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New Habitat Attracts Salmon to Duwamish River People’s Park

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First-year monitoring found over 7,300 juvenile salmon, improved estuarine habitat

Estuarine habitat recovery is underway on the Duwamish River. One year a er opening the Duwamish River People’s Park and Shoreline Habitat (DRPP), the largest restoration project on the Duwamish River in a generation, a team composed of Port of Seattle environmental sta , sh biologists, and University of Washington (UW) researchers found more than 7,300 juvenile salmon and extensive, healthy marsh vegetation.

While much has been written on plants you should not consume, a delightful byproduct of growing owers is eating – or drinking – them – if you choose the right ones.

First things rst: identify your plant, do your research as to which part of the plant is edible, and if possible, select organically grown owers for your table. If you purchase owers or pick them from a roadside, they may have been treated with insecticide or fungicide.

Flowers have so many uses in the kitchen – they can be frozen, battered, baked, candied with sugar or used as a garnish atop soups, salads, and adding decorative punch and avor to lemonade or iced tea, and cocktails.

One favorite available much of the year in the Paci c Northwest is the viola/pansy clan. Pansies, with their bold, painted faces, are the supersized cousin of the wild violet. eir avor is described as mild and grassy, but they add an intricate beauty to any application. Some favorite uses are in ice cubes for cocktails, as a salad garnish, or candied

for decorating cakes. I seem to recall Martha Stewart once making a frozen cylinder lled with pansies by using a vodka bottle as a mold on her television show, but I could be wrong. I’m pretty sure of the elements, but as the boxes say, ingredients may have shi ed over the years in memory. It was like most Martha projects, exacting but exquisite.

Rose petals bring a variety of scents and avors to your recipes, from oral to sweet or slightly spicy. For my wedding I attempted to recreate a rose lemonade popular at Mr. Falafel in Brooklyn many years ago. Unfortunately, I used too heavy a hand and my batch tasted like liquid perfume. Rose hips, the hard seed casing that forms a er the owers, are beloved for containing massive amounts of vitamin C and are popular additions to oral tea blends.

Easy-to-grow calendula blossoms have a slightly bitter taste and look charming in a salad or oating in a summer soup. Another great choice for salads,

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Sam Cho to join Office of Mayor Bruce Harrell as director of strategic initiatives

“Community engagement and environmental stewardship are making a di erence for Seattle’s only river and those who live along its shores,” said Port of Seattle Submitted

Mayor Bruce Harrell announced that Sam Cho will serve as director of strategic initiatives in the Mayor’s O ce. Elected to the Port of Seattle Commission in 2019 and currently serving as Commission President, Cho brings a decade of experience in public policy and economic development to Mayor Harrell’s administration.

“As we look to build the Seattle of the future with a cutting-edge economy rooted in equitable growth and expanded opportunity for every neighbor, Sam Cho brings the proven experience we need to ensure our e orts are forward-thinking, innovative, sustainable, and inclusive,” said Mayor

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Liminality and hyperbolic discounting

Liminality refers to the space that’s neither here nor there. It’s the in-between space. It can be a developmental space, such as adolescence (neither childhood nor adulthood). It can be a physical space, such as a border between two spaces like a doorway. It can be an emotional space, a space where we are not committing to one path or another, one life choice or another, or even one mundane decision or another.

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when critical decisions hang in the balance?

In my previous article on liminality, I wrote about anxiety and the potential anxiety reduction or at least mitigation in avoiding a decision — i.e. staying in a liminal state. e downside of avoiding a decision is the default outcome, usually not the most desirable. Are there cognitive tools to nudge us over the threshold to the other side, particularly

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Harrell. “As the Director of Strategic Initiatives, Sam Cho will deliver progress on our agenda for an ambitious future for Downtown Seattle, support for local small businesses and vibrant neighborhoods, and generational wealthbuilding opportunities for communities historically le out. Sam shares our One Seattle vision for a city where every resident has the tools and support needed to reach their full potential and thrive.”

As the Director of Strategic Initiatives, Cho will work on advancing Mayor Harrell’s Downtown Activation Plan (DAP), a comprehensive set of legislative, regulatory, and programmatic e orts to revitalize and transform the city’s center. e plan balances short-term steps and longterm systemic changes to create the Downtown Seattle of the future.

“I’m honored to be joining the Harrell administration to help execute the Mayor’s vision for One Seattle,” said Cho. “As the son of immigrants to Seattle whose parents owned a small business, building

Here’s where the bias of hyperbolic discounting comes in. It’s a fancy name for our propensity to choose short term rewards of lesser value than longer term rewards of greater value. In other words, we regularly fail the marshmallow test (young children taking one marshmallow in the moment versus two marshmallows if they can wait longer — google Stanford marshmallow experiment led by psychologist Walter Mischel). is behavioral economics theory describes why we take today’s smaller gain versus tomorrow’s greater gain and may o er insight into procrastination or hanging out in the liminal zone.

