar e available. courses. Nearby VA Puget Sound Health- Median Prices: Homes $398,000; Condos care Systems is also a familiar landmark. $159,500.

On the west side of Beacon Hill, Dr. Jose´ BLUE RIDGE Rizal Park has gr eat downtown views.

Several p-patch gardens dot the neighbor- This lovely hillside community , which hood. Median Prices: Homes $393 ,000; enjoys some fabulous views of the Sound, Condos $209,000. was originally built by the Boeing Company.

Five brick houses, locally known as “ The BITTER LAKE Castles,” housed company ex ecutives.

Residents describe Bitter Lak e as a little Today, 450 homes complete this affluent slice of paradise in Seattle’s north end. This and exclusive covenant community of 200 small body of spring fed water was once acres. It is strictly r esidential and hosts a the site of a sawmill. Floating logs released private community club, swimming pool, tannic acid, thus the lake’s unusual name. tennis courts, playfield, and beach. Limited street access assures privacy and removes From 1930 to 1961, Playland Amusement Park attracted patrons to the lake. Today, this neighborhood from the typical urban people still enjoy the lake and adjoining bustle. Median Prices: Homes $770,000. park featuring a wading pool, tennis courts, BROADVIEW playfield and Community Center that hosts events, programs, and classes. Two main This northwest Seattle neighborhood has shopping districts, Greenwood Avenue big trees, big lots, and a quiet, country and Aurora Avenue (Hwy 99), offer a wide feeling. Within its 3-square miles is Carkeek 2015-16 • GREATER SEAT TLE INFOGUIDE

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Comparative Rents – Selected Areas Park, known for sweeping Puget Sound views, hiking trails, beach access, a play area with a unique salmon slide, and an educational center. Broadview is also home to the beautiful Dunn Gar dens. Designed in 1916 by the Olmsted Brothers, they are viewed by reserved guided tours. Br oadview’s library hosts various events, programs and meetings for local groups such as the Broadview Community Council and the Broadview Historical Society. The neighborhood’s diverse housing options include apartments, condos, multi-unit senior housing, and homes in a variety of price ranges. A small commer cial district is located along Greenwood Avenue.

Median Prices: Homes $458,000; Condos $150,500.

CENTRAL AREA Located south of Capitol Hill, Central extends east to Lake Washington. Its close proximity to the floating bridges and downtown has prompted real estate agents, developers and homebuyers to “r ediscover” Central. The neighborhood contains mostly single-family homes, but new businesses are expanding the commercial district at 23rd and Jackson. Central is home to Swedish Medical Center/Providence Campus, and the Seattle Vocational Institute. The local high school, Garfield, pr oduces a majority of Seattle’s National Merit Scholars. Central supports the Pra tt Fine Arts Center, the Langston Hughes Cultur al Arts Center, and the Northwest African American Museum, all which offer educational and artistic pr ograms. The popular Central Area Community Festival & Parade is held in August. Median Prices: Homes $451,500; Condos $254,950.

COLUMBIA CITY Columbia City is a landmark district and many of the buildings, which ar e on the National Historic Register, have been restored. The neighborhood’s rich cultural diversity is reflected in the variety of ethnic eateries as well as stores featuring unique items from around the world. In addi tion, Columbia City offers an art gallery, a theatre that hosts live entertainment, and a library overlooking the grassy expanse 30

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Alki.................................................$1,950 Ballard.......................................... $2,300 Beacon Hill................................. $2,050 Belltown...................................... $3,050 Bitterlake......................................$1,550 Capitol Hill.................................. $2,600 Columbia City............................ $1,900 Eastlake........................................ $2,200 First Hill........................................ $2,200 Fremont....................................... $2,200 Green Lake................................. $2,500 Greenwood.................................$1,700 Lake City...................................... $1,600

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Maple Leaf...................................$1,850 Madison Park.............................. $2,300 Madison Valley........................... $2,050 Montlake..................................... $2,300 Pioneer Square.......................... $2,700 Queen Anne............................... $3,000 Rainier Valley............................... $1,750 Ravenna........................................$1,850 Seward Park................................. $1,750 Sunset Hill................................... $1,900 University District...................... $2,100 Wallingford................................. $2,100 White Center...............................$1,400 Source: SeattleRentalGroup.com

of Columbia Park. The F armers Market, and condos, many with incredible water held from June through October, and views. In the early 1900s, industries—in BeatWalk, a monthly live music showcase cluding Boeing’s first factory—fr onted hosted by local restaurants, list among the much of the shoreline. During the ‘40s and many things to do here. A light rail station is ‘50s, houseboats replaced factories, and just three blocks from downtown Colum- Eastlake’s bohemian houseboat character bia City. Median Prices: Homes $378,875; was born. Today, “bohemian houseboats” have become “floating homes,” and highCondos $215,000. end condominiums and homes are replacCROWN HILL ing older models. A waterfront developIt’s difficult to delinea te the boundary ment offers floating homes, a mega-yacht between Ballard and Crown Hill. It is mainly marina, and offices. Eastlake’s proximity to defined by Crown Hill’s commercial center Lake Union affords many street-end waat the intersection o f 15th NW and NW terfront parks. E. Louisa S treet Park fea85th where a variety o f specialty shops, tures outstanding water views and a sand grocery stores, and ethnic eateries are sur- court for Petanque (a F rench version of rounded by well-tended homes. S wan- Bocce). Fairview Park offers a small-boat son’s, a 5-acre nursery located nearby is a hand launch, P-Patch, and picnic tables. “gardener’s paradise.” The Crown Hill com- A block away, businesses, shops, r estaumunity is very active in the upk eep of its rants, and galleries line Eastlake Avenue, neighborhood and has sponsored the con- the neighborhood’s main thoroughfare. version of several lots into neighborhood Median Prices: Homes $684,950; Condos parks. House styles range fr om 1920’s $310,000.

Tudors to mid-century moderns. New FREMONT condos and townhomes, as well as apartments are also found here. Median Prices: Fremont, the self-proclaimed “Center of the Universe,” is Seattle’s most artisHomes $416,000; Condos $295,000. tically eccentric community. A mecca for EASTLAKE local artists, it features some of the city’s Eastlake, one of Seattle’s oldest and best- most famous public art, including Waiting defined neighborhoods, sits east of Lake for the Interurban, the Fremont Troll, The Union, south of the University Bridge, Guidepost to the Center o f the Universe west of I-5, and north of Mercer Street. and the Statue of Lenin. Fremont’s hip and It is a pleasing mix o f businesses, house- whimsical personality draws residents, visboats, single-family homes, apartments itors, and businesses. Brooks Sports’ world

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headquarters is located in Fremont, and Adobe and Google both have offices here, as well. You’ll find funky shops, antique and vintage dealers, Theo Chocola te (which offers factory tours), brew pubs and restaurants (including Revel, owned by Ir on Chef contestant, Rachel Yang). Fremont’s History House showcases the unique his tories of Seattle neighborhoods and offers a free summer musical series. Events like the Fremont Sunday Market, summer Outdoor Movies, the first F riday ArtWalk, the country’s 10th lar gest Oktoberfest in September, the Hopscotch Beer, Wine and Scotch Festival, and the famous Solstice Parade and Fremont Fair are also part of the Fremont experience. Median Prices: Homes $550,000; Condos $298,000.

GEORGETOWN Settled in 1851, Georgetown is Seattle’s oldest continually settled neighborhood.

Incorporated as the City of Georgetown from 1904 to 1910, it is now home to a mix of artists, gardeners, families, businesses, and industry and has a long history of community activism. Most homes in Georgetown - bungalows, Victorians, ramblers, and duplexes - were built before 1939. A revitalized retail core along Airport Way offers stores, bars, coffee shops, and unique and funky r estaurants. Each year on the second Sunday in July r esidents open their gardens and artists open their studios for the Georgetown Garden Walk.

An Artwalk is also held the second Saturday of each month. The restored, historic Hat n’ Boots, Seattle’s last remaining example of vernacular architecture, are located in Oxbow Park. Other notables include the restored Georgetown City Hall, the land mark 1906 Power Plant, the Museum of Flight, and the circa 1900 Rainier Brewery building (now an official Seattle landmark.)

For more neighborhood information, www. georgetownmerchants.org. Median Prices: Homes $252,500; Condos $350,000.

GREEN LAKE Green Lake is a highly desired neighborhood that curls around its namesake. The lake, considered Seattle’s “Central Park,” attracts over 3.6 million visitors each year

who come to walk, jog, bike, skate, fish, rent boats, or just hang out. Other neigh borhood amenities include the Evans Pool, Bathhouse Theatre, Green Lake Community Center, a library, and a Pitch and Putt Golf Course, as well as various ea teries and shops. House styles tend towar d bungalows and Tudors. A number of apartment complexes are also found here.

Median Prices: Homes $530,000; Condos $306,350.

car dealerships, antique stores and more.

Behind the library, Albert Davis Park features the Will Rogers Memorial, a play area, and a Farmers Market from June to early October. The Lake City Pioneer Days Festival and Parade, an annual tradition, takes place the first Sa turday in August.

Median Prices: Homes $299,950; Condos $147,450.

LAURELHURST

Situated on a peninsula jutting out into Lake Washington is the much sought after North of Phinney Ridge, Gr eenwood’s neighborhood of Laurelhurst. Once a narrow streets are quiet and tidy. Houses seasonal campground of the Duwamish present an interesting architectural mix Tribe, today the area is comprised of large, from brick Tudors to 1950’s-style ranch stately, and well manicured homes, many homes to split-levels. Unique shops and with panoramic views of the Lake and Mt. restaurants of every ethnicity are found Rainier. Laurelhurst is convenient to the around Greenwood Avenue. A popular University of Washington, the University Artwalk occurs on the second F riday Village Shopping Center, and Children’s of each month except May. That month Hospital. Laurelhurst Park and Commufeatures the annual Greenwood/Phinney nity Center serves as a ga thering place, Artwalk, a festival of unusual performance offering programs and special events. art. From February thr ough October, Median Prices: Homes $1,160,000; Condos Taproot Theatre productions delight au- $255,000. diences. Each June, the Greenwood Car LESCHI Show draws crowds of over 20,000. A cherished community tradition, the Green- Leschi sits between the Mount Baker and wood Seafair Parade in July is one of the Madrona neighborhoods along the shores city’s oldest and largest summer parades. of Lake Washington. In the late 1800’s an Median Prices: Homes $375,000; Condos amusement park, serviced by a cable car that ran from Pioneer Square, was located $195,950. here. While the amusement park is long HALLER LAKE gone, the tranquility and beauty of Leschi Haller Lake, in north Seattle, includes the remains. Its hillside terrain optimizes views area around Northwest Hospital and North- of the Bellevue skyline, the Cascades and gate Mall. The neighborhood features Se- Mount Rainier. Home styles range fr om attle’s only Curling Club, Haller Lake Com- multi-million dollar lakefront properties, munity Club, a community P-Patch and, of to classic turn-of-the-century homes, to course, Haller Lake. Nearby, a new driving more modestly priced houses and condos. range opened at Jackson Park Golf Course Neighborhood parks like Leschi Park and in 2015. Median Prices: Homes $365,000; Peppis Playground are popular with ar ea families. Median Prices: Homes $762, 00; Condos $206,000.

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Lake City is loc ated in northeast Seattle, west of Lake Washington. Tall trees, quiet streets and nice homes, many with views, are found here along with an incr easing number of condominiums and apart ments. Lake City Way, the neighborhood’s main drag, offers retail shops, restaurants,

MADISON PARK Snuggled between the Washington Park Arboretum and Lake Washington, are the communities of Madison Park and Madrona. Madison Park f eatures grand, expensive homes and lakefront estates. A quaint commercial area includes upscale

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ping areas. Maple Leaf is home to many neighborhood businesses and restaurants, good schools, a ballpark, Maple Leaf Park, community garden, and the F raternal Order of Eagles Aerie #1. The Northwest Puppet Center is also loca ted here, attracting visitors with workshops, museum, and public perf ormances. A commu nity council sponsors events such as the annual Summer Social and keeps on top of local issues. Visit www.mapleleafcommunity.org. Median Prices: Homes $472,500; Condos $150,000.

MONTLAKE

Discovery Park in Magnolia has nearly 12 miles of trails to explore

eateries and shops. Mer chants usually know customers by name in this close-knit neighborhood. The turnover in housing inventory is low, as people moving here tend to stay. Median Prices: Homes $1,197,500; Condos $475,000.

MADRONA Madrona is a much mor e diverse area— economically, ethnically, and architecturally than its neighbor, and this diversi ty is a source of community pride. The Madrona Community Council sponsors events and works on local issues. Madrona Park & Beach and the Madr ona Playfield are perfect for outdoor fun. East Madrona, with its waterfront locale, is home to higher end real estate, while West Madrona offers a wider mix of home prices. Median Prices: Homes $774,900; Condos $309,500.

MADISON VALLEY Nestled between Capitol Hill and Madison Park is Madison Valley, a diverse neighborhood with a healthy and harmonious mix of income, race, r eligion and age groups. It includes a thriving business district with small stores, boutiques, consignment shops and restaurants. New condos and townhomes add to neighborhood housing options. Residents enjoy easy 32

access to downtown and nearby Washington Park Arboretum. Median Prices: Homes $539,950; Condos $335,000.

MAGNOLIA Magnolia is situated on a peninsula only five minutes from Downtown Seattle.

Surrounded on three sides by w ater, Magnolia has an island-like quality, but is easily accessed by three bridges. Many of its hillside properties provide breathtaking views of the city skyline, Mount Rainier, Puget Sound and the Olympics. This comfortable, quiet area offers a wide variety of living accommodations with its mix of mansions, ranch homes, condos, and apartments. Magnolia’s business district, “The Village,” features a variety of shops and restaurants. The neighborhood also has a library, community center and marina. Discovery Park, Seattle’s largest park, is a neighborhood tr easure offering an urban-wilderness experience.

Median Prices: Homes $667,000; Condos $245,000.

Montlake is bounded on thr ee sides by water: Lake Washington to the east, Lake Union to the west, and Lak e Washington Ship Canal to the north. It connects to the University District via the Montlake Bridge and accesses Seattle and the Eastside via SR-520. Here quiet, tree-lined streets are flanked by well-tended properties including historic homes, bungalows, and stately, older mansions. Montlake is home to a number of businesses, shops, and r estaurants. The neighborhood is close to the University of Washington, the Washington Park Arboretum, and the Seattle Yacht Club. Recreational opportunities include the Montlake Community Center, Montlake Tennis Courts and McCurdy Park.

Median Prices: Homes $780,000.

MOUNT BAKER

The Mount Baker neighborhood is a mix of parklands, lakefront, wooded hills and quiet residential streets. One in a series of affluent communities nestled along Lak e Washington’s southwest shore; it lies on the hills south of I-90. Mount Baker Park is a great place to escape the city’s bustle or to watch the Seafair hydroplane races on the lake. May through September cyclists enjoy “Bicycle Sundays” when parts of Lake Washington Boulevard close to motorized traffic. The Mount Baker Community Club, one of the nation’s oldest continuously MAPLE LEAF active community clubs, sponsors activi Maple Leaf is primarily a single-family res- ties and events like the annual Mount Baker idential neighborhood with shaded trees Home Tour and the Community Garage and well-built homes, but apartments are Sale. Median Prices: Homes $630 ,000; available and generally found near shop- Condos $276,000.

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PHINNEY RIDGE Phinney Ridge is located on the steep ridge separating Green Lake and Ballard. This quiet, single-family neighborhood is a mix of long-time residents, young professionals, and wild animals— the inhabitants of the Woodland Park Zoo, a neighborhood landmark. The Phinney Neighborh ood Association sponsors classes and a variety o f programs and events. Phinney A venue contains many of the area businesses, some that are stops on Artwalks held the second Friday of the month and the annual Greenwood/Phinney ArtWalk in May. Median Prices: Homes $599,998; Condos $321,000.

PIKE/PINE Named for its two main streets, the Pike/Pine neighborhood is tucked between Capitol Hill and First Hill. Residents enjoy e asy access to I-5, the neighborhood’s w esternmost boundary.

Apartments (both modest and high-end), condos, s enior housing, and sedate single-family homes create the mix of housing styles. The majority of residents are renters and of a younger demographic, due in part t o the close proximity of Seattle Central College and Seattle University. The new 12th Ave

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Arts building is unique, as it blends affordable housing with the Arts - three theatre companies, as well as 88 low income apartments share the space. Small shops, offices, cafés, taverns, and a few auto dealers are also found along Pike and Pine. The Cal Anderson Park and Bobby Morris Playfield have play equipment, tennis courts, picnic tables, paths and wading pool. Median Prices: Homes $585,500; Condos $287,500.

QUEEN ANNE Upper Queen Anne has a majority of single-family dwellings, many in the classic Queen-Anne style. Lower Queen Anne, also known as Uptown, is more densely populated with condos and apartments. The neighborhood is sprinkled with specialty shops, local eateries and pubs. A busy Community Center e f atures a pool and community programs. Kerry Park, well known to photographers, offers fantastic downtown Seattle views. These views and its great location make Queen Anne a highly desirable address. Rentals are at a premium and homes rarely stay long on the market. Median Prices: Homes $737,250; Condos $311,950.

RAINIER BEACH Rainier Beach is a diverse, urban neighborhood located adjacent to Seward Park between Beacon Hill and Lake Washington. More than 60 languages are spoken here and ethnic shops and cafés reflect the area’s cultural richness. Relatively reasonable prices, even for view homes, have spurred an active market in recent years. Area amenities include several waterfront parks with outstanding views, the historical landmark Kubota Gardens, Dead Horse Canyon, a Link Light Rail S tation, and new community center, pool, and plaza f or outdoor summer concerts. Median Prices: Homes $245,000; Condos $216,000.

RAINIER VALLEY Rainier Valley is one o f Seattle’s most economically, religiously and ethnically diverse neighborhoods. Known for high levels of community involvement, residents work to retain Rainier Valley’s hometown appeal. Familiar chain stores, a global grab bag of ethnic establishments, r estaurants and other businesses ar e plentiful. Residents enjoy easy access to downtown Seattle and SeaTac Airport via four area light rail stations. The Rainier Valley Cultural Center hosts performances, programs and workshops.

The Rainier Valley Heritage Parade & Festival is celebra ted the third Saturday of August. Median Prices: Homes $269,400.

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Ravenna sits directly north of the U-District convenient to many amenities including the University of Washington, shopping at University Village, I-5, Ravenna Park and the Burke-Gilman Trail.

Neighborhood residents are mostly upper middle class, well-educated people, many of whom are active in the local community association. Small bakeries, family restaurants, and unique shops draw locals and visitors alike. Ravenna is home to the Congregation Beth Shalom, F ull Life Care (a non-profit agency for

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seniors), a library, and the Ravenna-Eckstein Community Center offering special events and programs. Local house styles vary, including bungalows, Tudors, and Craftsman homes. Median Prices: Homes $585,000; Condos $247,500.

ROOSEVELT Roosevelt is minutes from Downtown, the University District, University Village Mall, Northgate Mall, and Gr een Lake. Metro buses provide service to these and other popular destinations. A pedestrian friend ly commercial district near Roosevelt Way and NE 65th Avenue offers unique shops, restaurants, and major r etailers like QFC, Safeway, Whole Foods Mark et, Magnolia HiFi Design Center and Dania. A renovated Roosevelt High School, built in 1922, is at the heart of the neighborhood. Parks, including Froula, Cowen and Banner, provide open spaces, tennis courts, play areas, and city and mountain views. Neighborhood events include the Roosevelt Bull Moose Festival in July and monthly art walk s. An active Neighborhood Associa tion publishes a monthly newsletter a t www.rooseveltseattle.org. Median Prices: Homes $481,975; Condos $255,000.

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SHILSHOLE/SUNSET HILL Just west of Ballard and twenty minutes from Downtown, Shilshole is best known for its boating opportunities, restaurants and waterfront views. The local hub o f activity is Shilshole Bay Marina, the state’s second-largest marina and home to 1,400 boats. The neighborhood’s population includes the 600 residents who live aboard boats at the marina, as well as those from the largely residential Sunset Hill neigh borhood rising up fr om the bay. Area attractions include outstanding views of the Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains, public fishing piers, wa terfront promenade, and the popular Golden Gardens Park. Median Prices: Homes $699,000; Condos $633,250.

food booths, music and mor e. Nearby University Village, with over 70 stores, is a shopper’s mecca. The University District is a mix of single-family homes interspersed with rental homes and apartment buildings for student housing. Median Prices: Homes $550,000; Condos $276,500.

WALLINGFORD

Wallingford, the “Heart of Seattle,” is borSeward Park, located east of Rainier Valley dered by Lake Union, I-5, Aurora Avenue on a peninsula jutting into Lak e Washand Green Lake. Pedestrian and bus friendington, is a quiet neighborhood with the ly Wallingford offers craftsman-style bunbest views o f Mount Rainier in Sea ttle. galows, residential gardens, historic buildings, quiet streets and a unique shopping Beautiful turn-of-the-century homes district featuring distinct shops and r esand large distinctive new homes pop taurants. Seattle’s landmark hamburger ulate the lak efront ridges while mor e joint Dick’s Drive-In and the 1904 W allmodest homes ar e found farther fr om ingford Center are both neighborhood inthe water. A small business district on UNIVERSITY DISTRICT Wilson Avenue includes restaurants, pet stitutions. Wallingford Playfield has tennis supplies and natural foods market. Seward The neighborhood surrounding the Uni- courts, wading pool, picnic and play areas, Park is economically and racially diverse. versity of Washington campus is often de- while Gas Works Park is perf ect for kite flying. Wallingford Steps provide amazing It is the cultural home to Seattle’s Ortho- scribed as youthful and vibrant. Molded dox Jewish community. Seward Park, the by the pr esence of the University , the city skyline views. Nearby, the Burke-Gilneighborhood’s namesake, is its crowning Henry Art Gallery and the Burk e Museum, man trail is popular with bikers and walkers. jewel featuring nearly 300 acr es of old- it features an intellectual and artistic lif e- There is always something to do in Wallinggrowth timber, bike and walking trails, art style. University Way NE, or “The Ave” is a ford - the Garden Tour in June, the Seafair studio, native plant garden, the Environ- popular place to hang out, shop and ea t. Wallingford Family Parade and Festiva l in mental and Audubon Center, and an am- An award winning Saturday Farmers Market July, and the Home Tour in October. Mephitheater which hosts summer events. offers fresh, local pr oducts year r ound. ridian Park hosts a W ednesday Farmers Median Prices: Homes $525,000; Condos Each May, the U District StreetFair attracts Market, May through September. Median $140,000. upward of 50,000 people with cra ft and Prices: Homes $646,750; Condos $324,750.

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Jubilee Days. The White Center Community Development Association produces signature community enhancement events like Spring Clean and the Community Summit. Local parks include Steve Cox Memorial Park with play and picnic ar eas, athletic fields, walking path, and community center. Greenbridge, a “green” mixed income community, features rentals, new homes, a library and a multi-use learning center. Median Prices: Homes $257,400; Condos $135,500.

The Statue of Liberty on Alki Beach in West Seattle is a 6 foot tall replica of the one in New York Harbor

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and markets, as well as awar d winning Home to Seattle’s first white settlers, West murals depicting West Seattle’s historSeattle occupies the peninsula southwest ic past. The Junction serves as a transit of Downtown Seattle. While pleasant- center for key Metro bus routes. Mixed-use ly removed from downtown by topog - projects are adding new apartments to the raphy and the Duwamish W aterway, the area’s existing condos and small WWII era city is accessible by car within minutes. A homes. Median Prices: Homes $439,950; shuttle ferry, the West Seattle Water Taxi, Condos $262,250. also runs passengers into downtown ALKI Seattle. The Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal connects West Seattle to Vashon Island and At the tip of West Seattle, the Alki neighSouthworth on the Kitsap Peninsula. West borhood is known f or its beach front Seattle boasts several distinct neighb or- promenade and sweeping views o f Seathoods, most tending towar d econom- tle’s skyline from Jack Block Park. Median ic and ethnic diversity, all offering small Prices: Homes $576,000; Condos $421,831. town charm. Alki Beach, an 18-hole public ADMIRAL golf course, 40-acre Schmitz Park, and Lincoln Park featuring Seattle’s only salt- The Admiral neighborhood in West Seattle water swimming pool are local recreation- contains a number of fine old homes and al gems. The Log House Museum and Arts- sits at the crest of the peninsula overlookWest, a community theater and art center, ing both the Olympic and Cascade Mounprovide a cultural focus. Annual events tains. Median Prices: Homes $531,000; include West Seattle Summer Fest and the Condos $276,500.

Art of Gardening Tour in July. Washington’s WHITE CENTER second largest Farmers Market is held here on Sundays, year-round. Median Prices: Located between West Seattle and Burien, Homes $350,000; Condos $195,000.

White Center offers some of the city’s most affordable real estate. Known for its diverALASKA JUNCTION sity, an amazing 70+ languages are spoken Several business districts, along with West- here. The Business District consists o f wood Village, provide an array of shopping nearly 140 businesses. Restaurants o ften options. “The Junction,” the r etail heart host music events sponsored by The White of West Seattle at California Avenue and Center Arts Alliance and other gr oups.

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City Hall: Mail—600 4th Ave., 2nd Floor, Seattle 98124.

Main Entrance-601 5th Ave. (206) 684-2489,www.seattle.gov Neighborhood Service Centers: Obtain information about city government and social service referrals. (206) 684-0464, www.seattle.gov/neighborhoodservices Chamber of Commerce: 1301 5th Ave., Ste. 1500, (206) 389-7200, www.seattlechamber.com Post Offices: various convenient locations. Zip code and location information, (800) 275-8777, www.usps.com Libraries: 26 neighborhood branches.

Central Library, 1000 4th Avenue, (206) 386-4636, www.spl.org School District: Seattle Public Schools, (206) 252-0000, www.seattleschools.org Utilities: Gas — Puget Sound Energy, (888) 225-5773, www.pse.com Electricity: Seattle City Light (206) 684-3000, www.seattle.gov/light Sewer/Water/Garbage: Seattle Public Utilities (206) 684-3000, www.seattle.gov/util Telephone: CenturyLink, (866) 642-0444, www.centurylink.com Typical Property Tax Rate: $10.29/$1,000 assessed valuation Median Household Income: $63,470 (city);$70,365 (King County) Average Rent: $1,900 2bd Median Price of Homes: $446,000 Median Price of Condos: $280,000

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pecially aerospace manufacturing, when the Boeing Company located its 747 plant near Everett in the late 1960’s. That, along with the presence of Naval Station Everett, contributed to the County’s rapid growth.

During the 1980’s and 90’s, hundr eds of biotechnology, research and development, and high-tech firms moved to the region. They clustered along Interstates 5 and 405, creating the “Technology Corridor.”

As people moved north o f Seattle in search of more reasonably priced homes, many suburban bedroom communities were created along the r egion’s southwestern border. This is where the vast majority of people reside and consequently, this area has become highly developed, while other areas have retained a rural and rustic flavor.

ANACORTES Located on beautiful Fidalgo Island, An acortes is easily accessed by bridges on Highway 20. Surrounded by water, Anacortes’ rich maritime history has evolved naturally and vessels of all kinds have plied local waterways. The Anacortes History Museum, the Anacortes Maritime Heritage

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Center, and the annual Waterfront Festival in June celebrate this heritage.

Anacortes offers a small town atmosphere in a beautiful setting. Here, nearly 3,100 acres of city-owned forest and parklands allow for a wide variety of recreational pursuits include hiking, boating, scuba diving, camping, and golfing. Anacortes also has great restaurants, shops, and lodging options, as well as six marinas and an airport for corporate and personal use. Washington State ferries connect Anacortes to the San Juan Islands and Sidney, British Columbia.

From mid-May to early October a lively Saturday Farmers Market is held down town. The historic Port o f Anacortes Warehouse is the site o f the Anacortes Spring Wine Festival the second weekend of April and Oktoberfest – Bier on the Pier the first weekend in October. Each month, First Friday ArtWalks showcase northwest artists. Nearly 100,000 visitors attend the annual Anacortes Arts Festival the first weekend of August (www.anacortesartsfestival.com). This festival, along with the Anacortes Community Theatre, Depot Arts Center, City Arts Commission,

Photo by Liem Bui, Skagit Valley Tulip Festival, Columbia Bank Photo Contest

nohomish and Skagit Counties are ideally located for exploring throughout the Pacific Northwest. Seattle, to the south, can be reached by car in as little as twentyminutes. For a little international flavor, head north and within a couple o f hours you will be in British Columbia, Canada. To the west, and a short ferry ride away, await the San Juan Islands and the Olympic Peninsula.

This region between the Cascade Mountain Range and the saltwater shores of the Puget Sound is filled with scenic contrasts. Densely f orested, rugged mountain terrain in the east gives way to the flat, gently rolling flood plains of the Snohomish and Skagit Rivers. Acres of parklands provide endless opportunities for recreational fun—skiing, hiking, camping, fishing, and biking ar e just some of the possibilities. Wildlif e areas and sanctuaries, such as Portage Cr eek Wildlife Area and Padilla Bay Reserve offer unique opportunities to view a variety o f birds, plants and animals in natural settings.

Like much of the Pacific Northwest, logging was an early and prosperous industry here. As timber supplies declined, the economy shifted to agricultur e and dairy farming. Agriculture is still a big part of Skagit County’s economy, along with fishing, wood products, tourism, international trade, and specialized manufacturing. Skagit County is also at the center of our state’s petroleum industry.

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and numerous galleries reflect an active arts community.

Summer Concert at the Park at Bothell Landing

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City of Bothell Photo

Population: 16,090 City Hall: PO Box 547, 904 6th St, 98221, (360) 293-1900, www.cityofanacortes.org Chamber Of Commerce: 819 Commercial Ave, Ste F, 98221, (360) 293-7911. Visitor Info, (360) 293-3832, www.anacortes.org Post Office: 519 Commercial Ave, (360) 299-6689 Library: 1220 10th St, (360) 293-1910 School District: Anacortes School Dist.

(360) 293-1200 Utilities: Gas: Cascade Natural Gas, (888) 522-1130 Electricity: PSE, (888) 225-5773 Water/Sewer: City of Anacortes, (360) 293-1909 Telephone: Frontier, (877) 462-8188 Refuse Collection: City of Anacortes, (360) 293-1921 Republic Services (recycling) (800) 942-5965 Average Tax Rate: $9.63/$1,000 assessed valuation Median Household Income: $59,116 Average Rent: $1,063 Median Prices: Homes $352,000; Condos $266,000 Est. Travel Time/Distance To: Everett=1hr/53 mi.

Seattle=1 1/2 hr/81 mi.

Bellevue=1 1/2 hr/81 mi.

The Spring Boat Show in Anacortes

Fly-In featuring unique and experimental aircraft. The Fly-In is hosted by the Arlington Airport, home to 580 aircraft and the state’s third largest general aviation airport.

Arlington has over a dozen parks including Terrace Park, where outdoor movies, concerts and plays are held each summer.

For other outdoor fun there is Glen Eagle Golf Course or W enberg State Park for ARLINGTON picnicking, fishing, boating, and camping.

The city of Arlington welcomes a growing The Byrnes Performing Arts Center pr onumber of new r esidents each year . vides cultural opportunities while the StillBetween 2000 and 2025 , projections aguamish Valley Pioneer Museum cele call for the population to double. As new brates the area’s rich heritage neighborhoods take shape, established Three State Highways (SR-9, 530 and areas like Olympic Avenue in the histor- 531), as well as I -5 accommodate comic downtown are being redeveloped with muters in most every dir ection. Whether commuting or working locally, Arlington new businesses and residential options.

