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Published by Vernon Publications, LLC 12437 NE 173rd Place • P.O. Box 970 Woodinville, WA 98072-0970 • (425) 488-3211 www.vernonpublications.com Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the 2013/2014 Greater Seattle InfoGuide®. However Vernon Publications, LLC cannot guarantee the correctness of all information gathered from various sources. The editor welcomes reader response to discovered errors.

Source of Statistical Information Median Household Incomes: U.S. Census Bureau, State & County Quick Facts Population Figures: WA State OFM Forecasting, (April 1, 2012 Population Estimates) Real Estate Price Information: NWMLS (March 2012 - Feb 2013) Rental Figures: SeattleRentalGroup.com Travel Time/Distance: www.mapquest.com (figures rounded to nearest whole number)

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Welcome from Governor Jay Inslee Economic Snapshot Moving Checklist Getting Established Successful Home Buying Optimizing Your Rental Experience Downtown Seattle Neighborhoods Downtown Seattle Map Living It Up, Downtown Seattle’s Other Neighborhoods Seattle Map North Communities Eastside Communities South Communities West Communities

DAY-TO - DAY L I V I N G 69 78 79 85 86

Staying Healthy Childcare Education Media Transportation

ENJOYING T HE REGION 87 89 90 92 96

Sightseeing Arts Family Fun Outdoors Sports / Advertisers’ Index

Photo Credits COVER: The Seattle Great Wheel is a hallmark of Seattle’s waterfront. Photo © VPLLC. CONTENTS: Clockwise from above; Downtown Seattle Waterfront. The University of Washington’s Suzzallo Library. Sunset at Montlake Park © Jason Paur. Airplane Landing at SeaTac Airport © Port of Seattle. Washington State Convention & Trade Center © Don Geyer, mountainscenes.com. Greenlake Daffodils © Laurel Mercury, Just Say Cheeze!.

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Greater Seattle:

An Adventure of a Lifetime By Governor Jay Inslee A lifetime of adventure You could spend a lifetime here and never see or do it all. For those with salt in their veins, consider renting kayaks or canoes to explore the estuaries of Spencer Island near Everett or venture to the Skagit River’s Bald Eagle Natural Area to see these majestic birds in their native habitat.

It is a true pleasure to welcome you to Washington State and the Puget Sound region. As a native of this great state and its 23rd Governor, I am fortunate to be able to share my love of Washington with all of you, whether this is your first visit or your 100th. Washington State, with its soaring mountains, pristine waterways and diverse culture, is one of the most remarkable places anyone can visit or live. Ask anyone who lives here what they like best about the Puget Sound region and you’ll get a different answer every time. For some, it’s the many recreational pursuits the area affords. Others will say it’s our amazing neighborhoods, award-winning restaurants, eclectic music and arts scene, and world class museums and galleries.

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Another great way to enjoy our waterways is to hop aboard a Washington State ferry. Walk aboard or bring your car along and explore the many communities that dot the shores of the Kitsap Peninsula, just to the west of Seattle, or plan a longer excursion to the San Juan Islands or Olympic Peninsula. Beachgoers can explore the shores of Alki Beach in West Seattle, Discovery Park in

Magnolia or Golden Gardens in Shilshole. At low tide, you can see the many species of fish and shellfish that call Puget Sound home. Ready for a break? The greater Seattle area is a food-lover’s paradise. We have an array of world-class restaurants in the area as well as microbreweries serving up regional specialties alongside delicious craft beers. Locals pride themselves on enjoying the freshest seafood around, from Dungeness Crab, mussels and oysters to wild salmon, a Northwest favorite. Need a pick me up? I don’t have to remind you that Washington State is the coffee capital of the world. Starbucks invented an entire coffee culture right here in Seattle, and you can visit their first store at the Pike Place Market, one of the largest farmer’s

22 million people per year enjoy riding Washington State Ferries

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Pike Place Market attracts 10 million visitors each year markets in the world. Be sure to plan some extra time at the market; you’ll need it to explore the many levels of shops and vendor stalls selling everything from fresh fish to international foods. If the weather isn’t to your liking, venture indoors. Besides the market, you can enjoy a day at the Seattle Art Museum, the Experience Music Project museum or the Chihuly Garden & Glass museum at Seattle Center. The Museum of History and Industry is also highly recommended.

A city hard at work Even if you’ve never been to Seattle before, you probably know the names of some of our biggest business legends. Companies such as Amazon, Boeing, Costco, Microsoft, Nordstrom, REI and Starbucks have not only changed the face of their respective markets and industries, but have also re-shaped the city’s geography. Living in the city is fashionable 6

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these days, as condos, apartments and entire communities sprout up near major employment hubs, such as those found around south Lake Union. But a visit to Seattle isn’t complete without a visit to one of our many outlying neighborhoods, each with a unique personality that will make your journey worthwhile. To the north, there’s Ballard, Fremont, Green Lake, Greenwood and the University District to explore, as well as Queen Anne and Magnolia. To the east is Capitol Hill and Madrona, with their trendy mix of shops, restaurants and bars. South of Downtown Seattle is the SODO district, Georgetown, Pioneer Square and the International District, which offers a melting pot of Asian cultures and experiences. And just over the two floating bridges is the Eastside, with great shopping and dozens of Washington’s famed wineries. Experts agree that our wines are among the best in the world, and more than 50 wineries are just a short drive away.

Enjoy your stay! This guide is a great starting point for your visit to Washington. I hope it will inspire you to learn more about our entire state, from the fertile farm lands of Eastern Washington that grow more than 300 crops to the rich history of our Native American tribes. If you’re new to the area and planning to put down roots, welcome. I know you’ll find Washington State a welcoming, friendly place that will soon feel like home. If you’re just passing through, I hope that you have the opportunity to discover the many unique qualities that make this part of the world such a special place and that you take the time to create lasting memories of your stay here. On behalf of everyone who calls Washington home, welcome!

Jay Inslee, Governor Washington State

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Economic Snapshot

What makes this a great place to live or to start, expand or relocate a business? For starters, this region is: • A hotbed for research and development: In 2012 the University of Washington tripled their research funding over the last 20 years by pulling in $1.47 billion. In 2012, over 90% of National Institute of Health grants awarded in our state went to Puget Sound area organizations.

One in three jobs in our state are tied to international trade • A 24-hour vibe: Seattle is a 24-hour city on Asian commerce routes, making it one of the top ten US markets to watch in 2013. (Emerging Trends in Real Estate by Urban Land Institute and PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.)

• A diverse economy and population: Minority-owned businesses are a dynamic part of the economy. In 2010 Washington State did business with 545 minority-owned businesses. The total expenditures exceeded $67.1 million.

• The Milken Institute “2012 Best Performing Cities” named the SeattleBellevue-Everett metro area #13 among the nation’s 200 largest metros.

• A qualified workforce: In 2011 approximately 64% of the region’s population was prime workforce age, 20-64. Residents are also among the nation’s most highly educated. In King County nearly 48% have a bachelor’s degree. In Seattle, that number is over 56%.

• A strategic location: Greater Seattle is equidistant from London and Tokyo— 9 hours by plane to either city. The region’s marine ports are also closer to Asia than any other major ports on the United States’ West Coast.

• A leader in sustainability: As of May 2012, Seattle ranked 6th in the U.S. for the number of LEED projects (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) in the city.

• An export-driven economy: Nearly three quarters of the state’s exports originate in central Puget Sound, and it is estimated that one in three jobs locally is tied to international trade.

• A great place for business: In 2012, Washington ranked eleventh in the nation on Forbes.com “Top States for Business” and Seattle was in the top 20 “Best Places for Business and Careers.”

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• A center for emerging industries: The 2012 MoneyTree Report ranking venture capital investments by state listed Washington fourth in the U.S. for total funding dollar. Our state was one of only two states among the Top Ten that increased their funding over 2011.

Photo © Don Wilson, Port of Seattle

The continuing growth of the region is a clear indication of its desirability as a place to do business and to live. In 2011, Central Puget Sound was home to over 3.7 million people and 1.85 million jobs. Bob Drewell, Executive Director of Puget Sound Regional Council estimates that “The region can expect about 1.3 million more people and over a million more jobs in the next 30 years.” This long-term tendency for consistent growth in size and quality is why the Seattle metropolitan area was named the third strongest local economy in America on the 2012 Policom Corporation Annual Economic Strength Rankings.

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Cost of Living A strong economy and a diverse, welleducated populace mean the Puget Sound region is a relatively affluent area. Within the four-county area, King County has the highest median household income, projected at $68,313 by the Washington State Office of Financial Management. Snohomish County follows at $64,033, then Pierce County at $57,162 and Kitsap County at $57,115. Cost of living is generally higher than the U.S. average, but is in line with other metropolitan centers with comparable income levels.

Industry Clusters While Greater Seattle’s economy includes a broad range of industries, seven clusters stand out:

Aerospace The Puget Sound region has a proud history and a strong future as a leader in the aerospace industry. The Washington Aerospace Partnership reports that our region has 23 times more people employed in aircraft manufacturing than the national average. The largest and best-known employer, Boeing Commercial Airplanes produces the Next Generation 737’s and 787’s.

But according to Choose Washington, aircraft assembly is only part of the aerospace industry, and companies in our region are at the forefront of research and development in advanced materials, alternative fuels, next generation air traffic management, space and avionics.

Information Technology Our region is a global center for information technology, known for companies that drive innovation and progress. It is home to some of the most recognized names in the software and information technology industry Microsoft, Nintendo, Expedia, Amazon.com, RealNetworks, TMobile, Expedia, and many more. Information technology, one of the region’s largest employment clusters, accounts for nearly 145,000 jobs. PSRC projections call for the Central Puget Sound I-T sector to gain 25,000-30,000 jobs over the next 10 years.

Clean Technology This region is known for its long-standing commitment to environmental stewardship and early leadership on environmental issues, from recycling to sustainable building. Support of the burgeoning clean technology sector is widespread. For example, King County’s Green Communities Initiative, the first program of its kind in the state, offers low-interest financing

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for environmental sustainability projects. Currently, nearly 1,800 clean tech firms are located in the region.

Life Sciences & Global Health The Puget Sound region boasts one of the most significant concentrations of life sciences companies in the nation. Among the four counties, seventy three percent of all jobs in this cluster are found in King County, most in the South Lake Union area. Many of these companies grew out of cutting-edge research conducted at the numerous public and private research institutions, such as the University of Washington, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and Seattle Biomedical Research Institute—to name just a few. Groundbreaking work in the field of Global Health is supported by organizations like The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Washington Global Health Alliance and many others.

Logistics & International Trade The region’s strategic location with regard to the Pacific Rim, our deepwater ports and vast experience in international trade make it one of the leading trade hubs on the West Coast of North America. In fact, the SeattleTacoma-Everett port region is the fourth largest container complex in North America, smaller only than New York/New Jersey and Los Angeles/Long Beach. Puget Sound’s ports serve not

Cost of Living Index, MSA comparisons, US city average equals 100. City

Composite Index

Groceries

Housing

Utilities

Transportation

Health Care

Misc. Goods/ Services

Portland

116

105

146

109

110

104

San Diego

143

106

237

112

111

110

103

Washington D.C.

143

111

235

118

109

100

101

Seattle

143

110

231

107

118

111

Los Angeles

144

110

235

115

112

111

103

Boston

149

117

211

130

108

123

135

San Francisco

199

114

426

110

111

116

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only the Pacific Northwest, but also the major cities of the Midwest, East Coast and Canada.

Tourism/Visitor Tourism and visitor related businesses not only support nearly 134,000 jobs in Central Puget Sound, but also contribute tax revenue. In 2012, visitors to Seattle and King County alone spent $5.9 billion and paid $479 million in state and local taxes. Overnight visitor volumes, tourist spending, tax revenues and travel related jobs have all increased since 2011. According to Tom Norwalk, Visit Seattle President & CEO, “Seattle and the region are well positioned for growth and may very well out pace many other destinations and the U.S. as a whole in 2013.”

Military According to the PSRC, the military cluster generates a total annual payroll of $3.1 billion and employs 91,000 people. About 76% of these jobs are in Pierce and King Counties where major military bases are found. In addition, billions of dollars in defense contracts are awarded to local private sector contractors and subcontractors. The direct and indirect impacts of the military cluster are clearly substantial and represent an important driver in the Puget Sound economy.

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Summary Forecast Annual Percent Change

2011 2012 2013 2014

Puget Sound Region Employment Personal income (cur. $) Consumer price index Housing permits Population

1.7 6.1 2.6 10.6 1.0

2.5 4.4 2.5 49.6 1.3

2.6 4.5 1.6 28.5 1.4

2.5 5.8 2.2 19.3 1.4

1.8 1.2 5.1 3.2 4.5

2.2 1.7 3.5 2.1 27.7

1.8 1.6 3.9 1.8 26.8

2.8 2.0 5.1 2.1 21.2

United States* GDP ($05) Employment Personal income (cur. $) Consumer price index Housing starts

*Source: Blue Chip Economic Indicators Courtesy Dick Conway, The Puget Sound Economic Forecaster www.economicforecaster.com

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Moving Checklist A

A little organization goes a long way toward easing the monumental task of relocation. While every move is unique, this checklist should help make it efficient and trouble-free.

One Month in Advance ❏ Arrange for a moving company agent to visit your home and give an estimate of moving costs. Check insurance coverage, packing and unpacking labor costs, travel time for the load, and method and timing of payment. ❏ Finalize arrangements with the moving company, or make reservations if you’re renting a truck. ❏ If an employer helps pay moving expenses, confirm what preparations are your responsibility. ❏ Inventory your household goods. Make a list of items to be moved and those to be discarded, sold or given away. ❏ Be sure important papers (documents for loan applications, insurance policies, etc.) are easily accessible. Washington is a community-property state, so it is advisable to consult an attorney regarding personal documents such as wills. ❏ Notify the post office of your moving date and new address. Mail changeof-address cards. ❏ Notify newspapers, creditors, insurance companies, attorneys, accountants, health care providers, etc. about your intended move. ❏ Close/clear up outstanding accounts. ❏ Notify schools. Collect transcripts, immunization records, and birth certificates or arrange for them to be sent to the new school district.

