Skate Like a Girl Seattle, Olympic Events
The Olympics are in full swing and not many people were more excited to see the women’s skateboarding events than the members of Skate Like a Girl. Skate Like a Girl is a non-profit organization that focuses on empowering young women and trans people in skate communities, especially in their three locations; Seattle, Portland, and the SF Bay Area.
Read full storyNeed a Nudge to get out this summer? This app could be the answer
One of the Nudge activities included a hike near Mt. RainierThe Nudge. If you’re one of the thousands of people who are moving to Seattle every week and need some help getting to know your new city or a Seattle native just looking for more ideas for fun weekend activities, you might want to consider The Nudge. The Nudge is a free app that will periodically text you an itinerary of activities to do in or around the city.
Read full storySeattle might not be ready to unmask...here's why
Masked and unmasked shoppers at Pike Place MarketRicky Han/Unsplash. After being the first place where COVID-19 really hit the United States back at the beginning of 2020, Seattle has been fairly cautious when it comes to lifting safety regulations and returning to “normal life.”
Read full storySeattle’s temperatures are rising - and so is the cost of housing
The Seattle real estate market is becoming more competitive than ever, with high demand and low supply resulting in extremely high prices for home buyers. Over 4,500 homes have sold for $100,000 or more above the asking price since the beginning of 2021. According to the real estate website Redfin, prices are up 16.6% compared to the past year, and the average house in Seattle costs $815K.
Read full storyTen ways to beat the heat in Seattle this weekend
As Seattle temperatures begin to rise to record highs, many Seattlites are looking for ways to beat the heat without having to stay stuck in front of the fan they’ve never used before. These ideas will help you get out of the house while still staying cool. Remember: follow the guidelines of local health authorities. Drink lots of water, wear sunscreen, stay in the shade as much as possible.
Read full storyBringing sustainability outside: how Eugene Gear Traders is serving the Eugene community
Bevin Helm stands behind her desk, helping a customer.Josie Hinke. When Bevin Helm opened the doors of Eugene Gear Traders, the outdoor gear consignment shop that she owns and operates, on March 1, 2020, she had no idea that she would have to close the doors for weeks due to the COVID-19 pandemic, only 19 days later.
Read full storyThree Sisters Wilderness and more now require permits for trail use
How the Central Cascade Wilderness Permits are affecting Oregon trails. Springfield and Bend Ore. - After being delayed in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Deschutes and the Willamette National Forests have begun requiring Central Cascades Wilderness Permits for overnight use in Mt. Jefferson, Mt. Washington, and the Three Sisters Wildernesses. Day-use permits are now required on 19 out of 79 trails in these areas.
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