• Washington State Fair | Friday, Sept. 15-Sunday, Sept. 24 | Times vary | Washington State Fair Events Center, 110 Ninth Ave. SW, Puyallup | $12-$60 | Enjoy rides, rodeos, rowdy concerts, and really big fried food on sticks. What more do you need out of life?

• Heavy Breathers Dog Meetup | Saturday, Sept. 16 | 9-10 a.m. | Dog Yard Bar, 1546 NW Leary Way, Seattle | $16 | Expect some interesting ASMR at this meet-up for dogs known for their loud respiratory systems like pugs, Frenchies, bulldogs, and more.
• R-Day 2023 | Saturday, Sept. 16 | 4-8 p.m. | Georgetown, 5813 Airport Way S., Seattle | Free | Celebrate the day the great Rainier Beer “R” sign returned to Seattle with live music, a mobile museum, and lots of vitamin R.

• Norwegian Mini Mittens | Sunday, Sept. 17 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | National Nordic Museum, 2655 NW Market St., Seattle | $165 | Look, it’s going to get cold soon and you’ll need all the pint-sized hygge you can get (this class is for intermediate knitters).
• Mending and Repair Circle | Sunday, Sept. 17 | 4-6 p.m. | Sustainable Capitol Hill Tool Library, 1552 Crawford Pl., Seattle | Free | Repair your old clothes or add a bit of flair to them with tools provided by the Capitol Hill Tool Library.

• Wild Edible and Medicinal Plant Walk: Cougar Mountain | Monday, Sept. 18 | 5:15-7:15 p.m. | Harvey Manning Trailhead, SE Cougar Mountain Dr., Renton | $25-$45 | Learn how to identify common flora in this guided walking class.

• Seattle City Council may soon be switching up the pacing for councilmember elections. Currently, seven of the nine council positions are up for election every four years. The new proposal would stagger elections for different districts to avoid such uneven turnover. (My Northwest)

• $115,400 — that’s Seattle’s new median household income, the highest its ever been. This is 54% higher than the U.S. median income of $74,750. Seattle is also one of three major US cities where there are more $200,000+ earners than $50,000- earners. (Seattle Times)

• Caffè Vita is moving out of its longtime Queen Anne location. The iconic outpost was the first for the local coffee brand that has since expanded to New York and Phoenix. Turtle Coffee — a wholesale partner of Vita’s — will take over the space. Other Caffè Vita locations can be found throughout Seattle. (Eater Seattle)

• Seattle City Council’s economic development committee voted to raise the local hotel tax to fund tourism advertising over the next 15 years. Currently, the city charges a flat $4 rate per person staying in a hotel room. The new charge would be 2.3% of the room’s total cost if the full City Council approves it. (KING 5)

• Belltown Vietnamese restaurant Lai Rai quietly closed after only a few months of business. Critics praised the spot’s menu for its neat blend of Asian and Western flavors, but also noted its somewhat confusing atmosphere. (Eater Seattle)

• Microsoft is making moves. The tech company recently announced that it would not be renewing its lease at Bravern Towers in downtown Bellevue as it continues to move into its new Redmond offices. The lease is due to expire in 2025. (Puget Sound Business Journal)

• ICYMI, Literary Arts recently announced the author lineup for the 2023 Portland Book Festival, happening on Saturday, Nov. 4. Over 80 established and emerging authors will be appearing including: Naomi Alderman, Mitchell S. Jackson, Michael Lewis, Tim O’Brien, and Viet Thanh Nguyen. Grab fest passes.*

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