One of Arlington’s best f eatures is residents enjoy a high job-to-household its hometown appeal. Her e neighbors ratio (1.8 to 1) when compared to similarcongregate to enjoy annual events lik e ly sized towns.

While much has changed her e over the Smokey Point Carnival on the last weekend in June or the 4th o f July Ex- the years, Arlington’s community-ori travaganza, a day of nonstop fun. Also in ented character remains, and residents July, the Downtown Arlington S treet Fair (both old and new) tak e pride in tha t is held in conjunction with the Arlington achievement.

ARLINGTON STATISTICS Population: 18,360 City Hall: 238 N. Olympic Ave, 98223, (360) 403-3421, www.arlingtonwa.gov Chamber Of Commerce: Arlington-Smokey Point Chamber, 104 N. Olympic Ave, Arlington, WA 98223, (360) 659-5453, www.arlington-smokeypointchamber.com Post Offices: 524 N. Olympic Ave, Arlington 98223. 3621 168th St. NE, Smokey Point 98223, (800) 275-8777 Library: 135 N. Washington Ave. Arlington 98223, (360) 435-3033 School Districts: Arlington School District, (360) 618-6200. Lakewood School District, (360) 652-4500 Utilities: Gas: Cascade Natural Gas, (888) 522-1130 Electricity: Snohomish County PUD No. 1, (360) 435-7500 Water/Sewer: City of Arlington, (360) 403-3421 Telephone: Frontier, (877) 462-8188 Refuse Collection: Waste Management, (425) 337-1197 Typical Tax Rate: $12.65/$1,000

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assessed valuation Median Household Income: $61,301 Average Rent: $1,200 Median Prices: Homes $260,500; Condos $174,250 Est. Travel Time/Distance To: Everett=24 mins/24 mi. Seattle=54 mins/48 mi.

Bellevue=54 mins/48 mi.

BOTHELL In its 104-year history, Bothell has gone from frontier town to vibrant employment and educational center. Economic development is a high priority. Bothell’s highly skilled workforce, no Business & Occupation tax, commuter accessibility and transportation, available and affordable commercial properties in prime locations and improved permit process have attracted everything from cozy cafés to global corporations to the city.

In the midst o f an exciting downtown redevelopment plan, the City is working to provide even greater opportunities for citizens through new downtown jobs and housing options, new and improved public spaces, and by reconnecting the City to its river heritage. For more information, please visit www.FutureOfBothell.com.

Beyond Bothell’s commercial districts are rolling wooded hillsides and quiet neighborhoods. This community prizes its hometown atmosphere and remains rural at heart, yet residents enjoy accessibility to every urban convenience.

Known for its educational facilities, Bothell is part o f the awar d-winning Northshore School District and is the site of the University o f Washington Bothell/ Cascadia Community College Campus.

Extension programs are also available through the University of Washington and Shoreline Community College.

Bothell shines when it comes to r ecreation. Thousands o f canoeists, k ayakers, walkers, joggers and bicyclists enjoy the Sammamish River/Burke-Gilman Trail.

The “Town-Gown Loop,” a 2.7-mile walking history tour, links the University of Washington Bothell/Cascadia Community College Campus to quaint downtown shops and restaurants. Other unique shops are also found about two miles north at Country Village.

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BOTHELL STATISTICS Population: 41,630 City Hall: 18305 101st Ave NE, 98011, (425) 486-3256, www.ci.bothell.wa.us Chamber of Commerce: Greater Bothell Chamber, 23716 8th Ave SE, Ste I-1., PO Box 1203, Bothell 98041, (425) 485-4353, www.bothellchamber.com Post Office: 10500 Beardslee Blvd, (425) 482-9755 Library: Bothell Regional, 18215 98th Ave. NE, (425) 486-7811 School District: Northshore School Dist. No. 417, (425) 408-6000 Utilities: Gas: PSE, (888) 225-5773 Electricity: PSE, (888) 225-5773 Snohomish County PUD No. 1, (425) 783-1000 Water/Sewer: City of Bothell, (425) 486-2768.

Alderwood Water Dist., (425) 743-4605.

Northshore Utility Dist., (425) 398-4400.

Woodinville Water Dist., (425) 487-4100 Refuse Collection: Waste Management, (800) 592-9995 Telephone: Frontier, (877) 462-8188.

CenturyLink, (800) 244-1111 Typical Tax Rate: King County— $11.12/$1,000 assessed valuation Snohomish County — $10.00/$1,000 assessed valuation Median Household Income: $74,769 Average Rent: $1,500 Median Prices: Homes $499,950; Condos $213,000 Est. Travel Time/Distance To: Seattle=26 mins/20 mi. Bellevue=16 mins/12 mi.

family fun each August. Brier Park, near city hall, has a horse arena and skate park.

BRIER STATISTICS Population: 6,345 City Hall: 2901 228th SW, (425) 775-5440, www.ci.brier.wa.us Library: 23303 Brier Rd, (425) 483-0888 School Districts: Edmonds School Dist. No. 15, (425) 431-7000. Northshore School Dist.

No. 417, (425) 408-6000 Utilities: Gas: PSE, (888) 225-5773 Electricity: Snohomish County PUD No. 1, (425) 783-1000 Water: Alderwood Water District, (425) 743-4605 Sewer: City of Brier, (425) 775-5440 Telephone: Frontier, (877) 462-8188 Refuse Collection: Waste Management, (425) 481-1100, (800) 592-9995 Typical Tax Rate: $10.53/$1,000 assessed valuation Median Household Income: $96,307 Average Rent: $1,300 Median Prices: Homes $438,525; Condos $280,000 Est. Travel Time/Distance To: Seattle=26 mins/15 mi. Bellevue=27 mins/17mi.

BURLINGTON

Burlington, known as “ The Crossroads of the Skagit Valley,” sits at the junction of I-5, Hwy 20, and Chuckanut Drive within minutes of area attractions. The nearby Skagit River, North Cascades National Park and Deception Pass S tate Park provide the opportunity to camp, fish, bird watch, hike, ski, boat, and more. The Avalon Golf BRIER Links features 27 holes amid panoram Situated between Lake Forest Park and ic views. If shopping is your recreation, Mountlake Terrace, about 15 miles north several retail markets—downtown, the of Seattle, is the City o f Brier. Designed Cascade Mall, Burlington Cr ossings, and as a residential community, Brier’s focus The Outlet Shoppes at Burlington attract is on large home-sites and the pr eser- nearly 60,000 shoppers a day—making vation of open spaces and natural land- Burlington the county’s major retail center. scape. Its wide, wooded, quiet streets (that In addition to convenien t shopping, still include several horse lots) help main - Burlington boasts great schools, a new tain a spacious, semi-rural feel despite its library, and new city hall. Residents enjoy urban locale. While the city has no core two main community events. Berry-Dairy commercial zone, there are five shops and Days, in June, celebra tes the agriculture some home businesses. Local park s host and dairy industries that are a major emannual community events including Sea ployment base in the Valley. Revelers enjoy Scare, featuring a parade, food, and other music, food, parade, vendors, fir eworks,

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ing styles and contemporary housewares. Post Office: 201 Main St, 98020, Enjoy a delicious dining experience at res- (425) 774-4077 taurants, cafés, bistros, and beachfront Library: 650 Main St, (425) 771-1933 eateries with outdoor tables and scenic School District: Edmonds School Dist. views of Puget Sound, the Olympic Moun- No. 15, (425) 431-7000 tains, and magnificent sunsets. Shopping College: Edmonds Community College, and dining options are also found along (425) 640-1459 BURLINGTON STATISTICS Population: 8,445 Highway 99 and in the W estgate, Per- Utilities: Gas: PSE, (888) 225-5773 City Hall: 833 S. Spruce St, 98233, rinville, Firdale Village and Five Corners Electricity: Snohomish County PUD No. 1, (360) 755-0531, www.burlingtonwa.gov neighborhoods.

(425) 783-1000, (877) 783-1000 Chamber Of Commerce: 520 E. Fairhaven The Edmonds waterfront offers many Water/Sewer: Edmonds Water Dept. (425) Ave, 98233, (360) 757-0994, recreational opportunities. Washington 771-0241. Alderwood Water Dist. (425) 743www.burlington-chamber.com State Ferries provide regular service to 4605. Olympic View Water & Sewer Dist.

Post Office: 720 E. Fairhaven Ave, Kingston, a gateway to Hood Canal and the (425) 774-7769 (360) 755-7332 Olympic Peninsula. Four public parks with Telephone: Frontier, (877) 462-8188 Library: 820 E. Washington, (360) 755-0760 beach access and a 27- acre Underwater Refuse Collection: Downtown area — School District: Burlington-Edison School Diving Park are within walking distance Sound Disposal, (425) 778-2404. Outlying Dist., (360) 757-3311 of downtown. The Port o f Edmonds has areas—Republic, (425) 778-0188. North of Utilities: Cascade Natural Gas, one of the West Coast’s largest covered Lake Ballinger area—Waste Management, (360) 336-6155, (888) 522-1130 moorage facilities.

(800) 592-9995 Electricity: PSE, (888) 225-5773 Celebrated as an arts community , Typical Tax Rate: $10.90/$1,000 Water: Skagit County PUD, (360) 424-7104 downtown Edmonds hosts Thir d Thurs- assessed valuation Sewer: City of Burlington, (360)755-0531 day Art Walks, where participants can Median Household Income: $72,244 Telephone: Frontier, (877) 462-8188 meet local artists, tour galleries and pur- Average Rent: $1,300 Refuse Collection: Waste Management, chase art. The Edmonds Center for the Arts Median Prices: Homes $400,500; (800) 592-9995, (360) 757-8245 presents a variety of rousing performanc- Condos $245,000 Typical Tax Rate: $12.26/$1,000 assessed es year-round and is home to a sympho - Est. Travel Time/Distance To: valuation ny, ballet, and chorus. Community events Seattle=26 mins/15 mi.

Median Household Income: $44,740 draw large crowds year after year and Bellevue=34 mins/24 mi.

Average Rent: $1,200 include: the Edmonds Arts Festival; W aEVERETT Median Prices: Homes $200,000; tershed Fun Fair; The Waterfront Festival; Condos $166,000 Fourth of July celebration; Summer Con- Everett is the sea t of Snohomish County Est. Travel Time/Distance To: certs in the Park, A Taste of Edmonds; Write and the third most populous county in the Everett= 41mins/38 mi. on the Sound writers’ conference; Classic state. The city is home to Na val Station Seattle=1hr 11mins/66 mi.

Car Show; Puget Sound Bir d Fest; Artist Everett, the world’s most-modern Na vy Bellevue=1hr 11mins/66 mi.

Studio Tour; Children’s Halloween Trick or base, as well as the world’s lar gest airTreat; and Holiday Tree-Lighting. Garden craft manufacturer, the Boeing Company.

EDMONDS and Summer Markets take place on Sat- The Port of Everett links the community The picturesque City of Edmonds displays urdays from May to October, connecting to international shipping from around the the best of small-town Americana. Located the public with local farmers and artisans. world. The city’s transportation center and 15 miles north of Seattle, Edmonds is easy Whether you come to Edmonds to career development facility. Everett Station to reach by Amtrak and comm uter train, visit or to mak e it your home, you’ll be is a model of ingenuity and design. automobile, or Washington State Ferry. welcome in one of Washington’s friendli- Residents here enjoy a refreshing quality A rich blend o f old and new mak es est towns. of life. Everett boasts the largest public Edmonds distinctive. A central f ountain, marina on the West Coast, a revitalized colorful hanging baskets, and vintage EDMONDS STATISTICS downtown and waterfront, vibrant neighstreet lamps tastefully accent the pedes - Population: 39,950 borhoods, excellent schools from K-12 trian friendly downtown. The Historical City Hall: 121 Fifth Ave N, (425) 775-2525, and beyond, comprehensive city servicMuseum (a former Carnegie Library) and www.edmondswa.gov es, 40 parks and trails, and two public golf historic log cabin Visitor Center are located Chambers of Commerce: Greater Edmonds courses. Other attractions include Jetty nearby. Shops and galleries o ffer every- Chamber, 121 5th Ave N, PO Box 146, Island, the Future of Flight Aviation Center thing from best-seller books, art, hardware, 98020, (425) 670-1496. Visitor info (425) & Boeing Tours, and many annual f estiand garden supplies, to the latest in cloth- 776-6711, www.Edmondswa.com vals and markets. The Everett Performing car show and other activities. In Septem ber, Harvest Festival & Pumpkin Pitch f eatures a pumpkin hurling contest via tr ebuchets, children’s games, activities, and locally grown produce.

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Arts Center, Village Theatre, and others offer cultural entertainment. The down town Xfinity Arena hosts concerts, ice sports, exhibits and more. Local sports teams include the Everett Silvertips of the Western Hockey League and the Everett AquaSox, a minor league baseball team.

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Scenic Mount Baker offers spectacular recreational opportunities

A 2014 Playful City USA, Kenmore offers many outdoor activities. Annual community events include a spectacular July 4th fireworks show and a popular Summer Concert Series. For walking or hiking en thusiasts, the 316-acre Saint Edward State Park has miles of trails. There is a public dock on Lake Washington for fishing and boat moorage and the regional Burke-Gilman Trail is perfect for cycling. A unique Heron rookery, 65-foot reflexology path and a local bowling alley are added interests.

A strong entrepreneurial spirit is at the core of the city. Kenmore is home to Bastyr University, the top natural medicine university and research institution in the U.S., and the birthplace of many multi-generational business innovators, including Kenmore Camera and Kenmore Air. To foster the success of start-up entrepreneurs, the City’s Business Incubator Program provides low cost o ffice space, mentorship KENMORE and business development support. The Local residents will tell you that Kenmore city actively helps pioneering businesses grow with its business-friendly city hall, acis the best place to live and to work (and may just be the Puget Sound’s best-kept cessible land, and no B & O tax. secret!) Kenmore is home to talented With Kenmore’s prime location at the people, innovative ideas, strong business- northern tip of Lake Washington, the City es and abundant activities. There are fami- is investing energy in developing a better ly-friendly neighborhoods, an award-win- sense of place in their downtown core. ning school district, quality services, and The Kenmore Village development will many cultural amenities. Just minutes bring downtown living and retailers to the from Seattle and the Eastside, you can city center and Lakepointe will one day inswiftly get to everywher e from Kenmore vigorate Kenmore’s waterfront. A sense of – whether by highway, seaplane or boat. pride for what is and excitement for what 42

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is to come has Kenmore inviting new residents to “come soar with us.”

KENMORE STATISTICS Population: 21,370 City Hall: 18120 68th Ave NE, PO Box 82607, 98028, (425) 398-8900, www.kenmorewa.gov Post Office: 6700 NE 181st St, (425) 482-9755 Library: 6531 NE 181st St, 98028, (425) 486-8747.

School District: Northshore School Dist.

(425) 408-6000 Utilities: Gas/Electricity: PSE, (888) 225-5773 Water/Sewer: Northshore Utility Dist.

(425) 398-4400 Telephone: Frontier, (877) 462-8188 Refuse Collection: Republic Services, (206) 682-9730 Typical Tax Rate: $12.07/$1,000 assessed valuation Median Household Income: $82,334 Average Rent: $1,550 Median Prices: Homes $450,000; Condos $214,000 Est. Travel Time/Distance To: Seattle=21 mins/14 mi. Bellevue=19 mins/14mi.

LAKE FOREST PARK Lake Forest Park is a hilly , forested city at the north end of Lake Washington where the schools are good, homes ar e well maintained and the sense of community

Photo Courtesy of the Burlington Chamber of Commerce

Population: 104,900 City Hall: 2930 Wetmore Ave, 98201, (425) 257-8700, www.everettwa.org Economic Alliance of Snohomish County, 808 134th St SW, 98204, (425) 743-4567 www.economicalliancesc.org Post Office: 3102 Hoyt Ave, (425) 257-3208 Libraries: 2702 Hoyt Ave, (425) 257-8010.

9512 Evergreen Way, (425) 257-8260 School Districts: Everett School Dist. No. 2, (425) 385-4000. Mukilteo School Dist.

No. 6, (425) 356-1274 Utilities: Gas: PSE, (888) 225-5773 Electricity: Snohomish County PUD No. 1, (425) 783-1000 Water/Sewer: City of Everett Utilities, (425) 257-8999 Telephone: Frontier, (877) 462-8188 Refuse Collection: Rubatino Refuse Removal, (425) 259-0044. Waste Management, (425) 337-1197 Typical Tax Rate: $12.34/$1,000 assessed valuation Median Household Income: $47,482 Average Rent: $1,150 Median Prices: Homes $283,500; Condos $143,000 Est. Travel Time/Distance To: Seattle=34 mins/29 mi.

Bellevue=34 mins/29 mi.

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is strong. Since its earliest development, Typical Tax Rate: $11.91/$1,000 the city’s focus has been on preserving the assessed valuation rustic, natural woods, streams, and open Median Household Income: $99,637 spaces. No industrial development exists Average Rent: $1,700 within the city limits, and home-based Median Prices: Homes $470,000; businesses account for more than half of Condos $155,750 Est. Travel Time/Distance To: Seattle=20 all registered businesses.

Lake Forest Park is primarily a single- mins/13 mi. Bellevue=23 mins/16 mi. family residential community. Older homes LAKE STEVENS are built on half-acre to one-acre lots.

There are also a small number o f duplex- The changing character of Lake Stevens es and multi-family units. Rentals account has long been reflected in the waters of the for less than 20% of the city’s housing units. lake it grew up around. Originally a sawmill The central gathering spot in town is the town, and later a resort destination, Lake Lake Forest Park Towne Centre, in the very Stevens has evolved into a family-friendpopular Third Place Commons. City Hall, ly community where conveniences and also located at Towne Centre, houses the beauty are both in abundance. Surr ounded by views of the Cascade Mountains, the Municipal Court, Police Department, and Passport Services. Thr oughout the city , greenery of local parks and lakeside resparks and playgrounds, as well as the lake- idential lots, Lake Stevens is also loca ted front Burke-Gilman Trail offer recreation- near excellent shopping, cultural opporal opportunities. Annual events include the tunities, and easy access to I-5.

Secret Gardens of Lake Forest Park garden The city is centered on a 1,040-acre tour in June and a Sunday Farmers Market natural lake with eight miles o f shoreline. from Mother’s Day to October. Each year a Also called Lake Stevens, it is Snohomish communitywide summer “bookclub” cul- County’s largest recreational lake. Home minates in a visit from the author. In 2014, to two competitive r owing clubs, the Boys in the Boa t by Daniel James Br own lake provides swimming, sailing, canoe was selected. ing, waterskiing, and year-round fishing.

The nearby Centennial Trail is popular with walkers, joggers, bicyclists and horse riders.

LAKE FOREST PARK STATISTICS Population: 12,750 The Lake Stevens Ironman event, held the City Hall: 17425 Ballinger Wy NE, 98155, 3rd weekend of July, attracts top profes(206) 368-5440, www.cityoflfp.com sional athletes from all over the world.

Post Office: 17233 15th Ave NE, 98155, The city also hosts fun annual events (800) 275-8777 like Aquafest held the last full week end Library: 17171 Bothell Way NE, (206) in July featuring parades, a carnival and 362-8860 fireworks, and an Oktoberf est event on School District: Shoreline School Dist. the last weekend of September with Beer No. 412, (206) 393-6111 and Wine Gardens, Bavarian style music Utilities: Gas: PSE, (425) 225-5773 and dancers.

Electricity: Seattle City Light, (206) 684-3000 Water: North City Water Dist. (206) 362-8100.

Lake Forest Park Water Dist. (206) 365-3211.

Northshore Utility Dist. (425) 398-4400.

Seattle Water Dept. (206) 684-3000 Telephone: CenturyLink, (800) 244-1111 Sewer: City of Lake Forest Park, (206) 368-5440. Northshore Utility District, (425) 398-4400 Refuse Collection: Republic Services, (425) 778-0188

LAKE STEVENS STATISTICS Population: 29,170 City Hall: 1812 Main St, PO Box 257, 98258, (425) 334-1012, www.ci.lake-stevens.wa.us Chamber of Commerce: 10020 Lundeen Park Way, PO Box 439, 98258, (425) 3340433, www.LakeStevensChamber.com Post Office: 1709 124th Ave NE, 98258, (425) 397-9582, (800) 275-8777 Library: 1804 Main St, (425) 334-1900 School District: Lake Stevens School Dist.

No. 4, (425) 335-1500 Utilities: Gas: PSE, (888) 225-5773 Electricity: Snohomish County PUD No. 1, (425) 783-1000 Water: Snohomish County PUD, (425) 783-8300 Sewer: Lake Stevens Sewer Dist., (425) 334-8588 Telephone: Frontier, (877) 462-8188 Refuse Collection: Republic Services, (425) 778-0188. Annexed areas - Waste Management, (425) 337-1197 Typical Tax Rate: $12.15/$1,000 assessed valuation Median Household Income: $72,451 Average Rent: $1,300 Median Prices: Homes $289,000; Condos $249,950 Est. Travel Time/Distance To: Seattle=46 mins/36 mi. Bellevue=43 mins/33 mi.

Everett=16 mins/8 mi.

LYNNWOOD Lynnwood has a rich history o f steady growth and strong entrepreneurial spirit. In the early 1900’s, The Puget Mill Company fueled the economy of this scattered community of homesteaders. When logging declined, Puget Mill developed a “dem onstration farm” illustrating how to profitably farm small parcels. Gentlemen farmers arrived via the Sea ttle to Everett Interurban Railway and soon L ynnwood became the nation's second largest poultry and egg production area. In 1927, SR 99 expanded through South Snohomish County.

Businesses catering to motorists opened and thrived. Residential gr owth followed and by 1959 Lynnwood was incorporated.

Today, Lynnwood is located where Interstates 5 and 405 intersect. The city center and Alderwood Mall are easily accessed and as many as 150,000 people come daily to shop and work. Alderwood Mall offers over 200 upscale stor es, restaurants, and a state of the art 16-screen cinema.

Situated equidistant from Seattle, Bellevue and Everett, Lynnwood serves a large, growing trade area and workforce. Its favorable tax structure, quality office space and educated work force create a desirable business environment where a core of bio-

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science, information technology and professional service businesses thrive. Future city center plans include new retail, office and residential space, and open-air plazas and promenades.

While Lynnwood’s commercial center is impressive, the city is primarily r esidential. Moderately priced single-family neighborhoods, both new and established, ar e sprinkled throughout the city’s wooded surroundings. Along the city’s western edge are views of Puget Sound, Whidbey Island, and the Olympics.

Residents enjoy a unique quality of life with every amenity. The public school district is exceptional and Central Washington State University’s Lynnwood Center along with nearby Edmonds Community College provide advanced educational opportunities. Year round recreation includes a municipal golf course, 22 city parks, public tennis and basketball courts, sports fields, and a Recr eation & Aquatic center with 5 swimming pools, 2 wa ter slides, water playground and a car dio/ weight room.

LYNNWOOD STATISTICS Population: 36,030 City Hall: 19100 44th Ave W, (425) 670-5000, www.ci.lynnwood.wa.us Chamber of Commerce: The Lynnwood Chamber, PO Box 2661, 98036, (425) 7757283, www.thelynnwoodchamber.com Visitor Center: Snohomish County South Visitor Center, 19921 Poplar Way (425) 776-3977 Post Office: 6817 208th St SW, (425) 778-3447, 3715 196th St SW Ste 101, (425) 778-3447 Library: 19200 44th Ave W, 98036, (425) 778-2148, www.sno-isle.org School District: Edmonds School Dist.

No. 15, (425) 431-7000 Utilities: Gas: PSE, (888) 225-5773 Electricity: Snohomish County PUD No. 1, (425) 783-1000 Water/Sewer: City of Lynnwood, (425) 6705146. Alderwood Water Dist. (425) 743-4605 Telephone: Frontier, (877) 462-8188 Refuse Collection: West of Hwy 99— Republic Services, (425) 778-0188.

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(425) 481-1100 Typical Tax Rate: $11.23/$1,000 assessed valuation Median Household Income: $49,931 Average Rent: $1,350 Median Prices: Homes $360,000; Condos $247,500 Est. Travel Time/Distance To: Seattle=21 mins/16 mi.

Bellevue=25 mins/20 mi.

MARYSVILLE Situated amid mountains, lakes, rivers and Port Gardner Bay at the mouth of the pristine Snohomish River Estuary, Marysville and the neighboring Tulalip Indian Reservation share this colorful panorama. This pioneering town of sawmills and strawberry fields has evolved into a prosperous, diversified city. Marysville and Tulalip have emerged as Snohomish County’s newest hotspots for family-friendly lifestyle, business, clean industry and affordable housing.

Marysville boasts 527 acres of parks and open space. Their centerpiece park, Jen nings Memorial and Jennings Nature Park, has a petting zoo, museum, playgrounds, and trails. Golfers enjoy the award-winning Cedarcrest Golf Club and Restaurant.

The rustic, unhurried charm o f the downtown district lures shoppers, as does the Marysville Towne Centre Mall. Ebey Waterfront Park, a downtown marine park, features a boat launch, nautical themed playground, and trails that are perfect for leisurely strolls.

Investing in the r egion’s economic growth, the Tulalip Tribes developed Quil Ceda Village, a thriving industrial park. The Tulalip Resort Casino serves as a key regional draw for the area’s tourism industry. Nearby, the Seattle Premium Outlets offer upscale shopping options while the Tulalip Amphitheater, an intimate 3,000seat venue, features a variety of concerts and events.

Committed to preserving its sense of community and quality of life, Marysville offers year-round festivals and events in cluding the state’s oldest festival, the Marysville Strawberry Festival. This festival, along with the Poochapaloo za Outdoor

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Dog Event, and the Tulalip Veteran’s Powwow & Salmon Ceremony are held each June. Other annual events such as the Sounds of Summer Concert Series, and Merrysville for the Holidays Winter Cele bration & Electric Light Parade in Decem ber are also celebrated.

MARYSVILLE STATISTICS Population: 62,600 City Hall: 1049 State Ave, 98270, (360) 363-8000, www.marysvillewa.gov Chamber of Commerce/Visitor Information Center: 8825 34th Ave NE, Ste C, 98271, (360) 659-7700, www.marysvilletulalipchamber.com Post Office: 1010 State Ave, (360) 653-6379 Library: 6120 Grove St, 98270, (360) 658-5000 School District: Marysville School Dist.

No. 25, (360) 653-7058 Utilities: Gas: PSE, (888) 225-5773 Electricity: Snohomish County PUD No. 1, (425) 783-1000 Water/Sewer: City of Marysville, (360) 363-8100 Telephone: Frontier, (877) 462-8188 Refuse Collection: City of Marysville, (360) 363-8000. Outside of City Limits—Waste Management NW, (800) 835-2272 Typical Tax Rate: $12.63/$1,000 assessed valuation Median Household Income: $65,054 Average Rent: $1,200 Median Prices: Homes $253,975; Condos $199,450 Est. Travel Time/Distance To: Seattle=39 mins/34 mi. Bellevue= 39 mins/34 mi.

MILL CREEK Mill Creek is known for generous open spaces and well-kept neighborhoods featuring lovely residences along tree-lined streets. This is primarily a residential community with strong neighborhood covenants where citizens are encouraged to become actively involved in the growth of their city. In 2014, Safewise named it 17th among the 50th Safest Cities in Washington. Shopping areas are conveniently located and include many family restaurants. The Town Center, a traditional Main Street design, mixes office, retail, enter-

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tainment, parking, and public plazas that Utilities: Gas: PSE, (425) 454-6363, connect with the surrounding commer- (888) 225-5773 Electricity: Snohomish County PUD No. 1, cial and neighborhood areas.

Mill Creek’s well-defined neighbor- (425) 783-1000 hoods offer a diversity of housing options Water/Sewer: Alderwood Water Dist. for almost every lifestyle such as single- (425) 743-4605. Silver Lake Water Dist. family homes, condominiums, apartments (425) 337-3647 and a cottage neighborhood loca ted just Telephone: Frontier, (877) 462-8188 Refuse Collection: Waste Management, north of the Town Center.

The city maintains a network o f pedes- (425) 481-1100, (800) 592-9995 trian and bicycle trails, and supports many Typical Tax Rate: $11.66/$1,000 assessed parks and recreation programs. Nature valuation preserves and parks are popular places Median Household Income: $87,331 for outdoor fun. Community get-togeth- Average Rent: $1,500 ers include a summer Concerts in the Park Median Prices: Homes $402,482; series, a semi-annual Citywide Garage Sale Condos $262,791 and the Mill Creek Festival.

Est. Travel Time/Distance To: MILL CREEK STATISTICS Population: 18,780 City Hall: 15728 Main St, (425) 745-1891, www.cityofmillcreek.com Chamber of Commerce: Mill Creek Business Assn.: (425) 673-6200 Post Office: 15833 Mill Creek Blvd, (425) 379-8698 Library: 15429 Bothell-Everett Hwy, (425) 337-4822 School District: Everett School Dist. No. 2, (425) 385-4000

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Seattle=30 mins/22 mi.

Bellevue=27 mins/19 mi.

MONROE Monroe is a friendly city with small town appeal where long-time locals embr ace new families and f oster hometown tra ditions. Rural beauty, acreage, affordable housing, good schools, a hospital and accessibility to the region’s major metropolitan areas are all important pluses enjoyed here. No wonder Monroe is the fastest growing city in the Skykomish River Valley!

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The city’s tagline, “The Adventure Starts Here” points out another plus – events and activities. Already known as home to the Evergreen State Fairgrounds and Evergreen Speedway - a top 10 NASCAR track, Mon roe’s Lake Tye is gaining national attention as a pr emier adventure sports hotspot.

Lake Tye Park hosts annual na tional competitions, including the MasterCra ft Pro Wakeboard Tour in July and Tri-Monroe, a sanctioned USA Triathlon event that draws Olympic hopefuls from all over the country each June. Other scheduled events include summer outdoor movies and music con certs, regional youth athletic tournaments, model boat races, and dog agility shows.

Historic Downtown Monroe is the place to be for other yearly events, such as the Monroe Fair Days Parade (late August), and Light Up Monroe holiday tree lighting event.

The adventure continues with nearby historic homes, auto museums, a r egionally renowned reptile zoo, worldclass wine and spirit tastings, trails, park s, prime fishing, a golf course, a new disc golf course and a growing performing arts center. Monroe also sits on both the Cascade Loop Scenic Highway, as well as the Stevens Pass Greenway Scenic Byway – the perfect spot for a “best ever” road trip.

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MONROE STATISTICS Population: 17,660 City Hall: 806 W. Main St. 98272, (360) 794-7400, www.monroewa.gov Chamber of Commerce: 125 S. Lewis St., 98272, (360) 794-5488, www.choosemonroe.com Post Office: 122 N Blakeley, (800) 275-8777, (360) 805-1962 Library: 1070 Village Way, 98272, (360) 794-7851 School District: Monroe School Dist.

No. 103, (360) 804-2500 Utilities: Gas: PSE, (888) 225-5773 Electricity: Snohomish County PUD No. 1, (360) 794-7280 Water/Sewer: City of Monroe, (360) 794-7400 Telephone: Frontier, (877) 462-8188 Refuse Collection: City of Monroe, (360) 794-7400. Outside City Limits—Waste Management NW, (425) 481-1100 Typical Tax Rate: $13.23/$1,000 assessed valuation Median Household Income: $67,238 Average Rent: $1,100 Median Prices: Homes $299,950; Condos $113,000 Est. Travel Time/Distance To: Seattle=40 mins/33 mi.

Bellevue=31 mins/26 mi.

