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New King Conservation District board election
Mt. Rainier stands tall in the distance, while the edge of a pond and evergreen trees paint a summery picture in the foreground.
We have the King Conservation District partly to thank for how beautiful our county is. | Photo by Roman Pohorecki
Hey, King County — didja know that we’re in the middle of another election cycle?

Don’t stress — you didn’t miss anything in the mail. This election to choose a new King Conservation District (KCD) board of supervisors member is mostly online.

There are three candidates running for the seat: Brittney Bush Bollay, Aaron Ellig, and Erik Goheen. You can read each of their bios on the KCD website before voting.

The election period ends on Feb.13, so let’s sort it out.

What is the King Conservation District?

The KCD is a non-regulatory agency that aims to promote sustainability in the county by providing assistance, education, and resources to private residences throughout King County. This means they don’t make rules on how we should take care of the land around us, but hope to make such efforts easier.

The agency’s goal is to build a stronger network of locally sourced foods, healthy forests, clean water, and better soil. Among the resources they provide are:
  • Classes on wildfire preparedness, shoreline stewardship, and community agriculture
  • Grant money to local orgs
  • Help and equipment rentals to local farmers
Accomplishments include:
  • Distribuing 67,000+ plants throughnative plant sales + planting 20,960 more through volunteer work
  • Stewarding 13 acres of shoreline and 63+ acres of forest
  • Improving and restoring 301 acres of farmland
  • Assessing 1,486 acres for wildfire risk.

What’s going on with the voting?

Right now, the KCD has a position open on its board of supervisors, so there’s an election to choose who fills that seat. The election is mostly electronic, but you can request a paper ballot). Results are being tallied by the King County Elections office, so you can track your ballot in the same ways that you normally do.

You can also vote right now.
 
Events
Wednesday, Jan. 31
  • Seattle Women Business Network Meetup | Wednesday, Jan. 31 | 10-11 a.m. | Capital One Café, 333 Westlake Ave. N., Seattle | Free | Get some moral support from other local business owners over coffee.
Thursday, Feb. 1
  • Free Admission at Volunteer Park Conservatory | Thursday, Feb. 1 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Volunteer Park Conservatory, 1400 East Galer St., Seattle | Free | Enjoy the gardens without having to fork over any cash.
  • “Boys in the Boat” with Nicole Klein | Thursday, Feb. 1 | 6:30-9 p.m. | Swedish Club, 1920 Dexter Ave. N., Seattle | $5 | Hear about the efforts to renovate the UW Boathouse following the movie’s big release.
  • Michelle Cann: The Women of Chicago’s Black Renaissance | Thursday, Feb. 1 | 7:30-9 p.m. | Meany Hall for the Performing Arts, 4140 George Washington Ln. NE, Seattle | $10-$59 | This award-winning pianist will blow you away with her performances of works composed by other Black luminaires.
Friday, Feb. 2
  • “Swan Lake” | Friday, Feb. 2-Sunday, Feb. 11 | Times vary | McCaw Hall, 321 Mercer St., Seattle | $32-$121 | Get ready for the Pacific Northwest Ballet dancers to take flight as they perform the famous tragic tale.
  • A Birthday Clown Bash | Friday, Feb. 2 | 7-9 p.m. | Jewelbox at Rendezvous, 2322 Second Ave., Seattle | $30-$40 | A birthday performance from a burlesque clown certainly promises to be a memorable event.
Saturday, Feb. 3
  • “A Case for the Existence of God” | Saturday, Feb. 3-Sunday, Feb. 18 | Times vary | ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle | $49-$64 | In a series of twists and turns, two men working inside an Idaho brokerage firm reflect on what it means to be human.
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News Notes
Edu
  • Two Seattle School Board members — Vivian Song and Lisa Rivera — resigned yesterday after acknowledging they had moved outside of their district areas. Seattle Public Schools policy allows directors to continue serving after relocating, but the two made a joint announcement following criticism of their locations. (Seattle Times)
Development
  • Construction is underway on a 172-unit affordable housing apartment complex in downtown Bellevue. The building at 228 106th Place NE includes studios and one- + two-bedroom apartments primarily set aside for those making 60-80% of the area median income. (Puget Sound Business Journal)
Weather
  • This week brought unusually warm temperatures in Seattle with highs near the 60s since Sunday. The last time Seattle saw three straight days of such temps was in 1981. (Seattle Times)
Environment
  • This breaks our hearts to say, but the youngest member of the southern resident orca J pod is now presumed to be dead after the one-month-old calf went missing last week. Survivorship among newborn orcas is low — local researchers estimate that about half die before adulthood. (Seattle Times)
Eat
  • You’ll be taco-ing about this for awhile. Popular taco joint Carmelo’s Tacos is opening a new spot in Capitol Hill. The restaurant, known for it’s satifyingly greasy and reasonably-priced food, will be taking over the former Starbucks location at 101 Broadway. (Capitol Hill Seattle)
Closed
  • Ballard restaurant Koo Hoo Thai Street has closed, according to a note left on its front doors. Koo Hoo opened in 2021 at 1480 NW 70th St. The owners have yet to announce their closure or future plans on their website or social media channel. (My Ballard)
Cause
  • There’s a new GoFundMe campaign to help the owners of Capitol Hill clothing shop Sergius and Bacchus with unplanned medical bills. The organizers are looking to raise $10,000 and have been able to secure $8,000+ so far. (Capitol Hill Seattle)
Health
  • Seattle/King County Clinic, a free healthcare event happening Feb. 15-18, returns to Seattle Center for its ninth year. Healthcare professionals volunteer their time to provide free dental, medical + vision care to anyone who struggles to access and/or afford healthcare. Learn more, including how to volunteer and donate.*
Finance
  • One card, all the perks. Unlimited 1.5% cash back, a sign-up bonus worth hundreds, and 0% intro APR for 15 months (all with no annual fee) almost sounds too good to be true — but this card has it all.*
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🍷 Where there’s a wine, there’s a way

Chateau Ste. Michelle looks to redevelop Woodinville property
A view of Chateau Ste. Michelle's Woodinville estate
Chateau Ste. Michelle laid down its Woodinville roots in the 1970s. | Photo by SEAtoday staff
If you’re a fan of Chateau Ste. Michelle, you may have wined a little when the company looked to sell its Woodinville property in 2022.

But, Washington’s famed winery is now switching barrels and looking to redevelop the property on its own.

Chateau Ste. Michelle has applied to change its land zoning type to allow for denser construction on those coveted Eastside parcels.

If approved, the change could potentially make way for options like a hotel, retail pavilion, food hall, townhomes, or single family homes. And, of course, there’d be more elbow room for those popular summer concerts.

The Woodinville City Council denied Chateau Ste. Michelle’s initial request, but did say it would revisit the conversation at a later time. So, pour a glass and stay tuned.
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Even the trees seem to be confused by all this warm weather we’ve just gotten. I swear to you, the cherry blossom tree outside my living room window started blooming today. It’s a cheery sight, but one that’s at least a month and a half too early.
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