08.13.2024

Today’s Forecast

🍎 It’s anything but slim pickings around here

Where to pick juicy apples this fall near Seattle

Can’t you just smell that crisp, fresh, apple-y air? | Photo by @yuk_seattle

Ready to feast on the fruits of your labor? Apple-picking season is in the air.

Peak apple harvesting begins in mid-to-late September, but a few farms will soon be opening up their orchards for u-pick — so now’s the time plan ahead and create some core memories.

Here are some top places to scout:

Skipley Farm, Snohomish | U-pick just opened at this spot for a variety of apples, blueberries, plums, and black currants. This farm also has an edible plant nursery, tours + classes, and retail.
*Note: Visitors should bring their own bags for picking. The farm is also pet-friendly after 3 p.m. on weekends.

Sm’Apples, Ferndale | This orchard’s first batch of apples will be available starting Friday, Aug. 16. Throughout September, apple varieties like fuji, gala, and ambrosia will start joining the party.
*Note: Bring your own bags and boxes to take your produce home, along with cash or checks — no cards are accepted.

Bailey Family Farm, Snohomish | Honeycrisp apples open up for picking mid-September — you can also grab late-summer produce like fresh corn, sunflowers, carrots, herbs, and more in the meantime if you’re itchin’ for a pickin’.

Raising Cane Ranch, Snohomish | Apple-picking at this farm typically begins mid-to late September, featuring over 20 varieties. Other u-pick produce items include huckleberries, hazelnuts, and chestnuts. Plus, get the full experience by scheduling a cider pressing party + tree-to-tap hard fruit ciders.

3 more u-pick destinations

Asked

How would you rank Washington-grown apple varieties?

A group of three apples grouped together with a fourth sitting on top of them. They are bright red with large spots of golden yellow. — You all better be as opinionated about this as we are.
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Photo via Wikimedia Commons

A. Red delicious
B. McIntosh red
C. Ambrosia
D. Gravenstein
E. Honeycrisp
F. Fuji

Pick wisely

Events

Tuesday, Aug. 13

Volunteer Day: School Supply Kits | Tuesday, Aug. 13 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Communities in Schools of Greater King County | Free | Join Young Professionals of Seattle in creating back-to-school supply kits that will be handed out to students + families at an upcoming street fair.
Concerts on the Green: Harmonious Funk | Tuesday, Aug. 13 | 7-8:30 p.m. | Issaquah Community Center | Free | The R&B and funk band is breathing life back into a round-up of top hits.
O.A.R. Summer Tour ’24 with Fitz and the Tantrums | Tuesday, Aug. 13 | 7 p.m. | Chateau Ste. Michelle | $44-$112 | Grab a spot on the lawn to enjoy some American rock + indie pop in the great outdoors.

Wednesday, Aug. 14

West Seattle Chamber Adopt-A-Street Clean-Up | Wednesday, Aug. 14 | 5-6 p.m. | Welcome Road Winery | Free | Help beautify the streets + get some steps in while you pick up litter along the mile stretch.
Flow in the Park: Free Yoga | Wednesday, Aug. 14 | 6 p.m. | Lake Union Park | Free | Only three sessions left — bring your mat, snag special offers to local businesses, and sip on free drinks.
Music in the Arboretum: Adrian Xavier Band | Wednesday, Aug. 14 | 6-8 p.m. | Graham Visitors Center | Free | Free ice cream, live reggae music, and a stunning outdoor oasis — what more could you need for a relaxing evening?

Thursday, Aug. 15

Invest in Youth 14th Annual Golf Classic | Thursday, Aug. 15 | 1:30-6:30 p.m. | The Golf Club at Redmond Ridge | $50-$600 | All skill levels are welcome at this opportunity to meet other golfers + support a nonprofit committed to reducing youth educational barriers.
Zucchini 500 at Lake City Farmers Market | Thursday, Aug. 15 | 4-6 p.m. | Lake City Farmers Market | Free | Materials are provided for young racers to handcraft their own zucchini roadsters, which will be sent down a ramp for the ultimate test of speed.
Mason Jar Floral Arrangement | Thursday, Aug. 15 | 6-8 p.m. | LaShelle Wines, Woodinville | $65 | Get creative with chalk paint and learn how to arrange a stunning bouquet with fresh flowers.