MOUNT VERNON Mount Vernon, Skagit County’s largest incorporated town and county sea t, was named to the Forbes 201 4 “Best Small Place For Business and Car eers” list. It is located on I-5 along the bank s of the Skagit River about midway between Seattle and Vancouver, B.C. Here amid amazing vistas of farmland, mountains, river valleys, and islands, Mount Vernon is a charming mix of historic river front town and bustling community bursting with the pr omise of outdoor adventure. Kayaking, biking, hiking and even hang gliding are possibilities. The city boasts a number of parks, cultural and historic experiences, and festivals throughout the year including the world famous Skagit Valley Tulip Festival each April, and the Skagit Highland Games in July. A seasonal Farmers Market, the 1926 Lincoln Theatre, and the unique downtown shops

and dining establishments are also popular destinations. A library, community college, transit center, and hospital are among the many services found in this “premier small city.” Visit www.getagreatlifeinmountvernon.com for more information.

MOUNT VERNON STATISTICS Population: 33,170 City Hall: 910 Cleveland Ave, PO Box 809, 98273, (360) 336-6211, www.mountvernonwa.gov Chamber Of Commerce: 301 W. Kincaid, PO Box 1007, 98273, (360) 428-8547, www.mountvernonchamber.com Post Office: 1207 Cleveland Ave, (360) 336-5812 Library: 315 Snoqualmie St,(360) 336-6209 School District: Mount Vernon School Dist., (360) 428-6110 Utilities: Cascade Natural Gas, (888) 522-1130 Electricity: PSE, (888) 225-5773 Water: Skagit County PUD, (360) 424-7104 Sewer: City of Mount Vernon, (360) 336-6218 Telephone: Frontier, (877) 462-8188 Refuse Collection: City of Mount Vernon, (360) 336-6218; Outside city limits, Waste Management, (360) 757-8245 Average Tax Rate: $14.36/$1,000 assessed valuation Median Household Income: $48,240 Average Rent: $1,100 Median Prices: Homes $236,450; Condos $161,200 Est. Travel Time/Distance To: Seattle=1hr 7 mins/62 mi.

Bellevue=1hr 6 mins/62 mi.

MOUNTLAKE TERRACE Mountlake Terrace is a full-service city where reasonable housing prices and low property taxes make it one of the most affordable places to live in the Sea ttle metropolitan region. Here, tall evergreen trees line many of the streets and give the feeling of living in the heart of a beautiful park. Scenic views of Lake Ballinger, as well as mountain ranges to the east and west add to the appeal.

Mountlake Terrace’s accessibility is also appealing. I-5 runs through the middle of

the city, offering easy access to all that the region has to offer. Three transit lines serve Mountlake Terrace, providing fast and easy commutes to Seattle and other neighboring cities, as well as the University of Washington. Four hospital systems ar e found within a 10-mile radius.

The City of Mountlake Terrace leadership is focused and engaged. It isn’t un common to see them out getting to know residents. Safety is a priority here and residents are served by an ex cellent and diligent police force.

Family is also a priority , which is why Mountlake Terrace devotes over 260 acres to recreation, including its popular aquatic center, nine neighborhood park s, three sports complexes, and 14 sports fields.

The city also maintains miles of trails (with plans to connect to the popular r egional Interurban Trail). Every summer, the city hosts Tour de Terrace, a Seafair festival that attracts thousands of people from all over the region.

Mountlake Terrace’s revitalized downtown features fun nightspots and r estaurants that offer a range of dining options.

Visit Double DD Mea ts, Diamond Knot Brewpub, and Cinebarre (where you can enjoy first run films, drink s and dining a t the same time).

MOUNTLAKE TERRACE STATISTICS Population: 20,530 Interim City Hall: 6100 219th St. SW, Ste. 200 98043, (425) 776-1161, www.cityofmlt.com Economic Alliance of Snohomish County (EASC), 808 134th St SW, Ste 128, Everett 98204, (425) 743-4567, www.economicalliancesc.org.

Post Office: 23210 57th Ave W, (800) 275-8777, (425) 778-0429 Library: 23300 58th Ave W, (425) 776-8722 School District: Edmonds School Dist.

No. 15, (425) 431-7000 Utilities: Gas: PSE, (888) 225-5773, (425) 452-1234 Electricity: Snohomish County PUD No. 1, (425) 783-1000 Water/Sewer: City of Mountlake Terrace, (425) 744-6214 Telephone: Frontier, (877) 462-8188

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Refuse Collection: Waste Management NW, (425) 481-1100 Typical Tax Rate: $10.95/$1,000 assessed valuation Median Household Income: $59,007 Average Rent: $1,450 Median Prices: Homes $300,00; Condos $170,000 Est. Travel Time/Distance To: Seattle=18 mins/14 mi.

Bellevue=26 mins/20 mi.

MUKILTEO Mukilteo is located north of Seattle along the shores of Puget Sound and a t the northern end of the technology corridor that extends southward into Bothell.

Mukilteo’s many qualities include ex cellent schools, scenic vistas, numerous parks and open spaces, the Harbour Pointe Golf Course, and a growing business district.

Commuters enjoy easy access to I-5, I-405 and the Mukilteo Ferries. This f erry route, connecting to Clinton on Whidbey Island, is the state’s highest volume ferry run.

South of downtown, the popular, master-planned neighborhood of Harbour Pointe features high-end condominiums, contemporary homes, commercial businesses and restaurants.

Despite its growth, Mukilteo remains true to its small town roots. Many historic buildings have been preserved, including the Mukilteo Lighthouse, a unique wooden lighthouse that has operated for nearly 110 years.

The Lighthouse is a vailable for tours and special events such as the Mukilteo Lighthouse Festival, held each Septem ber featuring a parade, arts and cra fts, food and fireworks. Lighthouse Park has a beach, picnic area and boat launch, and from June through September it hosts a Farmers Market. A few blocks away, the Rosehill Community Center offers classes and programs and houses an indoor art gallery.

MUKILTEO STATISTICS Population: 20,540 City Hall: 11930 Cyrus Way, 98275, (425) 263-8000, www.ci.mukilteo.wa.us

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Chamber of Commerce: 4902 76th St SW, PO Box 545, Mukilteo 98275, (425) 3471456, www.mukilteochamber.org.

Post Office: 8050 Mukilteo Speedway, (425) 710-7039 Library: 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd, 98275, (425) 493-8202 School District: Mukilteo School Dist.

No. 6, (425) 356-1274 Utilities: Gas: PSE, (888) 225-5773 Electricity: Snohomish County PUD No. 1, (425) 783-8272 Water/Sewer: Mukilteo Water Dist. (425) 355-3355.

Alderwood Water Dist. (425) 743-4605 Telephone: Frontier, (877) 387-3477 Refuse Collection: South—Waste Management NW, (425) 337-1197. North— Rubatino Refuse Removal, (425) 259-0044 Typical Tax Rate: $10.18/$1,000 assessed valuation Median Household Income: $93,717 Average Rent: $1,250 Median Prices: Homes $479,993; Condos $198,000 Est. Travel Time/Distance To: Seattle: 35 mins/26 mi.

Bellevue=35 mins/26 mi.

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ban Trail, a three mile, non-motorized path links Shoreline neighborhoods, businesses, and parks.

Metro, Community Transit, and Sound Transit all pr ovide bus service in and beyond Shoreline, with eight convenient Park & Ride lots for commuters.

SHORELINE STATISTICS Population: 53,990 City Hall: 17500 Midvale Ave N, (206) 8012700, www.shorelinewa.gov Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center: 18560 1st Ave NE, (206) 361-2260, www.shorelinechamberofcommerce. wildapricot.org Post Office: North City Station, 17233 15th Ave NE, (206) 364-0656 Libraries: 19601 21st Ave NW, (206) 5463522. 345 NE 175th, (206) 362-7550 School District: Shoreline School Dist.

No. 412, (206) 367-6111 Utilities: Gas: PSE, (888) 225-5773 Electricity: Seattle City Light, (206) 684-3000 Water: Shoreline Water Dist., (206) 362-8100.

Seattle Public Utilities, (206) 684-3000 Telephone: CenturyLink, (800) 244-1111.

Frontier (877) 462-8188 Sewer: Ronald Wastewater Dist., (206) 546-2494 Refuse Collection: CleanScapes, (206) 763-4444 Typical Tax Rate: $12.86/$1,000 assessed valuation Median Household Income: $64,096 Average Rent: $1,400 Median Prices: Homes $356,000; Condos $185,000 Est. Travel Time/Distance To: Seattle=15 mins/12 mi.

Bellevue=23 mins/18 mi.

Shoreline residents enjoy the best of both worlds—the convenience of the suburbs along with the opportunities of Seattle, which it borders. Since incorporating in 1995, Shoreline has established a r eputation for quality schools, ample park s and recreational facilities, and active neigh borhood commitment. Shoreline has 14 distinct neighborhoods, providing diverse housing options ranging from exclusive waterfront homes to moderately priced homes and apartments.

The city boasts two libraries, the ShoreSNOHOMISH line Community College, the Shoreline Historical Museum, an arts council, com - The city of Snohomish offers rural living munity pool, recreational center, teen with a great pride for preservation, exceland senior centers, and a thriving busi - lence in education and a commitment to ness community. Area parks offer a wide the future with a vigorous economy. While range of activities including skateboarding, most residents commute to jobs in the rebasketball, tennis, fishing, swimming, and gion’s larger cities, Snohomish maintains a hiking. Its sweeping views of Puget Sound strong community identity. and the Olympics make Richmond Beach Founded in 1859, Snohomish is the Saltwater Park a local favorite. The Interur- county’s oldest city. Its commercial and

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nationally registered historic home dis tricts are highlighted on the Histor ic Home Tour each September. As “the Antique Capital of the Northwest,” Snohomish naturally has antique and collect ible shops, but historic First S treet is also home to specialty shops and unique r estaurants. Arts of Snohomish, Blackman Museum and numerous galleries provide a cultural presence. Along Avenue D and Bickford Avenue, larger national retailers, eateries, commercial and professional services are found.

Two rivers border Snohomish, adding to recreational opportunities that also include parks, the Centennial Trail, the Snohomish River Trail, a skate park, a new Aquatic Center, an indoor soccer facility, and Boys and Girls Club. Harvey Airfield is home base for a flight school, scenic flights, hot air ballooning and skydiving.

Surrounded by farmlands, Snohom ish offers a farmers mark et Thursday afternoons May through September. In October corn mazes, pumpkin patches, and produce stands are showcased at area farms during the Festival of Pumpkins. The official Snohomish Community Festival is Kla Ha Ya Days, celebrated each July with three days of fun activities.

Comcast, (888) 542-1667 Refuse Collection: City of Snohomish, (360) 568-3115. Outside City limits—NW Waste Management, (800) 592-9995 Typical Tax Rate: $14.35/$1,000 assessed valuation Median Household Income: $53,038 Average Rent: $1,350

Median Prices: Homes $385,000; Condos $209,990 Est. Travel Time/Distance To: Seattle=40 mins/32 mi.

Bellevue=30 mins/24 mi.

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SNOHOMISH STATISTICS Population: 9,270 City Hall: 116 Union Ave, 98290, (360) 568-3115, www.ci.snohomish.wa.us Chamber of Commerce: 802 First St., PO Box 135, 98291, (360) 568-2526, www.cityofsnohomish.com Visitor Information Center: 1301 First St, 98290, (360) 862-9609, www.snohomish.org Post Office: 1323 Ave D, (360) 568-0904, (800) 275-8777 Library: 311 Maple Ave, 98290, (360) 568-2898 School District: Snohomish School Dist. #201, (360) 563-7300 Utilities: Gas: PSE, (888) 225-5773 Electricity: Snohomish County PUD No. 1, (425) 783-1000 or (360) 568-8517 Water/Sewer: City of Snohomish, (360) 568-3115 Telephone: Frontier, (877) 462-8188,

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Living East Snoqualmie Falls is one of the state’s most popular scenic attractions

evergreens, some with r esident eagles’ nests, enhance the secluded beauty o f the area. There is no commer cial base, rentals are scarce, and houses of various architectural styles and vintages add to the charm. With only 124 housing units, the city is considered completely developed. Existing houses come on the mar ket infrequently.

Property owners belong to and pay a yearly f ee to the W estern Academy of Beaux Arts, a nonpr ofit that owns and maintains the private beach, boat dock and tennis courts. A summer beach potluck, a catered winter dinner and a Christmas cookie exchange are annual local events.

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The population is gr owing here as well. To control and plan for more organized growth, many Eastside communi ties support master-planned housing developments and “urban villages,” where all the amenities o f living like shopping, working, and schooling are included.

Along the Cascade Mountain f oothills, small farms, ranches, and dairies dot the countryside. In contrast to their urban counterparts, communities here retain their agricultural feel.

BEAUX ARTS VILLAGE Beaux Arts Village was originally estab lished by the Society o f Beaux Arts as a colony where artists could live and work in common, but this vision of a communal art center was never fully realized.

Today, Beaux Arts Village (known as “The Village” to locals) is King County’s second smallest city. Located just south o f Bellevue along the shores of Lake Washington, this community retains a relaxed, informal feel, yet values privacy . Towering

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BELLEVUE Bellevue is the Eastside’s largest city and the fifth largest in the state. Thirty percent of its residents were born outside of the U.S. and 40 percent are part of a racial or ethnic minority. Income levels ar e well above both King County and Puget Sound regional averages. Bellevue offers a high quality of life, strong sense of community,

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he “Eastside” refers to the area east of Downtown Seattle that lies between Lake Washington and the Cascade Mountains, extending north to Bothell and W oodinville and south to Renton. For centuries early native tribes hunted, fished and lived off the abundance of this beautiful wilderness. In the 1860’s, homesteaders left the bustling cities of Seattle and Tacoma, moving eastward to stake their claims. Before long, communities formed around early industries of logging, shingle mills, boa t building, and farming. Today the Eastside is where cosmopolitan communities merge with pristine outdoor ar eas. Despite tremendous growth and development, huge swaths of forest and parklands offer a variety of outdoor recreation.

This is software country, home to Microsoft and many other high-tech industries.

Well-known names like Google, Nintendo, Costco Wholesale, and Genie Industries are part of the vibrant and gr owing eastside business community.

Population: 295 City Hall: Mail: 10550 SE 27th St, 98004, (425) 454-8580, www.beauxarts-wa.gov School District: Bellevue School Dist.

No. 405, (425) 456-4000 Utilities: Gas/Electric: PSE, (888) 225-5773 Water: Beaux Arts Water Dept., (425) 454-8580 Sewer: City of Bellevue, (425) 452-6973 Telephone: CenturyLink, (800) 244-1111 Refuse Collection: Republic Services, (206) 682-9730 Typical tax rate: $9.06/$1,000 assessed valuation Median Household Income: $156,875 Median Price Homes: $1,092,500 Est. Travel Time/Distance To: Seattle=16 mins/12 mi. Bellevue=5 mins/1 mile

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Education is a priority here and it shows. I n 2014, Bellevue International School ranked 17th in the na tion on US News & World Report’s “Best High Schools” list.

Bellevue’s diverse housing choices suit a ny lifestyle—from stunning waterfront estates to suburban ramblers to down town condominiums. The hills southeast o f downtown offer a multitude of single and multi-family housing options, along with important commercial centers that includes Factoria Square Mall and Newport Hills Shopping Center.

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Population: 134,400 City Hall: 450 110th Ave. NE, 98009, PO Box 90012, 98009, (425) 452-6800, www.bellevuewa.gov Chamber of Commerce: 330 112th Ave NE, Ste 100, Bellevue

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robust neighborhoods, growing diversity, and a commitment to building a healthy future economy.

Bellevue incorporates 31 square miles between Lake Sammamish and Lake Washington. The city has miles of trails and acres of open spaces and wetlands. Nearly 100 parks offer activities ranging from a working farm and play areas, to waterfalls and wildlife habitat. Parks are located throughout the city, from quiet wooded neighborhoods to the center of a bustling downtown.

Downtown, the economic heart o f the Eastside, is a vibrant collage of high-rises, parks, museums and destination shopping that includes The Bellevue Collection as well as the Pacific Northwest’s only Neiman Marcus store.

Bellevue’s distinctive, people-friendly downtown is also the focal point of a thriving arts community. The Theatre at Meydenbauer Center features performances by Ballet Bellevue, Bellevue Chamber Chorus and Bellevue Civic Thea tre. The Bellevue Arts Museum offers enriching exhibits, lectures, and workshops. The Bellevue Jazz Festival each spring is among the region’s premier celebrations of national and regional musical talent. Each July, the Bellevue Arts Festival Weekend is one of the nation’s largest and most prestigious art festivals. Another summer attraction, Bellevue Farmers Market, is open Thursdays and Saturdays

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98004, (425) 454-2464, www.bellevuechamber.org Bellevue Downtown Association: 400 108th Ave NE, Ste. 110, 98004, (425) 4531223, www.bellevuedowntown.com Post Offices: 1171 Bellevue Way NE, (425) 453-5655; 11405 NE 2nd Pl., (425) 462-7508 Libraries: Bellevue, 1111 110th Ave NE, (425) 450-1765. 15590 Lake Hills Blvd, (425) 747-3350. 14250 SE Newport Way, (425) 747-2390 School District: Bellevue School District No. 405, (425) 456-4000 Utilities: Gas/Electricity: PSE, (888) 225-5773 Water/Sewer: City of Bellevue, 11511 Main St, (425) 452-6932 Telephone: CenturyLink, (800) 244-1111.

Frontier, (877) 462-8188 Refuse Collection: Republic Services, (425) 452-4762 Typical Tax Rate: $8.87/$1,000 assessed valuation Median Household Income: $90,333 Average Rent: $2,150 Median Prices: Homes $747,868; Condos $306,500 Est. Travel Time/Distance To: Seattle=16 mins/10 mi.

CARNATION East of Seattle, where the Snoqualmie and Tolt Rivers meet in the scenic Snoqualmie Valley, is the quiet, rural community of Carnation with its casual atmosphere, acreage properties, and short eastside commutes.

Remlinger and Carnation Farms are reminders of days past when dairy cows put this town on the map as “the home of contented cows.” Carna tion now sits in the middle o f King County’s lar gest organic production district with ample opportunities for u-pick vegetables and CSA subscriptions. Local produce and live music bring patrons to Carnation’s Farmers Market on Tuesdays from May through October.

Tolt MacDonald Park has acres of biking, hiking, fishing, camping, and sports fields.

In July, it is the site o f Timber! Outdoor Music Festival. Valley Memorial Park f eatures a BMX track and outstanding skate

bowl. Great riding opportunities abound for bicycle and motor cycle enthusiasts.

Golfers enjoy the recently renovated Blue Heron Golf Course. A 100- acre Seattle Audubon Preserve is perfect for bird watching. Other attractions include the Tolt Historical Museum and a collection of unique downtown shops. Residents annually celebrate the Great Carnation 4th of July Celebration, the Evergreen Classic Horse Show in August, and the Harvest Festival in October. Christmas in Carna tion is held on the first Saturday of December followed by the Solstice Celebration on the 21st. To live or to visit, mak e Carnation your destination!

CARNATION STATISTICS Population: 1,790 City Hall: 4621 Tolt Ave, PO Box 1238, 98014, (425) 333-4192, www.carnationwa.gov Chamber of Commerce: PO Box 603, 98014. www.carnationchamber.com Post Office: 4440 McKinley Ave, (800) ASK-USPS Library: 4804 Tolt Ave, (425) 333-4398 School District: Riverview School Dist.

No. 407, (425) 844-4500 Utilities: Gas/Electricity: PSE, (888) 225-5773 Water/Sewer: City of Carnation, (425) 333-4192 Telephone: CenturyLink, (800) 201-4099 Refuse Collection: Recology CleanScapes, (425) 844-1900 Typical Tax Rate: $11.79/$1,000 assessed valuation Median Household Income: $76,118 Average Rent: $1,700 Median Price Homes: $426,077 Est. Travel Time/Distance To: Seattle=39 mins/27 mi. Bellevue=29 mins/20 mi.

CLYDE HILL, MEDINA, YARROW POINT AND HUNTS POINT Clyde Hill, Medina, Yarrow Point and Hunts Point are located along the edge of Downtown Bellevue, Lake Washington and The Evergreen Point Floa ting Bridge. Many of Washington’s most prosperous and prominent business, sports and entertainment figures have settled in these affluent communities.

With only four retail businesses between them, the cities are virtually all residential. The crime rate is very low. Traffic and neighborhood patrols account for most police activity. Houses are expensive and situated on generously sized lots along neatly landscaped streets. Over the years large-scaled residences have replaced most small homes. V acant tracts are scarce, so notable gr owth in population or number o f housing units is unlik ely.

Located within minutes o f State Route 520 and three interstate highways, these communities are well connected to the rest of the Puget Sound, yet r emoved from the urban bustle. All o f these enviable attributes placed Clyde Hill no. 2 in the nation on Coldwell Banker Bain’s “2012 Top 10 Best Places to Live for Suburbanites.” Among Washington cities it rank ed no. 1, f ollowed by Medina and Y arrow Point, ranking no. 2 and no. 4.

Recreational opportunities in these four communities include the W etherill Nature Preserve, Fairweather Nature Preserve, Medina Park, Medina Beach Park and Clyde Park Beach. The newly expanded Points Loop Trail linking the communities is great for walking or biking. The priva te Overlake Golf & Country Club is located in Medina. Community events include the Fourth of July Celebration held jointly by Yarrow Point and Hunts Point, Medina Days and Clyde Hill Community Celebration & Movie Night in August.

CLYDE HILL, MEDINA, YARROW POINT AND HUNTS POINT STATISTICS Population: Clyde Hill: 2,995. Hunts Point: 405. Medina: 3,055. Yarrow Point: 1,015 City Halls: Clyde Hill: 9605 NE 24th St, 98004, (425) 453-7800, www.clydehill.org Hunts Point: 3000 Hunts Point Rd, 98004, (425) 455-1834, www.huntspoint-wa.gov Medina: 501 Evergreen Point Rd, PO Box 144, 98039, (425) 233-6400, www.medina-wa.gov Yarrow Point: 4030 95th Ave NE, 98004, (425) 454-6994, www.ci.yarrow-point.wa.us Post Office: Medina: 816 Evergreen Point Rd, (425) 646-8111. Bellevue: 1171 Bellevue Way NE, (425) 453-5655

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School District: Bellevue School Dist.

No. 405, (425) 456-4000 Utilities: Gas/Electricity: PSE, (888) 225-5773 Water/Sewer: City of Bellevue, (425) 452-6973.

Telephone: CenturyLink, (800) 244-1111 Refuse Collection: Republic Services, (206) 682-9730 Typical tax rate per $1,000 assessed valuation: Clyde Hill: $8.41. Hunts Point: $7.71. Medina: $8.72. Yarrow Point: $7.97/$1,000.

Median Household Income: Clyde Hill: $207,083 Hunts Point: $136,875. Medina: $183,833. Yarrow Point: $183,333 Median Home Prices: Clyde Hill— $1,728,000. Hunts Point—$6,725,000.

Medina—$2,350,000. Yarrow Point—$1,719,750 Est. Travel Time/Distance To: Seattle=14 mins/8 mi. Bellevue=7 mins/3 mi.

DUVALL Incorporated in 1913, Duvall lies in north eastern King County in the beautiful Sno qualmie Valley. Early homesteaders wer e drawn to this ar ea between the Sno qualmie River and the f oothills of the Cascade Mountains for logging and agricultural opportunities. Today this popular residential community draws workers from Bellevue, Redmond, and Sea ttle seeking more reasonably priced homes and respite from the urban bustle. New housing developments on the pla teau east of the city are fast replacing farms and timberlands, but the small town, rural traditions remain.

A friendly, open atmosphere defines this community, and despite its small size, Duvall’s citizenry represents a diverse mix of occupational, cultural, and economic backgrounds.

Duvall’s active arts community sup ports popular annual productions like Arts Onstage and SummerStage. Local community festivals include Duvall Days and Sandblast Summer Arts Festival. Parks in Duvall range from the Judd Park Tot Lot, to the beautifully renovated Taylor Park, to McCormick Park on the Snoqualmie River with nearly 19 acres of trails, picnicking, and open spaces.

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DUVALL STATISTICS Population: 7,325 City Hall: 15535 Main St NE, PO Box 1300, 98019, (425) 788-1185, www.duvallwa.gov Chamber of Commerce: PO Box 581, 98019, (425) 788-9182, www. duvallchamberofcommerce.com Post Office: 26400 NE Valley St, (425) 788-5645 Library: 15508 Main St NE, (425) 788-1173 School District: Riverview School Dist. No. 407, (425) 844-4500 Utilities: Gas/Electricity: PSE, (888) 225-5773 Water/Sewer: City of Duvall, (425) 788-1185 Telephone: Frontier, (877) 462-8188 Refuse Collection: Waste Management, (425) 814-1695 Typical Tax Rate: $12.72/$1,000 assessed valuation Average Rent: $1,100 Median Household Income: $115,379 Median Prices: Homes $400,000; Condos $177,760 Est. Travel Time/Distance To: Seattle=36 mins/25 mi.

Bellevue=27 mins/18 mi.

FALL CITY AND PRESTON Fall City and Pr eston are tucked away in the valley between the Sammamish Pla teau and the town o f Snoqualmie. These two unincorporated towns have largely remained the rural, bucolic communi ties they were when first f ounded more than 130 years ago. Change is taking place on the ridge above these towns, though.

Large, new high-end homes ar e being built and bought by residents attracted to this peaceful, beautiful area. Home prices closer to Fall City and Preston proper are more moderate. Preston also has some light industrial and business properties and is home to the Talking Rain Beverage Company.

The nearby Snoqualmie and Rag ing Rivers pr ovide a number o f recreational activities including fishing. Abun dant trout, whitefish and steelhead runs are an angler’s dream come true. The Snoqualmie Preston Rails to Trails offers great hiking with a view o f Snoqualmie Falls at

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its endpoint. Fall City hosts Fall City Days in June and the Snoqualmie F alls Forest Theater in summer. Community groups include the F all City Arts Council, F all City Community Associa tion, Fall City Historical Society and the Pr eston Community Club.

FALL CITY / PRESTON STATISTICS Population: Fall City — 2,090 (core area); Greater Fall City — 5,650 Greater Preston — 2,200 Chamber of Commerce: Snoqualmie Valley Chamber, PO Box 357, North Bend 98045, (425) 888-6362, www.snovalley.org Post Office: Fall City: 4225 335th Pl. SE, (425) 222-7501. Preston: 30365 SE High Point Way, (425) 222-5536 Library: 33415 SE 42nd Pl., Fall City, (425) 222-5951 School District: Snoqualmie Valley School Dist. No. 410, (425) 831-8000 Utilities: Gas/Electric: PSE, (888) 225-5773 Water: Fall City (main area)—Fall City Water Dist., (425) 222-7882. Preston (main area)— Water Dist. 123, (425) 222-5680 Telephone: CenturyLink, (800) 244-1111 Refuse Collection: Republic, (425) 646-2400 Average Tax Rate: Fall City: $12.55/$1,000 assessed valuation, Preston: $12.45/$1,000 assessed valuation Median Household Income: Fall City: $76,042 Average Rent: Fall City $900.

Preston $1,750 Median Prices: Fall City: Homes $480,500.

Preston: Homes $685,000 Est. Travel Time/Distance To: Seattle=30 mins/24 mi.

Bellevue=25 mins/18 mi.

ISSAQUAH Nestled between the Issaquah Alps and Lake Sammamish, Issaquah is a historic community focused on a dynamic future.

Known for trailheads and salmon, the city is also a major employment and r etail hub on the Eastside. Issaquah is home to Costco Wholesale’s world headquarters.

Global technology giants, including Microsoft, maintain a robust presence, as does real estate notable John L. Scott.

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Median Household Income: $86,865 Average Rent: $1,800 Median Prices: Homes $563,400; Condos $270,000 Est. Travel Time/Distance To: Seattle=21 mins/17 mi. Bellevue=17 mins/11 mi.

The Issaquah Hatchery, with thousands of visitors annually, is the most visited WDFW hatchery in the State

The majestic Issaquah Alps o ffer Issaquah’s livability makes the city a year-round recreation including hiking, magnet for new residents. City leaders mountain biking and paragliding, while have adopted a long-term plan to cr eLake Sammamish State Park is perfect for ate a vibrant urban center that meets fishing, kayaking and swimming. The Cou- the needs of this growing community for gar Mountain Zoo and Issaquah Salmon environmental protection, jobs, housing Hatchery are also popular stops. The and rapid transit. hatchery is central to the annual Issaquah Salmon Days Festival attended by more ISSAQUAH STATISTICS than 150,000 visitors during the first week- Population: 32,880 end in October. Issaquah ArtWalk enlivens City Hall: 130 E Sunset Way, downtown every first Friday of the month PO Box 1307, 98027, (425) 837-3000, from June to September. February to May, www.issaquahwa.gov Downtown Issaquah Wine Walks offer a Chamber of Commerce: 155 NW Gilman chance to sip and shop on the first Friday Blvd, 98027, (425) 392-7024, www.issaquahchamber.com of the month.

Other must-see attractions include top- Post Office: 400 NW Gilman Blvd, notch productions at Village Theatre, Issa- (425) 837-8795 quah Farmers Market (Saturdays, May to Library: 10 W Sunset Way, (425) 392-5430 September), Boehm’s Candies chocola te School District: Issaquah School Dist. No. factory, Gilman Town Hall Museum, and 411, (425) 837-7000 the restored Issaquah Train Depot.

Utilities: Gas/Electricity: PSE, Dining and shopping options abound (425) 455-5120 along Front Street in Olde Town, East Lake Water/Sewer: City of Issaquah, Sammamish Center, Issaquah Commons, (425) 837-3070 Meadows Shopping Center, Pickering Telephone: CenturyLink, (800) 244-1111 Refuse Collection: Recology CleanScapes, Place and charming Gilman Village.

Housing choices include historic down- (425) 837-1234. South Cove area - Republic town homes, homes with acr eage, multi- Services, (425) 392-6651 family dwellings and the innovative Issa- Typical Tax Rate: $10.27/$1,000 quah Highlands and Talus urban villages. assessed valuation 56

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Kirkland is a vibrant waterfront community with an unparalleled blend of outdoor recreation, art, dining and boutique shopping.

Home to the only downtown on Lak e Washington, Kirkland also has the lar gest transient moorage marinas on Lake Washington, and has more waterfront parks and beaches than any other city in the P uget Sound region.

Kirkland is sophisticated with awardwinning wineries, restaurants and a diverse repertoire of events, yet it maintains a small-town feel removed from big-city living. In 2014, Money Magazine ranked Kirkland the #5 best place to live in America.

The city is home to a dynamic community of entrepreneurs and small businesses as well as high-tech, aerospace and medical technology companies. Google and Go Daddy have Kirkland offices and Astronics, INRIX, and iSoftStone are also based here.

As well as nurturing businesses, down town Kirkland welcomes new residents with a range o f housing options. Condo miniums, many new and with prime views, populate downtown and the wa terfront.

Near downtown, neighborhoods such as Rose Hill offer older homes.

Bridle Trails, in southeast Kirkland, sur rounds a 482-acre wooded preserve and features homes on lar ge lots. Three hundred properties here stable horses. At the opposite end of the city in Totem Lake are Evergreen Hospital, several new wine tasting rooms, a contemporary art gallery, the new Public Safety Building, and one of the region’s most prosperous auto retail hubs.

Juanita, in northwest Kirkland, boasts Juanita Village, an awar d-winning mixeduse community. Single-family homes, condos and apartments a re found in nearby established pocket and beach communities around popular Juanita Beach Park.

Dining options abound in Kirkland, from bakeries and cafés to the finest

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restaurants featuring sought-after chefs.