❏ Notify police if your new home will be vacant for any length of time before you move in.

❏ Pack lightweight clothing in dresser drawers for ease in moving and unpacking on arrival.

Two Weeks in Advance

One Day in Advance

❏ Contact moving company to confirm moving date(s). ❏ Transfer insurance coverages to include possessions at new home and en route. ❏ Advise utility companies of shut-off date and new address for billing. Have utilities turned on at new location. ❏ Transfer bank accounts and request credit references to be sent to your new bank. Order checks with your new address. Transfer contents of safedeposit box(es) to new bank. ❏ Cancel any deliveries (papers, etc.). ❏ Begin packing items not needed until you move into the new home. Pack those items you plan to move yourself. ❏ Make/confirm travel arrangements for family members (and pets!). ❏ Service your car, especially if traveling a long distance.

❏ Arrange to spend the next night in a motel. ❏ Give friends/relatives your schedule and expected arrival time. ❏ Defrost refrigerator/freezer. ❏ Check all cabinets, closets and crawl spaces as well as the attic and basement for overlooked items. ❏ Select items needed for immediate housekeeping, food preparation and personal use at new home. Pack all in one box and label accordingly.

One Week in Advance ❏ Clean appliances for shipping; remove television antenna if necessary. ❏ Arrange for all utility meters to be read prior to your move and for payment of any refunds due to you. ❏ Put appliance warranties and instructions in a kitchen cupboard for new tenants.

Two Days in Advance ❏ Drain power tools of fuel. ❏ Label paint cans that you’re leaving for new tenants. ❏ Remove curtains, drapes and other fixtures that you are taking. ❏ Buy travelers checks for funds while en route.

Moving Day ❏ Confirm arrival time with moving company. Check destination directions. ❏ Accompany movers through the house as they tag furniture. You should mark each piece with room location in new house. ❏ Specify what is to be moved and what stays. ❏ Sign and keep a copy of the bill of loading (freight bill) from the operator. Put it in a safe place for future reference. ❏ Double-check closets, drawers, shelves, etc., to be sure they’re empty. ❏ Turn off lights, close and lock windows and doors. ❏ Leave keys needed by new tenant with real estate agent. ❏ Leave the house only after the moving truck has departed.

On Arrival at New Home ❏ Check circuit breakers or fuse box and all other utilities to be sure everything is on. ❏ Check belongings (furniture, etc.) for damage immediately after arrival, preferably while movers are still there. Report any damaged or missing items to the movers. 2013–2014 Greater Seattle InfoGuide

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There are so many aspects to establishing life in a new area that it is often easy to overlook some very important details.

New drivers and all new residents must take both a written exam and a driving test. New residents can waive the written and driving tests by presenting a valid driver’s license from another state within 30 days after becoming a Washington resident. There is a $35 application fee and a five year license costs $45. (360) 9023900, www.dol.wa.gov. You have 30 days after moving to Washington to title and register your vehicle or you may be fined a minimum of $330. This can be done by mail or in person at a vehicle licensing office. Visit www.dol.wa.gov/vehicleregistration/movi ng.html to find out what documentation you need. Title and registration fees vary depending on your vehicle’s weight, where you live, the type of license plates, etc. To determine the fees for your vehicle call (360) 902-3770, option 5. The first time you register your vehicle, an additional use tax based on its purchase price applies. Once titled and registered, your vehicle will be issued Washington license plates. The basic plate fee is $27.75 plus state and local taxes and fees. A $15 vehicle emission test is required every other year for vehicles between 5 and 25 years old. Motorcycles, scooters, and some hybrids rated at 50 miles per gallon in-city are exempt. (360) 4076856, www.emissiontestwa.com.

Pets If you own animals, acquaint yourself with the animal laws in your new county. Remember to license your pets. They are also in a new area and if lost, a license will help identify you as the owner. In King County, call (206) 296-7387 or visit www.kingcounty.gov/pets. 14

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Professional Advisors The right professional can provide information to make your relocation go more smoothly and to help you look out for your best interests. Insurance Advice: Be it auto, homeowners, renter, health, disability or another personal insurance need, a change of address (especially one from out of state) may require new coverage. To find a local agent, ask for referrals from your previous agent, co-workers, or friends. For more information, contact the State’s Office of the Insurance Commissioner at www.insurance.wa.gov or call their Consumer Hotline at (800) 562-6900. Legal Advice: Even with a valid will from another state, consult a lawyer to verify that Washington’s community property laws will not affect your intentions for the final disposition of your estate. These local County Bar Associations offer referral services: King County, (206) 267-7100. Tacoma/Pierce County, (253) 383-3432. Snohomish County, (425) 388-3056. In Kitsap County, call the Kitsap County Attorney Referral line, (360) 373-2426.

Photo © Laurel Mercury, “Just Say Cheeze!”.

Automobile Licensing and Registration

Medical Advice: Moving more often than not means finding new health care providers and the best time to think about that is before you need care. Fortunately, this region abounds with first-class clinics, hospitals, research facilities, and practitioners. For information, refer to our “Staying Healthy” section. Tax Advice: Relocating can have ramifications when tax time rolls around. Three major points of consideration are the sale of a home, the purchase of a home, and the cost of moving for a new job. All three have reporting requirements that can be explained by a tax advisor or by obtaining the following IRS Publications: 521 Moving Expenses, 523 - Selling Your Home, and 530 - Tax Information For Homeowners. Don’t forget to keep good records—this is key to taking the deductions that will save you tax dollars!

Voter Registration If you are new to Washington, or if you have moved within the state from one county to another, you need to register in order to vote. Eligible voters must meet the following criteria: 1. You are a US citizen. 2. You are a Washington resident. 3. You are 18 or older by election day. 4. You retain your civil rights. Register to vote at the clerk’s office at city hall, county elections offices, Drivers Licensing Offices, or the Washington Secretary of State at www.sos.wa. gov/elections. For information call the State Voter Hotline, (800) 448-4881.

Welcome Home Putting down roots in a new place can be challenging. Our best advice is to get involved—volunteer, join a club or organization, take a class—find something that interests you. As you make new friends, keep in touch with old ones. Invite them to visit. Playing tour guide is a great way to get to know your new home!

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WELCOME TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD. We hope things are going well as you unpack in your new home. Sometimes it can take a while to finally feel settled and relaxed. So if you need a break from unpacking boxes and assembling Swedish furniture, stop by a Sunday service at EastLake! One thing that can help you adapt to a new city is a place full of people just like you. Be our guest on an upcoming Sunday at one of our 8 Seattle-area locations. You’ll fit right in!

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The only thing we’ll ask of you is simple: relax. You don’t have to dress up. We don’t care who you voted for in the last election. And please, don’t feel the need to pretend about anything. EastLake is a non-denominational, inter-generational, multi-locational (is that a word?), somewhat disorganized church started by nine friends in 2005. We want to be a safe place for the rest of us who are looking to connect with God but don’t really fit in with the church-people vibe. It’s a place to be yourself, grow spiritually, build friendships, and make a difference locally and globally. Everyone is welcome here, whatever your story, your questions, doubts or struggles. We don’t pretend to have all the answers, but we are putting our hope in a God who does.

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Succesful Home Buyers Are Nimble & Connected By Joan Probala 2013 President, Seattle KingCounty REALTORS®

House-hunters had better be nimble if current trends around Puget Sound continue.

In the four-county region encompassing the major job centers of Bremerton (in Kitsap County), Everett (in Snohomish County), Seattle, Bellevue and Redmond (in King County) and Tacoma (in Pierce County), a search of the Northwest Multiple Listing Service database in midMarch revealed more than 8,000 single family homes offered for sale at prices ranging from $30,000 to just under $20 million. Condo listings are currently priced from $34,500 to $8 million. The selection has plummeted to record lows in some metro areas. In both King and Snohomish counties, inventory is at about half the year-ago levels. Builders are ramping up to replenish diminished supplies. The number of residential building permits increased 39 percent in 2012 compared to 2011. While improving, last year’s volume of permits, which totaled 25,617 units statewide, is down significantly from 2007 when builders obtained more than 40,000 permits. Whether looking for a newly built or pre-owned home, price trends around Seattle mirror patterns in other areas: homes closest to job centers tend to command the highest prices. Proximity 16

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Properties with water and mountain views like these on Lake Stevens are highly prized to recreational amenities, such as golf and boating, as well as waterfront and view properties, usually sell for a premium. For example, if a Seattle houseboat is high on the wish list, you may go sleepless while pursuing rare listings -- or be in sticker shock. Expect to pay upwards of $500 per square foot. At press time, only about a half-dozen listings appeared in

the MLS database, with prices starting at $299,000 for a 550-square-foot “housebarge.” At the other end of the price spectrum was a $1.675 million houseboat with just under 2,000 square feet. If a more traditional home is desired, you’ll find nice variation in styles and prices. To illustrate, median prices for 3bedroom homes in the largest cities in the

Tim McLaughlin Photography, City of Lake Stevens

Inventory in many neighborhoods is very limited, so relocating families are competing with first-time buyers, move-up buyers and investors for the most desirable listings. Buyers should be pre-qualified for financing and poised to make quick decisions.

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Comparison of 3-Bedroom, 2+ Bath Homes (closed sales, single family homes, past six months)

City Bellevue Redmond Seattle Federal Way Kent Everett Lakewood Marysville Tacoma

Median Selling Price $560,000 $517,839 $442,000 $232,500 $230,000 $225,000 $224,950 $190,000 $180,000

Urban or Suburban? Urban neighborhoods (many that boast impressive Walk-and Bike ScoresÂŽ) have housing choices that include single- and multi-family homes and everything from impeccably restored Tudors to compact cottage homes and contemporary penthouses.

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Suburban choices include master planned communities on golf courses, traditional homes in established neighborhoods, ranch homes near equestrian trails, and waterfront homes with moorage. Condos are generally thought of as an urban choice, and while they are most

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Prices are showing signs of stabilizing or rising in most areas, thanks in part to low inventory, fewer distressed sales (short sales and foreclosures), favorable financing and job growth. For 2012, the Northwest MLS reported price gains of around 7 percent in King and Snohomish counties compared to the previous year; year-over-year prices were essentially unchanged in Kitsap and Pierce County. Starting the search House-hunters should take advantage of technology throughout the searching and purchasing process. Seattle KingCounty REALTORSÂŽ website, www.nwrealtor. com will help you find specialists, members in affiliated services, and other resources for consumers like Green Home Advisor, a site focused on finding and creating healthy, energy-smart homes. Properties in many parts of Washington State are found in the Northwest Multiple Listing Service database, a membership based service. Most brokerages are MLS members and can access the database to preview all inventory. Several brokerages have interactive maps to pinpoint listings within specific neighborhoods that match requirements for price, square footage, lot size, and other criteria like eco-friendly and resourceefficient features.

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ON-LINE RELOCATION RESOURCES Demographic information: www.census.gov Employment information: https://fortress.wa.gov Licensing information: www.dol.wa.gov Moving Company information: www.wutc.wa.gov/home www.wmcmovers.com Photo © Don Geyer, www.mountainscenes.com

Real Estate information: www.realtor.com www.realtor.org Rental information: www.seattleapartmentfinders.com www.seattlerentalgroup.com www.seattlerentals.com School information: www.k12.wa.us www.greatschools.org Nothing says “urban living” like Downtown Seattle! plentiful near downtown job centers, a good selection can also be found in more suburban settings.

ing times, transit options, proximity to schools, shopping, entertainment and services.

Newer condominiums within mixed-use developments often offer amenities that might include state-of-the-art green features, concierge services, spas, fitness centers, rooftop gardens, private screening rooms, secured parking, car sharing, and guest accommodations.

• Employ technology for online tours, electronic document processing and instant communication with advisers.

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• Assemble a team of professionals (e.g., lender, home inspector, escrow services and title insurance).

Visitor information: www.experiencewa.com www.seattlesouthside.com www.visitseattle.org WA State Government information: http://access.wa.gov WA Traffic, Roads, Travel information: www.wsdot.wa.gov/choices

About The Author

No matter what type of home you are seeking, prudent buyers can minimize the stress by following a few guidelines:

Joan Probala is 2013 president of Seattle KingCounty REALTORS® and a managing broker at Windermere Real Estate/East in Issaquah.

• Engage the services of an experienced, knowledgeable REALTOR®, ideally someone who works in your destination neighborhoods.

About Seattle KingCounty REALTORS®

• Prioritize your needs and be ready to make decisions and tradeoffs. • Get pre-approved for financing. • Do your homework. Check commut18

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Seattle KingCounty REALTORS®, based in Bellevue, is a nonprofit trade organization whose members include approximately 5,000 licensed real estate professionals and affiliated businesses. Founded in 1908, SKCR is one of approximately 1,800 local associations of the National Association of REALTORS®. Together, these voluntary members subscribe to a strict Code of Ethics and engage in activities to preserve and expand real property rights, homeownership and housing affordability. Only members may use the term REALTOR® which is a licensed collective trademark.

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Optimizing Your Rental Experience By Sean Martin Director of External Affairs, Rental Housing Association of Washington

Considering becoming a renter in the Greater Seattle-area? There are a few things to keep in mind that can help to ensure you have a positive experience when finding, renting and settling in your new rental home. KNOW WHAT YOU CAN AFFORD

• Check your credit. Clear up any issues prior to submitting applications for tenancy. Get a free copy of your credit report annually at www.annualcreditreport.com. BEFORE YOU SIGN A LEASE Make the most of your rental search • Know the neighborhood. First you must decide which area(s) you would like to live in. After pouring over rental listings, drive the neighborhood and view the properties to ensure they look like the advertisements. Then, make a list of about 10 rental properties that interest you and are within your budget. • Make an appointment. Many owners will inquire if you have driven by the property. By doing so before calling you’ll make a good first impression. The screening process begins with the initial phone call, so put your best foot forward. And always be on time for your appointment to view the unit! • Tour the property. Take your time viewing the unit, look not just at the size and layout, but also for a well-maintained unit. A rental unit does not need

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• Budgeting. Consider all monthly expenses (utilities, phone, cable, etc) and initial expenses (security deposit and last month’s rent). Gross income of three times the monthly rent is a safe starting point for calculating affordability.