Here’s a real-world example.

wealth in historically underserved communities is a crucial part of that vision. As one of the fastest-growing cities in the country, I look forward to ensuring that economic opportunity reaches every corner of our city. We also have in our midst, a once-in-a-generation opportunity to transform our city center; and I look forward to working with stakeholders and community members to create a downtown we can all be proud of.”

He will also work on strengthening Seattle’s economy through trade, small business growth, and new business attraction, working with the O ce of Economic Development and other business partners. is includes overseeing the implementation of the Liberty Project, an innovative business growth program focused on increasing revenues for businesses owned by entrepreneurs of color.

In addition to his elected role as Port of Seattle Commission President, Cho currently works to expand access to clean energy solutions and battery charging stations. Cho previously

Suppose you want to age in place but your house has stairs and other obstacles which can present a future (or current) challenge. Rather than planning for our future selves and moving to a community that can support us as our aging journey unfolds, we opt instead to move to a one-level condo. at achieves a short term no-

served as the Founder and CEO of Seven Seas Export, an international trading company that exported American poultry products to Asia. Earlier in his career, Cho held positions at the US Department of State as an analyst, in Congress as an aide, and was a political appointee under President Barack Obama.

Cho also serves on the Advisory Council for the Asian Paci c American Institute for Congressional Studies (APAICS), and the Asia Society Seattle, and sits on the Board of Directors for the Seattle Symphony, Verity Credit Union, and Greater Seattle Partners. He is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations. He earned his Bachelor’s degree from American University and a Master’s of Science from e London School of Economics.

Cho will begin his role at the Mayor’s O ce in September. He will retain his role as Port Commissioner and recuse himself from procedures when potential con icts of interest arise following the process outlined in the Code of Ethics for Port Commissioners.

stairs goal, but it still leaves us without a solution for the long term. Stay with me: in this sense a condo move is staying in the liminal space through hyperbolic discounting –favoring a short-term reward at the loss of a more valuable long-term gain. It keeps us in the liminal state because we don’t commit to moving across the threshold to the

next part of our journey. Where are you seeing this bias (or discounting future value) play out in your life? Once you can identify it, you can more clearly assess short term vs long term value. Food for thought. And now can someone please pass the marshmallows?

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CenturyLink participates in the Lifeline program, which makes residential telephone or qualifying broadband service more affordable to eligible low-income individuals and families. Eligible customers may qualify for Lifeline discounts of $5.25/month for voice or bundled voice service or $9.25/month for qualifying broadband or broadband bundles. Residents who live on federally recognized Tribal Lands may qualify for additional Tribal benefits if they participate in certain additional federal eligibility programs. The Lifeline discount is available for only one telephone or qualifying broadband service per household, which can be either a wireline or wireless service. Broadband speeds must be at least 25 Mbps download and 3 Mbps upload to qualify.

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The above described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. Said sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances on October 6, 2023. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by September 25, 2023, (11 days before the sale date) to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before September 25, 2023 (11 days before the sale) the default as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustees’ fees and costs are paid. Payment must be in cash or with cashiers’ or certified checks from a State or federally chartered bank. The sale may be terminated any time after the September 25, 2023 (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower or Grantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance by paying the entire principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the current Beneficiary, NewRez LLC DBA Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): ADDRESS RASSUL

ILA 36817 45TH AVE S, AUBURN, WA 98001 RASSUL ILA C/O PRISCILLA MIDDLETON, AGENT, 36817 45TH AVE S, AUBURN, WA 98001 PRISCILLA MIDDLETON 36817 45TH AVE S, AUBURN, WA 98001 by both first class and certified mail on February 15, 2023, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place February 16, 2023 on the real property described in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above described property. IX. Anyone having any objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustees’ Sale. X. Notice to Occupants or Tenants. The purchaser at the Trustee’s sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. Notice to Borrower(s) who received a letter under RCW 61.24.031: THIS NOTICE IS THE

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Board of Health committee recommends restructuring leadership

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After an exhaustive search for TacomaPierce County Health Department’s next director of Health, the Board of Health executive recruitment committee recommends splitting the Director of Health position into two roles – Administrator and Health Officer.

This restructure in leadership aligns with most local health jurisdiction similar in size and will best serve the people of Tacoma and Pierce County.