Committed to local sourcing of food, the city supports two seasonal farmers markets located at Juanita Beach and downtown. Shopping options are equally varied and include fine art galleries, stylish furniture and decorative arts stores, designer consignment shops, specialty boutiques, and bridal shops.

Kirkland is known f or its dynamic arts scene. Outdoor public art graces city parks and streets. The highly r egarded Kirkland Performance Center presents a range o f national and international entertainment.

Kirkland Arts Center, one of the region’s few community-based arts centers, offers a hugely popular annual artist studio tour on Mother’s Day weekend. Other special events include Kirkland Uncorked, Summerfest and the arrival of the Tall Ships. For more activities and events, visit explorekirkland.com.

KIRKLAND STATISTICS Population: 82,590 City Hall: 123 5th Ave, 98033, (425) 587-3000, www.kirklandwa.gov Chamber of Commerce: 328 Parkplace Center, (425) 822-7066, www.kirklandchamber.org Post Office: 721 4th Ave, (800) 275-8777

Libraries: 308 Kirkland Ave, (425) 822-2459.

12315 NE 143rd, (425) 821-7686 School District: Lake Washington School Dist. No. 414, (425) 702-3200 Utilities: Gas/Electricity: PSE, (888) 225-5773 or (425) 454-2000 Water: City of Kirkland, (425) 587-3150 In Juanita—Northshore Utility Dist., (425) 398-4400 Telephone: Frontier, (877) 462-8188 Refuse Collection: City of Kirkland, (425) 587-3150.

Waste Management: (800) 592-9995.

Typical Tax Rate: $9.97/$1,000 assessed valuation Median Household Income: $87,480 Average Rent: $1,850 Median Prices: Homes $550,000; Condos $280,000 Est. Travel Time/Distance To: Seattle=20 mins/12 mi.

Bellevue=11 mins/6 mi.

MERCER ISLAND Mercer Island is located in the middle o f Lake Washington. This island locale pr ovides a quiet, secluded feeling with quick commutes to Seattle or the Eastside via Interstate 90.

Mercer Island schools are a source of pride and an important r eason that

many families live her e. The School Dis trict’s longstanding tradition o f excellence includes consistently posting the state’s highest test scor es and maintaining a graduation rate of over 95 percent.

This city boasts more than 475 acres of parks and open space, multi-use trails, ball fields, tennis courts, swimming and picnicking areas, a boat launch, and a skateboard park. The Mercer Island Community and Event Center has game, dance, fitness, and event r ooms featuring state of the art equipment. Quality cultural art, including the I-90 Outdoor Sculpture Gallery, the Mostly Music in the Park sum mer concert series, and the wonderful new Mercer Island Center For The Arts opening in late 2017, all reflect an active Arts Council.

Popular community events include the Leap for Green environmental fair, the annual Summer Celebration festival, Art UnCorked - an evening o f art and wine tasting, Mercer Island Rotary Half-Marathon and 10K and a lively Farmers Market.

Although primarily a single-family residential community, new mixed-use development is r evitalizing the T own Center area. Proximity to a vibrant, growing business district and r estaurants, as well as convenient public transportation

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and another crowd pleaser, the July 4th fireworks show. In September, Newcastle Days features activities, entertainment, food, and fun.

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helps make this walkable neighborhood a great place to live.

MERCER ISLAND STATISTICS Population: 23,310 City Hall: 9611 SE 36th St, (206) 275-7600, www.mercergov.org Chamber of Commerce: 7605 SE 27th St, Ste. 109, PO Box 108, 98040, (206) 2323404, www.mercerislandchamber.com Post Office: 3040 78th Ave SE, (206) 230-5636 Library: 4400 88th Ave SE, (206) 236-3537 School District: Mercer Island School Dist.

No. 400, (206) 236-3330 Utilities: Gas/Electricity: PSE, (888) 225-5773, (425) 454-2000 Water/Sewer: City of Mercer Island, (206) 275-7783 Telephone: CenturyLink, (800) 244-1111 or (206) 345-5552 Refuse Collection, Recycling, & Yard Waste: Republic Services, (206) 682-9730 Typical Tax Rate: $8.74/$1,000 assessed valuation Median Household Income: $122,463 Average Rent: $2,500 Median Prices: Homes $1,084,750; Condos $344,900 Est. Travel Time/Distance To: Seattle=11 mins/7 mi. Bellevue=13 mins/6 mi.

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Ranked 19th on Money Magazine’s 2013 America’s Top 50 Best Small Towns list, Newcastle is one of the Eastside’s most desirable communities. Its central location near the cr ossroads of I-405 and I-90 provides easy access to fine shop ping and dining, and borders some of the region’s most spectacular natural scenery.

The Coal Creek Parkway and the Transit Center at the main downtown intersection serve as a vital Eastside transportation link.

Situated on Lake Washington’s eastern shore, this inviting community offers longNORTH BEND time neighborhoods, newer high-end housing developments and multi-family Nestled in the upper Snoqualmie River Valhousing options found among beautifully ley amid rugged mountains and lush pas tree-lined areas throughout the city. tures is the small city of North Bend. Here, Newcastle is the pr oud home of The “easy to reach… hard to leave” is more than Golf Club at Newcastle, an awar d win- just a slogan. Each year mor e and more ning, tournament-caliber complex with people relocate to this lovely valley, many panoramic Seattle and Olympic Mountains who commute on I-90 into Bellevue and views. Newcastle also has the historic Coal Seattle. As its size increases, the city’s focus Miners Cemetery, Regency Newcastle remains on preserving pastureland and Senior Center, the Coal Creek YMCA, and open spaces, as well as economic pr osperity and growth. a new public library.

Newcastle boasts 17 park s and a walk - North Bend looks out on Mount Si, a ing system that includes pathways, side- 4,167-foot monolith where one of the walks and natural surface trails. Lake Boren state’s most famous and popular trails Park is the site o f Newcastle Earth Day in leads to absolutely breath taking views. If April, a summer Concerts in the Park series you enjoy year round recreation – hiking,

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The Golf Club at Newcastle with views of Seattle

Population: 10,850 City Hall: 12835 Newcastle Way, Ste 200, 98056, (425) 649-4444, www.ci.newcastle.wa.us Chamber of Commerce: 12835 Newcastle Way #200, 98056, Mail: 6947 Coal Creek Pkwy SE #150, 98059, (206) 618-5641, www.newcastlecc.com Library: 12901 Newcastle Way, (425) 255-0111 School District: Issaquah School Dist., (425) 837-7000; Renton School Dist., (425) 204-2300 Utilities: Gas/Electricity: PSE, (888) 225-5773 Water/Sewer: Coal Creek Utility Dist., (425) 235-9200 Telephone: CenturyLink, (800) 244-1111 Refuse Collection/Recycling: Waste Management, (800) 592-9995 Typical Tax Rate: $11.85/$1,000 assessed valuation Median Household Income: $109,798 Average Rent: $1,500 Median Prices: Homes $670,000; Condos $277,000 Est. Travel Time/Distance To: Seattle=19 mins/13 mi.

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fishing, rock climbing, white wa ter paddling, or exploring Washington’s wilderness areas, North Bend is the perfect destination. The city also maintains eight public parks that offer a variety of amenities for all ages including sports fields, tennis courts, a skate park, picnic facilities, climbing tower, and play areas.

In addition to wonderful recreational opportunities, North Bend boasts a beautiful downtown area with fine dining options, unique shops and a steam train that takes riders through the pictur esque Snoqualmie Valley. For the artistically inclined, both the Mt. Si Artist Guild and the V alley Center Stage offer classes and special events. The Snoqualmie V alley Historical Museum, open seasonally, has a collection of amazing photographs and artifacts that provide a unique prospective on local history. North Bend Premium Outlets, off I-90, is an eclectic gr oup of over 50 stores all offering bargains and treasures to savvy shoppers.

The city hosts special events throughout the year such as North Bend Blues W alk, Jazz Walk, Farmers Market and Summer Concert Series, Tour de Peaks Bike Ride, Downtown Block Party, Adventure Sport Festival, North Bend Traverse and The Festival at Mount Si. The end o f the year is celebrated with a Downtown Holiday Tree Lighting Festival.

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NORTH BEND STATISTICS Population: 6,280 City Hall: 211 Main Ave N, PO Box 896, 98045, (425) 888-1211, www.northbendwa.gov Chamber of Commerce: PO Box 357, 98045, (425) 888-6362, www.snovalley.org Post Office: 451 E North Bend Way, (425) 831-7020 Library: 115 E. 4th St, (425) 888-0554 School District: Snoqualmie Valley School Dist. No. 410, (425) 831-8000 Utilities: Gas: PSE, (888) 225-5773 Electricity: PSE, (888) 225-5773 Tanner Electric, (425) 888-0623 Water/Sewer: City of North Bend, (425) 888-1211 Water: Sallal, (425) 888-3650 Telephone: CenturyLink, (800) 244-1111 Refuse Collection and Recycling: Republic

More than 100,000 people hike Mt. Si each year

Services (425) 392-6651 Typical Tax Rate: $11.56/$1,000 assessed valuation Median Household Income: $79,035 Average Rent: $1,500 Median Prices: Homes $419,902; Condos $165,000 Est. Travel Time/Distance To: Seattle=33 mins/30 mi.

Bellevue=28 mins/24 mi.

REDMOND From its early days as a small logging community, Redmond has evolved into a thriving center of business and com munity life. Home to nationally and internationally recognized companies including Microsoft, Nintendo, Genie Industries, and AT&T, Redmond’s healthy economic base attracts workers from all around Greater Seattle.

Housing options here are diverse and new construction is common. Schools are in the Lake Washington School District, featuring strong academics and a thletics.

Located on the north end of Lake Sammamish, many of the city’s ten neighbor hoods, like the Viewpoint neighborhood, sit on forested hills with lak e and mountain views.

Other neighborhoods include

Overlake, where Microsoft is located, and Willows/Rose Hill, home to DigiPen Institute of Technology. These high-tech centers are the site of increasing commercial and residential development. Downtown neighborhood projects, planned and underway, bring a vibrant mix of business, residential and open space. Also downtown, Redmond Town Center offers shopping, dining, entertainment and lodging, and hosts the popular Redmond Sa turday Market from May through October.

Redmond has do zens of parks and an extensive trail system for hiking, biking, horseback riding and even skating.

Cultural attractions include the VALA Art Center and also the SecondS tory Repertory Theatre at Redmond Town Center.

REDMOND STATISTICS Population: 57,700 City Hall: 15670 NE 85th St, (425) 556-2900, www.redmond.gov OneRedmond (Economic Development): 8383 158th Ave NE, Ste 225, (425) 885-4014, www.oneredmond.org Post Office: 7241 185th Ave NE, (800) 275-8777, (425) 885-0207 Library: 15990 NE 85th St, (425) 885-1861 School District: Lake Washington School Dist. No. 414, (425) 702-3200

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SAMMAMISH STATISTICS

Utilities: Gas/Electricity: PSE, (888) 225-5773 Water/Sewer: City of Redmond, (425) 556-2152 Telephone: Frontier, (877) 462-8188 Refuse Collection: Waste Management, (425) 814-9240 Typical Tax Rate: $9.99/$1,000 assessed valuation Median Household Income: $96,183 Average Rent: $1,800 Median Prices: Homes $645,000; Condos $312,000 Est. Travel Time/Distance To: Seattle=21 mins/15 mi.

Bellevue=10 mins/8 mi.

SAMMAMISH Nestled on a forested plateau between Issaquah and Redmond, Sammamish boasts a popula tion of nearly 50 ,000.

Since incorporating in 1999, Sammamish has followed its vision: To be a c ommunity of families that values a small town atmosphere and a suburban character . If you spend a little time in this city on the eastern shore of beautiful Lake Sammamish, you’ll see that this vision is right on track.

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State. Tree-lined streets in well-groomed neighborhoods make it an ideal commu nity for families. Residential neighbor hoods of all kinds, including the upscale, gated community of Sahalee, are located around Sammamish. “The Plateau,” as it is commonly referred to, is developing at a dizzying pace as its popularity and land value increases. A variety of stores, restaurants, and services are available within the city, but Sammamish is also located within easy commuting and shopping distance to Bellevue, Redmond, and Seattle.

Children are well served by thr ee distinguished school districts and have a broad array of trails, sports fields, park s and other recreational amenities at their disposal. And there’s no shortage o f fun events in these public places. Pine Lak e Park is home to a summer concert series, Sammamish Commons Park hosts the July 4th Celebration and a farmers market, and Bea ver Lake Park’s Hal loween Event is always a hit. The Parks & Recreation Department and various pri vate entities also provide an array of youth activities. Recreational options for all ages include fishing, swimming, boa ting and golf. Sahalee Country Club, one of America’s top 100 courses, hosted the 2010 US Senior Open Championship.

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SNOQUALMIE Snoqualmie is located only 25 miles east of Seattle in the Mountains to Sound Greenway. This small town is best known for Snoqualmie Falls. Visitors from around the world come to see this spectacular waterfall that cascades 268-feet over granite cliffs.

Snoqualmie residents enjoy a high quality of life with excellent city services; more than 30 miles of walking, hiking, and biking trails; 35 parks with facilities ranging from playgrounds to athletic fields and event venues; and the Snoqualmie Community Center operated by the Snoqualmie Valley YMCA. NerdWallet.com recently named Snoqualmie the #1 Best City for Young Families in Washington. This acclaim is in part due to the award-winning Snoqualmie Valley School District that serves K-12 students with five elementary schools, two middle

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Among its many amenities, Marymoor Park in Redmond offers a top-rated 5,000 person venue

Population: 49,260 City Hall: 801 228th Ave SE, 98075, (425) 295-0500, www.sammamish.us Chamber of Commerce: 704 228th Ave NE #123, 98074, (425) 681-4910, www.sammamishchamber.org Library: 825 228th Ave NE, (425) 392-3130 School District: Lake Washington School Dist., (425) 702-3200. Issaquah School Dist., (425) 837-7000. Snoqualmie Valley School Dist., (425) 831-8000 Utilities: Gas/Electricity: PSE, (888) 225-5773, (425) 455-5120 Water/Sewer: Sammamish Plateau Water & Sewer, (425) 392-6256. NE Sammamish Water & Sewer, (425) 868-1144 Telephone: Frontier, (877) 462-8188 Refuse Collection: Republic Services, (425) 392-6651. SnoKing Waste Management, (425) 814-9240 Typical Tax Rate: $10.95/$1,000 assessed valuation Median Household Income: $143,239 Average Rent: $1,550 Median Prices: Homes $720,514; Condos $279,500 Est. Travel Time/Distance To: Seattle= 25 mins/18 mi.

Bellevue=16 mins/10 mi.

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schools, one comprehensive high school, 98045, (425) 888-6362, and one alternative school for more indi- www.snovalley.org vidualized options. In addition to the r eg- Post Office: 8264 Olmstead Lane SE, ular school sports pr ograms, many Sno- (425) 888-4317 qualmie Valley sports organizations offer Library: 7824 Center Blvd SE, (425) soccer, little league, volleyball, and more. 888-1223 School District: Snoqualmie Valley School Snoqualmie has dining and shopping opportunities, professional services and Dist. No. 410, (425) 831-8000 health care offerings of all types, a local Utilities: Gas/Electric: PSE, (888) 225-5773 hospital, public safety services, a library, Water/Sewer: City of Snoqualmie, and great neighborhoods, such as the his- (425) 888-1555 toric downtown and the master -planned Telephone: CenturyLink (800) 201-4099 Refuse Collection: Waste Management, community of Snoqualmie Ridge.

TCP Snoqualmie Ridge, a Jack Nicklaus (800) 592-9995 Signature Golf Course, hosts the annual Typical Tax Rate: $11.85/$1,000 Boeing Classic. At the other end o f town, assessed valuation golfers can also enjoy pictur esque views Median Household Income: $123,955 at the Mt. Si Golf Course.

Average Rent: $1,850 The City’s celebrated roots as a rail - Median Prices: Homes $509,574; road and logging town can be explored Condos $264,950 at the unique Northwest Railway Museum. Est. Travel Time/Distance To: Housed in a restored Victorian Depot, vis- Seattle=35 mins/25 mi. itors take train rides from the museum on Bellevue=30 mins/23 mi. weekends, April through October.

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SNOQUALMIE STATISTICS Population: 12,130 City Hall: 38624 SE River St, PO Box 987, 98065. (425) 888-1555, www.ci.snoqualmie.wa.us Chamber of Commerce: 38767 SE River St, Snoqualmie. PO Box 357, North Bend,

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Woodinville is one o f east King Coun ty’s premier tourist destinations. Located northeast of Seattle in the Sammamish Valley, Woodinville is flush with wineries, outdoor recreational opportunities and plant nurseries. Visitors can enjoy Merlot, microbrews and marigolds!

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The city’s tourist district is home to world-class wineries Chateau Ste. Michelle, Columbia, DeLille Cellars and Silver Lake.

Wine tasting and tours are complimented by fantastic dining at the Barking Frog and The Herbfarm restaurants on-site at the Willows Lodge.

For a little exercise, bicycle, roller blade, stroll or ride horses along the Sammamish River Trail; resting at either Wilmot Ga teway Park or Woodin Creek Park. There’s also a sports field complex and community center hosting programs, activities and events. Nearby, Woodinville’s vibrant downtown offers retail, personal services, Molbak’s Nursery, and a seasonal Farmers Market.

Residents and visitors appreciate Woodinville’s quality of life attributes including its rich history, natural environment and economic vibrancy.

WOODINVILLE STATISTICS Population: 11,240 City Hall: 17301 133rd Ave NE, 98072, (425) 489-2700, www.ci.woodinville.wa.us Chamber of Commerce: 17401 133rd Ave NE, 98072, (425) 481-8300, www.woodinvillechamber.org Post Office: 17610 Woodinville- Snohomish Rd NE, (800) 275-8777; (425) 487-0995 School District: Northshore School Dist.

No. 417, (425) 408-6000 Library: 17105 Avondale Rd NE, (425) 788-0733 Utilities: Gas/Electricity: PSE, (888) 225-5773 Telephone: Frontier, (877) 462-8188 Water: Woodinville Water Dist., (425) 487-4100 Alderwood Water Dist., (425) 743-4605 Refuse Disposal: Waste Management, (800) 592-9995 Typical Tax Rate: $11.64/$1,000 assessed valuation Median Household Income: $96,993 Average Rent: $1,850 Median Prices: Homes $565,000; Condos $148,500 Est. Travel Time/Distance To: Seattle=25 mins/20 mi.

Bellevue=16 mins/12 mi.

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ierce County is located south of Seattle and King County. Rising from the shores of South Puget Sound to the summit of Mount Rainier, it covers 1,794 square miles – 217 miles of which are saltwater shoreline.

From Mount Rainier’s densely f orested foothills, to the fertile Puyallup River Valley, to the deep-water port on Commence ment Bay, Pierce County offers diverse economic, cultural, recreational and living opportunities.

During WWI, Fort Lewis Army Base was established just south of Tacoma. In 1935, McChord Air Force Base was added nearby. Today, US Joint Base Lewis-McChord is the County’s lar gest employer.

Other important industries include agriculture, government service, healthcare, international shipping, manufacturing, wood products, and wholesale and retail trade.

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AUBURN Located between Seattle and Tacoma in the shadow of Mt. Rainier, Auburn is the perfect place to work, play and spend a lifetime. Come establish a sense o f community in one o f the oldest cities in the State! Auburn’s unique historic downtown reflects a combination of distinctive architecture, historic preservation and on-going renovations that not only r etain the look and feel of a real downtown, but also provide a lively gathering place for numerous events.

Auburn’s outstanding park system boasts dozens of parks, miles of trails and hundreds of acres of open space. Amongst its two golf courses, Washington National is home to the UW Husky golf team and city-owned 18-hole Auburn Golf Course hosts over 50,000 rounds of golf annually.

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AUBURN STATISTICS Population: 74,630 City Hall: 25 W Main St, 98001, (253) 931-3000, www.auburnwa.gov Chamber of Commerce: 25 2nd Street NW, 98001, (253) 833-0700, www.auburnareawa.org Post Office: 11 3rd St NW, 98002, (253) 333-1377 Library: 1102 Auburn Way S, 98002, (253) 931-3018 School District: Auburn School Dist. No.408, (253) 931-4900 www.auburn.wednet.edu Utilities: Gas/Electricity: PSE, (888) 225-5773 Water/Sewer: City of Auburn, (253) 931-3038 Telephone: CenturyLink, (800) 244-1111 Refuse/Recycling: Republic Services, (800) 322-8709. Waste Management, (800) 592-9995 Average Tax Rate: Pierce County—

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A stunning natural setting is just one of Tacoma’s appealing characteristics

Other popular local attractions include Emerald Downs thoroughbred racetrack, Pacific Raceways, the awar d-winning White River Valley Museum, the Muck leshoot and Iron Horse Casinos and the White River Amphitheatre. For shoppers, The Outlet Collection (formerly SuperMall) is the lar gest outlet mall in the Pacific Northwest.

Auburn Performing Arts Center, an 1,100-seat venue, offers an array of worldclass programming and is home to the Auburn Symphony Orchestra and the Auburn Arts Commission’s BRA VO Performing Arts series.

Local parks host outdoor summer concerts, movies, and fr ee cultural performances. Festivals like Auburn’s KidsDay, the 4th of July Festival, Petpaloo za, and the Veterans Day Observance and Parade (the largest parade of its type west of the Mississippi) have become regional family favorites.

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King County— $14.17/$1,000 assessed valuation Median Household Income: $55,483 Average Rent: $1,150 Median Prices: Homes $279,995; Condos $149,500 Est. Travel Time/Distance To: Seattle=32 mins/28 mi. Bellevue=30 mins/25 mi.

BLACK DIAMOND Named after the natural resources that spurred its development in the late 1800’s, this historic community is loca ted at the base of the Cascade foothills in southeast King County. For many, the relaxed and rural life of Black Diamond provides a welcomed relief from the hectic pace of urban life. The City’s vision for the future seeks to retain this rural character while accommodating new housing and employment opportunities. Residents take pride in their growing community—its school, library, police and fire departments.

Black Diamond has one of the nation’s finest historical museums dedicated to the history of coal mining. The community celebrates this heritage in two annual events. Black Diamond Miners Days, the second weekend of July, has cooks from around the region competing in a BBQ & Chili Cook-Off, as well as lo cal artists and merchant booths. In September, the weekend long Black Diamond Labor Days Celebration spotlights traditional, old-fashioned fun. Wheelbarrow, three legged, and gunny sack races are perennial favorites. A parade, Coal Kart Derby, arts & craft booths, live entertainment, and a teen dance round out events. Year round recreation ranges from bicycling on quiet roads to fishing, sailing and skiing on Lake Sawyer, the county’s fourth largest recreational lake.

BLACK DIAMOND STATISTICS Population: 4,180 City Hall: 24301 Roberts Dr., PO Box 599, 98010, (360) 886-5700, www.ci.blackdiamond.wa.us Chamber of Commerce: Maple Valley/Black Diamond Chamber of Commerce, 23745 225th Way SE, Ste 205, Maple Valley, (425)

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432-0222, www.blackdiamondchamber.org Library: 24707 Roberts Dr, (360) 886-1105 Post Office: 25228 Baker St, (360) 886-9429 School District: Enumclaw School Dist., (360) 802-7100 Utilities: Gas/Electricity: PSE, (888) 225-5773 Water/Sewer: City of Black Diamond, (360) 886-5700. Lake Sawyer Area—Covington Water Dist., (253) 631-0565. Soos Creek Water & Sewer, (253) 630-9900 Telephone: CenturyLink, (877) 417-3983 Refuse Collection: Republic Services, (206) 682-9735 Typical Tax Rate: $12.40/$1,000 assessed valuation Median Household Income: $72,653 Average Rent: $1,700 Median Prices: Homes $307,250 Est. Travel Time/Distance To: Seattle = 45 mins/33 mi. Bellevue=41 mins/28 mi.

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BURIEN STATISTICS Population: 48,240 City Hall: 400 SW 152nd, Ste 300, 98166, (206) 241-4647. www.burienwa.gov Chamber of Commerce: SW King County, 14220 Interurban Ave S, Ste. 134, Tukwila 98168, (206) 575-1633; www.swkcc.org Post Offices: 609 SW 150th St, (206) 2488647. 2116 SW 152nd St, (206) 244-6947 Library: 400 SW 152nd St, (206) 243-3490 School District: Highline School Dist.

No. 401, (206) 631-3000 Utilities: Gas: PSE, (888) 225-5773 Electricity: Seattle City Light, (206) 6843000. PSE, (888) 225-5773 Telephone: CenturyLink, (800) 244-1111 Water: King County Water Dist. 20, (206) 243-3990. Dist. 49, (206) 242-8535.

Highline Water Dist., (206) 824-0375.

Water Dist. 125, (206) 242-9547 Sewer: SW Suburban Sewer Dist., (206) 244-9575. Midway Sewer Dist., (206) 8244960. ValVue Sewer Dist., (206) 242-3236 Refuse Collection: Recology CleanScapes, (206) 767-3322 Typical Tax Rate: $13.63/$1,000 assessed valuation Median Household Income: $50,805 Average Rent: $1,350 Median Prices: Homes $286,900; Condos $124,000 Est. Travel Time/Distance To: Seattle=17 mins/11 mi. Bellevue=23 mins/18 mi.

Burien offers a glorious Puget Sound shoreline, striking mountain views, small town ambiance, and convenient highways connecting to Seattle, Tacoma, and SeaTac Airport.

Burien’s award winning Town Square includes a city hall, library , park, plaza, and transit center. Burien’s specialty shops and large auto dealers on 1st A venue South have won a loyal following. The downtown COVINGTON Southwest 152nd Street corridor hosts festivals, art walks, and a Farmers Market.

The gateway to southeastern King County, Many of Burien neighborhoods enjoy Covington is rich with engaged citizens, stunning views of the mountains, Puget new young families, good schools, quality Sound, or Lake Burien. Housing choices businesses, strong leaders and safe neighinclude ramblers, starter homes, elegant borhoods – all key in making it a wonderhigh-end homes, condominiums, and ful place to live. Set in an idyllic Northwest apartments of all sizes, including senior landscape just 40 minutes out o f Seattle, Covington offers small community attriapartments. Attractions in Burien include the long Puget Sound beachfront and butes with big city amenities. wooded uplands at Seahurst Park, Eagle In Covington’s gr owing downtown, Landing Park’s saltwater beach and wild - well-known restaurants like Applebee’s life habitat, summer Concerts and Movies and Red Robin, and r etailers like Costco, in the Park, and seven neighborhood parks. Home Depot, Fred Meyer, Walmart, and A skate park, teen and senior centers, and Kohl’s thrive alongside many locally children’s programs and camps o ffer owned, long-time Covington businesses. popular year round recreation. Among From its loca tion in southeast King community events, the annual Strawber- County at the intersection of Hwy 18 and ry & Arts Festival in June is a favorite.

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Bellevue, and Tacoma, as well as r ecreational opportunities like skiing, hiking, and camping are just a short drive away.

Covington’s growing park system and award-winning aquatics center offer activities for all ages. Family-friendly events include the Covington Days Festival, on the third weekend in July, KidsFest in August, the Covington Summer Concert Series and the Covington Communi ty Tree Lighting Event the first Sa turday in December.

Come to Covington where they’re proud to say, “Covington – Unmatched Quality of Life!””

COVINGTON STATISTICS Population: 18,480 City Hall: 16720 SE 271st St, Ste 100, 98042, (253) 480-2400, www.covingtonwa.gov Chamber of Commerce: 27116 167th Pl SE, Ste. 114, PO Box 8041, 98042, (253) 631-6117, www.covingtonchamber.org Post Office: 17300 SE 270th Pl, (253) 639-6833 Library: 27100 164th Ave SE, (253) 630-8761 School District: Kent School Dist.

No. 415, (253) 373-7000 Utilities: Gas/Electricity: PSE, (888) 225-5773 Water: Covington Water Dist., (253) 631-0565. King County Water Dist. #111, (253) 631-3770 Sewer: Soos Creek Water & Sewer Dist., (253) 630-9900 Telephone: CenturyLink, (800) 475-7526 Refuse Collection: Republic Services, (253) 872-7220 Typical Tax Rate: $12.94/$1,000 assessed valuation Median Household Income: $90,280 Average Rent: $1,400 Median Prices: Homes $255,000; Condos $198,500 Est. Travel Time/Distance To: Seattle=39 mins/27 mi. Bellevue=38 mins/27 mi.

DES MOINES Des Moines is situa ted on Puget Sound between Seattle and Tacoma. Its western border consists of six miles of shoreline— and residents enjoy every mile. F rom

the Des Moines Beach Park Historic Dis trict southward to Saltwater State and Redondo Parks, the wa terfront is full of public beaches, natural areas, scenic lookouts, and endless r ecreational opportunities. Mid-shoreline is a 900 slip, full service marina, complete with fishing pier, boardwalk, nearby shops and eateries, and a Farmers Market held Saturdays, June to October.

A second commercial district, along Pacific Highway South, provides a variety of retail stores, lodging, offices, and light industry. The city is also home to Highline Community College and a Central W ashington University satellite campus.

Des Moines’ many lovely neighbor hoods offer numerous housing options from affordable apartments and senior housing to high-end waterfront estates.

Annual celebrations include the Poverty Bay Wine Festival in March, July 4th Fireworks Over Des Moines, and the Poverty Bay Brews & Blues in September. Special summer events like the Waterland City Seafair Parade, 5K Run, cir cus, outdoor concerts, and car & boa t shows in July add to the fun.

DES MOINES STATISTICS Population: 30,030 City Hall: 21630 11th Ave S, (206) 878-4595, www.desmoineswa.gov Chambers of Commerce: SW King County, 14220 Interurban Ave S, Ste. 134, Tukwila 98168, (206) 575-1633; www.swkcc.org Seattle Southside Visitor Services: 3100 S 176th St., Seattle 98188, (206) 575-2489, www.seattlesouthside.com Post Office: 2003 S 216th St, (206) 824-3647 Libraries: 21620 11th Ave S, (206) 824-6066. 26809 Pacific Hwy S, (253) 839-0121 School District: Highline School Dist. No. 401, (206) 631-3000. Federal Way School Dist., (253) 945-2000 Utilities: Gas / Electricity: PSE, (888) 225-5773 Telephone: CenturyLink, (800) 244-1111 Water: Highline Water, (206) 824-0375.

Water Dist. 54, (206) 878-7210. Lakehaven Utility Dist., (253) 941-1516

Sewer: Midway Sewer Dist., (206) 824-4960. SW Suburban Sewer Dist., (206) 244-9575 Refuse Collection: CleanScapes, (206) 762-4900 Typical Tax Rate: $13.95/$1,000 assessed valuation Median Household Income: $59,799 Average Rent: $1,400 Median Prices: Homes $263,900; Condos $150,000 Est. Travel Time/Distance To: Seattle=25 mins/15 mi.

Bellevue=29 mins/20 mi.

ENUMCLAW Enumclaw is the Native word for “strong wind” or “thundering mountain.” With Mt. Rainier, the nation’s tallest volcano just 50 miles away, the name seems apropos.

Located in southeast King County , Enumclaw is the center o f business and shopping for the surrounding agricultural communities. The Enumclaw Plateau is among the nation’s largest thoroughbred horse breeding and boarding areas.

Despite growth, Enumclaw has retained its traditional, small-town character exemplified in friendly and safe neighborhoods, quality schools and community involvement. The Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Club, Historical Society and others are some of the civic groups that are active in the community.