Centennial Fountain in Kirkland to be updated in order for it to be a quality property, but it does need to be clean and ready for the next tenant. Try to

tour as many of the properties from your list as possible until you find one you are comfortable with.

COMPARATIVE RENTS – SELECTED AREAS SEATTLE (2 Bedroom Unit) Neighborhood

Average

Alki........................................$2000 Ballard ...................................$1800 Beacon Hill............................$1400 Belltown ................................$2200 Bitterlake ...............................$1800 Capitol Hill ...........................$2100 Columbia City.......................$1550 Eastlake..................................$1800 First Hill ................................$1700 Fremont.................................$1650 Green Lake ............................$1800 Greenwood ............................$1800 Maple Leaf.............................$1500

Neighborhood

Average

Lake City...............................$1400 Madison Park.........................$2000 Madison Valley ......................$2000 Montlake ...............................$2000 Pioneer Square.......................$1800 Queen Anne ..........................$2100 Rainier Beach ........................$1600 Rainier Valley.........................$1600 Ravenna.................................$1800 Sunset Hill.............................$1750 University District .................$1700 Wallingford............................$1900 White Center.........................$1400

Source: SeattleRentalGroup.com

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Know your responsibilities RCW 59.18.130 of the Washington Landlord-Tenant Act lays out the tenants basic obligations under law. Further rules and policies are likely to be included in your lease agreement. For properties located in the City of Seattle, SMC 22.206.170 lays out further tenant duties. Know your landlord’s responsibilities RCW 59.18.060 of the Washington Landlord-Tenant Act lays out the duties of the landlord as required by law. For properties located in the City of Seattle, SMC 22.206.160 lays out further landlord duties.

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Make sure the landlord is a good one Seek out a good landlord that follows these basic practices: • Promptly returns your call. An owner who calls you back promptly is one who takes their business seriously. • Does the landlord have a screening policy? A good screening policy for all ensures safe neighbors are well-qualified individuals in the community. • Presents a clean property. Showing a unit is the best opportunity for a landlord to show that they take maintenance seriously.

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Does your unit need maintenance or repair work? Okay, you have a leaky faucet in your rental unit. If your rental needs repairs, it is important to work with the landlord to get the situation handled properly and quickly. Landlords want to keep their rentals in working order. Contact your landlord and describe the problem accurately. Call them by phone, and follow up with a written notice, including the date, unit address and the nature of the repair. Allow the landlord access to the rental to handle the repair as required by RCW 59.18.150. Being flexible on scheduling the repair can expedite the process. ENDING A TENANCY When you are ready to move out, remember that you are required to provide the landlord with at least 20 days written notice prior to the end of a term lease, or the end of a monthto-month rental period (RCW 59.12.030 (2)). This ends your obligation to the monthly rent and will ensure a timely return of any owed deposit refund. • Pay attention to cleaning instructions. Most landlords offer a set of cleaning instructions as a part of the move-out process. If yours does not, ask for one so you can meet expectations and ensure a full deposit refund. • Repair any damages. Any damages done to the unit that are not fixed by the end of the tenancy will be charged to the tenant and taken out of the security deposit. • Deposit refunds. Per RCW 59.18.280, once the premises are vacated and the rental agreement is terminated, the landlord is required to postmark a deposit refund statement detailing deductions and a final refund within 14 days. Landlords and tenants looking for more information about the rental process are encouraged to visit the Rental Housing Association of Washington’s website at www.rhawa.org.

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One of Seattle’s oldest neighborhoods, Belltown is also one of its most dynamic. A transformaBELLTOWN tion has occurred in recent years as young professionals, middle-aged empty nesters and others have relocated here. Belltown even ranked 29th in the country on Money Magazine’s 2007 “Best Neighborhoods to Retire” list. With approximately 13,000 residents Belltown has the largest residential base of any downtown neighborhood. No longer a gritty, inner-city neighborhood, Belltown is an urban oasis—complete with P-patch garden, historic Cottage Park, Regrade Dog Park, the spectacular Olympic Sculpture Park, and the new Bell Street Park featuring a fountain, play area, and performance space opens in 2014. Belltown’s “in-city” location, amenity-laden apartments, upscale condos, trendy shops and sophisticated new eateries, along with popular musical venues like Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, and the Crocodile Café showcase local and national talent, exemplify urban living at its best.

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Downtown is the epicenter of Seattle’s culture and commerce. The area’s 1,095 restaurants, cafés and bars, 29 parks, 12 museums, 117 art galleries and 1,800 retailers (most found within walking distance) sustain a vibrant urban lifestyle that continues to grow in popularity. Over 56,000 people live in “Center City Seattle” neighborhoods—a number that is estimated to double by 2024. Housing prices vary between neighborhoods, but by early-2013 the median price for a downtown condominium was $455,000. Rentals run $1,600 to $2,200 for two bedroom units. Chinatown-International District offers less expensive rates while Belltown tends toward the higher end. Heritage, culture, commerce and recreation are reflected in Seattle’s Downtown neighborhoods This diverse and lively south Downtown neighborhood is home to Greater Seattle's CHINATOWNPan-Asian commuINTERNATIONAL nities. Here DISTRICT Chinese, Filipino, Japanese, and Southeast Asians live and work together, side-by-side. Familyowned restaurants, Asian-style bakeries, unique specialty shops, Karaoke bars, Asian art and galleries, stores filled with traditional Asian gifts, goods and groceries, and ethnic-specific social service agencies characterize this historic neighborhood whose central hub is the Chinese pavilion in Hing Hay Park. Beautiful dragon sculptures and Chinagate emphasize the community’s culture and history. The area's cultural gem, the Wing Luke Asian Museum is a nationally acclaimed, Smithsonian-affiliate museum. Multicultural community festivals and events include the Lunar

New Year Celebration, Summer Festival, Bon Odori, Lion & Dragon Dances, and Taiko Drumming. Condominiums and apartments are found throughout the neighborhood. The name “Denny” honors a Seattle founding family whose vision helped shape the fledgling city. DENNY TRIANGLE Today a new vision, blending transit, retail and residential, is transforming the neighborhood into an Urban Center Village. The Denny Triangle is roughly delineated by Olive Way, I-5, Denny Avenue and 5th Avenue. Amazon is building three new office towers over the next few years, joining the other 400+ businesses here that include restaurants, small grocery stores, hotels, professional services and retail stores. Hundreds of new condos and apartments are being built. This is also home to the Seattle Police Department’s West Precinct and the U.S. 2013–2014 Greater Seattle InfoGuide

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Federal Courthouse. Educational facilities include Cornish College of Arts, Antioch and City Universities, and the private Spruce Street Elementary School. The South Lake Union Streetcar and Metro buses serve the neighborhood while nearby Westlake Bus Tunnel offers citywide connections. Although part of the West Edge, Pike Place Market is unique and easily distinguished as a separate PIKE PLACE entity. The boundaries MARKET for this historic district encompass 23 buildings from First Avenue to Western Avenue, Pike Street to Virginia Street. Some 10 million visitors a year come to the Market, one of the nation’s oldest working farmers markets, to soak up the sights and sounds of this lively area. Stalls of fresh fruit, vegetables, seafood, flowers, and local arts and crafts line the Market while unique shops and restaurants offer exotic wares. Street musicians, performers, and “fish throwing” vendors delight the crowds. Health, senior and child care centers serve the 500 or so residents who live here. Rental units include senior/low income and 90 “market rate” units ranging from kitchenettes to two bedrooms (Call 206-682-7453). The Market’s location provides easy access to the attractions along the waterfront where condominium construction has provided a more European ambience, along with upscale housing prices. Pioneer Square is the heart and soul of Seattle. As Seattle’s first neighborhood, it is one of the first PIONEER SQUARE nationally established historic districts. Considered a premier historic district this 20-block area contains the nation’s largest collections of Richardsonian Romanesque architecture. It is also home to the nation’s longest running First Thursday Art Walk (www.firstthursdayseattle.com) and the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park. Current housing options consist of about 1,200 apartments and condos, with an additional 400 units available late summer 2013. Located immediately south of the downtown 22

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business core and north of Safeco and CenturyLink Fields, Pioneer Square is a highly walkable neighborhood and is at the nexus of light and heavy rail, buses, State Ferries, and a new Seattle streetcar line. www.PioneerSquare.org. At the heart of it all, encircled RETAIL CORE by the other downtown neighborhoods, is the Retail Core. Seattle streetcars provide over 700,000 rides a year As its name implies, this is a prime shopping destinaUptown is located north of Belltown tion with well-known department stores, and includes lower Queen Anne. A upscale national and international retailers, and shopping centers featuring spe- UPTOWN decade ago rentals dominated the housing market, cialty stores and designer boutiques. but as condos grow in popularity the Dining establishments, from five star to owner occupancy rates continue to rise. fast food, will please any palate. Twenty Uptown has a self-contained feeling— or so hotels provide accommodations like a “little town in a big city.” Uptown and a number of office and residential boasts a variety of businesses that developments are also found here. include a hotel, grocery stores, ethnic Located on Lake Union’s south end, restaurants, coffee shops, and trendy this neighborhood is not only bustling lounges found throughout this very with new development, SOUTH LAKE but has already walkable neighborhood. Seattle Center, the entertainment hub of Uptown feaUNION attracted many of the tures a myriad of activities. The Seattle world’s most innovative companies Repertory Theatre and a movie theater including Fred Hutchinson Cancer also offer entertainment options. Research Center, UW Medicine Research, Kinnear Park, with play area, benches Amazon.com’s headquarters as well as and tables is a great place to take in 180º Microsoft and PATH. It is also home to views of the city and the Sound. Northeastern University’s graduate campus. As one of Seattle’s most walkable Although parts of the West Edge are neighborhoods, art galleries, restaurants, among Seattle’s earliest districts, oldbars, a grocery store, cafés and three public timers may not recogWEST EDGE nize this name for the parks are just steps away. Numerous residential options are convenient to the district bordered by Western and Second South Lake Union Streetcar line that pro- Avenues and Cherry and Lenora Streets. vides easy downtown connections. Lake By any name though, the West Edge has Union Park is a 12-acre urban gem with much to recommend it. The independopen space, walking paths, art installa- ent retail spirit of this artistic neighbortions, a water fountain play feature, the hood is found in its restaurants, galleries, historic ships wharf, a model boat pond, unique stores and boutiques. The Seattle the new Museum of History and Industry, Art Museum, Benaroya Hall and the hisand the Center for Wooden Boats offer- toric Moore Theatre are among neighing rentals and hands-on nautical experi- borhood notables. Pike Place Market, a ences. For neighborhood information Seattle institution is also part of the West www.Discoverslu.com or make an Edge. New high-rises, some featuring appointment to visit the SLU Discovery luxurious penthouse townhomes, are Center. expanding current housing options.

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Living it Up, Downtown By Dean Jones Owner and CEO of Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty

In addition to the explosive growth of Amazon.com, which is set to start on a trio of one million square foot office towers in the Denny Triangle neighborhood (with options for additional expansion) there are numerous other civic and private/public projects underway in 2013. By example, the multibillion dollar and comprehensive replacement of the Seattle seawall, adjunct of a deep bore tunnel beneath the city and a much needed waterfront facelift. By 2016 the aging Alaskan Way Viaduct comes down in favor of a new “waterfront for all” park to rival Vancouver, San Francisco or San Diego – forever linking downtown Seattle to Elliott Bay. In other news, The King County and Seattle City Councils each approved the final financing plan for a new stadium in the SODO neighborhood, bringing promise of returning the NBA Supersonics to Seattle and a possible NHL franchise to follow (that will be three new stadiums in just fifteen years, hosting a half dozen professional sports franchises playing in Seattle.) Meanwhile, an ever-expanding streetcar system is connecting diverse neighborhoods throughout the city to the downtown core. Within a few years light rail service will extend to Capitol Hill, the University District and The University of

Seattle’s Downtown Transit Tunnel has five neighborhood stations

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Washington. Downtown Seattle is certainly growing up and making sizable investments in its infrastructure. There’s even more happening in the private sector.

The Urban Land Institute ranks Seattle seventh among the top twenty Markets to Watch in 2013 citing a “definite suburban-to-urban movement taking place” – not just for global corporate headquarters as represented by Amazon, Starbucks, Nordstrom, Russell Investments and The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, but for residents too.

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A flock of tower cranes suggests that, in addition to current projects, dozens of new apartment and office towers are on the horizon. Thousands of new employees and residents responding to this unprecedented development cycle throughout the center city will bring a demand for new retail attractions and services, as well as more housing.

Photo © Christopher Nelson

Thirteen is a lucky number in Downtown Seattle. This is the year many inspiring projects will break ground and thrust the Emerald City onto a global stage of world-class cities.

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Seattle is the 6th most walkable city in the U.S. according to Walk Score® Consumers are increasingly choosing to live, work and play in downtown Seattle. In 2012 the Huffington Post dubbed it America’s “most popular” city and Travel + Leisure called it the #1 “hipster” city. Living downtown means enjoying its many and varied amenities instead of climbing in a car to combat rush hour traffic. Many find a car unnecessary when living downtown – think Manhattan. Besides, there’s little need to leave the city. A plethora of urban grocery stores, residential services, boutique retailers and eateries have emerged and best yet, most everything is within walking distance. According to Walkscore.com, downtown Seattle ranks 98 out of 100 (citywide, the ranking drops to 77). Not surprisingly the center city population has risen 24% in the past decade to an estimated 56,000 residents according to the Downtown Seattle Association and could easily grow by 15,000 more residents by 2020. The city is also becoming increasingly diverse as represented in a rising population of young families. Westlake Center recently opened a new children’s play area and the City of Seattle is planning a new elementary school. Downtown is already home to thirteen universities,

colleges, graduate schools and trade schools attended by more than 32,000 students. Most recently Northeastern University opened an urban campus in South Lake Union. For renters, the downtown Seattle market is looking more favorable as new supply catches up with demand – Seattle is reportedly home to the greatest number of apartment building starts in the U.S. A steady drumbeat of new buildings will slow rapidly rising rent rates– still, it’s not uncommon to find apartments fetching rent in the low-mid $3.00 per square foot range. Renting remains a popular solution among the many new employees attracted by robust job growth in downtown Seattle. From a condominium perspective, the outlook is somewhat less favorable for bargain hunters because demand has risen much quicker than supply (especially in the high-rise context). Since 2007 when the global credit crisis pinched the pipeline of all new for-sale projects, the city center has experienced a dearth of new condominium construction. With only one new high-rise community currently under construction, there will be a significant lack of new

unit deliveries until at least 2015. Only smaller townhome projects on the perimeter of downtown and throughout surrounding neighborhoods are likely to bring any new supply for sale sooner. Only a few dozen new condominiums remain available in buildings built since 2009 and they’re on track to sell out this year. Resales in the most popular buildings sell within weeks and median home prices are trending back to pre-recession levels nearing $500,000. Ultimately, downtown Seattle has experienced a remarkable recovery since the Great Recession. Real estate tracking firm Truila.com says Seattle was the second best “turnaround town of the housing recovery” in 2012. A new development cycle has begun and things are certainly looking up, downtown.