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News Notes

Maritime

University of Washington scientists released a first batch of lab-grown sea stars. The researchers spent five years growing the threatened sunflower sea stars, whose West Coast population was nearly wiped out by a disease 10 years ago. The released sea stars will be monitored for at least a few weeks. (KING 5)

Legacy

Seattle-based music journalist Charles Cross has died at age 67. Cross wrote significant biographies for Seattleites like Kurt Cobain and Jimi Hendrix over the years and is remembered as a “d*mn good writer” with “his heart in the right place.” (Seattle Times)

Real Estate

Goldman Sachs just purchased one of the Emerald City skyline’s newest crown jewels — the Skyglass Tower. An affiliate of the NY-based investment bank paid $175 million for the SLU apartment building. This places its selling price at ~40% less than it was during the peak of the Seattle luxury real estate market in 2022. (The Real Deal)

Biz

Seattle-based Ackley Brands, the state’s fastest-growing wine company, just closed a deal acquiring Charles Smith Wines. Financial details were not shared, but other recent purchases by Ackley Brands include Columbia Winery, Betz Family Wines, and Hogue Cellars. (Puget Sound Business Journal)

Number

$24 million — that’s the asking price for a Mercer Island mansion that just hit the market, establishing itself as the island’s second-most expensive listing. Features of the 11,250-sqft, six-bed estate include a wine cellar, second kitchen, and detached guest house. (Puget Sound Business Journal)

Ranked

Seattle ranked No. 4 within the 10 best cities to start a business in the US, according to a recent analysis by CoworkingMag. Key metrics included funding availability, setup costs, and numbers of accelerators + incubators for startups. Seattle is dubbed a “booming innovator playground” with a “robust talent pool.” (CoworkingMag)

Sports

In a recent pick swap, the Seattle Seahawks created room for new center Connor Williams by sending veteran Nick Harris back to his original team, the Cleveland Browns. Hear from local experts on the mid-August trade with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.

Older Adults

Embrace your next adventure in retirement by volunteering with AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP. Use your skills to make a difference, stay active, and gain physical, mental and social benefits. Assist neighbors with grocery shopping or offer companionship to those in need, all while enriching our community (and yourself).*

Olympics

🥇 Loyd’s second gold + many US firsts

US women’s basketball wins gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics

Jewell Loyd is mid-jump, arms in the air about to launch a basketball from beneath the net. Her toes are barely balanced on the court, and she's sporting the red, white, and blue USA uniform from the USA Women's National Team during her 2022 performance in Sydney, Australia.

Jewell Loyd played for the USA Women’s National Team in 2020 in Tokyo, 2022 in Sydney, and in 2024 for the Paris Olympics. | Photo by Trenton Miller, courtesy of USA Basketball

France in the lead, an ecstatic home-crowd, and the final buzzer rapidly approaching — all of these factors set the stage for the US women’s basketball team’s (and Seattle Storm player Jewell Loyd’s) hard-fought win on the last day of the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Here’s why we’re still talking about this win:

This was Loyd’s second Olympic gold medal.
It was America’s first ever Olympic game decided by one point (67-66).
This was the team’s eighth consecutive gold medal, the most consecutive basketball titles for any nation (men’s or women’s).
It’s also the first time that both gold medal basketball games were earned by teams from the same two countries — the men also won gold against France.

“These never get redundant,” Loyd said in a KING 5 interview. “This is awesome to have this experience... it’s pretty special.”

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Madeline

From the editor

Perhaps an unpopular opinion, but the recent chill in the air really has me ready for fall. The changing leaves, spiced chais, layered sweaters, and seasonal soups — give me all of it. 🎃

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