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• Register online through the Washington State Secretary’s website
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• Go in-person to the Elections office in Renton or a Vote Center during an active voting period

Watch for these upcoming dates

• Capitol Hill Weekday Market | Tuesday, Sept. 19, Tuesday, Sept. 26 | 3-7 p.m. | Capitol Hill Farmers Market, E. Barbara Bailey Way, Seattle | Free | The new seasonal edition to the city’s farmer market scene caters to commuters.
• Craft and Cocktail: Creative Gathering | Tuesday, Sept. 19 | 7-10 p.m. | Olmstead, 314 Broadway E., Seattle | Free | Bring whatever arts project you’re working on and meet some new people over drinks.

• “Carmen” | Wednesday, Sept. 20 | 7-10 p.m. | Meydenbauer Center, 11100 NE Sixth St., Bellevue | $35-$50 | The Bellevue Opera is ready to transport you to Spain for a story of love, jealousy, and lots of saucy music.
• Jupiter Bar Art Swap | Wednesday, Sept. 20 | 7-10 p.m. | Jupiter Bar, 2126 Second Ave., Seattle | Free | This community event showcases the work of local Black artists — swap some pieces and meet the makers.

• Smoken Word: 420 Friendly Open Mic and Writing Workshop Series | Thursday, Sept. 21 | 7-10 p.m. | Made Space Seattle, 2002 E. Union St., Seattle | $12-$35 | This month’s creative session is all about “embracing identity.”

• Seattle Cake and Sip | Friday, Sept. 22, Friday, Sept. 29 | 6-9 p.m. | Black Dot Underground, 1437 S. Jackson St., Seattle | $85 | Learn some cake decorating techniques with a glass of wine in your hand.
• Downtown Art Walk | Friday, Sept. 22 | 5-8 p.m. | Hotel Monaco, 1101 Fourth Ave., Seattle | Free | Cruise 10+ stops around downtown Seattle and gaze upon the talent of other locals.

• The Wing Luke Museum in the Chinatown-International District is accepting donations to help repair damage done to its facilities in a recent racially motivated attack. The museum asks those who donate to designate their gift to “General Museum Support” or the “Chinese American Legacy Artwork Project.”

• It’s the holiday season — well, not quite yet, but we’re getting a brand new Seattle Christmas Market this year. Modeled after traditional German markets, the event running from November 24 to December 24 will turn Seattle Center into a European village with 50,000+ twinkling lights, a carousel, and lots of local vendors.

• Expect some potential delays along the Washington State Ferries’ Bainbridge and Bremerton routes as the Walla Walla vessel undergoes some repairs. The boat will be out of service for at least four weeks. (Seattle Times)

• Morningside Academy, a local private school for elementary and middle school aged kids, has a new home in Capitol Hill’s historic Caroline Kline Galland House. The 117-year-old building at 1605 17th Ave. was most recently home to the Gaffney House. (Capitol Hill Blog)

• Delta Airlines has expanded its Sea-Tac Airport service offerings with a new direct flight to Dallas. The twice-daily trips will begin July 2024, adding to the airline’s 160 daily departures from Seattle. (Puget Sound Business Journal)

• After a four-year hiatus, the Fisherman’s Fall Festival is coming back to Interbay on Saturday, Sept. 30. The event celebrating the return of the North Pacific Fishing Fleet features live performances and a salmon barbecue to benefit the Seattle Fisherman’s Memorial honoring those lost at sea. (My Ballard)

• A new, mixed-use residential complex is about to go up in downtown Bellevue. The eight-story, 151-unit building will begin construction next month at 224 105th Avenue NE. There will be 4,332 sqft space for ground-floor retail. (Downtown Bellevue Network)

• When natural disasters hit, they can take an emotional — and financial — toll. The best way to stress less? Be prepared. Bank of America shares how to better protect your assets and how to recover if disaster strikes.*