About the Author: Dean Jones is the owner and CEO of Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty (RSIR) – a leading sales and marketing brokerage firm with offices in downtown Seattle and a top-selling office in multifamily housing. For more information, visit www.RealogicsSothebysRealty.com.

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The Scandinavian fishermen and mill workers who founded this historic neighborhood in the late 1800’s BALLARD would feel right at home in the Nordic Heritage Museum or at annual events like the Norwegian Constitution Day Parade each May or Ballard SeafoodFest in July. While their influence on Ballard remains, much has changed as old buildings are restored, new condos and other exciting projects such as the award-winning “green” library take shape. Unique shops, trendy boutiques, great restaurants, a cinema, and other businesses line downtown streets. Ballard’s lively nightlife draws music fans to establishments like the Tractor Tavern and the Conor Byrne Pub. The Ballard ArtWalk, on the second Saturday of each month, showcases local artisans. A Sunday Farmers Market on Ballard Avenue runs year round. Ballard is also home to the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks and beautiful Carl S. English Botanical Garden and Visitor Center. Median Prices: Homes $428,300; Condos $255,000. Just southeast of Downtown, Beacon Hill, like many Seattle neighborhoods is ethnically and ecoBEACON HILL nomically integrated. Here stately turn-of-the-century homes stand next to brick ramblers and splitlevels. Active, vocal community groups take great pride in the area’s look, feel and safety. NewHolly, one of the nation’s first 26

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Looking down on Ballard toward Downtown Seattle mixed income developments, is located in south Beacon Hill. Jefferson Community Center hosts classes, programs and the annual Beacon Hill Festival. Newly expanded Jefferson Park, a local treasure, contains one of Seattle’s most used public golf courses. Nearby VA Puget Sound Healthcare Systems is also a familiar landmark. On the west side of Beacon Hill, Dr. Jose Rizal Park has great downtown views. Several p-patch gardens dot the neighborhood. Median Prices: Homes $280,150; Condos $160,418. Residents describe Bitter Lake as a little slice of paradise in Seattle’s north end. This small body of BITTER LAKE spring fed water was once the site of a sawmill. Floating logs released tannic acid, thus the lake’s unusual name. From 1930 to 1961, Playland Amusement Park attracted patrons to the lake. Today, people still enjoy the lake and adjoining park featur-

ing a wading pool, tennis courts, playfield and Community Center that hosts events, programs, and classes. Two main shopping districts, Greenwood Avenue and Aurora Avenue (Hwy 99), offer a wide variety of services, stores, and restaurants. Highway 99 and I-5 are easily accessed—a plus for commuters. Single-family homes, condos, and apartment complexes, including senior apartments are available. Median Prices: Homes $293,000; Condos $123,500. This lovely hillside community, which enjoys some fabulous views of the Sound, was originally built by BLUE RIDGE the Boeing Company. Five brick houses, locally known as “The Castles,” housed company executives. Today, 450 homes complete this affluent and exclusive covenant community of 200 acres. It is strictly residential and hosts a private community club, swimming pool, tennis courts, playfield, and

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Seattle’s thriving urban downtown core is surrounded by over 100 distinct neighborhoods. Each possesses its own identity and character—an ambiance, an attitude, a special unique chemistry that sets it apart. Here is an introduction to just some of the city’s many neighborhoods.

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beach. Limited street access assures privacy and removes this neighborhood from the typical urban bustle. Median Prices: Homes $849,000. This northwest Seattle neighborhood has big trees, big lots, and a quiet, country feeling. Within its 3-square miles is Carkeek Park, known for sweeping Puget Sound views, BROADVIEW hiking trails, beach access, a play area with a unique salmon slide, and an educational center. Broadview is also home to the beautiful Dunn Gardens. Designed in 1916 by the Olmsted Brothers, they are viewed by reserved guided tours. Broadview’s library hosts various events, programs and meetings for local groups such as the Broadview Community Council and the Broadview Historical Society. The neighborhood’s diverse housing options include apartments, condos, multi-unit senior housing, and homes in a variety of price ranges. A small commercial district is located along Greenwood Avenue. Median Prices: Homes $445,250; Condos $96,000. Capitol Hill, one of Seattle’s seven hills, was named as an early candidate for Washington’s state capital. The original mansions housed numerous city founders CAPITOL HILL during the opulent turn of the century. Visitors to the 1901 Alaska Yukon and Pacific Exposition beheld Seattle’s grandeur from atop Volunteer Park’s water

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tower. Today, people still enjoy the Park and the view. Capitol Hill has several business districts comprised of unique stores offering unusual and specialty items. Restaurants, coffee shops, and brewpubs feature an array of ethnic foods and drinks. Historic churches, museums, colleges, theaters and clubs add to the vibrancy of the neighborhood. Capitol Hill is a cultural crossroads—mixing young people, senior citizens, artists and professionals. It is also the historic hub for Seattle’s LBGT and alternative communities. A new light rail station on the "U-Link" opens here in 2016 with service between downtown and the University of Washington. Median Prices: Homes $636,250; Condos $247,000. Located south of Capitol Hill, Central extends east to Lake Washington. Its close proximity to the floating bridges and downtown has prompted real estate CENTRAL AREA agents, developers and homebuyers to “rediscover” Central. The neighborhood contains mostly single-family homes, but new businesses are expanding the commercial district at 23rd and Jackson. Central is home to Swedish Medical Center/Providence Campus, and the Seattle Vocational Institute. The local high school, Garfield, produces a majority of Seattle’s National Merit Scholars. Central supports the Pratt Fine Arts Center, the Langston Hughes Cultural Arts Center, and the Northwest African American Museum, all which offer educational and artistic programs. The popular Central Area Community Festival & Parade is held in August. Median Prices: Homes $371,000; Condos $228,000. Columbia City is a landmark district and many of the buildings, which are on the National Historic Register, have been restored. The neighborhood’s rich COLUMBIA CITY cultural diversity is reflected in the variety of ethnic eateries as well as stores featuring unique items from around the world. In addition, Columbia City offers an art gallery, a theatre that hosts live entertainment, and a library overlooking the grassy expanse of Columbia Park. The Farmers Market, held from May to October, and BeatWalk, a monthly live music showcase hosted by local restaurants, list among the many things to do here. A light rail station is just three blocks from downtown Columbia City. Median Prices: Homes $319,500; Condos $150,000. It's difficult to delineate the boundary between Ballard and Crown Hill. It is mainly defined by Crown Hill's commercial center at the intersection of 15th NW and CROWN HILL NW 85th where a variety of specialty shops, grocery stores, and ethnic eateries are surrounded by welltended homes. Swanson's, a 5-acre nursery located nearby is a "gardener's paradise." The Crown Hill community is very active in the upkeep of its neighborhood and has sponsored the conversion of several lots into neighborhood parks. House styles range from 1920's Tudors to mid-century moderns. New condos and townhomes, as well as apartments are also found here. Median Prices: Homes $355,000; Condos $285,000.

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Eastlake, one of Seattle’s oldest and best-defined neighborhoods, sits east of Lake Union, south of the University Bridge, west of I-5, and north of Mercer Street. It is a EASTLAKE pleasing mix of businesses, houseboats, singlefamily homes, apartments and condos, many with incredible water views. In the early 1900s, industries—including Boeing’s first factory—fronted much of the shoreline. During the '40s and '50s, houseboats replaced factories, and Eastlake’s bohemian houseboat character was born. Today, “bohemian houseboats” have become “floating homes,” and high-end condominiums and homes are replacing older models. A waterfront development offers floating homes, a mega-yacht marina, and offices. Eastlake’s proximity to Lake Union affords many street-end waterfront parks. E. Louisa Street park features outstanding water views and a sand court for Petanque (a French version of Bocce). Fairview Park offers a small-boat hand launch, p-patch, and picnic tables. A block away, businesses, shops, restaurants, and galleries line Eastlake Avenue, the neighborhood’s main thoroughfare. Median Prices: Homes $575,000; Condos $339,000. First Hill is composed of a mix of high-rise condominiums, historic homes, classic apartment buildings, state-of-the-art medical facilities and exclusive social clubs—all FIRST HILL with a distinctive urban flair. Many residents walk or bus to work in this pedestrian and transit friendly neighborhood. First Hill, one of Seattle’s major employment centers, supports over 22,000 jobs. This influx of workers actually doubles the neighborhood’s population during the workday! Most jobs are health care related, which is not surprising since three of Seattle’s major hospitals are located here—thus the neighborhood nickname “Pill Hill.” The Frye Art Museum, The Sorrento Hotel, St. James Cathedral, Seattle University, and Town Hall (a community culture center) are also found in the area. Median Prices: Homes $420,000; Condos $226,500. Fremont, the self-proclaimed "Center of the Universe," is Seattle's most artistically eccentric community. A mecca for local artists, it features some of the city’s most FREMONT famous public art, including Waiting for the Interurban, the Fremont Troll, The Guidepost to the Center of the Universe and the Statue of Lenin. Fremont’s hip and whimsical personality draws residents, visitors, and businesses. Adobe and Google have offices here and in 2014 Brooks Sports opens their World Headquarters in Fremont. You’ll find funky shops, antique and vintage dealers, Theo’s Chocolate factory (which offers tours), brew pubs and restaurants (including Revel, owned by Iron Chef contestant, Rachel Yang). Fremont’s History House showcases the unique histories of Seattle neighborhoods and offers a free summer musical series. Events like the Fremont Sunday Market, summer Outdoor Movies, the first Friday ArtWalk, the country’s 10th largest Oktoberfest in September, the Hopscotch Beer, Wine and Scotch Festival, and the famous Solstice Parade and Fremont Fair are also part of the Fremont experience. Median Prices: Homes $470,000; Condos $275,000.

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Fremont’s Outdoor Cinema is a summer tradition Settled in 1851, Georgetown is Seattle's oldest continuallysettled neighborhood. Incorporated as the City of Georgetown from 1904 to 1910, it is now home to a mix GEORGETOWN of artists, gardeners, families, businesses, and industry and has a long history of community activism. Most homes in Georgetown - bungalows, Victorians, ramblers, and duplexes - were built before 1939. A revitalized retail core along Airport Way offers stores, bars, coffee shops, and unique and funky restaurants. Each year on the second Sunday in July residents open their gardens and artists open their studios for the Georgetown Garden Walk. An Artwalk is also held the second Saturday of each month. The restored, historic Hat n’ Boots, Seattle’s last remaining example of vernacular architecture, are located in Oxbow Park. Other notables include the restored Georgetown City Hall, the landmark 1906 Power Plant, the Museum of Flight, and the circa 1900 Rainier Brewery building (now an official Seattle landmark.) For more neighborhood information, www.georgetownmerchants.org. Median Prices: Homes $309,750. Green Lake is a highly desired neighborhood that curls around its namesake. The lake, considered Seattle’s "Central Park,” attracts over 3.6 million visitors each GREEN LAKE year who come to walk, jog, bike, skate, fish, rent boats, or just hang out. Other neighborhood amenities include the Evans Pool, Bathhouse Theatre, Green Lake Community Center, a library, and a Pitch and Putt Golf Course, as well as various eateries and shops. House styles tend toward bungalows and Tudors. A new developement with nearly 300 apartments and retail opens in 2014. Median Prices: Homes $431,000; Condos $265,000. North of Phinney Ridge, Greenwood’s narrow streets are quiet and tidy. Houses present an interesting architectural mix from brick Tudors to 1950’s-style ranch GREENWOOD homes to split-levels. Unique shops and restaurants of every ethnicity are found around Greenwood Avenue. A popular Artwalk occurs on the second Friday of each month except May. That month features the annual Greenwood/Phinney Artwalk, a festival of unusual performance 2013–2014 Greater Seattle InfoGuide

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the Duwamish Tribe, today the area is comprised of large, stately, and well manicured homes, many with panoramic views of the Lake and Mt. Rainier. Laurelhurst is convenient to the University of Washington, the University Village Shopping Center, and Children's Hospital. Laurelhurst Park and Community Center serves as a gathering place, offering programs and special events. Median Prices: Homes $965,500; Condos $298,500.