Golfing, skiing, hiking, boa ting, horseback riding, and swimming at the city pool are popular pastimes. In July, the city hosts the Enumclaw Street Fair, Stars and Stripes 4th of July Celebration & Parade, Enumclaw’s King County F air, and the Scottish Highland Games. Other annual events include the Mutual of Enumclaw Stage Race, a Stratocruiser’s Car Show, and the Christmas Parade (celebrating its 50th year in 2015). Cultural offerings include performing arts series, thea ter and vocal groups, and summer concerts in the park.

ENUMCLAW STATISTICS Population: 11,110 City Hall: 1339 Griffin Ave, 98022, (360) 825-3591, www.cityofenumclaw.net Chamber of Commerce: 1421 Cole St,

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98022, (360) 825-7666, www.enumclawchamber.com Post Office: 1742 Cole St, (360) 825-8325 Library: 1700 1st St, (360) 825-2045 School District: Enumclaw School Dist., (360) 802-7100 Utilities: Gas: City of Enumclaw, (360) 825-3591 Electricity: PSE, (888) 225-5773 Telephone: CenturyLink, (800) 244-1111 Water/Sewer: City of Enumclaw, (360) 825-3591 Refuse Collection: City of Enumclaw, (360) 825-3591. Waste Management, (800) 592-9995 or (253) 288-9909 Typical Tax Rate: $12.59/$1,000 assessed valuation Median Household Income: $58,000 Average Rent: $1,150 Median Prices: Homes $263,975; Condos $175,000 Est. Travel Time/Distance To: Seattle=52 mins/42 mi.

Bellevue=51 mins/39 mi.

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Red, White & Blues Celebra tion, with live music and activities for all ages.

FEDERAL WAY STATISTICS Population: 90,150 City Hall: 33325 8th Ave S, 98003 (253) 835-7000, www.cityoffederalway.com Chamber of Commerce: 31919 1st Ave S, Ste 202, (253) 838-2605, www.federalwaychamber.com Post Office: 32829 Pacific Hwy S, (253) 924-1692 Libraries: 34200 1st Way S, (253) 838-3668.

848 S 320th St, (253) 839-0257 School District: Federal Way School Dist.

No. 210, (253) 945-2000 Utilities: Gas/Electricity: PSE, (888) 225-5773 Water/Sewer: Lakehaven Utility Dist., (253) 941-1516 Telephone: CenturyLink, (800) 244-1111 Refuse Collection: Waste Management, (253) 833-3333 Typical Tax Rate: $14.20/$1,000 assessed valuation Median Household Income: $55,872 Average Rent: $1,150 Median Prices: Homes $264,000; Condos $92,500 Est. Travel Time/Distance To: Seattle=26 mins/22 mi.

Bellevue=31 mins/25 mi.

Just eight miles north of Tacoma, this one time logging settlement sits on a high plateau between Puget Sound and the Green River Valley. It is the world headquarters for the Weyerhaeuser Company, World Vision, and T otem Ocean Trailer Express.

FIFE An exciting City Center is taking shape, adding a mix of transit, office, retail and The diverse and thriving city o f Fife welresidential spaces. Federal W ay’s wide comes new residents to quiet, family variety of housing options f eatures sin- friendly neighborhoods. This gr owing gle-family homes, apartments, townhous- community has much to o ffer. Trails and es, condominiums, and senior housing. parks like Dacca and W edge provide Neighborhoods on bluffs, area lakes, and places to play, picnic, walk or just relax.

Puget Sound waterfront boast exception- The newest addition, Brookville Garden al views of the Cascades, the Olympics, or Park, opens in 2016 . A variety o f recMount Rainier. Residents enjoy abundant reational programs and services are availrecreational activities, such as the Celebra- able at the community center and saltwation Park Regional Sports Park, the W ey- ter swim center. A sense of community erhaeuser-King County Aquatics Center, and celebration are key to annual events Wild Waves Theme Park, Dash Point State like the Car Show in June, summer Movies Park, and West Hylebos Park. Cultural a t- in the Park, and the Fife Harvest Festival tractions include the Federal W ay Sym- in October. Fife also has a fr ee interacphony, several chorale and theatre groups, tive History Museum, a Performing Arts and the Knutzen Family Theatre. Among Center, and a library. If you like to explore, annual community events is the 4th of July the region’s most scenic attractions such 68

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as the North Olympics, Seattle, Mt. Rainier, Mt. Saint Helens and Victoria, BC are within easy reach.

Fife’s central South Puget Sound lo cation also attracts commercial growth.

Local lodging, manufacturing, distri bution, and retail businesses enjoy easy access to I-5, close proximity to SeaTac Airport and the Port of Tacoma, favorable taxes and fees, and reasonable utility costs.

Major employers include Milgard Windows, Mission Foods, Gensco, and the Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino.

FIFE STATISTICS Population: 9,405 City Hall: 5411 23rd St E, 98424, (253) 922-2489, www.cityoffife.org Chamber of Commerce: 2026 54th Ave E, (253) 922-9320, www.fmechamber.org Library: 6622 20th St E, (253) 548-3323 School District: Fife School Dist. No. 417, (253) 517-1000 Utilities: Gas/Electricity: PSE, (888) 225-5773. Tacoma Public Utilities, (253) 502-8600 Water/Sewer: City of Fife, (253) 922-9623 Telephone: CenturyLink, (800) 244-1111.

Refuse Collection: Murrey’s Disposal Co., (253) 922-6681 Average Tax Rate: $12.83/$1,000 assessed valuation Median Household Income: $57,275 Average Rent: $1,100 Median Prices: Homes $249,900; Condos $131,670 Est. Travel Time/Distance To: Seattle=32 mins/29 mi.

Bellevue=36 mins/31 mi.

KENT With over 120,000 residents, Kent is the state’s sixth largest city. And, with 138 languages being spoken in homes, businesses and schools throughout the city, Kent’s diversity brings together people and cul tures from all over the world.

From a business standpoint, K ent is a center of innovation in the Puget Sound region. Kent is home to a division o f Boeing Space, Defense and Security; Blue Origin, and over 50 other aerospace companies, whose brilliant scientists and

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engineers are developing the world’s most No. 415, (253) 373-7000 advanced vehicles.

Utilities: Gas/Electricity: Puget Sound Kent is also the proud home of Oberto Energy, (888) 225-5773 Sausage Company, Inc., REI, Tazo Tea and Water/Sewer: City of Kent, a Starbucks’ roasting plant (one of only five (253) 856-5201. Soos Creek Water & Sewer, in the world). Considering the major busi- (253) 630-9900. Water Dist. 111, nesses located in Kent, one can appr eci- (253) 631-3770 ate the variety of high-quality employment Telephone: CenturyLink, (800) 244-1111 opportunities available to Kent residents.

Refuse Collection: Republic Services, When it comes to national chains and (206) 682-9735 locally owned shops, K ent has much to Typical Tax Rate: $13.20/$1,000 offer. There’s the enticing r etail activity assessed valuation on the East Hill and Meridian areas, while Median Household Income: $57,553 the West Hill retail area hosts Lowe’s and Average Rent: $1,250 Fred Meyer. For an international flair, the Median Prices: Homes $279,925; Condos Great Wall Mall at the north end o f the $140,700 Kent Valley attracts people from through- Est. Travel Time/Distance To: out local counties. Another place worth Seattle=25 mins/20 mi. exploring is Kent’s historic district. Whether Bellevue=24 mins/19 mi. having a delicious meal a t one of several MAPLE VALLEY restaurants, or taking in the quaint shops, Haven’t paid attention to Maple Valley historic downtown is sure to delight.

And, of course there’s downtown. lately? Well, you are the only one tha t Most notable is K ent Station, a con - hasn’t! For the past few years, Maple Valley venient gathering place for friends and has garnered rave reviews on a variety o f family located on James Street and Fourth “Best Cities” lists. Most recently, NerdWallet Avenue. With stylish clothing boutiques, named it one of the top three Best Cities theaters, dining options, and college For Young Families in Washington. People classes, Kent Station has made the city a have definitely noticed, and young, profesdestination for residents, shoppers, stu- sional families in particular have moved to dents and tourists alike. this appealing community.

Whether you are a resident or a visitor, What are the draws? F amilies apprecia great place for information is VisitKent. ate the quality education provided by the com, a site tha t highlights Kent’s top at- Tahoma School District, where test scores tractions and venues. One such venue, are consistently among the top 10% overall ShoWare Center, is not only home to the in the state. Maple Valley is a sa fe place.

Western Hockey League’s Seattle Thun- In addition to a Business W atch program, derbirds and the Major Ar ena Soccer neighbors participate in Blo ck-Watch League’s Tacoma Stars, but also hosts a programs. These efforts result in vibrant variety of fun year round events. neighborhoods and a low crime rate. The city boasts unprecedented community volunteerism supported by a number o f KENT STATISTICS Population: 121,400 active service organizations such as the City Hall: 220 4th Ave S, (253) 856-5200, Maple Valley Rotary Club. Maple Valley’s www.kentwa.gov location within easy commuting distance Chambers of Commerce: 524 W Meeker St, to employment in nearby cities is also a Ste 1, 98032. (253) 854-1770, plus. Access to S tate Routes 18, 169, and www.kentchamber.com 516 provide portals to all the Puget Sound Post Offices: 10612 SE 240th St, region has to offer.

(253) 852-1080. 216 W Gowe St, Maple Valley also rates high for recre(800) ASK-USPS ation. The city has access to three lakes, a Library: 212 2nd Ave N, (253) 859-3330 golf course, and miles of trails for hiking, School District: Kent School Dist. biking, and walking. Lake Wilderness Park,

with lots of prime shoreline on Lake Wilderness, offers a variety of activities for all ages. It is also is home to the annual Hooked on Fishing Opening Day T rout Derby, Independence Day Celebration & Fireworks Show, Maple Valley Days, and the outdoor summer movie & concerts in the park. The Historic Lak e Wilderness Lodge and the Maple V alley Library, both AIA National Honor Award Recipients, are architectural gems. Adjacent to Lake Wilderness Park, Lake Wilderness Arboretum features one of the world’s largest collections of Western Azalea and Fuchsia. The nearby Greater Maple Valley Community Center offers services and pr ograms for all ages.

This unique quality o f life assures residential and business growth as more and more people discover that Maple Valley is a great place to call home!

MAPLE VALLEY STATISTICS Population: 24,230 City Hall: 22017 SE Wax Rd, Ste 200 Mail: PO Box 320, 98038. (425) 413-8800, www.maplevalleywa.gov Maple Valley/Black Diamond Chamber of Commerce: 23745 225th Way SE, Ste 205 Maple Valley 98038 (425) 432-0222, www.maplevalleychamber.org Post Office: 22023 SE Wax Rd, (800) 275-8777, (425) 432-4174 Library: 21844 SE 248th St, (425) 432-4620 School District: Tahoma School Dist.

No. 409, (425) 413-3400 Utilities: Electricity/Gas: PSE, (888) 225-5773 Water: Covington Water Dist., (253) 6310565 Cedar River Water & Sewer Dist., (425) 255-6370 Sewer: Soos Creek Water & Sewer Dist., (253) 630-9900 Telephone: CenturyLink, (800) 244-1111 Refuse Collection: Recology CleanScapes, (425) 413-1555.

Republic, (206) 682-9735 Typical Tax Rate: $14.12/$1,000 assessed valuation Median Household Income: $95,769 Average Rent: $1,450 Median Prices: Homes $349,995; Condos $232,000

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Est. Travel Time/Distance To: Seattle=33 mins/26 mi. Bellevue=28 mins/20 mi.

NORMANDY PARK Normandy Park is known for its breathtaking water views, lush forests, abundant parks and peaceful neighborhoods.

Located minutes from SeaTac Airport and with easy access to major freeways, the city is home to appr oximately 6,500 residents and covers an ar ea of about 2.5 square miles, much o f it hugging the shores of Puget Sound. With over 100 acres of parkland, the community places its highest priorities on maintaining and enhancing its quiet pedestrian-friendly setting and providing a healthy and safe environment in which residents can raise their families. While primarily r esidential, the city has two main r etail areas, Normandy Park Towne Center and Manha ttan Village. This city is also home to the beachfront Normandy Park Community Club (The Cove).

NORMANDY PARK STATISTICS Population: 6,375 City Hall: 801 SW 174th St, 98166, (206) 248-7603, www.ci.normandy-park.wa.us School District: Highline School Dist., (206) 631-3000 Utilities: Gas: PSE, (888) 225-5773 Electricity: Seattle City Light, (206) 684-3000. PSE, (888) 225-5773 Telephone: CenturyLink, (800) 244-1111.

Water: King County Water Dist. 49, (206) 242-8535. Dist. 54, (206) 878-7210.

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Sewer: SW Suburban Sewer Dist., (206) 244-9575; Midway Sewer Dist., (206) 824-4960 Refuse Collection: Republic Services, (206) 682-9735 Typical Tax Rate: $13.95/$1,000 assessed valuation Median Household Income: $84,679 Average Rent: $1,300 Median Prices: Homes $480,000; Condos $149,900 Est. Travel Time/Distance To: Seattle= 23 mins/14 mi. Bellevue=28 mins/21 mi.

PUYALLUP Puyallup, home of the Washington State Fair (one of the top ten fairs in the nation) and the county’s thir d largest city, also serves as East Pierce County’s regional hub for retail and medical services. Located ten miles east of Tacoma, it is easily accessi ble from Interstate 5 via State Routes 161, 512, and 167.

Walkable downtown streets feature quaint shops, restaurants, and an outdoor sculpture gallery that rivals big city collections. Pioneer Park hosts a Farmer’s Market from April to October . Summer months feature outdoor concerts for music lovers of all ages. Along with unique, indepen dent retailers, historic downtown Puyallup also includes a modern Civic Center that is home to City Hall, a bustling senior center, the Public Library, and a Sound T ransit Station where Sounder trains provide easy weekday commutes to Sea ttle, Tacoma and Lakewood.

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PUYALLUP STATISTICS Population: 38,670 City Hall: 333 S. Meridian, 98371, (253) 841-4321, www.cityofpuyallup.org Chamber of Commerce: 323 N Meridan, PO Box 1298, (253) 845-6755, www.puyallupsumnerchamber.com Post Office: 204 2nd St SW, (253) 435-5146 Library: 324 S Meridian, (253) 841-5454 School District: Puyallup School Dist.

No. 3, (253) 841-1301 Utilities: Gas/Electricity: PSE, (888) 225-5773, Water/Sewer: City of Puyallup, (253) 841-5505 Telephone: CenturyLink, (800) 244-1111 Refuse Collection: D.M. Disposal, (253) 845-6955 Average Tax Rate: $14.25/$1,000 assessed valuation Median Household Income: $61,362 Average Rent: $1,050 Median Prices: Homes $246,000; Condos $112,000 Est. Travel Time/Distance To: Seattle=41 mins/36 mi. Bellevue=40 mins/33 mi.

Courtesy Puyallup Sumner Chamber of Commerce

Many communities, like Puyallup, hold seasonal Farmers Markets

unincorporated neighborhoods just south of the city limits ha ve made this ar ea a magnet for young families. Pierce College of Puyallup, South Hill Mall, and popular parks such as DeCoursey, Bradley Lake and Wildwood are found here.

Puyallup’s scenic Riverwalk Trail, evolving in phases, will eventually meet Pier ce County’s Foothills Trail to create a wonderful regional trail system. For a map, visit the City’s website.

Visitors to Puyallup enjoy the Meek er Mansion, the Downtown Valley Arts Tour, the Antique District, and various annual events. In April, The Spring F air and Daffodil Festival are held, followed in June by the Meeker Days Festival, the county’s largest street fair. Each September the State Fair welcomes over a million visitors for thrilling rides, tasty f ood, arts, and a celebration of the city’s agricultural heri tage. Other festive fall events include the Puyallup Art and Wine Walk, and Oktoberfest Northwest. The Santa Parade & Community Tree Lighting is on the first Sa turday in December.

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RENTON STATISTICS This city on Lak e Washington’s south- Population: 97,130 ern shore offers an abundance of natural City Hall: 1055 S Grady Way, 98057, beauty, from spectacular views o f the (425) 430-6400, www.rentonwa.gov Olympics, the Cascades and Mount Chamber of Commerce: 625 S 4th St, Rainier to the Cedar River tha t runs 98057, (425) 226-4560, www.GoRenton.com through the heart of its downtown.

Post Office: 17200 116th Ave SE, Affordability, location and a tremen- (425) 255-6389 dous quality of life enhanced by beautiful Libraries: Main—100 Mill Ave S, (425) 226parks, safe streets, a growing downtown, 6043. 17009 140th SE, (425) 226-0522. and abundant housing make Renton the 2902 NE 12th St., (425) 277-1831 right choice to live, work and play. Urban School District: Renton School Dist.

No. 403, (425) 204-2300. apartments, downtown condominiums, luxury homes, beautiful multi-family de - Utilities: Gas/Electricity: PSE, (888) velopments along Lake Washington, and 225-5773 quality, affordable single-family subdi- Water/Sewer: City of Renton, (425) 430-6852 visions are among the various housing Telephone: CenturyLink, (800) 244-1111 options attractive to all income levels.

Refuse Collection: City of Renton, (425) Looking for something to do? Stroll the 430-6852. Waste Management, (800) 592Cedar River Trail, visit the Renton Histor- 9995. Republic Services, (206) 682-9735 ical Museum, take in br eathtaking lake Typical Tax Rate: $12.63/$1,000 views at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach assessed valuation Park, or golf a t the Maplewood Golf Median Household Income: $64,141 Course. Renton’s community and senior Average Rent: $1,500 activity centers have programs for all ages. Median Prices: Homes $350,000; Exceptional community events such as Condos $140,000 Renton River Days and Clam Lights ar e Est. Travel Time/Distance To: Seattle=17 annual traditions. Renton also offers an mins/12 mi. Bellevue=19 mins/13 mi. outstanding library system, fine artwork, SEATAC and several professional and community theater groups.

The City of SeaTac, where “Everywhere’s Downtown Renton with its r egion- Possible,” is a transportation-centric comWaterspray Park at Angle Lake in SeaTac al transit center, park-like piazza, and munity perfectly positioned and highly mixed-use developments f eaturing motivated to help both residents and busihousing and retail is a central ga thering nesses succeed. Located between Seattle and community events f ound in southplace. A performing arts center, parking and Tacoma at the intersection of several west King County such as the Fourth o f garage, and several r estaurants add to major highways, SeaTac is home to the Se- July week Fireworks and Carnival, the the area’s appeal. North Renton’s urban attle-Tacoma International Airport and two Theatre in the Park and summer concert village, The Landing, offers open air shop- light rail stations – factors tha t make the series, and the Interna tional Festival held ping, a movie thea ter, restaurants and city a regional hub. Each day thousands of the second week in September . The city apartments. visitors, nearly 40,000 workers and nearly also features seven large parks, a swim R e n t o n i s h o m e t o T h e B o e i n g 28,000 residents join to make SeaTac one ming beach, boat launch, two community Company Commercial Airplanes and of the state’s most culturally diverse cities. centers, a senior center, several turf soccer PACCAR Parts and PACCAR Technology - A flourishing business community includes fields, a skate park, disc golf course, BMX all respected and recognized worldwide. over 900 businesses, with hospitality, pas- track, off-leash dog park, Highline SeaTac Renton’s friendly, pro-business climate senger airline, air cargo and food services Botanical Garden, and the Seike Traditionattracts scores of businesses, including among the largest industry sectors. Com- al Japanese Garden.

Washington’s only IKEA and F ry’s Elec- panies such as Horizon and Alaska Air have tronics stores, Wizards of the Coast, Sam’s their headquarters in SeaTac. SEATAC STATISTICS Club, Topics Entertainment, and Br oth- SeaTac offers a number o f quality res- Population: 27,620 erton Cadillac. The Sea ttle Seahawks idential neighborhoods and housing City Hall: 4800 S 188th St, 98188, headquarters and training facility are also options to suit most every income. Res - (206) 973-4800, www.ci.seatac.wa.us located in Renton. idents share in the variety o f cultural Chamber of Commerce: SW King County, 72

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14220 Interurban Ave S, Ste 134, Tukwila 98168. (206) 575-1633, www.swkcc.org Seattle Southside Visitor Services, 3100 S. 176th St., Seattle 98188, (206) 575-2489, www.seattlesouthside.com Post Office: 15250 32nd Ave. S, (206) 241-7061 Library: 17850 Military Rd S, (206) 242-6044 School District: Highline School Dist.

No. 401, (206) 631-3000 Utilities: Gas: PSE, (888) 225-5773 Electricity: North of S. 160th St - Seattle City Light, (206) 684-3000. South of S. 160th St - PSE, (888) 225-5773 Water/Sewer: SeaTac is divided into four water and four sewer districts. View maps at www.ci.seatac.wa.us Telephone: CenturyLink, (800) 244-1111 Refuse Collection: Recology Cleanscapes (206) 764-8994 Typical Tax Rate: $13.31/$1,000 assessed valuation Median Household Income: $46,328 Average Rent: $1,250 Median Prices: Homes $233,000; Condos $125,000 Est. Travel Time/Distance To: Seattle=18 mins/12 mi. Bellevue=25 mins/18 mi.

TACOMA Washington State’s third largest city, Tacoma is home to a vibrant, cr eative community of writers, artists and musi cians, photographers, filmmakers, passionate entrepreneurs and small business owners. It also serves as a base f or major companies like State Farm Insurance, BNY Mellon, Columbia Bank, Key Bank, and for top healthcare systems like MultiCare and CHI Franciscan.

Drawing families to its safe, charming neighborhoods with big city amenities, Tacoma is also a magnet f or downtown dwellers looking for competitively priced urban abodes with sweeping city , mountain and water views.

A haven for hikers, runners and cyclists, Tacoma is always abuzz with activity from students attending the University of Washington Tacoma, the University of Puget Sound, The Evergreen State College, and other local trade and technical colleges.

Tacoma’s gourmands and culinary

connoisseurs have cultivated a scene f or foodies that has made national press, while its world-renowned museums, top-notch meeting and convention spaces, thea tre and performance spaces, and huge headliner concerts have drawn visitors fr om across the globe.

Just 20 minutes away from the SeattleTacoma International Airport, and easily accessible from downtown Seattle and other neighboring cities, Tacoma is a city on the rise.

TACOMA STATISTICS Population: 203,446 City Hall: 747 Market St, (253) 591-5000, www.cityoftacoma.org Chamber of Commerce: 950 Pacific Ave., #300. Mail: PO Box 1933, 98401, (253) 627-2175, www.tacomachamber.org.

Tacoma Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau: 1119 Pacific Ave, Ste. 1400, 98402, (253) 627-2836, www.traveltacoma.com Post Office: (9 locations) main station— 1102 A St, Tacoma 98402 (253) 627-4026 Library: (8 branches) main branch — 1102 Tacoma Ave S, (253) 292-2001 School District: Tacoma School Dist.

No. 10, (253) 571-1000 Utilities: Gas: PSE, (888) 225-5773 Electricity: Tacoma Power, (253) 502-8600 Water: Tacoma Water, (253) 502-8247 Sewer: Tacoma Wastewater, (253) 591-5588 Telephone: CenturyLink, (800) 244-1111 Refuse Collection: Tacoma Solid Waste, (253) 591-5543 Typical Tax Rate: $17.35/$1,000 assessed valuation Median Household Income: $50,503 Average Rent: $1,100 Median Prices: Homes $180,950; Condos $150,000 Est. Travel Time/Distance To: Seattle=39 mins/34 mi. Olympia=36 mins/31 mi.

TUKWILA Just south of downtown Seattle, Tukwila has something f or everyone—excellent hotel accommodations, shopping, countless dining options, recreational fun, and some of the most diverse neigh borhoods in the United S tates. Tukwila’s

Westfield Southcenter, the Northwest’s largest shopping mall, draws millions o f shoppers annually. Local parks, biking and walking trails, a pool, golf course, and community center offer hours of enjoyment. Annual Tukwila celebrations include the Backyard Wildlife Festival each May, fireworks on the 4th of July, and the Heritage and Cultural Festival in the fall. The City is proud to be the home o f Starfire Sports, which is the o fficial training facility for the Seattle Sounders FC, the region’s first major league soccer team.

Tukwila also has great transportation options with walkable access to a light rail station, commuter rail station, Amtrak station, and a major bus transit station. The City offers some of the best places to live and work that are only a short drive, train or bus ride to downtown Seattle.

TUKWILA STATISTICS Population: 19,210 City Hall: 6200 Southcenter Blvd, 98188, (206) 433-1800, www.tukwilawa.gov Chamber of Commerce: SW King County, 14220 Interurban Ave S, Ste. 134, Tukwila 98168. (206) 575-1633, www.swkcc.org.

Seattle Southside Visitor Services: 3100 S. 176th St, Seattle 98188 (877) 885-9452, www.SeattleSouthside.com Post Offices: 225 Andover Park W, (800) 275-8777 Library: 4060 S 144th, (206) 242-1640 School District: Tukwila School Dist., (206) 901-8000 Utilities: Gas: PSE, (888) 225-5773 Electricity: Seattle City Light, (206) 6843000. PSE, (888) 225-5773 Water/Sewer: City of Tukwila, (206) 433-1849 Telephone: CenturyLink, (800) 244-1111 Refuse Collection: Waste Management, (855) TUKWILA Typical Tax Rate: $13.26/$1,000 assessed valuation Median Household Income: $43,331 Average Rent: $1,150 Median Prices: Homes $225,000; Condos $105,000 Est. Travel Time/Distance To: Seattle=15 mins/11 mi.

Bellevue=25 mins/18 mi.

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BAINBRIDGE ISLAND Bainbridge Island is a ha ven of gently rolling hills, farms, vineyar ds, pristine shoreline, and abundant streams where salmon return yearly to spawn. Once known for berry farms and summer homes, now upscale housing develop74

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ments, good schools, low crime, a so - tionally acclaimed Bloedel Reserve public phisticated population and friendly at- garden, the Bainbridge Island Historical mosphere characterize the community. Museum, and the Bainbridge Island Japa With its spacious park s (including two nese American Exclusion Memorial, a deslarge waterfront parks), hiking, jogging, ignated satellite National Historic Monuequestrian and bike trails, two golf courses, ment. Battle Point Park houses the Edwin a swimming pool, boa t harbor, library, E. Ritchie Observatory where the largest medical clinics, teen and senior centers, amateur telescope on the West Coast and Bainbridge is an ideal place to live and a monthly planetarium show delight asraise a family. Convenient mainland tronomers of all ages. The island is home access is available via a 35-minute ferry to Bainbridge Organic Distillers (World’s ride to Seattle, while a bridge at the island’s Best Vodka 2014!) and the Bainbridge north end provides Kitsap Peninsula con - Island Brewing Company. Seven island nections. Shops, eateries, and museums, wineries offer tastings on select weekends including the Kids Discovery Museum and and at downtown tasting rooms. the new Bainbridge Island Museum of Art, are all walkable from the ferry terminal.

BAINBRIDGE ISLAND STATISTICS The island boasts a str ong arts com- Population: 23,360 munity. Local artists display works on First City Hall: 280 Madison Ave N, (206) 842Friday Gallery Walks and biannual island- 7633, www.ci.bainbridge-isl.wa.us wide studio tours. Four thea ter groups Chamber of Commerce: 395 Winslow Way E, produce plays, musicals and comedy (206) 842-3700, www.bainbridgechamber.com improv and there are several regular music Post Office: 271 Winslow Way E, venues. Movie fans find first-run films a t (206) 855-9571, (800) 275-8777 Bainbridge Cinemas and art films and clas- Library: 1270 Madison Ave N, (206) 842-4162 sics at the Historic Lynwood Theatre.

School District: Bainbridge Island School Other attractions include the interna- Dist. No. 303, (206) 842-4714

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he Kitsap Peninsula, 400 square miles in size, is bounded on the east by Puget Sound, Se attle, and Tacoma, and on the west by Hood Canal and the Olympic Mountains. Early economic activity centered around logging. Related industries like milling and shipbuilding soon evolved. Today, Naval Base Kitsap sites drive the local economy and employ the majority of area residents. Recently, more people are living on the peninsula and commuting to jobs in Sea ttle and Tacoma via ferry.

The Kitsap Peninsula is unsurpassed for scenic beauty. Winding roads cut through densely forested hills and travel along the low cliffs of the peninsula’s 236 miles of saltwater shoreline where most population centers are located. Towns are small, quaint, and welcoming. Tourists come from all over the Puget Sound region and beyond to visit these communities and local attractions. Fresh seafood, worldclass golf, parks, museums, and r ecreational activities of every kind make this a favorite regional vacation destination.

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host of the 2015 NCAA Men’s Regional Championship. A thriving arts commu nity includes the Bremerton Symphony, Bremerton Community Theater, Peninsula Dance Theater and the Kitsap Opera.

BREMERTON STATISTICS Population: 38,180 City Hall: 345 6th St., Ste. 600, 98337, (360) 473-5290, www.ci.bremerton.wa.us Chamber of Commerce: 286 4th St, 98337 (360) 479-3579, www.bremertonchamber.org Post Office: 602 Pacific Ave, (360) 475-0248 Libraries: 612 5th St N, (360) 377-3955, 1301 Sylvan Way, (360) 405-9100 School District: Bremerton School Dist.

No. 100-C, (360) 473-1000 Utilities: Gas: Cascade Natural Gas Co., (360) 373-1403, (888) 522-1130.

Ferrellgas (360) 373-2515 Electricity: PSE, (888) 225-5773 Water/Sewer: Bremerton Public Works, (360) 473-5316 Telephone: CenturyLink, (800) 244-1111 Refuse Collection/Recycling: Waste Management, (800) 592-9995 Typical Tax Rate: $13.89/$1,000 assessed valuation Median Household Income: $43,183

Photo © Roger Hunsperger

Other waterfront notables are the Puget Sound Navy Museum, the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard (homeport to some of the world’s largest warships), and the USS Turner Joy, a restored destroyer that offers public tours.

The nearby historic downtown, a recognized official arts district, has two gal leries, restaurants, a performing arts venue housed in a r enovated 1940’s theater, a 10-screen movie thea ter, and thr ee museums – Kitsap Historical Museum, Puppet Museum, and Pyr ex Museum.

Future plans call for a variety of new retail shops. Other shopping options include familiar chain stores and eateries found a few miles from downtown proper, as well as the boutiques, art and coffee shops BREMERTON of Manette in east Bremerton.

Downtown Bremerton’s Harborside Just one hour by ferry from Seattle, complex features the Kitsap Conference Bremerton’s unique quality o f life and afCenter, Hampton Inn, Fairfield Inn Marri- fordable housing attracts new residents ott, Anthony’s Restaurant, shops, o ffices, and businesses. It is known for the scenic and the musical f ountains of Harborside beauty of area waterways and shorelines, Fountain Park. Waterfront condos and the and spectacular views o f Mt. Rainier, the Norm Dicks Government Center bring Cascade and Olympic Mountains. Bremerresidents, workers, and visitors down - ton has over 675 acres of parks and boasts town while the 350-slip marina is a fa vor- several award winning golf courses. Cityowned Gold Mountain Golf Complex i s ite boating destination.

Utilities: Gas: Natural Gas not available.

Propane provided by various dealers Electricity: PSE, (888) 225-5773 Water/Sewer: City of Bainbridge Island, (206) 780-8624. Kitsap PUD (360) 337-5777 Telephone: CenturyLink, (800) 244-1111 Refuse Collection: Bainbridge Disposal, (206) 842-4882 Typical Tax Rate: $11.32/$1,000 assessed valuation Median Household Income: $95,481 Average Rent: $1,489 Median Prices: Homes $620,000; Condos $335,000 Est. Travel Time/Distance To: Seattle=47 mins/9 mi. by ferry.

