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Washington State Fair Food: unofficial power rankings
A closeup of an elephant ear — fried dough topped with sugar
All ears? It’s hard to go wrong ordering fried dough topped with sugar. | Photo via the Washington State Fair
Whether you’ve got a sweet tooth or a savory hankering, you’ll want to save your appetite — the Washington State Fair is starting up Labor Day weekend.

Per usual, it’ll be a smorgasbord of fried foods, decadent drinks, and assorted snacks on sticks.

Whether it’s meat on a stick or fried deliciousness on a plate, we’ve listed some of the fairest fare of them all.
  • Fisher scones | Multiple locations | Feast on this longtime fave featuring local raspberry jam.
  • Elephant ears | Fair Food Court | The giant Duris treat coated in buttery, sugary goodness could feed a small army — add Dole Whip for an extra pop of flavor.
  • Dan Dan Noodles | Arena Avenue | It’s Bao Box’s first time participating in the fair, so show up and show out for its $5 dish.
  • Raspados del Sur | Blue Gate Plaza | Picture this: a mangonada and a fruit bowl transformed into a giant, decadent drink topped with Tajin.
  • Kaleenka Piroshky | Grand Avenue | The grab-and-go Ukrainian piroshky takes a fresh spin on typical fair food with seasoned meats and its staple lemon-parsley-dill sauce.
If you have any dietary needs or restrictions, check out the fair’s Sensitive Selections for gluten-free, dairy-free, peanut-free, and veggie-based options.

The fair runs Friday, Aug. 30 until Sunday, Sept. 22, so you’ll have plenty of time to explore rides, vendors, and concerts.

Just... maybe walk off those snacks before taking a trip to ThrillVille — we’re unfortunately speaking from experience.
 
Events
Wednesday, Aug. 21
  • “Peter Pan” | Wednesday, Aug. 21-Sunday, Aug. 25 | Various times | Paramount Theatre | $40-$125 | Tonight is opening night for this high-flying musical brought to life in a new adaptation.
Thursday, Aug. 22
  • Burke Trivia | Thursday, Aug. 22 | 7 p.m. | he College Inn Pub | $5 | Based on Burke Museum’s current “Rare Air” exhibit, this trivia night will focus on flying friends like birds, bats, bees, and more.
Friday, Aug. 23
  • WABA Korea Expo & Festival 2024 | Friday, Aug. 23 | 10 a.m.-8 p.m. | Magnuson Park Hangar 30 | Free | The Korean American Chamber of Commerce is hosting its fifth Washington biz expo highlighting local and global resources, nonprofits, food, beauty products, tech, and more.
  • “Little Women,” The Broadway Musical | Friday, Aug. 23-Sunday, Aug. 25 | Times vary | Magnuson Park Theater | $12 | This musical brings Louisa May Alcott’s timeless classic to life on stage, accompanied by a powerful score.
Saturday, Aug. 24
  • Queen Anne Walking Tour | Saturday, Aug. 24 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | West Queen Anne Elementary School | $20-$25 | Take a step back in time at this guided neighborhood tour of Queen Anne’s landmark residences, repurposed buildings, hidden estates, and more.
  • Poverty Bay Blues & Brews Festival 2024 | Saturday, Aug. 24 | 11 a.m.-7 p.m. | Des Moines Beach Park | $55 | Join on this day featuring a lineup of women performing bluesy rock jams, each in her own unique way.
Sunday, Aug. 25
  • Ren Xue Qigong | Sunday, Aug. 25 | 10-11 a.m. | Waterfront Park Seattle | Free | Inner monologue need a fine-tune? This holistic practice focuses on movement, breathing, and meditation to cultivate inner peace and balance.
  • North Seattle Jewish Cultural Festival | Sunday, Aug. 25 | 1-4 p.m. | Victory Heights Playground | $0-$360 | All are welcome at this community event celebrating Jewish culture with performances, comedy, food, trivia, and more.
Monday, Aug. 26
Tuesday, Aug. 27
  • “The Little Mermaid” | Tuesday, Aug. 27 | 5-7 p.m. | Westlake Park | Free | Catch Disney’s latest adaptation of this classic princess story starring Halle Bailey as Ariel.
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News Notes
Transit
  • Hitting the road this weekend? When choosing your routes, you’ll want to factor in these major closures: Highway 520’s east-west lanes from I-5 to Clyde Hill, Mercer Street southbound ramps from I-5, West Seattle Bridge’s corridor, and I-405’s southbound exit to Highway 169 will all be closed. (Seattle Times)
Weather
  • It may pale in comparison to last weekend’s weather, but chances for thunderstorms in western Washington will continue this week. The likelihood for some electric activity continues from today into Thursday, with temperatures sticking to the upper 60s and lower 70s. Spotty rain will continue through the weekend. (KING 5)
Development
  • Puget Sound’s first affordable living structure funded by Amazon’s $3.6 billion Housing Equity Funds opened this week in Kirkland. Completed three years after the program launched, The Grata at Totem Lake’s construction cost $64 million. $12.5 million of its funding came from Amazon’s low-interest loan. (Puget Sound Business Journal)
Sports
  • The Seattle Kraken signed Matty Beniers to a seven-year, $50 million extension. Last season, the 21-year-old center notched 37 points in 77 games. Beniers was also the NHL’s top rookie for 2022-23, earning the Calder Memorial Trophy + leading all rookies in goals, points, and even-strength points. (ESPN)
Real Estate
  • A refurbished Pioneer Square historic building went from 57% leased out to 98%. The rise in tenants happened just within the last year and a half. Hudson Pacific Properties Inc. attributes strong leasing activity + public investments in the area as main factors for the building’s success so far. (Puget Sound Business Journal)
Opening
  • Brazilian steakhouse Fogo de Chao is slated to open in Rainier Square on Monday, Sept. 2. The chain will be occupying a 9,000-sqft space in the 400 University @ Rainier Square office building. The restaurant will have all-day happy hours every day, offering $5 beers, $8 wines, and $10 cocktails. (Puget Sound Business Journal)
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    What Seattle spots deserve historical markers?

    Which locations around Seattle deserve a historical marker?
    A black and white photo of the pavillion at the 1907 madison park
    In 1907, Madison Park featured a ferry landing, boathouse, and pavilion.
    | Photo by Webster & Stevens via Wikimedia Commons
    We asked you to nominate spots around town that don’t have a historical marker, but should. Here are the finalists:

    Madison Park Dock | Reader Lisa S. nominated the old landing, originally built for the ferry to Kirkland (before the floating bridge). We loved learning more about the history of this fantastic swimming beach, which used to be at the end of the Madison Street cable car line.

    Linda’s Tavern | This Capitol Hill staple has been around since 1994 and is often referred to as “grunge Cheers.” According to Rudd Schupp with Visit Seattle, it is also “the last place that Kurt Cobain was seen alive.”

    Pacific Science Center | Designed by Seattle-born architect Minoru Yamasaki, Schupp credits PacSci as the work that secured Yamasaki’s gig as designer for The World Trade Centers in New York.

    We got more submissions than these — just check out our full map. Voting closes Wednesday, Aug. 28 — which historical location would you like to see recognized?
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