Parts of the Magnolia neighborhood overlook Fishermen’s Terminal art. From February through October, Taproot Theatre productions delight audiences. Each June, the Greenwood Car Show draws crowds of over 20,000. A cherished community tradition, the Greenwood SEAFAIR Parade in July is one of the city’s oldest and largest summer parades. Median Prices: Homes $348,500; Condos $147,420. Haller Lake, in north Seattle, includes the area around Northwest Hospital and Northgate Mall. The neighborhood features Seattle’s only Curling Club, Haller HALLER LAKE Lake Community Club, a community PPatch and, of course, Haller Lake. Nearby Jackson Park Golf Course hosted the 2009 Seattle Amateur Championships. Median Prices: Homes $316,750; Condos $200,500. Judkins is experiencing an economic renaissance. Homes and stores are being built and renovated in this working-class neighborhood bordered by Interstate 90, Yesler JUDKINS Way and Martin Luther King Way. Proximity to downtown and easy access to the Eastside has precipitated this new growth and is pushing property values up. The Judkin's Play Field, a popular park, has a playground, wading pool and picnic sites. Median Prices: Homes $376,200. Lake City is located in northeast Seattle, west of Lake Washington. Tall trees, quiet streets and nice homes, many with views, are found here along with an LAKE CITY increasing number of condominiums and apartments. Lake City Way, the neighborhood’s main drag, offers retail shops, restaurants, car dealerships, antique stores and more. Behind the library, Albert Davis Park features the Will Rogers Memorial, a play area, and a Farmers Market from June to late September. The Lake City Pioneer Days Festival and Parade, an annual tradition, takes place the first Saturday in August. Median Prices: Homes $286,500; Condos $141,225. Situated on a peninsula jutting out into Lake Washington is the much sought after neighborhood of LAURELHURST Laurelhurst. Once a seasonal campground of

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Leschi sits between the Mount Baker and Madrona neighborhoods along the shores of Lake Washington. In the late 1800’s an amusement park, serviced by a cable car LESCHI that ran from Pioneer Square, was located here. While the amusement park is long gone, the tranquility and beauty of Leschi remains. Its hillside terrain optimizes views of the Bellevue skyline, the Cascades and Mount Rainier. Home styles range from multi-million dollar lakefront properties, to classic turn-of-the-century homes, to more modestly priced houses and condos. Neighborhood parks like Leschi Park and Peppis Playground are popular with area families. Median Prices: Homes $656,750; Condos $250,000. Snuggled between the Washington Park Arboretum and Lake Washington, are the communities of Madison Park and Madrona. Madison Park features grand, expenMADISON sive homes and lakefront estates. A quaint comPARK mercial area includes upscale eateries and shops. Merchants usually know customers by name in this close-knit neighborhood. The turnover in housing inventory is low, as people moving here tend to stay. MADRONA Median Prices: Homes $1,020,000; Condos $437,500. Madrona is a much more diverse area—economically, ethnically, and architecturally than its neighbor, and this diversity is a source of community pride. The Madrona Community Council sponsors events and works on local issues. Madrona Park & Beach and the Madrona Playfield are perfect for outdoor fun. East Madrona, with its waterfront locale, is home to higher end real estate, while West Madrona offers a wider mix of home prices. Median Prices: Homes $611,900; Condos $665,000. Nestled between Capitol Hill and Madison Park is Madison Valley, a diverse neighborhood with a healthy and harmonious mix of income, race, religion and age MADISON VALLEY groups. It includes a thriving business district with small stores, boutiques, consignment shops and restaurants. New condos and townhomes add to neighborhood housing options. Residents enjoy easy access to downtown and nearby Washington Park Arboretum. Median Prices: Homes $482,000; Condos $226,975. Magnolia is situated on a peninsula only five minutes from Downtown Seattle. Surrounded on three sides by water, Magnolia has an island-like quality, but is MAGNOLIA easily accessed by three bridges. Many of its hillside properties provide breathtaking views of the city skyline, Mount Rainier, Puget Sound and the Olympics. This

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comfortable, quiet area offers a wide variety of living accommodations with its mix of mansions, ranch homes, condos, and apartments. Magnolia’s business district, “The Village,” features a variety of shops and restaurants. The neighborhood also has a library, community center and marina. Discovery Park, Seattle’s largest park, is a neighborhood treasure offering an urban-wilderness experience. Median Prices: Homes $566,000; Condos $202,570. Maple Leaf is primarily a single-family residential neighborhood with shaded trees and well-built homes, but apartments are available and generally found near shopMAPLE LEAF ping areas. Maple Leaf is home to many neighborhood businesses and restaurants, good schools, a ballpark, Maple Leaf Park, community garden, and the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #1. The Northwest Puppet Center is also located here, attracting visitors with workshops, museum, and public performances. A community council sponsors events such as the annual Summer Social and keeps on top of local issues. Visit www.mapleleafcommunity.org. Median Prices: Homes $428,000; Condos $137,250. Montlake is bounded on three sides by water: Lake Washington to the east, Lake Union to the west, and Lake Washington Ship Canal to the north. It conMONTLAKE nects to the University District via the Montlake Bridge and accesses Seattle and the Eastside via SR520. Here quiet, tree-lined streets are flanked by well-tended properties including historic homes, bungalows, and stately, older mansions. Montlake is home to a number of businesses, shops, and restaurants. The neighborhood is close to the University of Washington, the Washington Park Arboretum, and the Seattle Yacht Club. Recreational opportunities include the Montlake Community Center, Montlake Tennis Courts and McCurdy Park. Median Prices: Homes $720,000. The Mount Baker neighborhood is a mix of parklands, lakefront, wooded hills and quiet residential streets. One in a series of affluent communities nestled along Lake MOUNT BAKER Washington’s southwest shore; it lies on the hills south of I-90. Mount Baker Park is a great place to escape the city’s bustle or to watch the Seafair hydroplane races on the lake. May through September cyclists enjoy “Bicycle Sundays” when parts of Lake Washington Boulevard close to motorized traffic. The Mount Baker Community Club, one of the nation’s oldest continuously active community clubs, sponsors activities and events like the annual Mount Baker Home Tour and the Community Garage Sale. Median Prices: Homes $496,750. Phinney Ridge is located on the steep ridge separating Green Lake and Ballard. This quiet, single-family neighborhood is a mix of long-time residents, young profesPHINNEY RIDGE sionals, and wild animals—the inhabitants of the Woodland Park Zoo, a neighborhood landmark. The Phinney Neighborhood Association sponsors classes and a variety of programs and events. Phinney Avenue contains many of the area businesses, some that are stops on Artwalks held the

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second Friday of the month and the annual Greenwood/Phinney ArtWalk in May. Median Prices: Homes $476,000; Condos $200,500. Named for its two main streets, the Pike/Pine neighborhood is tucked between Capitol Hill and First Hill. Residents enjoy easy access to I-5, the neighborhood’s PIKE/PINE westernmost boundary. Apartments (both modest and high-end), condos, senior housing, and sedate single family homes create the mix of housing styles in this primarily residential area. The majority of residents are renters and of a younger demographic, due in part to the close proximity of Seattle Central Community College and Seattle University. Small shops, offices, cafés, taverns, and a few auto dealers are found along Pike and Pine. The Cal Anderson Park and Bobby Morris Playfield have play equipment, tennis courts, picnic tables, paths and wading pool. Median Prices: Homes $340,000; Condos $210,000. Upper Queen Anne has a majority of single-family dwellings, many in the classic Queen-Anne style. Lower Queen Anne, also known as Uptown, is QUEEN ANNE more densely populated with condos and apartments. The neighborhood is sprinkled with specialty shops, local eateries and pubs. A busy Community Center features a pool and community programs. Kerry Park, well known to photographers, offers fantastic downtown Seattle views. These views and its great location make Queen Anne a highly desirable address. Rentals are at a premium and homes rarely stay long on the market. Median Prices: Homes $604,500; Condos $282,500. Rainier Beach is a diverse, urban neighborhood located adjacent to Seward Park between Beacon Hill and Lake Washington. More than 60 languages are RAINIER BEACH spoken here and ethnic shops and cafés reflect the area's cultural richness. Relatively reasonable prices, even for view homes, have spurred an active market in recent years. Area amenities include several waterfront parks with outstanding views, the historical landmark Kubota Gardens, Dead Horse Canyon, and a new Link Light Rail Station. A new community center, pool, and plaza for outdoor summer concerts will open in late 2013. Median Prices: Homes $200,000; Condos $146,750. Rainier Valley is one of Seattle’s most economically, religiously and ethnically diverse neighborhoods. Known for high levels of community involvement, resiRAINIER VALLEY dents work to retain Rainier Valley’s hometown appeal. Familiar chain stores, a global grab bag of ethnic establishments, restaurants and other businesses are plentiful. Residents enjoy easy access to downtown Seattle and SeaTac Airport via four area light rail stations. The Rainier Valley Cultural Center, home of the Rainier Valley Youth Theatre, hosts workshops and special events. The Rainier Valley Heritage Parade & Festival is celebrated the third Saturday of August. Median Prices: Homes $217,500. 2013–2014 Greater Seattle InfoGuide

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supplies and natural foods market. Seward Park is economically and racially diverse. It is the cultural home to Seattle's Orthodox Jewish community. Seward Park, the neighborhood's namesake, is its crowning jewel featuring nearly 300 acres of old-growth timber, bike and walking trails, art studio, native plant garden, the Environmental and Audubon Center, and an amphitheater which hosts summer events. Median Prices: Homes $350,000; Condos $114,925.

Sunset at Shilshole Marina Ravenna sits directly north of the UDistrict convenient to many amenities including the University of RAVENNA Washington, shopping at University Village, I-5, Ravenna Park and the Burke-Gilman Trail. Neighborhood residents are mostly upper middle class, well-educated people, many of whom are active in the local community association. Small bakeries, family restaurants, and unique shops draw locals and visitors alike. Ravenna is home to the Congregation Beth Shalom, ElderHealth Northwest (a non-profit agency for seniors), a library, and the Ravenna-Eckstein Community Center offering special events and programs. Local house styles vary, including bungalows, Tudors, and Craftsman homes. Median Prices: Homes $480,000; Condos $193,000. Roosevelt is minutes from Downtown, the University District, University Village and ROOSEVELT Northgate Malls and Green Lake. Metro buses provide service to these and other popular destinations. A pedestrian friendly commercial district

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near Roosevelt Way and NE 65th Avenue offers unique shops, restaurants, and major retailers like QFC, Safeway, Whole Foods Market, Magnolia HiFi and Dania. A renovated Roosevelt High School, built in 1922, is at the heart of the neighborhood. Parks, including Froula, Cowen and Banner, provide open spaces, tennis courts, play areas, and city and mountain views. Neighborhood events include the Roosevelt Bull Moose Festival in July and monthly art walks. An active Neighborhood Association publishes a monthly newsletter at www.rooseveltneighborhoodseattle.org. Median Prices: Homes $370,000; Condos $295,000. Seward Park, located east of Rainier Valley on a peninsula jutting into Lake Washington, is a SEWARD PARK quiet neighborhood with the best views of Mount Rainier in Seattle. Beautiful turn-of-the-century homes and large distinctive new homes populate the lakefront ridges while more modest homes are found farther from the water. A small business district on Wilson Avenue includes restaurants, pet

Just west of Ballard and twenty minutes from Downtown, Shilshole is best known for its SHILSHOLE / boating opportunities, SUNSET HILL restaurants and waterfront views. The local hub of activity is Shilshole Bay Marina, the state's secondlargest marina and home to 1,400 boats. The neighborhood's population includes the 600 residents who live aboard boats at the marina, as well as those from the largely residential Sunset Hill neighborhood rising up from the bay. Area attractions include outstanding views of the Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains, public fishing piers, waterfront promenade, and the popular Golden Gardens Park. Median Prices: Homes $552,500; Condos $407,750. The neighborhood surrounding the University of Washington campus is often described as youthUNIVERSITY ful and vibrant. Molded DISTRICT by the presence of the University, the Henry Art Gallery and the Burke Museum, it features an intellectual and artistic lifestyle. University Way NE, or “The Ave” is a popular place to hang out, shop and eat. An award winning Saturday Farmers Market offers fresh, local products year round. Each May, the U District StreetFair attracts upward of 50,000 people with craft and food booths, music and more. Nearby University Village, with over 70 stores, is a shopper’s mecca. The University District is a mix of single-family homes interspersed with rental homes and apartment buildings for student housing. Median Prices: Homes $460,000; Condos $240,000.

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Wallingford, the “Heart of Seattle,” is bordered by Lake Union, I-5, Aurora Avenue and Green WALLINGFORD Lake. Pedestrian and bus friendly Wallingford offers craftsman-style bungalows, residential gardens, historic buildings, quiet streets and a unique shopping district featuring distinct shops and restaurants. Seattle’s landmark hamburger joint Dick’s DriveIn and the 1904 Wallingford Center are both neighborhood institutions. Wallingford Playfield has tennis courts, wading pool, picnic and play areas, while Gas Works Park is perfect for kite flying. Wallingford Steps provide amazing city skyline views. Nearby, the Burke-Gilman trail is popular with bikers and walkers. There is always something to do in Wallingford - the Garden Tour in June, the SEAFAIR Kiddies Parade & Street Fair in July, and the Home Tour in October. Meridian Park hosts a Wednesday Farmers Market, May through September. The first Wednesday of May through October there is also an Art Walk. Median Prices: Homes $525,000; Condos $218,500. Home to Seattle’s first white settlers, West Seattle occupies the peninsula southwest of Downtown Seattle. While pleasantly removed WEST SEATTLE from downtown by topography and the Duwamish Waterway, the city is accessible within minutes. West Seattle boasts several distinct neighborhoods, most tending toward economic and ethnic diversity, all offering small town charm. Several business districts, along with Westwood Village, provide an array of shopping ALASKA JUNCTION options. “The Junction,” the retail heart of West Seattle at California Avenue and Alaska Street, features shops, restaurants and markets, as well as award winning murals depicting West Seattle’s historic past. The Junction serves as a transit center for key Metro bus routes. Mixed-use projects, both newly finished and planned, are adding new apartments to the area’s existing condos and small WWII era homes. At the tip of West Seattle, the Alki neigh-

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borhood is known for its beachfront promenade and sweeping views of Seattle’s skyline from Jack ALKI Block Park. Fauntleroy, at the peninsula’s southwest side, offers views of Puget Sound and the Olympics. The Fauntleroy Ferry FAUNTLEROY Terminal connects to Vashon Island and Southworth on the Kitsap Peninsula. The Admiral neighborhood, containing a number ADMIRAL of fine old homes, sits at the crest of the peninsula overlooking both the Olympic and Cascade Mountains. Alki Beach, an 18-hole public golf course, 40-acre Schmitz Park, and Lincoln Park featuring Seattle’s only saltwater swimming pool are local recreational gems. The Log House Museum and ArtsWest, a community theater and art center, provide a cultural focus. Annual events include West Seattle Summer Fest and the Art of Gardening Tour in July. Washington’s second largest Farmers Market is held here Sundays, May through December. Median Prices: Admiral—Homes $450,000; Condos $160,000. Alaska Junction— Homes $469,500; Condos $224,750. Alki—Homes $462,500; Condos $346,000. Fauntleroy—Homes $372,000; Condos $309,000. Located between West Seattle and Burien, White Center offers some of the city’s most affordable WHITE CENTER real estate. Known for its diversity, an amazing 70+ languages are spoken here. The Business District consists of nearly 140 businesses. Restaurants often host music events sponsored by The White Center Arts Alliance and other groups. Each July, residents celebrate White Center Jubilee Days. The White Center Community Development Association produces signature community enhancement events like Spring Clean and the Community Summit. Local parks include Steve Cox Memorial Park with play and picnic areas, athletic fields, walking path, and community center. Greenbridge, a “green” mixed income community, features rentals, new homes, a library and a multi-use learning center. Median Prices: Homes $162,500.