The two roles will allow for the unique strengths and skill sets necessary to operate an innovative local health jurisdiction.

Administrators serve as the executive and strategic leaders of health jurisdictions while state statute sets the requirements of the health officer role, which include being licensed to practice medicine in Washington state.

Health Department staff will bring forward a resolution to approve 2 new job classifications and salary ranges at the Sept. 6 Board of Health regular meeting. The Board’s approval of these new classifications is the first step in a new recruitment process for the 2 positions. The recruitment committee will then reconvene and provide updated timelines as soon as possible.

Magnolia Chorale launches fall season

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Magnolia Chorale rehearsals for the December concert, begin on Sept. 10 at 7 p.m.

Rehearsals will take place at Magnolia United Church of Christ, 3555 West McGraw St.

Directed by music director Joseph To, Magnolia Chorale is launching its new. e Chorale, a community of singers who share a passion for all kinds of music, is looking for singers in all voice parts. Members come from all over the Seattle area, and all walks of life. If you have some choral experience and a basic ability to read music, you’ll t right in. ere’s no audition, just a brief voice placement session with director Joseph

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e rehearsals lead up to the Chorale’s December concert

“Dark and Luminous Night,”

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Commissioner Ryan Calkins. “ ere is still so much to do to support a clean and healthy Duwamish River, but we have the right community and environmental experts working together. at powerful collaboration makes me optimistic about our future.” is year marked the rst of 10 years of monitoring the Port will conduct at the site to ensure that the habitat restoration project delivers results. e sampling found:

• Over 7,000 juvenile chum salmon (~7169)

• Almost 250 juvenile natural origin Chinook salmon (243)

on Dec. 9-10, which explores the darkness and brightness of the night as well as various forms of illumination and how they bring comfort.

e second half will be a celebration of mystery and hope with Vivaldi’s Gloria. Concert tickets will be available through magnoliachorale.org and at the door.

In April 2024, the Chorale

will celebrate its 35th anniversary of making music in Magnolia with a joyful concert and celebration, including old favorites, a newly commissioned piece, food and drink, and general merriment.

Magnolia Chorale, established in 1989, is a community-based, nonpro t. organization that provides opportunities for singers to perform a wide variety of sacred and secular choral music. It is an independent organization and is not a liated with Magnolia United Church of Christ (MUCC) or Magnolia Lutheran Church (MLC) its programs, or missions. e Chorale is most grateful to MUCC and MLC for their hospitality in hosting our rehearsals and concerts.

soups, or drinks is the ethereal blue star-shaped borage owers, which taste like cucumber and just look fabulous. For a spicy kick, throw nasturtiums in the mix - they have a peppery edge like arugula.

Speaking of arugula, don’t neglect its paleyellow blossoms at the end of the season, which share the same pepper power as the leaves.

Many herbs carry their leaf avor into their owers, and you can take full advantage of this in your creative cooking. Basil blossoms, especially from purple-leafed types, make a stunning nishing touch for caprese salad, pizza, pasta, or ai dishes depending on the cultivar. You can choose Italian, ai or African types. e latter two skew toward licorice in avor. You can really have fun with some large edible blossoms. Both the owers of elder shrubs (Sambucus nigra and S. canadensis), and squash owers can be battered and fried into fritters. In the case of the trumpet shaped squash blossom, they can be stu ed with so cheese. Elder owers are also used in cordials and simple syrups for cocktails and mocktails. ( e elderberry wine made famous in Cary Grant’s vintage screwball comedy lm “Arsenic and Old Lace” is made from Sambucus nigra berries, not the blossoms.)

e much-maligned dandelion punctuating many a lawn makes a sweet cordial, syrup, or wine as well – just choose owers from a eld you know is cultivated organically. I once sampled some decades-old dandelion wine put up in a Coke bottle from a grandmother’s basement– it had quite a kick and would have been delicious on vanilla ice cream.

e tiny pompoms of chive blossoms make a savory vinaigrette. So-called “garlic chives” have white blossoms and standard chive plants have rosy pink owers. Despite the names, the taste is similar, but the pink color looks so pretty in a jar.

• Over 900 non-salmonid sh (922)

Robust marsh vegetation including bulrush and beachgrass over knee-high and an expanding blanket

of wetland emergent plants. Healthy marsh vegetation protects sh from predators, improves water quality, and supports an ecosystem full of food that sh like to eat.

Lavender owers have a strong and sweet avor o en used in baking, teas, and ice cream – like at Molly Moon’s, for instance. e English varieties (L. angustifolia) are they types most chosen for cooking because they have less oil than the French types used to make perfume. So next time you’re wondering what’s for dinner, take a stroll in the garden for inspiration.

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