Bremerton=45 mins/31 mi. by car

West

Average Rent: $950 Median Prices: Homes $188,000; Condos $84,250 Est. Travel Time/Distance To: Seattle (car)= 1 hr 18 mins/66 mi.

Seattle (ferry)=1 hr.

Bellevue, by car=1 hr 23 mins/68 mi.

GIG HARBOR Gig Harbor, the southern portal to the Kitsap and Olympic Peninsulas, has the most spectacular views o f Mount Rainier, the Olympics and the Cascades that you will ever see. Known as the Maritime City , this harbor town is pr oud of the nautical, Scandinavian, and Croatian heritages that shaped its past and are still preserved and celebrated today in places like the Harbor Heritage Museum. Once con sidered a remote community, Gig Harbor is now a destination spot for boaters, visitors and a growing population. Many residents commute to jobs in Tacoma, Seattle, and Olympia via the T acoma Narrows Bridge, the nation’s fifth longest suspension bridge. Gig Harbor offers the perfect combination of recreational options for all ages, top-notch medical and health car e services, quality school systems and edu cational opportunities, and more. Popular annual events include a farmer’s market from April to October, the Maritime Gig Festival the first week end in June, fr ee Summer Sounds Concert Series June-August, and free CinemaGig movies in the park July & August. The second Thursday of each month is the Gig Harbor Artwalk, showcasing local galleries, as well as Thursday Night Out – a downtown, shopping and dining event.

GIG HARBOR STATISTICS Population: 7,985 City Hall/Civic Ctr.: 3510 Grandview St, 98335, (253) 851-8136, www.cityofgigharbor.net Chamber of Commerce: 3125 Judson St, 98335, (253) 851-6865, www.gigharborchamber.com Visitor Center: 3120 Harborview Dr., 98335 (253) 857-4842, www.gigharborguide.com Post Office: 3118 Judson St, (253) 858-7262

Library: 4424 Pt. Fosdick Dr NW, (253) 548-3305 School District: Peninsula School Dist.

No. 401, (253) 530-1000 Utilities: Gas: PSE, (888) 225-5773 Electricity: Peninsula Light Co, (253) 857-5950. PSE, (888) 225-5773 Water: City of Gig Harbor, (253) 851-6157.

Outside City limits—Call Tacoma-Pierce County Health Dept, (253) 798-7683 to determine your water supplier.

Telephone: CenturyLink, (800) 201-4099 Refuse Collection: American Disposal, (253) 857-2545 Average Tax Rate: $10.83/$1,000 assessed valuation Median Household Income: $63,045 Average Rent: $1,350 Median Prices: Homes $438,000; Condos $279,000 Est. Travel Time/Distance To: Seattle=51 mins/49 mi.

Bellevue=56 mins/47 mi.

KINGSTON

manufacturing and services, construc tion companies, financial advisors, bank s, lumber and hardware stores, accommodations, artisans and craftsmen, food markets, and recreational businesses specializing in water and wilderness sports.

The latter is a natural considering the varied, year-round recreation available in and around Kingston. Fun community events are also held throughout the year and include a summer F armer’s Market, Annual Wine Walk, 3-day Fourth of July Celebration, Art in the W oods, Kites over Kingston, and Kingston’s Cove Summer Concert Series.

KINGSTON STATISTICS Population: 1,997 Chamber of Commerce: 25923 Washington Blvd #100, PO Box 78, 98346, (360) 297-3813, www.kingstonchamber.com Post Office: 10990 NE State Hwy 104, (360) 297-3346 Libraries: 11212 State Hwy 104, (360) 297-3330. 31980 Little Boston Rd. NE, (360) 297-2670 School District: North Kitsap School Dist.

No. 400, (360) 396-3000 Utilities: Gas: Cascade Natural Gas, (360) 373-1403 Electricity: PSE, (888) 225-5773 Water/Sewer: Kitsap County PUD No. 1, (360) 779-7656, or (800) 739-6766 Telephone: CenturyLink, (800) 201-4099 Refuse Collection: Waste Management, (360) 779-9403, or (800) 592-9995 Typical Tax Rate: $12.01/$1,000 assessed valuation Median Household Income: $64,733 Average Rent: $1,100 Median Prices: Homes $265,000; Condos $164,000 Est. Travel Time/Distance To: Seattle=59 mins/23 mi.

Bellevue=1 1/2 hr/29 mi.

Kingston’s picturesque seaside location on Puget Sound places it closer to the I-5 corridor than any other Kitsap County community. Convenient and affordable access between the east and west sides of Puget Sound is facilitated by the Washington State Ferry landing in Kingston (serving over 2.2 million vehicles each year). This cross Sound flow ensures the potential for economic and business development in this, the second lar gest unincorporated area in Kitsap County.

Kingston’s location also results in less traffic and crime, as well as a lower cost of living than comparable communities.

Additionally, great schools with ex cellent test scores, churches, and an abundance of parks, trails and natural resources contribute to Kingston’s appeal. Service organizations, such as Rotary, Kiwanis, Soroptimists, Garden Club and local businesses take an active r ole in community lif e. For PORT ORCHARD many, Kingston is the perfect place to raise a family, retire in style, or to start or grow On the shores of Sinclair Inlet is Port Orchard, the county seat of Kitsap County. a business.

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PORT ORCHARD STATISTICS

Makah totem pole in Port Orchard

Population: 13,150 City Hall: 216 Prospect St, (360) 876-4407, www.cityofportorchard.us Chamber of Commerce: 1014 Bay St #8, 98366, (360) 876-3505 or (800) 982-8139, www.portorchard.com Post Office: 1125 Bethel Ave, (360) 874-6903 Library: 87 Sidney Ave, (360) 876-2224 School District: South Kitsap School Dist.

No. 402, (360) 874-7000 Utilities: Gas: Cascade Natural Gas, (360) 373-1403, or (888) 522-1130 Electricity: PSE, (888) 225-5773 Water: City of Port Orchard, (360) 876-5139 Telephone: CenturyLink, (800) 244-1111 Refuse Collection: Waste Management, (360) 674-3166, or (800) 592-9995 Typical Tax Rate: $11.64/$1,000 assessed valuation Median Household Income: $55,243 Average Rent: $961 Median Prices: Homes $222,700; Condos $175,000 Est. Travel Time/Distance To: Seattle=1.5 hr /61 mi.

Bellevue=1.5 hr /63 mi.

tle easily reached by highways, bridges, and ferries.

Affordability and selection describe local real estate where new buildings, fine historic homes, and a few fixer-uppers are scattered through established neighborhoods. Waterfront, view, and golf course properties are widely available.

Local services and amenities – including great schools, a library, cinemas, a Center for the Arts, two golf courses, active organizations and associations, medical clinics and an urgent care facility all enhance the livability of this lovely waterfront community.

Port Orchard’s excellent 410-slip marina is located near the historic downtown core, as well as Marina Park with boar dwalk, gazebo, playground and beach access. An original 1917 Mosquito Fleet ferry POULSBO carries foot passengers from the local ferry dock to Bremerton where it’s easy to The deep, narrow, south-facing inlet of Liberty Bay harkens to the fjor ds of Norcatch a ride to Seattle.

Just up from the waterfront, a new, way – a picturesque location that apyear-round public market is home to a pealed to Poulsbo’s Norwegian foundchocolatier artisan, a butcher, a lavender ing families and still appeals to families gift shop, and a sea food and wine pair - today. Poulsbo’s central North Kitsap lo ing shop. Other downtown establishments cale made it something of a commercial 78

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hub fueled by early logging, fishing, mill ing, and farming industries. T oday thriving businesses in diverse industries such as high-tech, alternative energy, land management, medical and bio-tech are found here.

The rich hi story of the Norwegian founders—and the Suquamish Native tribe that predated them—is portrayed in photographs and documents a t the Poulsbo Historical Society in City Hall. The orig inal character of this charming village has been lovingly pr otected. Downtown shops and restaurants maintain a Scandinavian theme, making it a popular inter national tourist destination. Also downtown, the Jewel Box Theatre entertains with a variety of productions, while tidal marine life takes center stage at the Marine Science Center.

Poulsbo’s mild climate makes it an excellent, year-round boating destination.

In addition to the Port of Poulsbo’s full service, 398 slip marina, ther e are two other marinas, as well as anchorage in the harbor. Homes are moderately priced, making this a popular choice with fam ilies, retirees, and everyone in between .

Throughout the year residents enjoy community events like the Poulsbo 3r d of July that includes a spectacular fireworks display over Liberty Bay. POULSBO STATISTICS Population: 9,775 City Hall: 200 NE Moe St,, 98370, (360) 779-3901, www.cityofpoulsbo.com Chamber of Commerce: 19735 10th Ave NE, Ste S100, PO Box 1063, 98370, (360) 779-4848, www.poulsbochamber.com Post Office: 19240 Jensen Way NE, (800) 275-8777 Library: 700 NE Lincoln Rd, (360) 779-2915 School District: North Kitsap School Dist.

No. 400, (360) 396-3000 Utilities: Gas: Cascade Natural Gas, (888) 522-1130 Electricity: PSE, (888) 225-5773 Water/Sewer: City of Poulsbo Public Works, (360) 779-4078. Outside City limits—PUD No. 1, (360) 779-7656 Telephone: CenturyLink, (800) 201-4099

Photo © Roger Hunsperger

include restaurants, art galleries, antique, candy and gift stores.

Wonderful community celebrations fill the calendar. Among the most pop ular are the quirky Seagull Calling Festival and Seagull Wing Cook-off in May and The Cruz, a large classic car show in August.

Other Port Orchard area attractions include the historic Cedar Cove Inn, Elandan Gardens, Manchester and Blake Island State Parks, Horseshoe Lake and Long Lake County Parks, Springhouse Dolls and Victorian Tea Room, Sidney Art Gallery, the Log Cabin Museum, and A Good Yarn Shop owned by best selling author Debbie Macomber.

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Dining al fresco in Poulsbo

pers from three counties. Old Towne Silverdale, located next to the popular W aterfront Park, provides an alternate choice for shoppers with its charming mix o f retailers and services.

Hunting, hiking, fishing, wa ter-skiing, and boating opportunities abound her e.

Residents enjoy community thea ter, galleries, art walks and various annual events like the Thunderbird Pro Rodeo in June, Whaling Days Community Festival in July, and the Silverdale Shootout 3-on-3 bas ketball tournament in August.

SILVERDALE STATISTICS

Refuse Collection: City of Poulsbo, (360) 779-4078. Outside City limits—Waste Management, (360) 674-2400 Typical Tax Rate: $12.40/$1,000 assessed valuation Median Household Income: $58,975 Average Rent: $1,224 Median Prices: Homes $290,000; Condos $97,500 Est. Travel Time/Distance To: Seattle=1 hr 3 mins/21 mi.

Bellevue=1 hr 10 mins/ 27 mi.

Photo © Roger Hunsperger

SILVERDALE In the heart of Kitsap County, Silverdale is a thriving economic community as well as a choice place to live. Among the ar ea’s top employers is Na val Base Kitsap, providing employment of over 31,000 and labor earnings of over 1.5 billion dollars.

Housing is abundant and gr eat values are to be had. Moving out from the central community core, homes on acreage can be found. Many apartments ar e available, reflecting the needs o f the area’s mobile military personnel.

Silverdale’s Kitsap Mall is the lar gest shopping area west of Puget Sound. With 100 retail establishments it a ttracts shop-

Population: 19,775 Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center: 10315 Silverdale Way NW, Ste C01, PO Box 1218, 98383, (360) 692-6800, www.silverdalechamber.com Post Office: 10855 Silverdale Way NW, (360) 308-0301 Library: 3450 NW Carlton, (360) 692-2779 School District: Central Kitsap School Dist.

No. 401, (360) 662-1610 Utilities: Gas: Cascade Natural Gas, (888) 522-1130, (800) 660-1403 Electricity: PSE, (888) 225-5773 Water: Silverdale Water Dist., (360) 447-3500 Sewer: Kitsap County Public Works, (360) 337-5777 Telephone: CenturyLink, (800) 244-1111.

Refuse Collection: Waste Management, (360) 674-3166 Typical Tax Rate: $12.91/$1,000 assessed valuation Median Household Income: $58,619 Average Rent: $1,250 Median Prices: Homes $278,000; Condos $132,800 Est. Travel Time/Distance To: Seattle =1 hr 21 mins/71 mi.

Bellevue=1 hr 10 mins/73 mi. .

VASHON ISLAND

A scant 15-minute ferry ride from West Seattle, Vashon Island is a place wher e one can get back to the land without giving up the benefits of the city. Vashon, known for its friendly residents, scenic beauty, and peaceful, low-key lifestyle is above all, rural. Many residents commute to lar ger outlying cities or work from home as tele-

commuting fast becomes a way of life for island workers.

A passion for the arts is also a way of life here. Local artists display works at various galleries, studios, and at the semi-annual Arts Tour held the first two week s of May and December. Music, drama and dance performances occur monthly and there is a local theater for film fans.

The abundance of woodlands, open spaces, and a number of parks that include three public beaches combine to provide endless activities for residents and visitors. Community celebrations are popular with both as well. Downtown V ashon welcomes more than 30,000 people each July for the Strawberry Festival, featuring arts & crafts, music, parades, f ood, dancing, and carnival fun. A Sa turday Farmers Market is held from April to December.

VASHON ISLAND STATISTICS Population (Vashon/Maury Island): 11,122 Chamber of Commerce: 17141 Vashon Hwy SW, PO Box 1035, 98070, (206) 463-6217, www.vashonchamber.com King County Community Service Ctr: 10011 SW Bank Rd, 98070, (206) 296-4510, www.kingcounty.gov/operations/csc Post Offices: 10005 SW 178th St, (206) 463-6842, 23830 Vashon Hwy SW, (206) 463-2091 Library: 17210 Vashon Hwy SW, (206) 463-2069 School District: Vashon Island School Dist.

No. 402, (206) 463-2121 Utilities: Gas: PSE, (888) 225-5773, Propane: VI Energy, (206) 463-3637, Electricity: PSE, (888) 225-5773, (206) 463-3688 Water: Dist. 19, (206) 463-9007 Telephone: CenturyLink, (800) 201-4099 Refuse Collection: Vashon Disposal, (206) 463-7770 Typical Tax Rate: $12.41/$1,000 assessed valuation Median Household Income: $72,774 Average Rent: $1,900 Median Prices: Homes $425,000; Condos $159,000 Est. Travel Time/Distance To: Seattle=58 mins/19 mi.

Bellevue=1hr 10 mins/27 mi.

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Healthcare

Staying Healthy

day to day living

o respond to residents’ health care needs, Washington State and area counties have established various public health services. The W ashington State Department of Health at www.doh.wa.gov provides helpful information regarding health related topics, as well as a provider credential search system. The Health Systems Quality Assurance Division, at (360) 236-4700, answers questions r egarding complaints or claims against practitioners. The Consumer Hotline at (800) 525-0127 addresses concerns about public health issues, provides referral numbers, and directs residents to resources in their area. Local County Medical Societies also pr ovide referral and community resource information: King County, (206) 621UW Medical Center provides highly specialized 9396, www.kcmsociety.org. Kitsap County, (360) 689-2928, www. healthcare for patients kcmedical.org. Pierce County, (253) 572-3667, www.pcmswa.org.

Snohomish County, (206) 956-3624, www.snohomishmedical.org.

The Senior Information and Assistance Program directs seniors Medical Center campus in Kirkland and EvergreenHealth Monroe. to counseling, nutrition specialists, housing assistance, transpor- The EvergreenHealth medical staff includes nearly one thousand tation help, day centers, and r etirement residences. (206) 448- physicians, representing more than 75 different specialties, includ5757, www.seniorservices.org. ing heart and vascular, oncology, orthopedics, neurology, surgery, Greater Seattle’s health care options also include quality den- rehabilitation, women’s and children’s services and home care. tal services. The Seattle-King County Dental Society, (206) 443- For information and referrals, visit www.evergreenhealth.com 7607, www.skcds.org or the Washington State Dental Association, or call 24-hour Nurse Navigator & Healthline at (425) 899-3000.

(206) 448-1914 or (800) 448-3368, www.wsda.org offer information and referrals.

CHI Franciscan Health The following profiles are an introduction to some of the CHI Franciscan Health serves residents of Pierce, south King and major hospitals and top multispecialty clinics found in the Great- Kitsap counties. More than 12,000 employees and mor e than 2,400 of the region’s finest primary and specialty physicians work er Seattle area: as a team in a variety of settings:

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EvergreenHealth

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Regional Hospital (Burien) – A long-term acute care hospital located within Highline Medical Center.

St. Anthony Hospital (Gig Harbor) - 24-hour emergency care, inpatient and outpatient medical/surgical services, diagnostic im -

Photo Courtesy UW Medicine

Cascade Valley Hospital and Clinics

Harrison Medical Center (Bremerton) – Acute-care center, carCascade Valley Hospital and Clinics is a community based healthdiovascular services, oncology services, critical car e, inpatient care system serving the r esidents of North Snohomish County . and outpatient surgery, orthopedics, rehabilitation, a sleep cen Together, primary care physicians, specialists, r egistered nurse ter, and 24/7 emergency care. practitioners, and certified physician assistants pr ovide patients with personalized care in a small clinic envir onment backed by Harrison Medical Center (Silverdale) – Mother/baby care, pedia full range of health care resources at Cascade Valley Hospital, atrics, women’s services, outpa tient surgery, rehabilitation, and including a birthing center, laboratory, imaging services, wound 24-hour emergency care. care and surgery centers, a 24-hour emergency room, acute care, Highline Medical Center (Burien) – Cancer care, primary stroke intensive care and more. (360) 435-2133, www.cascadevalley.org. center and cardiac care, family birth center, inpatient and outpatient surgery, obstetrics, 24- hour emergency care.

Healthcare

appointments.

Through information technology, Group Health is transforming the way patients and physicians interact – with secure e-mail, online prescription orders and lab r esults, and their awar d-winning website, www.ghc.org.

Group Health plans provide choice options that allow you to keep your current doctor or receive care at state-of-the-art Group Health Medical Centers. Group Health is also a ffiliated with the best hospitals in Washington and Idaho.

Island Hospital Seattle Children’s ranks among the nation’s top Children’s Hospitals

aging, gastrointestinal services, heart catheterization and vascular unit, outpatient cancer care center.

St. Clare Hospital (Lakewood) - Inpatient and outpatient medical/surgical services, sleep disorders center, 24-hour emergency care, orthopedic services, pharmacy , diagnostic imaging, com munity education, support groups.

St. Elizabeth Hospital (Enumclaw) - 24-hour emergency care, inpatient medical care, inpatient and outpatient surgery, diagnostic imaging, birth center, gastrointestinal procedures, cardiopulmonary therapy, physical therapy, laboratory services.

St. Francis Hospital (Federal W ay) - 24-hour emergency care, inpatient and outpatient medical/surgical services, radiation oncology program, orthopedic services, birth center , weight-loss surgery, Women’s Health and Breast Center, diagnostic imaging, sleep disorders center, community education, support groups.

St. Joseph Medical Center (Tacoma) - Comprehensive heart care, cancer treatment, birth center with a Level II special car e nursery and Level III intensive care nursery, 24-hour emergency services, inpatient and outpatient medical/surgical care, orthopedic services, diabetes treatment, kidney dialysis center, pharmacy, mental health services, community education, support groups.

Franciscan Hospice House (University Place) – 24-hour inpatient hospice care.

Franciscan Medical Group – 100+ South Puget Sound primary and specialty care clinics.

Photo © Seattle Children’s

Harrison HealthPartners – 30 primary and specialty care clinics in Kitsap County and the Olympic Peninsula.

For CHI Franciscan Health information, facility locations, to find a doctor or more, visit www.fhshealth.org.

Group Health Cooperative Patient-centered. Consumer governed. Transformative. Evidencebased medicine. These are approaches to care Group Health believes in.

Group Health has expanded access to health car e through a 24/7 consulting nurse service and opportunities f or same-day

West Skagit County, North Whidbey, and the San Juan Island residents have relied on Island Hospital for their healthcare needs since 1962. Staffed by nearly 200 physicians and healthcare providers, Island Hospital’s quality and range of services belies its size.

With 43 beds, Island is the state’s smallest hospital providing Level III trauma care. Other services include cancer care, diagnostic imaging, in- and out-patient surgery, birth center, acute/critical care, respiratory care, home healthcare, sleep wellness, wound care and more. Island also operates seven primary-care and six specialty clinics. Call (360) 299-1300 or visit www .islandhospital.org for information.

Minor & James In 1959 a group of the most respected physicians in Seattle joined forces to create a clinic driven by innovation and experience and guided by intelligent, compassionate patient care. Minor & James was established and today it has gr own to comprise nearly 80 top-notch specialists and internists, many o f whom consistently rank as best or outstanding in their field by their peers. Minor & James offers multiple Puget Sound locations and as a Swedish Health Partner, their patients enjoy accessible physicians, backed by the strength of Swedish. For information visit www.minorandjames.com or call the main clinic, (206) 386-9500.

MultiCare Health System MultiCare is a not-for-profit health care organization with more than 10,000 employees and a comprehensive network of services throughout Pierce, South King, Thurston and Kitsap counties that include five hospitals, numerous outpatient specialty centers, primary and urgent care clinics, as well as a variety of other services and community outreach programs.

MultiCare Allenmore Hospital ( Tacoma) – Advanced medical technology and comprehensive health care in a community hospital setting. Offering quality care in areas including general surgery and orthopedics.

MultiCare Auburn Medical Center – Specialty care, emergency services, cancer/oncology, cardiology, mental health, orthopedics, women’s services and more.

MultiCare Covington Medical Center – Emergency services, urgent care, family practice, sur gical facilities and other health care specialties and on-site services.

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range of innovative services, programs and advanced technology.

MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital (Puyallup) – Comprehensive services include Family Birth Center, Children’s Therapy Unit, emergency care and rehabilitation program.

MultiCare Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital (Tacoma) – Expert inpatient pediatric care 24 hours a day. Services include hematology and oncology, level II ediatric trauma center, pediatric heart center, developmental services and care, and surgical care center.

MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital – A center of excellence for many medical specialties including cancer car e, cardiology, obstetrics and neurology.

To learn more about MultiCare, visit www.multicare.org or call (800) 342-9919.

care physician group with over 130 providers in 13 clinic locations throughout Snohomish County. www.providence.org.

Seattle Children’s Seattle Children’s delivers superior patient care, advances new discoveries and treatments through pediatric research, and serves as the pediatric and adolescent academic medical referral center for Washington, Alaska, Montana and Idaho. Consistently ranked as one of the best children’s hospitals in the country byU.S. News & World Report, Seattle Children’s is comprised o f Seattle Children’s Hospital, Seattle Children’s Research Institute and Seattle Children’s Hospital Foundation. Children’s is also the primary clinical, research and teaching site for the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Washington School of Medicine. For more information visit www.seattlechildrens.org or call (206) 987-2000.

Overlake Medical Center Overlake Medical Center is a 349-bed, nonpr ofit regional medical center offering a comprehensive range of services including cardiac care, cancer care, general and specialty sur gery, women’s programs, senior care and Level III trauma service.

Overlake also has adult and family medicine clinics in Bellev ue, Redmond, Issaquah and Kirkland, as well as urgent care clinics in Issaquah and Redmond. Overlak e’s primary care clinics offer same day appointments. Overlak e has received regional and national awards for their exceptional and innovative patient care. For information, call (425) 688-5000 or visit www.overlake hospital.org.

Skagit Regional Health Skagit Regional Health, including Skagit Valley Hospital and Skagit Regional Clinics, is dedicated to the health care needs of Skagit, Island and north Snohomish County residents. The hospital in Mount Vernon provides surgery, orthopedics, advanced diag nostics, heart care including state of the art cardiac catheterization, well-appointed Family Birth Center, a Level III Emer gency and Trauma Center and private patient rooms. A comprehensive Cancer Care Center is located on the Mount Vernon campus with a satellite clinic in Arlington. Eleven Skagit Regional Clinics with more than 140 providers also offer an array o f medical specialties. Call (360) 424-4111 or visit www.skagitregionalhealth.org.

The Polyclinic The Polyclinic is one of the leading multi-specialty clinics in the Seattle area and one of the few that is physician-owned and led.

It offers patients a broad range of services, from primary care to specialty care to outpatient surgery, at a dozen locations in the Puget Sound region. Onsite services at several clinics including laboratory, pharmacy and medical imaging mak e health care visits more convenient. Since 1917, The Polyclinic has a ttracted highly respected physicians in dozens of medical specialties; all are board-certified and all shar e the philosophy o f putting pa tients above all else. To learn more visit www.polyclinic.com or call (206) 329-1777.

Providence Northwest Washington

Swedish Medical Center Since 1910, Swedish has grown to become the largest non-profit health provider in Greater Seattle. It is comprised of five hospital campuses (First Hill, Cherry Hill, Ballard, Edmonds and Issaquah); ambulatory care centers in Redmond and Mill Creek; and Swedish Medical Group, a network of more than 100 primary-care and specialty clinics located throughout Greater Puget Sound. In addition to general medical and surgical care including robotic-assisted surgery, Swedish is also a r egional referral center, providing specialized treatment in areas like cardiovascular care, cancer care, neuroscience, orthopedics, high-risk obstetrics, pediatric specialties, organ transplantation and clinical research. Visit www. swedish.org or www.swedishcares.org.

Providence Northwest Washington includes Providence RegionUW Medicine al Medical Center and Providence Medical Group.

Providence Regional Medical Center is a Level II Trauma Cen- This nationally recognized health-care system provides the most ter and a tertiary referral center with 501 beds serving five coun- complete patient care, scientific research, and physician training ties with comprehensive, not-for-profit, mission-based health in the Pacific Northwest. It includes Harborview Medical Center, care. In addition to award-winning cardiac services, critical care University of Washington Medical Center, Northwest Hospital & and vascular care, Providence Regional Medical Center also o f- Medical Center, UW Medicine Neighborhood Clinics, UW School fers general medical and surgical care, and specialized treatment of Medicine, UW Physicians, and Airlift Northwest. in areas such as oncology, newborn intensive care, orthopedics, neurosurgery, trauma, and pediatrics.

Harborview Medical Center is the only Level I adult and pedia t Providence Medical Group is a multi-specialty and primary ric trauma and regional burn center serving Washington, Alaska, 82

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Montana and Idaho. Recogniz ed for excellence in community service and outreach in health care, in 2013 Harborview provided more than $219 million in charity care.

Virginia Mason Center for Hyperbaric Medicine in Seattle is the Northwest’s regional referral center for hyperbaric medicine

Northwest Hospital & Medical Center is a full-service, nonprofit community hospital offering personalized, technologically advanced medical, surgical and therapeutic services. For three consecutive years, Healthgrades has named Northwest Hospital one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care.

Valley Medical Center (VMC) is a 303-bed acute care hospital and network of primary care, specialty care and urgent care clinics committed to providing safe, high-quality, compassionate care.

VMC, the largest nonprofit healthcare provider between Seattle and Tacoma, offers medical, surgical and 24-hour emergency care as a Level III trauma center.

University of Washington Medical Center ranked best in the region and in Washington State in U.S. News & World Report’s 20142015 America’s Best Hospitals. UW Medical Center was the country’s first medical center to achieve Magnet Hospital certification, the highest honor awarded by the American Nurses Cr edentialing Center. It is also a leader in solid or gan and stem cell trans plantation, regional heart center care and high-risk neonatal care.

UW Neighborhood Clinics is a network o f primary care clinics with many neighborhood locations throughout the Puget Sound.

A complete spectrum of primary care services, from pediatrics to geriatrics, as well as ancillary services, including on-site laboratory and X-ray facilities and nutrition services are offered.

Airlift Northwest, an air medical transport program founded by a consortium of area hospitals, has provided air medical transport for more than 80,000 patients since 1982.

For UW Medicine information, visit www.uwmedicine.org.

Photo courtesy of Virginia Mason

VA Puget Sound Health Care Systems VA Puget Sound Health Care System serves Pacific Northwest Veterans at their Seattle and Tacoma divisions. Primary and specialty care programs, state-of-the-art technology, and a strong mission of teaching research and patient care foster quality care and service. Community-based outpatient clinics offer primary care in North Seattle, Bellevue, Federal Way, Mount Vernon, Bremerton, Chehalis and Port Angeles.

Partnerships with the University of Washington Health Sciences, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Resear ch Center, and Department of Defense have created nationally recognized programs. Centers of Excellence include geriatric research, multiple sclerosis, health services research, substance abuse tr eatment, and mental illness research. (206) 762-1010, www.pugetsound.va.gov.

Virginia Mason

venient care centers in Seattle, Bellevue, Federal Way, Issaquah, Kirkland, Lynnwood and Bainbridge Island.

Virginia Mason is r ecognized for outstanding care in cardiology, cancer, orthopedics and sports medicine, neurosciences, digestive diseases, ur ology, surgery, pediatrics and primary care. U.S. News & World Report, Healthgrades and The Leapfrog Group routinely rank Virginia Mason among the top health care organizations regionally and nationally. www.VirginiaMason.org or call (888) 862-2737.

Rahul A. Desai Urologist

Board Certified American Board of Urology Dr. Desai is accepting new patients and provides medical and surgical treatment for patients with a wide range of disorders and conditions of the urinary tract including: • Urologic Stones • Enlarged Prostate • Prostate Cancer

• Male Incontinence • Erectile Dysfunction • Kidney Cancer

The doctor has received training and is a specialist in: • Robotic (da Vinci) and laparoscopic minimally invasive surgery • No scalpel vasectomy • Greenlight photovaporization of the prostate

Please call 206.528.4944

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Educational Options From preschool to PhD’s and everything in between, the Puget Sound area is filled with high quality educational opportunities and options.

Colleges and Universities

career choice and can vary from a high school program certificate to two and four year college degrees. Various high schools, skill centers, community colleges, technical institutes, private vocational schools, and

two and four year colleges and universities offer career and tech-ed opportunities. For more information about educational options in Washington, visit www.k12.wa.us.

When it comes to higher education, Washington State is well represented with 6 public four-year colleges and universities, 34 public community and technical colleges, and over 300 independent colleges, uni versities and career schools. Many of these institutions rank among the Nation’s finest, attracting students from all over the country and the world.

Home schooling Washington State allows home-based in struction, but requires certain conditions to be met. Parents interested in this option should familiarize themselves with the “Pink Book” which contains all of the laws regulating home schooling. Contact the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction for more information. Home schooled students are eligible to participa te on a parttime basis in taking classes, joining activi ties, and receiving services offered by the public school system.

Private Schools Of the nearly 525 private, religious, and independent schools in Washington, 80% are located west of the Cascades. Private Schools must be approved by the State Board of Education and meet minimum standards of health, safety and education.

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Public Schools Serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade, public schools offer a broad range of programs and enrichment activities in both traditional and alternative settings. Most districts offer enrollment services to help relocating families with the registration process.

Check with your district website or call their office directly for assistance. Parents who wish to visit schools before registering their children should call the school office to make arrangements.