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City Hall: Mail—600 4th Ave., 2nd Floor, Seattle 98124. Main Entrance-601 5th Ave. (206) 6842489, www.seattle.gov Neighborhood Service Centers: Obtain information about city government and social service referrals. (206) 684-0464, www.seattle.gov/neighborhoodservices Chamber of Commerce: 1301 5th Ave., Ste. 2500, (206) 389-7200, www.seattlechamber.com Post Offices: various convenient locations. Zip code and location information, (800) 275-8777, www.usps.com Libraries: 26 neighborhood branches. Central Library, 1000 4th Avenue, (206) 386-4636. www.spl.lib.wa.us School District: Seattle Public Schools, (206) 252-0000, www.seattleschools.org Utilities: Gas — Puget Sound Energy, (888) 225-5773 www.pse.com Electricity: Seattle City Light (206) 684-3000, www.seattle.gov/light Sewer/Water/Garbage: Seattle Public Utilities (206) 684-3000, www.seattle.gov/util Telephone: CenturyLink, (866) 6420444, www.centurylink.com Typical Property Tax Rate: $10.51/$1,000 assessed valuation Median Household Income: $61,856 (city); $70,567 (King County) Average Rent: $1,750 2bd Median Price of Homes: $405,000 Median Price of Condos: $252,500 2013–2014 Greater Seattle InfoGuide

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Snohomish County extends westward from the 10,541 foot Glacier Peak in the Cascade Mountain Range, to the saltwater shores of the Puget Sound. In between lies a county filled with scenic contrasts. The densely forested, rugged mountain terrain in the east gives way to the flat, gently rolling flood plain of the Snohomish and Stillaguamish Rivers in the west. Over 10,000 acres of parklands provide endless opportunities for recreational fun— skiing, hiking, camping, fishing, and biking are just some of the possibilities. Wildlife areas and sanctuaries, such as Portage Creek Wildlife Area offer unique opportunities to view a variety of local birds and animals in natural settings. Like much of the Pacific Northwest, Snohomish County grew up primarily around the logging industry. As timber supplies declined, the county's economy shifted to agriculture and dairy farming. In the late 1960's the Boeing Company located its 747 plant near Everett. That, along with the presence of Naval Station Everett, contributed to the area's growth. While manufacturing, especially aerospace manufacturing drove the economy; the 1980’s and 90’s saw new industries move into the region creating the “Technology Corridor.” This stretch of development along Interstates 5 and 405 houses hundreds of biotechnology, research and development, and high-tech firms that employ thousands. Gradually people have moved north 34

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The Evergreen State Fair has entertained visitors for over 60 years in search of more reasonably priced homes, creating many suburban bedroom communities along the county’s southwestern border. Today Snohomish County is the state’s third most populous county. The vast majority of people reside in the western half. Consequently, this region has become highly developed, while other areas have retained a rural and rustic flavor. Located on beautiful Fidalgo Island, Anacortes is easily accessed by bridges on Highway 20. ANACORTES Surrounded by water, Anacortes’ rich maritime history has evolved naturally and vessels of all kinds have plied local waterways. The Anacortes History Museum, the Anacortes Maritime Heritage Center, and the annual Waterfront Festival in June celebrate this heritage. Named 20th in America’s top 100 most livable small towns, this “City within a Park” is surrounded by more than 3,200 acres of city-owned forest and

Attractions North of Seattle Antique Malls Aquasox Baseball Camano & Whidbey Islands Cascade Symphony Centennial Recreational Trail Deception Pass Driftwood Players Edmonds Underwater Scuba Park Evergreen State Fair Future of Flight Aviation Center & Boeing Tours Hot Air Balloon Rides Imagine Children’s Museum Mount Baker Mukilteo Lighthouse North Cascades National Park Olympic Ballet San Juan Islands Skagit Valley Tulip Festival Tulalip Resort Casino & Amphitheatre Contact Snohomish County Tourism (888) 338-0976, (425) 348-5802, www.snohomish.org

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Snohomish County is named for the Native American Tribe that once lived in the river valleys. Its location makes it ideal for exploring throughout the Pacific Northwest. Seattle is a twenty-minute drive to the south. The border to British Columbia, Canada lies 100 miles northward. To the west, and a short ferry ride away, await the San Juan Islands and the Olympic Peninsula.

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The Spring Boat Show in Anacortes parklands. Recreational pursuits include hiking, boating, scuba diving, camping, and golfing. Anacortes has great restaurants, shops, and lodging options, as well as six marinas and an airport for corporate and personal use. Washington State ferries connect Anacortes to the San Juan Islands and Sidney, British Columbia. From mid-May to early October a lively Saturday Farmers Market is held downtown. The historic Port of Anacortes Warehouse is the site of the Anacortes Spring Wine Festival the second weekend of April and Oktoberfest – Bier on the Pier the first weekend in October. Nearly 100,000 visitors attend the annual Anacortes Arts Festival the first weekend of August (www.anacortesartsfestival.com). This festival, along with the Anacortes Community Theatre, Depot Arts Center, City Arts Commission, and numerous galleries reflect an active arts community.

Anacortes Statistics Population: 15,960 City Hall: PO Box 547, 904 6th St, 98221, (360) 293-1900, www.cityofanacortes.org Chamber Of Commerce: 819 Commercial Ave, Ste F, 98221, (360) 293-3832, www.anacortes.org 36

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Post Office: 519 Commercial Ave, (360) 299-6689 Library: 1220 10th St, (360) 293-1910 School District: Anacortes School Dist. (360) 293-1200 Utilities: Gas: Cascade Natural Gas, (888) 522-1130 Electricity: PSE, (888) 225-5773 Water/Sewer: City of Anacortes, (360) 293-1909 Telephone: Frontier, (877) 462-8188 Refuse Collection: City of Anacortes, (360) 293-1921 Rabanco (recycling) (800) 942-5965 Average Tax Rate: $9.63/$1,000 assessed valuation Median Household Income: $55,034 Average Rent: $1,063 Median Prices: Homes $306,750; Condos $229,500 Est. Travel Time/Distance To: Everett=1hr/53 miles. Seattle=1 1/2 hr/81 miles. Bellevue=1 1/2 hr/81 miles.

The city of Arlington welcomes a growing number of new residents each year. Between 2000 and ARLINGTON 2025, projections call for the population to double. As new neighborhoods take shape, established areas like Olympic Avenue in the historic downtown are being redeveloped with new businesses and residential options. One of Arlington’s best features is its hometown appeal. Here neighbors congregate to enjoy annual events like the 4th of July Extravaganza, a day of nonstop fun. Also in July, the Downtown Arlington Street Fair is held in conjunc-

tion with the Arlington Fly-In featuring unique and experimental aircraft. The Fly-In is hosted by the Arlington Airport, home to 500 aircraft and the state’s third largest general aviation airport. Arlington has over a dozen parks including Terrace Park, where outdoor movies, concerts and plays are held each summer. For other outdoor fun there is Glen Eagle Golf Course or Wenberg State Park for picnicking, fishing, boating, and camping. The Byrnes Performing Arts Center provides cultural opportunities while the Stillaguamish Valley Pioneer Museum celebrates the area’s rich heritage Three State Highways (SR-9, 530 and 531), as well as I-5 accommodate commuters in most every direction. Whether commuting or working locally, Arlington residents enjoy a high job-to-household ratio (2.2 to 1) when compared to similarly sized towns. While much has changed here over the years, Arlington’s community-oriented character remains, and residents (both old and new) take pride in that achievement.

Arlington Statistics Population: 17,970 City Hall: 238 N. Olympic Ave, 98223, (360) 4033421, www.ci.arlington.wa.us Chamber Of Commerce: Arlington-Smokey Point Chamber, 4126 172nd Street NE (Building B), Arlington, WA 98223, (360) 659-5453, www.arlingtonsmokeypointchamber.com. Post Offices: 524 N. Olympic Ave, Arlington 98223. 3621 168th St. NE, Smokey Point 98223, (800) 275-8777 Library: 135 N. Washington Ave. Arlington 98223, (360) 435-3033 School Districts: Arlington School District, (360) 6186200. Lakewood School District, (360) 652-4500 Utilities: Gas: Cascade Natural Gas, (888) 522-1130 Electricity: Snohomish County PUD No. 1, (360) 435-7500 Water/Sewer: City of Arlington, (360) 403-3421 Telephone: Frontier, (877) 462-8188 Refuse Collection: Waste Management, (425) 337-1197 Typical Tax Rate: $12.78/$1,000 assessed valuation Median Household Income: $60,772 Average Rent: $1,063 Median Prices: Homes $234,900; Condos $105,000 Est. Travel Time/Distance To: Everett=24 mins/24 miles. Seattle=54 mins/48 miles. Bellevue=54 mins/48 miles.

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In its 100-year history, Bothell has gone from frontier town to vibrant employment and educational BOTHELL center. The City strives to provide even greater opportunities for citizens through new downtown jobs and housing options, new and improved public spaces, and by reconnecting the City to its river heritage. The City is working on several projects to restore the vibrancy to downtown and give the figurative heart of the City its beat.

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Brier Statistics Population: 6,155 City Hall: 2901 228th SW, (425) 775-5440, www.ci.brier.wa.us Chamber of Commerce: South Snohomish County Chamber, 3815 196th SW, Ste. 136, Lynnwood 98036, (425) 774-0507, www.s2c3.com Library: 23303 Brier Rd, (425) 483-0888 School Districts: Edmonds School Dist. No. 15, (425) 431-7000. Northshore School Dist. No. 417, (425) 408-6000 Utilities: Gas: PSE, (888) 225-5773 Electricity: Snohomish County PUD No. 1, (425) 783-1000 Water: Alderwood Water District, (425) 743-4605 Sewer: City of Brier, (425) 775-5440 Telephone: Frontier, (877) 462-8188 Refuse Collection: Waste Management, (425) 481-1100, (800) 592-9995 Typical Tax Rate: $11.15/$1,000 assessed valuation Median Household Income: $96,546 Average Rent: $1,136 Median Prices: Homes $330,050 Est. Travel Time/Distance To: Seattle=26 mins/15 miles. Bellevue=27 mins/17 miles

Known for its educational facilities, Bothell is the site of the University of Washington Bothell/Cascadia Community College Campus. Extension programs are also available through the University of Washington and Shoreline Community College.

Population: 34,000 City Hall: 18305 101st Ave NE, 98011, (425) 486-3256, www.ci.bothell.wa.us Chambers of Commerce: Greater Bothell Chamber, 23716 8th Ave SE, Ste I-1., PO Box 1203, Bothell 98041, (425) 485-4353, www.bothellchamber.com South Snohomish County Chamber, 3815 196th St. SW, Ste. 136, Lynnwood 98036, (425) 774-0507, www.s2c3.com Post Office: 10500 Beardslee Blvd, (425) 482-9755 Library: Bothell Regional, 18215 98th Ave. NE, (425) 486-7811 School District: Northshore School Dist. No. 417, (425) 408-6000 Utilities: Gas: PSE, (888) 225-5773 Electricity: PSE, (888) 225-5773 Snohomish County PUD No. 1, (425) 783-1000 Water/Sewer: City of Bothell, (425) 486-2768. Alderwood Water Dist., (425) 743-4605. Northshore Utility Dist., (425) 398-4400. Woodinville Water Dist., (425) 487-4100 Refuse Collection: Waste Management, (800) 592-9995 Telephone: Frontier, (877) 462-8188. CenturyLink, (800) 244-1111 Typical Tax Rate: King County— $12.85/$1,000 assessed valuation. Snohomish County — $11.36/$1,000 assessed valuation Median Household Income: $77,785 Average Rent: $1,422 Median Prices: Homes $365,500; Condos $149,888 Est. Travel Time/Distance To: Seattle=26 mins/20 miles. Bellevue=16 mins/12 miles

Bothell also shines when it comes to recreation. Thousands of canoeists, kayakers, walkers, joggers and bicyclists enjoy the Sammamish River/BurkeGilman Trail. The “Town-Gown Loop,” a 2.7-mile walking history tour, links the University of Washington Bothell/ Cascadia Community College Campus to quaint downtown shops and restaurants. Other unique shops are also found about two miles north at Country Village. The Park at Bothell Landing, once a steamboat stop, has an outdoor amphitheater for free summer concerts. Much anticipated annual events include the summer Music in the Park concert series, Freedom Festival and RiverFest: Family Fun & Then Some!

Situated between Lake Forest Park and Mountlake Terrace, about 15 miles north of Seattle, is the City of BRIER Brier. Designed as a residential community, Brier’s focus is on large home-sites and the preservation of open spaces and natural landscape. Its wide, wooded, quiet streets (that still include several horse lots) help maintain a spacious, semi-rural feel despite its urban locale. While the city has no core commercial zone, there are five shops and some home businesses. Local parks host annual community events including Sea Scare, featuring a parade, food, and other family fun each August. Brier Park, near city hall, has a horse arena and skate park.

Economic development is a high priority. From cozy cafés to global corporations, Bothell offers a highly skilled workforce, no Business & Occupation tax, commuter accessibility and transportation, available and affordable commercial properties in prime locations and an improved permit process. Beyond Bothell’s commercial districts are rolling wooded hillsides and quiet neighborhoods. This community prizes its hometown atmosphere and remains rural at heart, yet residents enjoy accessibility to every urban convenience.

Burlington, known as “The Crossroads of the Skagit Valley,” sits at the junction of I5, Hwy 20, and BURLINGTON Chuckanut Drive within minutes of area attractions. The nearby Skagit River, North Cascades National Park and Deception Pass State Park provide the opportunity to camp, fish, bird watch, hike, ski, boat, and more. The Avalon Golf Links features 27 holes amid panoramic views. If shopping is your recreation, several retail markets— downtown, the Cascade Mall, Burlington Crossings, and The Outlet Shoppes at Burlington attract nearly 60,000 shoppers a day—making Burlington the county’s major retail center. In addition to convenient shopping, Burlington boasts great schools, a new library, and new city hall. Residents enjoy two main community events. Berry-Dairy Days, in June, celebrates the agriculture and dairy industries that are a major employment base in the Valley. Revelers enjoy music, food, parade, vendors, fireworks, car show and other activities. In September, Harvest Festival & Pumpkin Pitch features a pumpkin hurling contest via trebuchets, children’s games, activities, and locally grown produce. 2013–2014 Greater Seattle InfoGuide

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Burlington Statistics Population: 8,435 City Hall: 833 S. Spruce St, 98233, (360) 755-0531, www.ci.burlington.wa.us Chamber Of Commerce: 520 E. Fairhaven Ave, 98233, (360) 757-0994, www.burlington-chamber.com Post Office: 720 E. Fairhaven Ave, (360) 755-7332 Library: 820 E. Washington, (360) 755-0760 School District: Burlington-Edison School Dist., (360) 757-3311 Utilities: Cascade Natural Gas, (360) 336-6155, (888) 522-1130 Electricity: PSE, (888) 225-5773 Water: Skagit County PUD, (360) 424-7104 Sewer: City of Burlington, (360) 755-0531 Telephone: Frontier, (877) 462-8188 Refuse Collection: Waste Management, (800) 592-9995, (360) 757-8245 Typical Tax Rate: $12.51/$1,000 assessed valuation Median Household Income: $49,676 Average Rent: $1,063 Median Prices: Homes $180,000; Condos $135,000 Est. Travel Time/Distance To: Everett= 41mins/38 miles. Seattle=1hr 11mins/ 66 miles. Bellevue=1hr 11mins/66 miles

The picturesque City of Edmonds displays the best of small-town Americana. Located 15 miles north EDMONDS of Seattle, Edmonds is easy to reach by Amtrak and commuter train, automobile, or Washington State Ferry. A rich blend of old and new makes Edmonds distinctive. The pedestrian friendly downtown is tastefully accented by a central fountain, colorful hanging baskets, and vintage street lamps, with the Historical Museum (former Carnegie Library) and historic log cabin Visitor Center nearby. Shops and galleries offer everything from best-seller books, art, hardware, and garden supplies, to the latest in clothing styles and contemporary housewares. Enjoy a delicious dining experience at restaurants, cafés, bistros, and beachfront eateries with outdoor tables and scenic views of Puget Sound, the Olympic Mountains, and magnificent sunsets. Shopping and dining options are also found along Highway 99 and in the Westgate, Perrinville, Firdale Village and Five Corners neighborhoods. 38

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The Edmonds waterfront offers many recreational opportunities. Washington State Ferries provide regular service to Kingston, a gateway to Hood Canal and the Olympic Peninsula. Four public parks with beach access and a 27-acre Underwater Diving Park are within walking distance of downtown. The Port of Edmonds has one of the West Coast’s largest covered moorage facilities. Celebrated as an arts community, downtown Edmonds hosts Third Thursday Art Walks, where participants can meet local artists, tour galleries and purchase art. The Edmonds Center for the Arts presents a variety of rousing performances year-round and is home to a symphony, ballet, and chorus. Community events draw large crowds year after year and include: the Edmonds Arts Festival; Watershed Fun Fair; The Waterfront Festival; Fourth of July celebration; A Taste of Edmonds; Write on the Sound writers’ conference; Classic Car Show; Puget Sound Bird Fest; Artist Studio Tour; Children’s Halloween Trick or Treat; and Holiday Tree-Lighting. Garden and Summer Markets take place on Saturdays from May to October, connecting the public with local farmers and artisans. Whether you come to Edmonds to visit or to make it your home, you'll be welcome in one of Washington's friendliest towns.

Edmonds Statistics Population: 39,800 City Hall: 121 Fifth Ave N, (425) 775-2525, http://edmondswa.gov Chambers of Commerce: Greater Edmonds Chamber, 121 5th Ave N, PO Box 146, 98020, office (425) 670-1496, visitor information (425) 776-6711, www.Edmondswa.com; Port of Edmonds: 336 Admiral Way, 98020,(425) 775-4588 Post Office: 201 Main St, 98020, (425) 774-4077 Library: 650 Main St, (425) 771-1933 School District: Edmonds School Dist. No. 15, (425) 431-7000 College: Edmonds Community College, (425) 640-1459 Utilities: Gas: PSE, (888) 225-5773 Electricity: Snohomish County PUD No. 1, (425) 7831000, (877) 783-1000 Water/Sewer: Edmonds Water Dept. (425) 771-0241. Alderwood Water Dist. (425) 743-4605. Olympic View Water & Sewer Dist. (425) 774-7769

Telephone: Frontier, (877) 462-8188 Refuse Collection: Downtown area —Sound Disposal, (425) 778-2404. Outlying areas—Republic, (425) 778-0188. Lake Ballinger area—Waste Management, (800) 592-9995 Typical Tax Rate: $11.54/$1,000 assessed valuation Median Household Income: $70,248 Average Rent: $1,101 Median Prices: Homes $357,250; Condos $211,000 Est. Travel Time/Distance To: Seattle=26 mins/15 miles. Bellevue=34 mins/24 miles

Everett is the seat of Snohomish County, one of the state’s fastest-growing counties. The city is home to EVERETT Naval Station Everett, the world’s most-modern Navy base, as well as the world’s largest aircraft manufacturer, the Boeing Company. The Port of Everett links the community to international shipping from around the world. The city’s transportation center and higher education facility, Everett Station is a model of ingenuity and design. Residents here enjoy a refreshing quality of life. Everett boasts the largest public marina on the West Coast, a revitalized downtown and waterfront, vibrant neighborhoods, excellent schools from K-12 and beyond, comprehensive city services, 40 parks and trails, and two public golf courses. Other attractions include Jetty Island, the Future of Flight Aviation Center & Boeing Tours, and many annual festivals and markets. The Everett Performing Arts Center, Village Theatre, and others offer cultural entertainment. The downtown Comcast Arena hosts concerts, ice sports, exhibits and more. Local sports teams include the Everett Silvertips of the Western Hockey League and the Everett AquaSox, a minor league baseball team.

Everett Statistics Population: 103,300 City Hall: 2930 Wetmore Ave, 98201, (425) 2578700, www.ci.everett.wa.us Economic Alliance of Snohomish County, 728 134th St SW, 98204, (425) 743-4567 www.economicalliancesc.org Post Office: 3102 Hoyt Ave, (425) 257-3208 Libraries: 2702 Hoyt Ave, (425) 257-8010. 9512 Evergreen Way, (425) 257-8250 School Districts: Everett School Dist. No. 2, (425) 385-

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Kenmore is located at the northern tip of beautiful Lake Washington in King County, with excellent KENMORE access to Seattle, Eastside and Snohomish County employment centers. In 2009, Seattle Magazine ranked Kenmore #1 for “Best Metropolitan Neighborhoods to Live” and Family Circle declared it “One of the 10 Best Towns for Families in the US.” The city consists of long-established, predominately single-family neighborhoods as well as condominiums and apartments. Some homes offer water views or front country-club greens at historic Inglewood Golf Club. In recent years, residential values in Kenmore have shown more stability than many other communities. A redeveloping city center is taking shape integrating commercial, civic, cultural, and residential uses. Kenmore’s top employers include Kenmore Air, which headquarters here, and Bastyr University, a pioneer in natural health education and research. The highly regarded Northshore School District attracts many families, and Inglemoor High School was one of Newsweek’s Top 1500 U.S. High Schools in 2010. University of Washington Bothell and Cascadia Community College are within 3 miles of downtown Kenmore. Seven parks are found in Kenmore. Saint Edward State Park, with 3,000 feet of Lake Washington shoreline, playground, trails, and annual summer concert series is a favorite. Residents enjoy easy access to Lake Washington

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Kenmore Statistics Population: 21,020 Kenmore was named a 2012 “Playful City USA” City Hall: 18120 68th Ave NE, PO Box 82607, 98028, (425) 398-8900, www.kenmorewa.gov Place Commons. Throughout the city, Post Office: 6700 NE 181st St, (425) 482-9755 parks and playgrounds, as well as the Library: 6531 NE 181st St, 98028, (425) 486-8747. lakefront Burke-Gilman Trail offer recreSchool District: Northshore School Dist. (425) 408ational opportunities. Annual events 6000 include the Secret Gardens of Lake Forest Utilities: Gas/Electricity: PSE, (888) 225-5773 Park garden tour in June and a Sunday Water/Sewer: Northshore Utility Dist. (425) 398-4400 Farmers Market from Mother’s Day to Telephone: Frontier, (877) 462-8188 October. Each year a communitywide Refuse Collection: Republic Services, (206) 682-9730 summer “bookclub” culminates in a visit Typical Tax Rate: $11.63/$1,000 assessed valuation from the author. In 2013, Where’d You Median Household Income: $81,055 Go Bernadette by Maria Semple was Average Rent: $1,177 selected. Median Prices: Homes $399,000; Condos $158,000 Est. Travel Time/Distance To: Seattle=21 mins/14 Lake Forest Park Statistics miles. Bellevue=19 mins/14miles. Population: 12,640 City Hall/Passport Office: 17425 Ballinger Wy NE, Lake Forest Park is a hilly, forested city at 98155, (206) 368-5440, passports (206) 957-2834 the north end of Lake Washington where www.cityoflfp.com the schools are good, Post Office: 17233 15th Ave NE, 98155, LAKE FOREST homes are well main- (800) 275-8777 PARK tained and the sense of Library: 17171 Bothell Way NE, (206) 362-8860 community is strong. Since its earliest School District: Shoreline School Dist. No. 412, development, the city's focus has been on (206) 393-6111 preserving the rustic, natural woods, Utilities: Gas: PSE, (425) 225-5773 streams, and open spaces. No industrial Electricity: Seattle City Light, (206) 684-3000 development exists within the city limits, Water: Shoreline Water Dist. (206) 362-8100. Lake and home-based businesses account for Forest Park Water Dist. (206) 365-3211. Northshore more than half of all registered busi- Utility Dist. (425) 398-4400. Seattle Water Dept. (206) 684-3000 nesses. Telephone: CenturyLink, (800) 244-1111 Lake Forest Park is primarily a single- Sewer: City of Lake Forest Park, (206) 368-5440. family residential community. Older Northshore Utility District, (425) 398-4400 homes are built on half-acre to one-acre Refuse Collection: Allied Waste, (425) 778-0188 lots. There are also a small number of Typical Tax Rate: $14.01/$1,000 assessed valuation duplexes and multi-family units. Rentals Median Household Income: $97,321 account for less than 20% of the city's Average Rent: $1,310 housing units. The central gathering Median Prices: Homes $399,475; Condos $94,500 spot in town is the Lake Forest Park Est. Travel Time/Distance To: Seattle=20 mins/13 Towne Centre, in the very popular Third miles. Bellevue=23 mins/16 miles

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Chamber of Commerce: 10020 Lundeen Parkway, PO Box 439, 98258, (425) 3340433, www.LakeStevensChamber.com Post Office: 1709 124th Ave NE, 98258, (425) 397-9582, (800) 275-8777 Library: 1804 Main St, (425) 3341900 School District: Lake Stevens School Dist. No. 4, (425) 335-1500 Utilities: Gas: PSE, (888) 225-5773 Electricity: Snohomish County PUD No. 1, 425) 783-1000 A serene Autumn day on Lake Stevens Water: Snohomish County PUD, (425) 783-8300 Sewer: Lake Stevens Sewer Dist., (425) 334-8588 The changing character of Lake Stevens Telephone: Frontier, (877) 462-8188 has long been reflected in the waters of Refuse Collection: Allied Waste, (800) 942-5965. the lake it grew up LAKE STEVENS around. Originally a Newly annexed areas use Waste Management, (425) 337-1197 sawmill town, and later a resort destina- Typical Tax Rate: $13.82/$1,000 assessed valuation tion, Lake Stevens has evolved into a Median Household Income: $85,616 family-friendly community where con- Average Rent: $1,520 veniences and beauty are both in abun- Median Prices: Homes $234,950; Condos $150,000 dance. Surrounded by views of the Est. Travel Time/Distance To: Seattle=46 mins/36 Cascade Mountains, the greenery of local miles. Bellevue=43 mins/33 miles. Everett=16 mins/8 parks and lakeside residential lots, Lake miles.

Stevens is also located near excellent shopping, cultural opportunities, and easy access to I-5. The city is centered on a 1,040-acre natural lake with eight miles of shoreline. Also called Lake Stevens, it is Snohomish County’s largest recreational lake. Home to two competitive rowing clubs, the lake provides swimming, sailing, canoeing, waterskiing, and year-round fishing. The nearby Centennial Trail is popular with walkers, joggers, bicyclists and horse riders. The Lake Stevens Ironman event, held the 3rd weekend of July attracts top professional athletes from all over the world. The city also hosts fun annual events like Aquafest held the last full weekend in July featuring parades, a carnival and fireworks, and an Oktoberfest event on the last weekend of September with Beer and Wine Gardens, Bavarian style music and dancers.

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Lynnwood has a rich history of steady growth and strong entrepreneurial spirit. In the early 1900’s, The LYNNWOOD Puget Mill Company fueled the economy of this scattered community of homesteaders. When logging declined, Puget Mill developed a “demonstration farm” illustrating how to profitably farm small parcels. Gentlemen farmers arrived via the Seattle to Everett Interurban Railway and soon Lynnwood became the nations’ second largest area for poultry and egg production. In 1927, SR99 expanded through South Snohomish County. Businesses catering to motorists opened and thrived. Residential growth followed and by 1959 Lynnwood was incorporated. Today, Lynnwood is located where Interstates 5 and 405 intersect. The city center and Alderwood Mall are easily accessed and as many as 150,000 people come daily to shop and work. Alderwood Mall offers 175 upscale stores, restaurants, and a state of the art 16-screen cinema.