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Education

Public School Districts District Name

Address

Phone

Anacortes School District No. 103

2200 M Avenue, Anacortes 98221

(360) 293-1200

Arlington Public Schools

315 N. French Ave, Arlington 98223

(360) 618-6200

Auburn School District No. 408

915 4th Street NE, Auburn 98002

(253) 931-4900

Bainbridge Island School District No. 303

8489 Madison Ave NE, Bainbridge Island 98110

(206) 842-4714

Bellevue School District No. 405

12111 NE 1st St, Bellevue 98005

(425) 456-4000

Bremerton School District No. 100-C

134 Marion Ave. N, Bremerton 98312

(360) 473-1000

Burlington-Edison School District No. 100

927 E. Fairhaven Ave, Burlington 98233

(360) 757 -3311

Central Kitsap School District No. 401

9210 Silverdale Way NW, PO Box 8, Silverdale 98383

(360) 662-1610

Cle Elum-Roslyn School District No. 404

2690 SR 903, Cle Elum 98922

(509) 649-4850

Conway School District No. 317

19710 SR 534, Mount Vernon 98274

(360) 445-5785

Edmonds School District No. 15

20420 68th Ave W, Lynnwood 98036

(425) 431-7000

Enumclaw School District No. 216

2929 McDougall Ave, Enumclaw 98022

(360) 802-7100

Everett Public Schools

3900 Broadway, Everett 98201

(425) 385-4000

Federal Way School District No. 210

33330 8th Ave, S, Federal Way 98003

(253) 945-2000

Fife School District No. 417

5802 20th Street E, Fife 98424

(253) 517-1000

Franklin Pierce School District No. 402

315 129th Street S, Tacoma 98444

(253) 298-3000

Highline Public Schools

15675 Ambaum Blvd SW, Burien 98166

(206) 631-3000

Issaquah School District No. 411

565 NW Holly Street, Issaquah 98027

(425) 837-7000

Kent School District No. 415

12033 SE 256th Street, Kent 98030

(253) 373-7000

Lake Stevens School District No. 4

12309 22nd St. NE, Lake Stevens 98258

(425) 335-1500

Lake Washington School District No. 414

16250 NE 74th St, Redmond 98072

(425) 936-1200

Marysville School District No. 25

4220 80th St. NE, Marysville 98270

(360) 653-7058

Mercer Island School District No. 400

4160 86th Ave SE, Mercer Island 98040

(206) 236-3330

Monroe Public Schools

200 E Fremont St., Monroe 98272

(360) 804-2500

Mount Vernon School District No. 320

124 E Lawrence St., Mount Vernon 98273

(360) 428-6110

Mukilteo School District No. 6

9401 Sharon Drive, Everett 98204

(425) 356-1274

North Kitsap School District No. 400

18360 Caldart Avenue, Poulsbo 98370

(360) 396-3000

Northshore School District No. 417

3330 Monte Villa Pkwy, Bothell 98021

(425) 408-6000

Peninsula School District No. 401

14015 62nd Ave NW, Gig Harbor 98332

(253) 530-1000

Puyallup School District No. 3

302 2nd St SE, Puyallup 98372

(253) 841-1301

Renton School District No. 403

300 SW 7th St, Renton 98057

(425) 204-2300

Riverview School District No. 407

15510 1st Ave NE, Duvall 98019

(425) 844-4500

Seattle Public Schools

2445 3rd Ave S, Seattle 98134, PO Box 34165, Seattle 98124

(206) 252-0000

Shoreline School District No. 412

18560 First Ave NE, Shoreline 98155

(206) 393-6111

Snohomish School District No. 201

1601 Ave D, Snohomish 98290

(360) 563-7300

Snoqualmie Valley School District No. 410

8001 Silva Ave SE, PO Box 400, Snoqualmie 98065

(425) 831-8000

South Kitsap School District No. 402

2689 Hoover Ave SE, Port Orchard 98366

(360) 874-7000

Tacoma School District No. 10

601 S 8th St, Tacoma 98405, PO Box 1357, Tacoma 98401

(253) 571-1000

Tahoma School District No. 409

25720 Maple Valley-Black Diamond Rd SE, Maple Valley 98038

(425) 413-3400

Tukwila School District No. 406

4640 S 144th Street, Tukwila 98168

(206) 901-8000

Vashon Island School District No. 402

9309 Cemetery Rd SW, PO Box 547, Vashon Island 98070

(206) 463-2121

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Education THE CHART BELOW contains information about the school districts around the Puget Sound area. Reading and Writing scores are based on the Measurement of Student Progress (MSP/HSPE) 10th grade scores and reflect the percentage of students that met or exceeded state standards. The 2013/2014 state average for 10th grade scores is 82.9% for reading and 85.6% for writing.

Visit www.k12.wa.us for additional data, reports, and information.

Website

Reading & Writing Scores

Enrollment (May 2014)

Communities Served

www.asd103.org

86.3%/87.0%

2,713

Anacortes

www.asd.wednet.edu

87.8%/85.2%

5,476

Arlington

www.auburn.wednet.edu

77.8%/83.8%

14,987

Auburn, Algona, Pacific

www.bisd303.org

Not Available

3,935

Bainbridge Island

www.bsd405.org

91.3%/92.7%

19,085

Beaux Arts, Bellevue, Clyde Hill, Hunts Pt.

www.bremertonschools.org

74.5%/74.6%

4,948

Bremerton

www.be.wednet.edu

71.1%/81.6%

3,700

Burlington, Edison

www.cksd.wednet.edu

86.2%/86.1%

11,091

Silverdale

www.cersd.org

84.4%/88.4%

923

Cle Elum, Roslyn, Ronald

www.conway.k12.wa.us

Not Available

439

Mount Vernon

www.edmonds.wednet.edu

86.5%/87.5%

20,777

Edmonds, Lynnwood, Brier, Mountlake Terr.

www.enumclaw.wednet.edu

92.1%/92.3%

4,386

Black Diamond, Enumclaw

www.everettsd.org

87.8%/89.3%

19,157

Everett, Mill Creek

www.fwps.org

80.9%/81.6%

21,130

Federal Way, Des Moines, Auburn, Kent

www.fifeschools.com

78.9%/85.5%

3,564

Fife, Milton, Edgewood

www.fpschools.org

84.4%/85.3%

7,519

Tacoma

www.highlineschools.org

74.6%/76.1%

18,826

Burien, Des Moines, Normandy Pk, SeaTac

www.issaquah.wednet.edu

94.2%/94.7%

18,729

Issaquah, Newcastle, Preston, Sammamish

www.kent.k12.wa.us

81.6%/85.9%

27,484

Kent, Covington, Auburn, Black Diamond

www.lkstevens.wednet.edu

88.6%/90.3%

8,295

Lake Stevens

www.lwsd.org

93.2%/94.1%

26,147

Kirkland, Redmond, Sammamish

www.msvl.k12.wa.us

74.2%/74.8%

11,347

Marysville

www.mercerislandschools.org

93.8%/94.1%

4,357

Mercer Island

www.monroe.wednet.edu

84.2%/88.8%

7,003

Monroe, Maltby

www.mountvernonschools.org

71.4%/75.8%

6,375

Mount Vernon, Conway

www.mukilteo.wednet.edu

87.6%/87.8%

14,954

Everett, Mukilteo

www.nkschools.org

89.3%/86.0%

6,226

Kingston, Poulsbo, Hansville

www.nsd.org

Not Available

20,653

Bothell, Brier, Kenmore, Woodinville

www.peninsula.wednet.edu

85.8%/86.6%

9,050

Gig Harbor, Key Peninsula

www.puyallup.k12.wa.us

88.6%/90.5%

22,094

Puyallup

www.rentonschools.us

80.4%/88.0%

15,135

Renton, Newcastle, Bellevue, Kent, Tukwila

www.riverview.wednet.edu

92.2%/93.4%

3,303

Carnation, Duvall

www.seattleschools.org

81.2%/84.5%

51,918

Seattle

www.shorelineschools.org

89.0%/88.6%

9,054

Lake Forest Park, Shoreline

www.sno.wednet.edu

90.2%/94.5%

10,141

Snohomish, Clearview, Machias

www.svsd410.org

91.9%/N/A%

6,402

North Bend, Snoqualmie, Fall City

www.skitsap.wednet.edu

88.9%/87.8%

9,249

Port Orchard, Olalla, Manchester

www.tacoma.k12.wa.us

77.5%/81.2%

29,348

Tacoma

www.tahomasd.us

Not Available

7,837

Maple Valley

www.tukwila.wednet.edu

60.9%/65.9%

3,000

Tukwila

www.vashonsd.org

Not Available

1,555

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Private Schools Name

Address

Phone

Annie Wright Schools Archbishop Thomas J. Murphy High School Auburn Adventist Academy Bellarmine Preparatory School Bellevue Christian School (5 campuses) Bertschi School Bishop Blanchet High School Brighton School Buena Vista Seventh-Day Adventist School Bush School (The) Cedar Park Christian Schools (6 campuses) Charles Wright Academy Christ the King School Christian Faith School Chrysalis School (2 campuses) Concordia Lutheran School (two locations) Eastside Catholic School Eastside Christian School Eastside Montessori School Eton School Evergreen Academy Evergreen Lutheran High School Evergreen School (The) Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart Grace Academy Heritage Christian Academy Holy Names Academy Jewish Day School Kennedy Catholic High School King’s Schools Lakeside School (2 campuses) Life Christian Academy Meridian School Northwest School (The) Northwest Yeshiva High School O’Dea High School Overlake School (The) Pacific Crest School Seattle Academy of Arts & Sciences Seattle Country Day School Seattle Lutheran High School Seattle Preparatory School South Sound Christian Schools (2 campuses) St. Thomas School University Child Development School University Prep Yellow Wood Academy

827 N Tacoma Ave, Tacoma 98403 12911 39th Ave SE, Everett 98208 5000 Auburn Way S, Auburn 98092 2300 S Washington, Tacoma 98405 District Office: 1601 98th Ave NE, Clyde Hill 98004 2227 10th Ave E, Seattle 98102 8200 Wallingford Ave N, Seattle 98103 6717 212th St SW, Lynnwood 98036 3320 Academy Drive SE, Auburn 98092 3400 E Harrison St, Seattle 98112 16300 112th Ave NE, Bothell 98011 7723 Chambers Creek Rd W, Tacoma 98467 415 N 117th St, Seattle 98133 33645 20th Ave S, Federal Way 98003 Mailing: 14241 NE Woodinville-Duvall Rd #243, Woodinville 98072 7040 36th Ave NE, Seattle 98115 232 228th Ave SE, Sammamish 98074 14615 SE 22nd St, Bellevue 98007 1934 108th Ave E., Bellevue 98004 2701 Bel-Red Rd, Bellevue 98008 16017 118th Pl NE, Bothell 98011 7306 Waller Road E, Tacoma 98443 15201 Meridian Ave N, Shoreline 98133 4800 139th Ave SE, Bellevue 98006 8521 67th Ave NE, Marysville 98270 19527 104th Ave NE, Bothell 98011 728 21st Ave E, Seattle 98112 15749 NE 4th St, Bellevue 98008 140 S 140th St, Burien 98168 19303 Fremont Ave N, Seattle 98133 14050 1st Ave NE, Seattle 98125 1717 S Union Ave, Tacoma 98405 4649 Sunnyside Ave N, Ste 242, Seattle 98103 1415 Summit Ave, Seattle 98122 5017 90th Ave SE, Mercer Island 98040 802 Terry Ave, Seattle 98104 20301 NE 108th St, Redmond 98053 600 NW Bright St, Seattle 98107 1201 E Union St, Seattle 98122 2619 4th Ave N, Seattle 98109 4100 SW Genesee St, Seattle 98116 2400 11th Ave E, Seattle 98102 Tacoma Campus: 2052 S 64th St, Tacoma 98409 8300 NE 12th St, Medina, 98039 5062 9th Ave NE, Seattle 98105 8000 25th Ave NE, Seattle 98115 9655 SE 36th St, Ste 101, Mercer Island 98040

(253) 272-2216 (425) 379-6363 (253) 939-5000 (253) 752-7701 (425) 454-4402 (206) 324-5476 (206) 527-7711 (425) 672-4430 (253) 833-0718 (206) 322-7978 (425) 488-9778 (253) 620-8373 (206) 364-6890 (253) 943-2500 (425) 481-2228 (206) 525-7407 (425) 295-3000 (425) 641-5570 (425) 213-5629 (425) 881-4230 (425) 488-8000 (253) 946-4488 (206) 364-2650 (425) 641-0700 (360) 659-8517 (425) 485-2585 (206) 323-4272 (425) 460-0200 (206) 246-0500 (206) 289-7783 (206) 368-3600 (253) 756-5300 (206) 632-7154 (206) 682-7309 (206) 232-5272 (206) 622-6596 (425) 868-1000 (206) 789-7889 (206) 323-6600 (206) 284-6220 (206) 937-7722 (206) 324-0400 (253) 475-7226 (425) 454-5880 (206) 547-8237 (206) 525-2714 (206) 236-1095

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Education THE GREATER SEATTLE AREA is home to hundreds of private and parochial preschools, primary, secondary and special schools. The chart below contains information about just a few of these schools. Please contact them dir ectly for more detailed information on curriculum, national test scores and specific educational needs. For a dir ectory of private schools approved by the state, contact the Superintendent o f Public Instruction, Private Education, Old Capitol Building, 600 Washington St. SE, P.O. Box 47200, Olympia, WA 98504-7200, (360) 725-6433 or visit www.k12.wa.us/PrivateEd/.

Website

Director

Grade Range

Enrollment

www.aw.org www.am-hs.org www.auburnacademy.org www.bellarmineprep.org www.bellevuechristian.org www.bertschi.org www.bishopblanchet.org www.brightonschool.com www.buenavista22.adventistschoolconnect.org www.bush.edu www.cpcsschools.com www.charleswright.org www.ckseattle.org www.christianfaithschool.com www.chrysalis-school.com www.concordiaseattle.com www.eastsidecatholic.org www.ecswa.org www.eastsidemontessori.net www.etonschool.org www.bothellevergreenacademy.com www.elhs.org www.evergreenschool.org www.forestridge.org www.graceacademy.net www.hcabothell.org www.holynames-sea.org www.jds.org www.kennedyhs.org www.kingsschools.org www.lakesideschool.org www.wherelifehappens.org www.meridianschool.edu www.northwestschool.org www.nyhs.net www.odea.org www.overlake.org www.pacificcrest.org www.seattleacademy.info www.seattlecountryday.org www.seattlelutheran.org www.seaprep.org www.southsoundchristian.org www.stthomasschool.org www.ucds.org www.universityprep.org www.yellowwoodacademy.org

Christian Sullivan, Head of School Steven Schmutz, Principal Pastor Tom Decker, Principal Cindy Davis, Interim Principal Tim Krell, Interim Superintendent Brigitte Bertschi, Head of School Sheila Kries, Principal David Locke, Principal Ron Trautwein, Principal Dr. Percy Abram, Head of School Dr. Clinton Behrends, Superintendent Robert A. Camner, Headmaster Joanne Cecchini, Principal Sandra Carranza, Superintendent Karen L. Fogle, Director Lisa Meyer, Administrator Polly Skinner, Principal Mark W. Migliore, Principal Christine First, Director Dr. Russell Smith, Head of School Theresa Chase, Principal Rev. Nathan Seiltz, Principal Ronnie Codrington-Cazeau, Head of School Mark Pierotti, Head of School Timothy J. Lugg, Administrator Brenda Chadwick, Principal Liz Eldredge Swift, Principal Hamutual Gavish, Head of School Mike Prato, President Eric Rasmussen, Superintendent Bernie Noe, Head of School Ross Hjelseth, Headmaster Jack Shea, Head of School Mike McGill, Head of School Rabbi Bernie Fox, Head of School James Walker, Principal Matthew P. Horvat, Head of School Rhonda H Munro, Director Joe Puggelli, Head of School Michael Murphy, Head of School Dave Meyer, Executive Director Kent Hickey, President Debbie Schindler, Superintendent Dr. Kirk Wheeler, Head of School Paula Smith, Head of School Matt Levinson, Head of School Ruth Hayes-Short, Executive Director

preschool–12 9–12 9–12 9–12 preschool–12 preK-5 9–12 preschool–8 K–8 K–12 preschool–12 preK–12 preschool-8 preK–12 K–12 K–8 6-12 preschool–8 PreK-6 preK–8 preschool–6 9–12 preschool–8 5–12 preK-12 preschool–9 9–12 preschool–8 9–12 preschool–12 5–12 preschool–12 K–5 6–12 9–12 9–12 5–12 preK–8 6–12 K–8 9–12 9–12 preK–12 preschool–8 preschool-5 6–12 K-12

479 512 306 1,000 1,101 240 935 300 222 600 2,000 676 205 254 170 135 922 300 218 280 178 123 450 392 308 318 690 225 835 1,144 824 700 184 500 98 450 531 148 730 356 136 725 418 295 326 542 Varies

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Education

Colleges, Universities & Trade Schools Name

Address

Phone

Website

Antioch University Seattle

2326 Sixth Ave, Seattle 98121

(206) 441-5352 www.antiochseattle.edu

Argosy University

2601-A Elliott Ave, Seattle 98121

(206) 283-4500 www.argosy.edu

Art Institute of Seattle (The)

2323 Elliott Ave, Seattle 98121

(206) 448-6600 www.artinstitutes.edu/seattle

Bastyr University

14500 Juanita Dr. NE, Kenmore 98028

(425) 602-3000 www.bastyr.edu

Bates Technical College (3 campuses)

main campus: 1101 S. Yakima Ave, Tacoma 98405 (253) 680-7000 www.bates.ctc.edu

Bellevue College

3000 Landerholm Circle SE, Bellevue 98007

(425) 564-1000 www.bellevuecollege.edu

Cascadia College

18345 Campus Way NE, Bothell 98011

(425) 352-8000 www.cascadia.edu

Central Washington University at Lynnwood

20000 68th Ave. W, Lynnwood 98036

(425) 640-1574 www.cwu.edu/lynnwood

City University (12 WA locations)

Headquarters, 521 Wall St, Ste 100, Seattle 98121 (206) 239-4500 www.cityu.edu

Clover Park Technical College (2 WA locations) 4500 Steilacoom Blvd. SW, Lakewood 98499

(253) 589-5800 www.cptc.edu

Columbia College (2 WA locations)

13910 45th Ave. NE, Ste. 802, Marysville 98271

(425) 304-4480 www.ccis.edu

Cornish College of the Arts

1000 Lenora St, Seattle 98121

(800) 726-2787 www.cornish.edu

DeVry University (3 WA locations)

19020 33rd Ave W, St 110, Lynnwod 98036

(800) 423-2470 www.devry.edu

DigiPen Institute of Technology

9931 Willows Rd NE, Redmond 98052

(425) 558-0299 www.digipen.edu

Eastern Washington University at Bellevue

3000 Landerholm Circle SE, Bellevue 98007

(425) 564-5100 www.ewu.edu/locations

Edmonds Community College

20000 68th Ave W, Lynnwood 98036

(425) 640-1459 www.edcc.edu

Evergreen State College (The)

2700 Evergreen Pkwy NW, Olympia 98505

(360) 867-6000 www.evergreen.edu

Everett Community College

2000 Tower St, Everett 98201

(425) 388-9100 www.everettcc.edu

Green River Community College (4 campuses) main campus: 12401 SE 320th St, Auburn 98092 (253) 833-9111

www.greenriver.edu

Highline Community College

2400 S. 240th St, Des Moines 98198

(206) 878-3710 www.highline.edu

ITT Technical Institute (3 WA locations)

12720 Gateway Dr, Ste. 100, Seattle 98168

(206) 244-3300 www.itt-tech.edu

Lake Washington Institute of Technology

11605 132nd Ave. NE, Kirkland 98034

(425) 739-8100 www.lwtech.edu

North Seattle College

9600 College Way N, Seattle 98103

(206) 934-3600 www.northseattle.edu

Northeastern University, Seattle

401 Terry Avenue N, Ste. 103, Seattle 98109

(206) 467-5480 www.northeastern.edu/seattle

Northwest College of Art & Design

16301 Creative Dr. NE, Poulsbo 98370

(360) 779-9993 www.ncad.edu

Northwest University

5520 108th Ave NE, Kirkland 98033

(425) 822-8266 www.northwestu.edu

Olympic College (3 campuses)

1600 Chester Ave, Bremerton 98337

(360) 792-6050 www.olympic.edu

Pacific Lutheran University

12180 Park Ave S, Tacoma 98447

(253) 535-7411

Pierce College (2 campuses)

9401 Farwest Dr. SW, Lakewood 98498

(253) 964-6500 www.pierce.ctc.edu

Pima Medical Institute (2 WA locations)

9709 3rd Ave NE, Ste 400, Seattle 98115

(800) 477-7462 www.pmi.edu

Renton Technical College

3000 NE 4th St, Renton 98056

(425) 235-2352 www.rtc.edu

Saint Martin’s University

5000 Abbey Way SE, Lacey 98503

(360) 491-4700 www.stmartin.edu

Seattle Central College

1701 Broadway, Seattle 98122

(206) 934-3800 www.seattlecentral.edu

Seattle Pacific University

3307 3rd Ave W, Seattle 98119

(206) 281-2000 www.spu.edu

Seattle University

901 12th Ave, Seattle 98122

(206) 296-6000 www.seattleu.edu

Shoreline Community College

16101 Greenwood Ave. N, Shoreline 98133

(206) 546-4101 www.shoreline.edu

Skagit Valley College (2 campuses)

2405 E. College Way, Mount Vernon 98273

(360) 416-7600 www.skagit.edu

South Seattle College

6000 16th Ave. SW, Seattle 98106

(206) 934-5300 www.southseattle.edu

Tacoma Community College (3 campuses)

6501 S. 19th St, Tacoma 98466

(253) 566-5000 www.tacomacc.edu

Trinity Lutheran College

2802 Wetmore Ave, Everett 98201

(425) 249-4800 www.tlc.edu

University of Phoenix

7100 Fort Dent Way, Ste. 100, Tukwila 98188

(425) 572-1600 www.phoenix.edu

University of Puget Sound

1500 N. Warner St, Tacoma 98416

(253) 879-3211

University of Washington

NE 45th St and 17th Ave NE, Seattle 98105

(206) 543-2100 www.washington.edu

University of Washington at Bothell

18115 Campus Way NE, Bothell 98011

(425) 352-5000 www.bothell.washington.edu

University of Washington at Tacoma

1900 Commerce St, Tacoma 98402

(253) 692-4000 www.tacoma.uw.edu

Western Washington University

516 High St, Bellingham 98225

(360) 650-3000 www.wwu.edu

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www.plu.edu

www.pugetsound.edu

Childcare

On Track for Childcare Changes

By Laura Davis, College Nannies + Tutors

T

ransitions can be har d for everyone in the fami ly from parents to children to the family pet. The rollercoaster ride of new friends, new schools and new caregivers can give even the most con fident or seemingly easy-going child a twist and turn that makes everyone in the family a little queasy.

As a family acclimates to new surroundings, the inevitable time will come when children are left with a new caregiver. As the owner of College Nannies and Tutors, as well as a Mom, I know the importance of finding the right person from the very beginning. The first moments can be make or break for a child when they meet a new caregiver. Something as simple as smiling, calling the child by name and getting down to their eyelevel—be fore even walking into the house or classr oom—sets an important tone. A trained professional knows this, and one who has experience and expertise in pr oviding care for families new to the area is not only comforting, but can also take some burden off parents and children alike.

The Seattle Aquarium is a great addition to your child’s “To Do List” of activities

“cheat sheet” of favorites or areas to avoid.

• Give the caregiver tips on routine, or have the previous caregiver write out helpful notes on each child f or a smooth transition into the new care.

• When you return, be sure to let your child see you engaging with, and being friendly with the car egiver. This enforces their belonging or partnership with your family.

• Depending on the age o f your child, expect diff erent behavior during the transi tion period.

• Be patient to the transitional process and don’t try to rush anything. Give your child the time necessary to adjust to the new caregiver, environment and new schedule.

Photo © Seattle Aquarium

I encourage parents with children over the age of 6, to enlist their children’s input and make them part of the experience. Prior to a caregiver’s arrival, engage your children in an activity such as cre- • If time passes and the situation remains uncomfortable for your child, sit down with your child and talk about their concerns. ating an “All About Me Poster”, or help them make a list of quesIf you cannot resolve the unease, you may have to rethink the tions they have about their new city tha t the caregiver may be new caregiver. able to answer, or put together a “ To Do List o f Activities” they plan to try with the caregiver. Directing the child to a preplanned Transitions in life, whether to a new home or to a new caregiver, are always a journey, but preparation and good communication activity once the caregiver arrives is a great transition. can smooth the way . Focus on those details and you’ll be set tled in before you know it – and who knows, maybe you’ll even Here are a few other tips that you might find helpful: enjoy the ride!

• Always start your search with a reputable, well established and professional service whose caregivers are trained, background and reference checked.

• To increase the comfort level for everyone, hold a short meet and greet to introduce the new caregiver to your kids prior to the first day of the transition.

• Plan to spend a few hours in the environment on the first day of the transition in or der to see how the car egiver and your child respond to one another , and to mak e helpful sugges tions to smooth the process.

• Make sure the new caregiver has all the in formation needed for each child before the first day of care. Give the caregiver a

About the Author:

Laura Davis, Owner of 9 College Nannies and Tutors locations, has a staff that works with new families every day providing On Call Nannies and Sitters who are trained to help with transitions, corporate relocations and back up care. www.collegenanniesandtutors.com

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The Childcare Search oving to a new area always has its challenges. Some are easily resolved, while others take a bit more thought, time, and research. For parents, choosing childcare is a major (and often stress inducing) decision.

According to the experts, knowledge is the key—the more you know, the more confidence you’ll have in your decision. Interview multiple providers, make on-site visits, and ask plenty of questions. Don’t be shy or intimidated. Your child is your utmost concern and any good provider will understand that motivation.

The Greater Seattle area has abundant resources for families seeking childcare, as well as quality childcare options.

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All smiles at the Fair!

Nanny Costs In Greater Seattle Full-time Nanny

Live-in Nanny

Part time Nanny Temporary Nanny

$2,600 - $3,500 per month (d.o.e.)

Based on 40 to 50 hours a week 2 weeks vacation, possible health benefit stipend $1,700 - $2,500 per month (d.o.e.) plus room and board $17.50 - $22 per hour $18 - $25 (depends on length of engagement and notice)

Childcare Resources Childcare providers’ licensing history in Washington: Department of Early Learning (866) 48-CHECK www.del.wa.gov/lccis Statewide childcare information and referral service: ChildCare Aware of Washington (800) 446-1114 http://wa.childcareaware.org County Childcare Resources and Referrals www.childcare.org In Seattle/North King County, Redmond/East King County, Kent/South King County, Pierce County and Snohomish County (800) 446-1114 Nanny Information: International Nanny Association in Washington www.nanny.org, Association of Premier Nanny Agencies www.theapna.org Magazines Geared to Parents in Puget Sound: Seattle’s Child (206) 441-0191, www.seattleschild.com Parent Map (206) 709-9026, www.parentmap.com

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Median Rates For Monthly Childcare Childcare Centers: County

Infant

Toddler Pre-School *School Age

(1 - 2.5 yrs)

(6yrs+)

$1,387

$1,174

$997

$574

Kitsap

$795

$758

$661

$418

Pierce

$910

$763

$698

$457

Skagit

$930

$765

$659

$481

Snohomish

$1,135

$901

$780

$524

King

Family Daycare: County

Infant

Toddler Pre-School *School Age

(1 - 2.5 yrs)

(6yrs+)

King

$919

$919

$737

$390

Kitsap

$652

$650

$598

$390

Pierce

$711

$676

$607

$433

Skagit

$758

$737

$607

$368

Snohomish

$849

$780

$693

$433

* based on the rates for school-age children (no kindergarten) during the school year for providers using an hourly rate/20 hour week schedule. Provider Discounts for multiple children from the same family are not included.

Source: 2014 Annual Data Report, ChildCare Aware® of Washington

Photo by Patrick Hagerty Photo, courtesy Washington State Fair

Transportation

On the Move CHECK AHEAD Check traffic, road and weather conditions on-line before leaving home. Seattle: www.seattle.gov/trafficcams or for real time travel information, http://web5.seattle.gov/travelers. For downtown Seattle Parking updates, www.downtownseattleparking.com. Bellevue: www.bellevuewa.gov/trafficmap. Other King County cities: http://gismaps.kingcounty.gov/MyCommute. State highways: www.wsdot.wa.gov/traffic.

WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES Our state has the largest ferry system in the U.S. and the fourth largest in the world. Seattle’s downtown Pier 52 terminal has daily scheduled departures for Bainbridge Island and Bremerton. A passenger-only ferry connects Seattle’s Pier 50 with Vashon Island.

The Fauntleroy terminal in West Seattle has sailings to V ashon Island, as well as Southworth on the Kitsap Peninsula. Tacoma’s Point Defiance Terminal connects to the south end of Vashon Island (Tahlequah). Ferries also run from Edmonds to Kingston on the Kitsap Peninsula, and from Mukilteo to Whidbey Island (Clinton). Sailings to the San Juan Islands and Sidney (Victoria) BC depart from Anacortes. (206) 464-6400, www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries.

GETTING AROUND WITHOUT A CAR Transportation options abound in this region! Sound Transit, a regional public transit agency delivers a mix of rail, bus routes, and new transit facilities to urban King, Pierce, and Snohomish Counties. Sound Transit’s popular commuter rail line, Sounder, travels between Lakewood and Seattle (making stops in Tacoma, Puyallup, Sumner, Auburn, Kent and Tukwila) and between Everett and Seattle (stopping in Mukilteo and Edmonds.) Sound Transit’s new light rail line currently runs from SeaTac Airport to downtown Seattle (One way: $2.75) www.soundtransit.org. By 2016, light rail will extend from downtown Seattle to the University of Washington.

Local and commuter expr ess bus service is pr ovided by Metro Transit in King County, Pierce Transit in Pierce County, Community Transit in Snohomish County, Skagit Transit in Skagit County and Kitsap Transit in Kitsap County. Everett Transit provides direct and frequent service throughout Everett. For help planning a bus trip within King, Pierce, or Snohomish Counties: (206) 553-3000, http://tripplanner.kingcounty.gov.

For another alternative, try a King County Water Taxi.

These two passenger-only ferries connect both West Seattle and Vashon Island to downtown Seattle. The West Seattle route sails out of pier 50 in downtown Seattle and Seacrest Dock in West Seattle. The second route runs weekdays only between pier 50 and the V ashon Ferry Terminal.

(206) 477-3979, www.kingcounty.gov/watertaxi.

Other fun ways to tra vel in downtown Sea ttle include the Seattle Center Monorail and the South Lake Union Streetcar. The Monorail provides daily service between Seattle Center and Westlake Center. Trains depart for the 2-minute ride every 10 minutes. (206) 905-2620 , www.seattlemonorail.com. For service between downtown and South Lake Union, hop aboard a streetcar. (206) 553-3000, www. seattlestreetcar.org. The First Hill Streetcar, to debut in 2015 will serve Capitol Hill, First Hill and the International District.

BICYCLING Seattle, named a 201 4 Gold Level Bicycle Community by the League of American Bicyclists, consistently rates among the nation’s top spots for bicycling. Transit buses are equipped with bike racks, and bike lockers are available at many transit centers and park & ride lots. The Bicycle Alliance of Washington provides support for bicycle commuters with maps & information. (206) 2249252, http://wabikes.org. Greater Seattle has miles of bike trails, on-street lanes, and signed bik e routes to accommodate both commuter and recreational bicyclists. For bik e maps and in formation: In Seattle, (206) 684-7583, www.seattle.gov/transportation/bikeprogram.htm. In King County, (206) 296-6590, www. kingcounty.gov/transportation/kcdot/roads/bicycling. Helmets are mandatory in King and most other local counties.

OTHER OPTIONS Rental cars, limos, shuttle services, app-based car services (UberX, Lyft, and SideCar), and taxis ar e all readily available. Seattle taximeter rates run $2.60 for the drop charge with distance char ges of $2.70 per mile, and a $30 per hour wait time. A flat rate applies for rides from the downtown hotel district to SeaTac airport and should be posted on the taxi. For ground travel out of Seattle, trains and commercial bus service are options. Amtrak runs out of the historic King Street Station at 303 S. Jackson St., (800) USA-RAIL, www.amtrak.com. The downtown Seattle Greyhound Bus Station is located at 503 S. Royal Brougham Way, (206) 6240618, www.greyhound.com.

Transit Information Community Transit Everett Transit King County Metro Kitsap Transit Pierce Transit Skagit Transit Sound Transit

commtrans.org (800) 562-1375 everettwa.org/transit (425) 257-7777 metro.kingcounty.gov (800) 542-7876 www.kitsaptransit.org (800) 501-RIDE www.piercetransit.org (800) 562-8109 www.skagittransit.org (877) 584-7528 www.soundtransit.org (800) 201-4900

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News

Catch the News Many Greater Seattle area neighborhoods, communities, ethnic groups, organizations and political parties produce their own digital and in some cases, printed products. Here is a listing of a few of them.

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Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce (206) 622-8272 djc.com Seattle Gay News (206) 324-4297 sgn.org Seattle Post-Intelligencer (206) 448-8000 seattlepi.com Seattle Times (206) 464-2111 seattletimes.com Seattle Weekly (206) 623-0500 seattleweekly.com Skagit Valley Herald (360) 424-3251 goskagit.com Snohomish County Tribune (360) 568-4121 snoho.com Snoqualmie Valley Record (425) 888-2311 valleyrecord.com (425) 392-6434 snovalleystar.com SnoValley Star Stranger, The (Seattle) (206) 323-7101 thestranger.com (253) 922-5317 tacomaweekly.com Tacoma Weekly Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber (206) 463-9195 vashonbeachcomber.com Voice of the Valley (Maple Valley-Black Diamond) (425) 432-9696 voiceofthevalley.com West Seattle HeraldWhite Center News (206) 708-1378 westseattleherald.com Whidbey Crosswind (360) 675-6611 whidbeycrosswind.com Woodinville Weekly (425) 483-0606 nwnews.com

KOMO 4 at Fisher Plaza in Seattle

TELEVISION CHANNELS Ch. 4 Ch. 5 Ch. 7 Ch. 6/16 Ch. 9 Ch. 11 Ch. 13 Ch. 22

KOMO (ABC) KING (NBC) KIRO (CBS) KONG (KING) KCTS (PBS) KSTW (CW) KCPQ (FOX) KZJO-TV

(206) 404-4000 komonews.com (206) 448-5555 king5.com (206) 728-7777 kirotv.com (206) 448-5555 kongtv.com (206) 728-6463 kcts9.org (206) 441-1111 kstw.com (206) 674-1313 q13fox.com (206) 674-1313 joeswall.com

KOMO 4 photo

DIGITAL & PRINT MEDIA Airlifter (McChord AFB) northwestmilitary.com Anacortes American (360) 293-3122 goanacortes.com (360) 659-1300 arlingtontimes.com Arlington Times Auburn Reporter (253) 833-0218 auburn-reporter.com Bainbridge Island Review (206) 842-6613 bainbridgereview.com Ballard News-Tribune (206) 708-1378 ballardnewstribune.com Bellevue Reporter (425) 453-4270 bellevuereporter.com Bothell/Kenmore Reporter (425) 483-3732 bothell-reporter.com Capitol Hill Times

capitolhilltimes.com City Living Seattle (206) 461-1300 citylivingseattle.com highlinetimes.com Des Moines/HighlineTimes (206) 708-1378 Edmonds Beacon, The (425) 347-1711 edmondsbeacon.com Enumclaw Courier-Herald (360) 825-2555 courierherald.com Everett Herald, The (425) 339-3000 heraldnet.com Federal Way News (206) 708-1378 federalwaynews.net Ft. Lewis Ranger (253) 584-1212 ftlewisranger.com Herald, The (425) 339-3000 heraldnet.com Herald Business Journal (425) 339-3445 theheraldbusinessjournal.com International Examiner (206) 624-3925 iexaminer.org Issaquah Press (425) 392-6434 issaquahpress.com (206) 441-4553 jewishsound.org Jewish Sound, The Kent Reporter (253) 872-6600 kentreporter.com Kirkland Reporter (425) 822-9166 kirklandreporter.com Kitsap Veterans Life (360) 308-9161 kitsapveteranslife.com Kitsap Peninsula Business Journal (360) 792-3359 kpbj.com Kitsap Sun (360) 377-3711 kitsapsun.com Korea Daily Seattle (206) 365-4000 koreadaily.com Lake Stevens Journal (425) 334-9252 lakestevensjournal.com Madison Park Times (206) 461-1300 madisonparktimes.com Magnolia News (206) 461-1291 magnolianews.net Marysville Globe (360) 659-1300 marysvilleglobe.com Mercer Island Reporter (206) 232-1215 mi-reporter.com Monroe Monitor (360) 794-7116 monroemonitor.com Mukilteo Beacon (425) 347-5634 mukilteobeacon.com Newcastle News (425) 392-6434 newcastle-news.com News Tribune (Tacoma) (253) 597-8742 thenewstribune.com North Kitsap Herald (360) 779-4464 northkitsapherald.com Northwest Asian Weekly (206) 223-5559 nwasianweekly.com Peninsula Gateway (253) 358-4141 gateline.com Port Orchard Independent (360) 876-4414 portorchardindependent.com Puyallup Herald (253) 841-2481 puyallupherald.com Puget Sound Business Journal (206) 876-5500 bizjournals.com/seattle Queen Anne News (206) 461-1291 queenannenews.com Redmond Reporter (425) 867-0353 redmond-reporter.com Renton Reporter (425) 255-3484 rentonreporter.com Sammamish Review (425) 392-6434 sammamishreview.com

Experience what reAl. lIfe. is like for children affected by disaster, conflict and poverty in some of the world’s toughest places. And see how you can make a difference.

ex h I b I t Powerful. Intense. eye-oPenIng. This self-guided, educational and multi-sensory global health exhibit is FREE!

For more information or to schedule a tour, go to medicalteams.org/reallife or call 425.454.8326 reAl. lIfe. exhibit 9680 153rd Avenue NE Redmond, WA 98052

Sightseeing

Area Attractions E

enjoying enjoying theregion region the

xploring Seattle area sights is an ongoing endeavor, even for long-time residents. Many an exciting day or evening can be spent at the various tourist attractions that make the city unique.

Arboretum The Washington Park Arboretum, located near the University of Washington just south o f the Lake Washington Ship Canal, o ffers 230 acres of exploring possibilities among more than 5,000 kinds of trees, shrubs and vines, plus a waterfront trail and display gardens. Free admission, except for the Japanese Garden, (206) 684-4725. Download maps and audio tours at depts.washington. edu/uwbg or contact the Graham Visitors Center, 2300 Arboretum Drive E, Seattle 98112, (206) 543-8800. For a different view of the park, rent a canoe from the University Waterfront Activities Center and paddle the surrounding waterways. (206) 543-9433.

Chinatown-International District

B The Chihuly Gardens & Glass includes eight galleries, the Glasshouse and lush gardens

Chittenden Locks

Museums and Galleries

The Hiram M. Chittenden Locks connect the freshwater Lake Washington Ship Canal with the saltwater Puget Sound. Designed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Locks have raised and lowered vessels of all sizes from the Lake to the Sound since 1917.

An underwater viewing room reveals salmon swimming up the Locks’ fish ladder. The grounds also feature the Carl S . English Jr. Botanical Gardens and a Visitors Center with exhibits and a gift shop. Free tours March through November. (206) 783-7059, www.seattle.gov/tour/locks.htm.

The Seattle Art Museum, or SAM, is known for its Asian, African, Pacific Northwest and contemporary American art holdings, as well as its diverse line-up of programs. Open Wednesday through Sunday, the first Thursday o f each month is fr ee. 1300 1st Ave, Seattle 98101. A ticket to SAM also provides admission to the Seattle Asian Art Museum if used within one week. Renowned for its Chinese, Korean and Japanese collections, this museum is located in Volunteer Park, 1400 E. Prospect. (206) 654-3100, www.seattleartmuseum.org.

Future of Flight Aviation Center & Boeing Tour

Other Area Museums:

The Seattle area’s largest employer and the world’s largest manufacturer of airplanes offers tours at its Everett plant. The onethird mile walking tour and video pr esentation showcases the plane building process. Reservations advised, (800) 464-1 476.

Sales start on-site a t 8:30 a.m. f or limited number o f same day tickets. Tours include admission to The Future of Flight. You can also visit the F uture of Flight featuring interactive displays, exhibits, gift shops and ca fé without taking the Boeing T our. www.futureofflight.org.

• Bellevue Arts Museum: 510 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue, (425) 519-0770, www.bellevuearts.org.

• Burke Museum of Natural History & Culture: UW campus, 17th Ave NE and NE 45th St, Seattle, (206) 543-5590, www.burkemuseum.org.

• Experience Music Project (EMP): 325 5th Ave N at Seattle Center, (206) 770-2700, empmuseum.org.

• Frye Art Museum: 704 Terry Ave, Seattle, (206) 622-9250, fryemuseum.org.

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In South Downtown Seattle near CenturyLink and Safeco Fields, this district is home to Seattle’s Pan-Asian community. Neighborhood highlights include the Chinese pa vilion in Hing Hay Park, the Wing Luke Asian Museum, Chinaga te, community gardens, dragon sculptures, various multicultural festivals and events, and Uwajimaya, one of the region’s largest Asian retail stores. (206) 382-1197, www.cidbia.org.

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Sightseeing

• Henry Art Gallery: UW campus, 15th Ave NE & NE 41st St, Seattle, (206) 543-2280, www.henryart.org.

• Museum of Flight: 9404 E Marginal Way S, Seattle, (206) 764-5720, www.museumofflight.org.

• Museum of Glass: 1801 Dock St, Tacoma, (866) 468-7386, www.museumofglass.org.

• Museum of History & Industry: 860 Terry Ave N, Seattle, (206) 324-1126, www.mohai.org.

• Nordic Heritage Museum: 3014 NW 67th St, Seattle, (206) 789-5707, www.nordicmuseum.org.

• Wing Luke Asian Museum: 719 S. King St, Seattle, (206) 623-5124, www.wingluke.org.

Pike Place Market Created more than a century ago to connect the city’s citiz ens and farmers, Pike Place Market is a beloved Seattle treasure and remains the bustling center of farm fresh, locally sourced, artisanal and specialty foods. Here you can “Meet the Producer”—the farmers, butchers, fishmongers, cheesemongers, bak ers, winemakers and purveyors who bring their bounty to your table. The Market features one of the country’s largest craft markets, more than 225 small independent businesses and a diverse array of restaurants. (206) 682-7453. www.pikeplacemarket.org.

A bounty of fresh produce, crafts, flowers and f ood are also offered statewide at weekly farmers markets. View a directory at www.wafarmersmarkets.com. For a list of crops, farms and events: www.pugetsoundfresh.org.

Pioneer Square This historic district at the southern edge of downtown Seattle is the heart and soul of Seattle. Its quaint brick buildings were built atop what remained of the original business district after the great fire of 1889. The Underground Tour offers a unique view of these buried remains. (206) 682-4646, www.undergroundtour.com.

The Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park also provides a glimpse into the past. (206) 220-4240, www.nps.gov/klse. Nearby, the Seattle Metropolitan Police Museum is the largest privately operated police museum in the western U.S. (206) 748-9991,

www.seametropolicemuseum.org. Vintage fire engines and more are displayed at the Last Resort Fire Department Museum. (206) 783-4474, www.lastresortfd.org. Pioneer Square bookstores, art galleries, antique and specialty shops ar e perfect for browsing. www.PioneerSquare.org.

Seattle Center/Space Needle/EMP The 74-acre Seattle Center features year-round activity. Originally the site for the 1962 World’s Fair, the Center’s landscaped grounds are free to visit and include the dramatic International Fountain. Over 12 million visit each year to ride the Monorail or enjoy one of the 30-plus campus organizations offering outstanding arts and entertainment. A “must see” is the 605-f oot Space Needle, easily one of Seattle’s most recognizable landmarks. The Experience Music Project (or EMP) is a unique, interactive r ock music Museum that also includes the Science Fiction and F antasy Hall of Fame. The Pacific Science Center and the Children’s Museum offer hours of family fun. The Chihuly Gar den & Glass Exhibition Hall has eight galleries housing Dale Chihuly’s work.

(206) 753-4940, www.chihulygardenandglass.com. A state-ofthe-art skatepark has features for all skill levels. Concerts and sporting events are held at Key Arena and Marion Oliver McCaw Hall. Seattle Center also hosts many of the region’s major festivals and cultural events. (206) 684-7200, www.seattlecenter.com.

Waterfront Seattle’s waterfront is a hive of activity and sights. Rows of boats, fishing piers, the Seattle Aquarium, hotels, shops and restaurants fill the docks along Alaskan Way. The Coast Guar d Museum on Pier 36 is free and has unique nautical displays. Call ahead, (206) 217-6993. Ferries to Vashon Island leave from Pier 50, while Bainbridge Island and Bremerton bound ferries depart Pier 52. Pier 57 hosts a waterfront arcade and The Seattle Great Wheel, a 175-ft ferris wheel. On Pier 59 , the Seattle Aquarium is a very popular stop, in fact it is the 9th lar gest Aquarium in the U.S. by attendance. Cruise ships dock at Pier 66 and parasailing boats, as well as harbor tours lea ve from other waterfront piers. Beyond Pier 70, the Olympic Sculpture Park features art in a fabulous 9-acre waterfront setting.

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Seattle Storm | WNBA Basketball (206) 217-WNBA, wnba.com/storm

Pacific Raceways | Motor Racing (253) 639-5927, pacificraceways.com

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Seattle Thunderbirds | Junior Hockey (253) 239-PUCK, seattlethunderbirds.com

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Applaud the Arts >>> Seattle’s art scene is large and diverse. The following list is only an introduction.

ACT THEATRE Since 1965 ACT has featured the best in new and contemporary dramas and comedies. (206) 292-7676, www.acttheatre.org.

5TH AVENUE THEATRE The 5th Avenue Musical Theatre produces quality musical revivals, premieres of bound-for-Broadway shows, and touring Broadway musicals in the beautifully r estored 1926 Vaudeville House. (206) 6251900, www.5thavenue.org.

INTIMAN THEATRE The Tony Award winning Intiman Theatre produces a summer f estival of relevant and diverse plays f eaturing a repertory company of actors. (206) 441-7178 , www.intiman.org.

ORCHESTRA SEATTLE/SEATTLE CHAMBER SINGERS From classic masterpieces to new compositions, performances are featured October through May at several Seattle concert venues. (206) 682-5208, www.osscs.org.

PACIFIC NORTHWEST BALLET PNB, one of the nation’s largest and most acclaimed ballet companies, presents over 100 performances yearly, September through June at McCaw Hall. (206) 4412424, www.pnb.org.

SEATTLE ARTS & LECTURES World renowned writers, thinkers and poets discuss their work and contemporary is sues from September through May primarily at Town Hall and ACT Theatre. (206) 6212230, www.lectures.org.

SEATTLE OPERA Nationally and internationally acclaimed Seattle Opera presents both European classics and new work s of American opera.

(206) 389-7676, www.seattleopera.org.

SEATTLE REPERTORY THEATRE One of the country’s largest and most renowned regional theatres, the “Rep” produces classic comedies, recent Broad-

Other Area Theaters Annex Theatre: Original musicals, off-beat dramas. (206) 728-0933, www.annextheatre.org.

Book-It Repertory Theatre: Great literary works as theatre.

(206) 216-0833, www.book-it.org.

The Gorge Amphitheatre: Outdoor venue overlooking the Columbia River. (509) 785-6262, www.gorgeamphitheatre.net.

Kirkland Performance Center: Theatre, Dance, Music, Comedy.

(425) 893-9900, www.kpcenter.org.

Knutzen Family Theatre: Centerstage presents dramas and musicals. (253) 661-1444, www.centerstagetheatre.com.

Moore Theatre: Headliners, off-Broadway theatre, dance, comedy. (206) 682-1414, www.stgpresents.org.

Paramount Theatre: Broadway musicals, plays, headline concerts. (206) 682-1414, www.stgpresents.org.

Seattle Musical Theatre: The best in live musical theatre.

(206) 363-2809, www.seattlemusicaltheatre.org.

Taproot Theatre Co.: Meaningful theater. (206) 781-9707, www.taproottheatre.org.

Tulalip Amphitheatre: Intimate outdoor venue.

(360) 716-6000, www.tulalipamphitheatre.com.

VillageTheatre: Musical Theater.

(Two locales) Issaquah: (425) 3922202. Everett: (425) 257-8600, www.villagetheatre.org.

White River Amphitheater: Open-air concert venue near Auburn.

(360) 825-6200, www.whiteriverconcerts.com.

way hits and cutting-edge new dramas at Bagley Wright and Leo K. Theatres at Seattle Center. (206) 443-2222, www.seattlerep.org.

SEATTLE SYMPHONY The Grammy nominated Seattle Symphony performs September through June at Benaroya Hall. Programming ranges from favorite classics to innovative works by talented new composers. (206) 215-4747, (866) 833-4747, www.seattlesymphony.org.

The Seattle Scene Sample some of the city’s hot spots!

Cha Cha Lounge: Up and coming local bands, karaoke, bar, happy hour. (206) 324-8005, www.chachalounge.com The Crocodile: Cutting edge local, national, international talent. (206) 4414618, www.thecrocodile.com Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley: Jazz, premier concert nightclub (206) 441-9729, www.jazzalley.com Neumo’s: Indie, Hip Hop, Punk, Rock and more. (206) 709-9442, www.neumos.com QLounge: Dance club with state of the art sound & light systems. (206) 4329306, www.qnightclub.com Showbox: Headline bands at two venues (206) 628-3151, www.showboxpresents.com Tractor Tavern: Local & national acts of every genre. (206) 789-3599, www.tractortavern.com Triple Door: Live music, dining, full bar (206) 838-4333, www.tripledoor.com

Comedy Comedy Underground, (206) 628-0303, www.comedyunderground.com Laughs Comedy Spot, (425) 823-6306, www.laughscomedy.com Jet City Improv, (206) 352-8291, www.jetcityimprov.com

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Fun for Families The Pacific Science Center’s landmark arches are 100 feet tall

Point Defiance Park, Zoo and Aquarium The Northwest’s only combined zoo and aquarium is located in Tacoma’s beautiful, 700-acre Point Defiance Park. The z oological park is Pierce County’s No. 2 tourist destination, second only to Mount Rainier. (253) 591-5337, www.pdza.org.

Seattle Aquarium See, touch and explor e local animals in six astounding exhibits.

Enjoy three daily dive shows in the 20’ x 40’ viewing window, peruse the gift store, or lunch at the café. Located on Pier 59 on the waterfront. (206) 386-4300, www.seattleaquarium.org.

Seattle Children’s Museum Children ages birth to ten and their families enjoy hands-on fun and learning. Cultural exhibits, exploratory play, and imagination studio. Located on the first level o f the Center House at Seattle Center. (206) 441-1768, www.thechildrensmuseum.org.

Seattle Children’s Theatre Acclaimed as a leading producer of professional theatre for children and families, SCT pr esents several productions between September and June at the theatre located at the west entrance of Seattle Center. (206) 441-3322, www.sct.org.

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Located 55 miles south o f Seattle, this 725-acre park has fr eeroaming wildlife, naturalist-guided tram ride, two interactive learning centers, four exhilarating zip line/challenge courses, 5 miles of nature trails, café, and gift shop. (360) 832-6117, www.nwtrek.org.

An 82-acre reserve dedicated to wolf conserva tion. Guided 45-minute walking tours, seasonal programs, special events, gift store, and picnic area. Located in Tenino, 77 miles southeast o f Seattle. (800) 448-9653, www.wolfhaven.org.

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Woodland Park Zoo

Located under the arches near the Space Needle you’ll discover five buildings of interactive and innovative science exhibits. There are also two IMAX® thea ters (one with IMAX® 3D technology), laser light shows and a planetarium. (206) 443-2001, www .pacificsciencecenter.org.

A thousand animals r epresenting 300 species fr om around the world and a thousand plant species are displayed in this awardwinning, 92-acre botanical setting. Discover the world o f lions, elephants, gorillas, birds, reptiles and more. Open every day ex cept Christmas Day. (206) 548-2500, www.zoo.org.

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This 70 acre park in Federal W ay features the wildest rides and here’s always something to do in the Puget Sound r e- hottest water attractions in Washington. Enjoy the fun May to gion, particularly with energetic children in tow. Here September and weekends in October. Holiday Lights in December. (253) 661-8000, www.wildwaves.com. are a few attractions that the whole family can enjoy:

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Outdoor Adventures he Seattle area enjoys a national reputation for its outdoor lifestyle. Residents are blessed with beautiful waters to sail, mountains to climb, trails to ride and parks to explore — all in a clima te that allows year-round enjoyment.

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Bicycling Pedal the Burke-Gilman trail, ride the Redmond Velodrome, race the annual Seattle-to-Portland, or hit the trails on Tiger Moun tain. Rated a “2014 Gold Level Bicycle F riendly Community” by the League of American Bicyclists, Seattle is perfect for all biking personalities. There are dozens of local and statewide clubs.

The Bicycle Alliance of Washington offers links to some of them at www.wabikes.org. Click on the “Resources” tab. For trail maps and other biking resources, visit www.wsdot.wa.gov/bike.

British Columbia Travel out of the country to nearby Canada. Visit the charming cities of Victoria and Vancouver (named the Top Destination in Canada in TripAdvisor’s 2013 Travelers’ Choice awards), or the beautiful Canadian Gulf Islands. Contact T ourism BC Travel for information www.hellobc.com.

Camping From tents to yurts to RV’s, whatever your camping style, you’ll find it here.

• Washington State Parks: Information at (360) 902-8844, www.parks.wa.gov. Reservations at (888) 226-7688, www.washington.goingtocamp.com.

• Outdoor Recreation Information Center: (206) 470-4060.

• National Forests in the Pacific Northwest: www.fs.fed.gov/r6.

Young kayakers on the Sammamish River

Hiking With the Cascade Range and the Olympic Mountains so near , hiking is a popular weekend activity. Buy a hiking guide at a local bookstore or visit the Washington Trails Association at www.wta. org for trail suggestions. Contact area hiking organizations like The Mountaineers Club, (206) 521-6000, www.mountaineers.org or The Pacific Northwest Trail Association, (877) 854-9415, www. pnt.org. For trail maps and information, visit www.wsdot.wa.gov/ Walk/Hike.htm.

Mount Rainier National Park

Photo © Andrew Calkins, City of Kenmore

Fishing and Hunting Washington’s lakes, reservoirs, streams and the nearby wa ters of Puget Sound and the Pacific cr eate a year-round fishing passion. Contact the W ashington Department of Fish and Wildlif e (WDFW) at (360) 902-2700, www.wdfw.wa.gov/fishing for regulations or licenses. For openings call the Fishing Hotline, (360) 902-2500. Before harvesting shellfish, call the Red Tide Hotline at (800) 562-5632 and the Shellfish Rule Change Hotline at (866) 880-5431. For hunting regulations, contact (360) 902-2515, www. wdfw.wa.gov/hunting.

Golfing in the Greater Seattle Area The Puget Sound area is home to more than 100 public golf courses. Mild winters allow most to remain open throughout the year.

Numerous covered driving ranges offer rainy day alternatives. Visit www.golflink.com to find a course near you.

Ninety miles south of Seattle, Mount Rainier at 14,410 feet, is the tallest volcano and one of the highest mountains in the country.

Located in Mount Rainier Na tional Park, over 1.7 million people come here each year to hike, bike, camp, climb, fish, snowshoe, cross country ski or just to enjoy the beauty. For information about Visitor Centers, food, lodging, road conditions, fees & permits contact (360) 569-2211, www.nps.gov/mora or www.visitrainier.com.

Mount St. Helens After the eruption o f Mount St. Helens on May 18 , 1980 over 110,000 acres of devastated land were set aside as a na tional monument. Today, plants and animals are returning and seismic activity is still being r ecorded. Several visitor centers allow tra velers within a few miles of the crater. Contact: Mount St. Helens National Monument Headquarters, (360) 449-7800, www.fs.usda. gov/mountsthelens.

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North Central Washington The sun shines on outdoor activities year -round at Lake Chelan, about 180 miles from Seattle. Swimming, waterskiing, fishing, parasailing, and golfing are popular pastimes. Each winter, urban residents escape to Lak e Chelan resorts for snowmobiling and skiing. (800) 4-CHELAN, www.lakechelan.com.

To the northeast is Grand Coulee Dam, North America’s largest concrete dam. Free dam tours are offered and a free laser light show depicting the history o f the dam is held nightly start ing Memorial Day Weekend through September 30. Contact the Grand Coulee Dam Visitor Center at (509) 633-9265, www.usbr. gov/pn/grandcoulee.

Northwestern Counties/North Cascades National Park

Makah Days in August featuring traditional dancing, singing, Slahal games and canoe races. (360) 645-2201, www.makah.com.

For information regarding Olympic Peninsula events, activi ties and attractions, contact Chambers of Commerce in key cities such as Port Angeles, Bremerton, Port Townsend and Sequim, or the Olympic Peninsula Visitor Bureau at (800) 942-4042, www. olympicpeninsula.org.

Public Parks From the conservatory and art museum in V olunteer Park on Capitol Hill to tiny, scenic Kerry Viewpoint on Queen Anne, area parks come in all shapes and siz es and offer special attractions or just a peaceful place to sit. For a fr ee park guide or in formation regarding recreational and educational programs, contact Seattle Parks and Recreation, (206) 684-4075, www.seattle.gov/ parks. For King County Park s and Programs contact (206) 2968687, www.kingcounty.gov/recreation/parks.

On the water or on the slopes, the northwest part of Washington sparkles with recreation. Skiing, scuba diving, hiking, rafting, and skydiving are just a start! Contact Bellingham Wha tcom County Tourism, (800) 487-2032 or (360) 671-3990, www.bellingham.org. Rain Forests For a leisurely scenic drive, the Cascade Loop is vibrant spring The Olympic Peninsula is home to three temperate rain forests, through fall. Each winter, usually late November to April, a sec - the Quinault, Hoh and Queets. These unique ecosystems are the tion of State Route 20 closes, so always call ahead to 5-1-1 f or product of an amazing 12 to 14 feet of annual rainfall. Visitors of road conditions. The 440-mile loop is the “greenest driving loop all fitness levels can tak e short day hikes through moss-draped in America” with electric charging stations aong the route. Con- Sitka Spruce, some that are hundreds of years old and 250 f eet tact the Cascade Loop Association for free travel guides and event tall. Contact: Olympic Na tional Park Visitors Center , (360) 565information, (509) 662-3888, www.cascadeloop.com. During the 3130, (800) 833-6388, www.nps.gov/olym. summer, boat tours of Diablo Lake are popular. (360) 854-2589, Running www.seattle.gov/light/tours/skagit.

North Cascades National Park near the Canadian bor der of- Running reigns supreme in Greater Seattle. The biggest chal fers over 684,000 acres of pristine high-country wilderness. It lenge for some is finding a flat course. At the downtown waterfeatures over 300 glaciers—more that half of all the glaciers in front during lunch time, ar ound Green Lake after work, along the lower 48 sta tes—miles of breathtaking scenery, fishing, hik- Shilshole Bay at sunset — if you lik e to run, ther e’s a route that meets your training requirements. ing and climbing. (360) 854-7200, www.nps. gov/noca.

The moderate, rarely humid summers and mild winters ar e Ocean Beaches well-suited to running. A myriad o f annual events include the The beaches of the Pacific Ocean ar e just two hours fr om Se- Seattle Marathon, the Saint Patrick’s Day Dash and the Beat-theattle. The shoreline is varied, fr om the high craggy cliffs o f Mo- Bridge Run — a uniquely Seattle race between two drawbridges. clips and Pacific Beach to Grayland’s wide, sandy expanses tha t Visit www.nwrunner.com and click on “ Resources” for a Washare perfect for flying kites. Several State Parks located in the area ington Club Report. offer camping opportunities. At Ocean Shores you can ride horses, rent mopeds, dig clams, collect shells, or golf at a PGA-rated Sailing/Boating In Washington, boating is a central part of the culture. There are over course. (360) 289-2451, www.oceanshores.org.

In the southwestern part o f the state is Long Beach, North 230,000 registered boats - not including small kayaks and canoes.

America’s longest sandy beach, o ffering 28 miles o f recreation Whether your craft is powered by wind, motor, or muscle, you’re and beauty. (800) 451-2542, www.funbeach.com. in the right place. The local climate permits this activity year round and even in the dead of winter you’re apt to see sailors clad in bright Olympic Peninsula yellow rain gear. Puget Sound and the S trait of Juan de F uca are A drive around the peninsula to the west o f Seattle offers a vari- beautiful cruising grounds—from the gunkholer’s paradise of the ety of scenery—from snowcapped mountains and jagged ocean south Sound to the island-hopping pleasures of the San Juans. Furcoastlines, to moss-draped rain forests in the Olympic National ther north, spectacular Vancouver Island and the Inside Passage to Park. Hood Canal, on the Puget Sound inlet west o f Bremerton, Alaska await. provides miles of beach, caches of clams and numerous state parks. Before setting sail, visit boattravel.com and purchase a copy of Also on the peninsula, the Mak ah Indian Reservation hosts Northwest Boat Travel. The Seattle District Corps of Engineers also 102

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offers a free brochure and classes providing guidelines for passing through the locks, bridges and local waterways. (206) 764-3742.

For kayaks, canoes, and other human-powered craft, the 140-mile Cascadia Marine Trail stretches through Puget Sound to the Canadian border, offering up-close encounters with Northwest sea life and over 58 shoreline campsites. The Lakes-To-Locks Water Trail, which joins the Cascadia Marine Trail, has 100 launch sites for nonmotorized boats. (206) 545-9161, www.wwta.org/water-trails.

Local maritime festivals celebrate maritime skill and culture. The Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival held each September is a favorite. (360) 385-3628, www.woodenboat.org/festival.

San Juan Islands Natural beauty and a relaxed atmosphere make these islands north of Seattle in the Salish Sea a popular getaway destination.

Their relatively gentle terrain and rural roads are a special haven for bicyclists. The islands are accessed by ferry, private boat, airplane or floatplane. Several companies also offer charter cruises from Seattle. Island accommodations fill up well in advance, so call ahead. Contact: San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau, (888) 4683701, www.visitsanjuans.com.

Steven’s Pass (On US Hwy 2, 78 miles NE of Seattle): (206) 812-4510, Snowlines (206) 634-1645 or (425) 353-4400, www.stevenspass.com.

The Summit at Snoqualmie (On I-90, 45 minutes east of Seattle): (425) 434-7669, Snowline (206) 236-1600, www.summitatsnoqualmie.com.

White Pass (3 hours SE of Seattle): (509) 672-3101, Snowline (509) 672-3100, www.skiwhitepass.com.

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Lake Washington, Lake Union, Puget Sound and numerous area rivers offer a bounty of year-round aquatic activities.

The Washington Outfitters & Guides Association can assist you in finding a reputable river guide for sports fishing or white water rafting. (509) 997-1080, www.woga.org.

Puget Sound, one of the world’s richest marine ecosystems, is home to resident pods of killer whales and the world’s largest species of octopus. For a unique experience, go whale watching out of Westport where more than 20,000 gray whales migrate each year along the Washington coast. Or, go scuba diving. Underwater parks, like those in Edmonds and West Seattle, offer close-up views of local sea life - Dungeness crab, rockfish, anemones, wolf eels and even the occasional sea lion.

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