Situated equidistant from Seattle, Bellevue and Everett, Lynnwood serves a large, growing trade area and workforce. Its favorable tax structure, quality office space and educated work force create a desirable business environment where a core of bioscience, information technology and professional service businesses thrive. Future city center plans include new retail, office and residential space, and open-air plazas and promenades. While Lynnwood’s commercial center is impressive, the city is primarily residential. Moderately priced single-family neighborhoods, both new and established, are sprinkled throughout the city’s wooded surroundings. Along the city’s western edge are views of Puget Sound, Whidbey Island, and the Olympics. Residents enjoy a unique quality of life with every amenity. The public school district is exceptional and Central Washington State University’s Lynnwood Center along with nearby Edmonds Community College provide advanced educational opportunities. Year round recreation includes a municipal golf course, 22 city parks, public tennis and basketball courts, sports fields, and a new Recreation & Aquatic center with 5 swimming pools, 2 water slides, water playground and a cardio/weight room.

Lynnwood Statistics Population: 35,836 City Hall: 19100 44th Ave W, (425) 670-5000, www.ci.lynnwood.wa.us e-mail: cityhall@ci.lynnwood.wa.us. Chamber of Commerce: The Lynnwood Chamber, PO Box 2661, 98036 (425) 775-7283, www.thelynnwoodchamber.com Post Office: 6817 208th St SW, (425) 778-3447. 3715 196th St SW Ste 101, (425) 778-3447 Library: 19200 44th Ave W, 98036, (425) 778-2148, www.sno-isle.org School District: Edmonds School Dist. No. 15, (425) 431-7000 Utilities: Gas: PSE, (888) 225-5773 Electricity: Snohomish County PUD No. 1, (425) 783-1000 Water/Sewer: City of Lynnwood, (425) 670-5146. Alderwood Water Dist. (425) 743-4605 Telephone: Frontier, (877) 462-8188 Refuse Collection: West of Hwy 99—Republic Services, (425) 778-0188. East of Hwy 99—Waste Management, (425) 481-1100

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Typical Tax Rate: $11.84/$1,000 assessed valuation Median Household Income: $47,920 Average Rent: $1,186 Median Prices: Homes $293,225; Condos $158,000 Est. Travel Time/Distance To: Seattle=21 mins/16 miles. Bellevue=25 mins/20 miles.

Situated amid mountains, lakes, rivers and Port Gardner Bay at the mouth of the pristine Snohomish River MARYSVILLE Estuary, Marysville and the neighboring Tulalip Indian Reservation share this colorful panorama. This pioneering town of sawmills and strawberry fields has evolved into a prosperous, diversified city. Marysville and Tulalip have emerged as Snohomish County’s newest hotspots for familyfriendly lifestyle, business, clean industry and affordable housing. Marysville boasts 527 acres of parks and open space. Their centerpiece park, Jennings Memorial and Jennings Nature Park, has a petting zoo, museum, playgrounds, and trails. Golfers enjoy the award-winning Cedarcrest Golf Club and Restaurant. The rustic, unhurried charm of the downtown district lures shoppers, as does the Marysville Towne Centre Mall. Ebey Waterfront Park, a downtown marine park, features a boat launch, nautical themed playground, and trails that are perfect for leisurely strolls. Investing in the region’s economic growth, the Tulalip Tribes developed Quil Ceda Village, a thriving industrial park. The Tulalip Resort Casino serves as a key regional draw for the area’s tourism industry. Nearby, the Seattle Premium Outlets offer upscale shopping options while the Tulalip Amphitheater, an intimate 2,600-seat venue, features a variety of concerts and events. Committed to preserving its sense of community and quality of life, Marysville offers year-round festivals and events including the state’s oldest festival, the Marysville Strawberry Festival. This festival, along with the Poochapalooza Outdoor Dog Event, and the Tulalip Veteran’s Powwow & Salmon Ceremony are held each June. Other annual events such as the Sounds of Summer Concert Series, and Merrysville for the Holidays Winter Celebration & Electric Light Parade in December are also celebrated.

Marysville Statistics Population: 61,360 City Hall: 1049 State Ave, 98270, (360) 363-8000, www.marysvillewa.gov Chamber of Commerce/Visitor Information Center: 8825 34th Ave NE, Ste C, 98271, (360) 659-7700, www.marysvilletulalipchamber.com Post Office: 1010 State Ave, (360) 653-6379 Library: 6120 Grove St, 98270, (360) 658-5000 School District: Marysville School Dist. No. 25, (360) 653-7058 Utilities: Gas: PSE, (888) 225-5773 Electricity: Snohomish County PUD No. 1, (425) 783-1000 Water/Sewer: City of Marysville, (360) 363-8100 Telephone: Frontier, (877) 462-8188 Refuse Collection: City of Marysville, (360) 363-8000. Outside of City Limits—Waste Management NW, (800) 835-2272 Typical Tax Rate: $13.27/$1,000 assessed valuation Median Household Income: $61,803 Average Rent: $1,293 Median Prices: Homes $192,000; Condos $190,000 Est. Travel Time/Distance To: Seattle=39 mins/34 miles. Bellevue= 39 mins/34 miles.

Mill Creek is known for generous open spaces and well-kept neighborhoods featuring lovely residences MILL CREEK along tree-lined streets. This is primarily a residential community with strong neighborhood covenants where citizens are encouraged to become actively involved in the growth of their city. In 2009, BusinessWeek.com named it Washington’s Best Affordable Suburb. Shopping areas are conveniently located and include many family restaurants. The Town Center, a traditional Main Street design, mixes office, retail, entertainment, parking, and public plazas that connect with the surrounding commercial and neighborhood areas. Mill Creek’s well-defined neighborhoods offer a diversity of housing options for almost every lifestyle such as single-family homes, condominiums, apartments and a cottage neighborhood located just north of the Town Center. The city maintains a network of pedestrian and bicycle trails, and supports many parks and recreation programs. Nature preserves and parks are popular places for outdoor fun. Community get-togethers include a summer Concerts in the Park series, a

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Mill Creek Statistics Population: 18,450 City Hall: 15728 Main St, (425) 745-1891, www.cityofmillcreek.com Mill Creek Business Assn.: (425) 673-6200 Post Office: 15833 Mill Creek Blvd, (425) 379-8698 Library: 15429 Bothell-Everett Hwy, (425) 337-4822 School District: Everett School Dist. No. 2, (425) 385-4000 Utilities: Gas: PSE, (425) 454-6363, (888) 225-5773 Electricity: Snohomish County PUD No. 1, (425) 783-1000 Water/Sewer: Alderwood Water Dist. (425) 743-4605. Silver Lake Water Dist. (425) 337-3647 Telephone: Frontier, (877) 462-8188 Refuse Collection: Waste Management, (425) 481-1100, (800) 592-9995 Typical Tax Rate: $13.32/$1,000 assessed valuation Median Household Income: $91,485 Average Rent: $1,510 Median Prices: Homes $355,000; Condos $242,500 Est. Travel Time/Distance To: Seattle=30 mins/22 miles. Bellevue=27 mins/19 miles

Monroe is a friendly city with small town appeal. Long-time locals embrace new families and foster homeMONROE town traditions - a great combination that makes Monroe the fastest growing city in the Skykomish River Valley. Rural beauty, acreage, affordable housing, good schools and Monroe’s accessibility to the region’s major metropolitan areas are all important pluses for residents. The city’s tagline, “Adventure Starts Here” points out another plus – events and activities. Already known as home to the Evergreen State Fair and Evergreen Speedway - a top 10 NASCAR track, Monroe’s Lake Tye has burst onto the national scene as a premier wakeboarding and adventure sports hotspot. Lake Tye hosts annual National wakeboard and ski competitions, as well as triathlons, outdoor movies & concerts, model boat races, dog agility events and new in 2013 the Monroe MusicFest. Downtown Monroe draws crowds to Monroe Fair Days Parade, Spring and Summer Tuesday Farmer’s Market, and Light Up Monroe holiday tree lighting the Saturday after Thanksgiving. 2013–2014 Greater Seattle InfoGuide

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Bagpipes and drums at the Skagit Valley Highland Games The adventure continues with nearby historic and auto museums, a regionally renowned reptile zoo, world-class wine and spirit tastings, extensive trail and parks systems, prime fishing, two major golf courses and a growing performing arts center. For other recreation, Steven’s Pass and the Puget Sound are easily reached.

Monroe Statistics Population: 17,390 City Hall: 806 W Main St, 98272, (360) 794-7400, www.monroewa.gov Chamber of Commerce 108 E. Main St., #206 98272, (360) 794-5488, www.chooosemonroe.com Post Office: 122 N Blakeley, (800) 275-8777, (360) 805-1962 Library: 1070 Village Way, 98272, (360) 794-7851 School District: Monroe School Dist. No. 103, (360) 804-2500 Utilities: Gas: PSE, (888) 225-5773 Electricity: Snohomish County PUD No. 1, (360) 794-7280 Water/Sewer: City of Monroe, (360) 794-7400 Telephone: Frontier, (877) 462-8188 Refuse Collection: City of Monroe, (360) 794-7400. Outside City Limits—Waste Management NW, (425) 481-1100 Typical Tax Rate: $14.46/$1,000 assessed valuation Median Household Income: $66,137 Average Rent: $1,399 Median Prices: Homes $226,900; Condos $69,950 42

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Mount Vernon, Skagit County’s largest incorporated town and county seat, is located on I-5 MOUNT VERNON along the banks of the Skagit River about midway between Seattle and Vancouver, B.C. Here amid amazing vistas of farmland, mountains, river valleys, and islands, Mount Vernon is a charming mix of historic river front town and bustling community bursting with the promise of outdoor adventure. Kayaking, biking, hiking and even hang gliding are possible here. The city boasts a number of parks, cultural and historic experiences, and festivals throughout the year including the world famous Skagit Valley Tulip Festival each April, the Skagit Highland Games, the Shakespeare Festival and more. A seasonal Farmers Market, the 1926 Lincoln Theatre, and the unique downtown shops and dining establishments are also popular destinations. A library, community college, transit center, and hospital are among the many services found in this “premier small city.” Visit www.geta greatlifeinmountvernon.com for more information.

Population: 32,250 City Hall: 910 Cleveland Ave, PO Box 809, 98273, (360) 336-6211, www.mountvernonwa.gov Chamber Of Commerce: 301 W. Kincaid, PO Box 1007, 98273, (360) 428-8547, www.mountvernonchamber.com Post Office: 1207 Cleveland Ave, (360) 336-5812 Library: 315 Snoqualmie St, (360) 336-6209 School District: Mount Vernon School Dist., (360) 428-6110 Utilities: Cascade Natural Gas, (888) 522-1130 Electricity: PSE, (888) 225-5773 Water: Skagit County PUD, (360) 424-7104 Sewer: City of Mount Vernon, (360) 336-6218 Telephone: Frontier, (877) 462-8188 Refuse Collection: City of Mount Vernon, (360) 3366218; Outside city limits, WM, (360) 757-8245 Average Tax Rate: $14.12/$1,000 assessed valuation Median Household Income: $49,874 Average Rent: $800 Median Prices: Homes $206,000; Condos $137,000 Est. Travel Time/Distance To: Seattle=1hr 7 mins/62 miles. Bellevue=1hr 6 mins/62 miles.

Mountlake Terrace is a safe, walkable community with beautiful mountain views and active resiMOUNTLAKE dents full of commuTERRACE nity spirit. Seattle Magazine named Mountlake Terrace one of the top five Best Neighborhoods in the Seattle region for its affordability, low crime rate, abundant parks, short commute times and student test scores. Mountlake Terrace’s Town Center, located adjacent to its new Transit Center along I-5, is redeveloping quickly to become a modern, high-quality location for both businesses and residents to enjoy. Economic development, sustainability, and a high quality of life are top priorities for Mountlake Terrace, which has adopted a strategy for encouraging green building, healthy trees, energy conservation and sustainable economy. This residential haven of over 20,000 also hosts a growing number of businesses in the city’s downtown core and surrounding shopping areas. Mountlake Terrace’s 260+ acres of parks and playfields offer a variety of recreational opportunities. Scenic Lake

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dominiums, contemporary homes, commercial businesses and restaurants.

name, which means “good camping ground,” is a reminder of the past.

Despite its growth, Mukilteo remains true to its small town roots. Many historic buildings have been preserved, including the Mukilteo Lighthouse, a unique wooden lighthouse that has operated for over 100 years. Even the city’s

The Rosehill Community Center hosts a seasonal Farmers Market from June through September. In September the community celebrates The Mukilteo Lighthouse Festival featuring a parade, arts and crafts, food, and fireworks.

Mountlake Terrace Statistics Population: 20,090 Interim City Hall: 6100 219th St. SW, Ste. 200, 98043, (425) 776-1161, www.cityofmlt.com Economic Alliance of Snohomish County (EASC), 728 134th St SW, Ste 128, Everett 98204, (425) 743-4567, www.economicalliancesc.org. Post Office: 23210 57th Ave W, (800) 275-8777, (425) 778-0429 Library: 23300 58th Ave W, (425) 776-8722 School District: Edmonds School Dist. No. 15, (425) 431-7000 Utilities: Gas: PSE, (888) 225-5773, (425) 452-1234 Electricity: Snohomish County PUD No. 1, (425) 783-1000 Water/Sewer: City of Mountlake Terrace, (425) 744-6214 Telephone: Frontier, (877) 462-8188 Refuse Collection: Waste Management NW, (425) 481-1100 Typical Tax Rate: $11.53/$1,000 assessed valuation Median Household Income: $62,000 Average Rent: $1,103 Median Prices: Homes $223,950; Condos $122,500 Est. Travel Time/Distance To: Seattle=18 mins/14 miles. Bellevue=26 mins/20 miles

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Mukilteo Statistics Population: 20,360 City Hall: 11930 Cyrus Way, 98275, (425) 263-8000, www.ci.mukilteo.wa.us Chambers of Commerce: Mukilteo Chamber, 4902 76th St SW, PO Box 545, Mukilteo 98275, (425) 347-1456, www.mukilteochamber.org. Post Office: 8050 Mukilteo Speedway, (425) 710-7039 Library: 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd, 98275, (425) 493-8202 School District: Mukilteo School Dist. No. 6, (425) 356-1274 Utilities: Gas: PSE, (888) 225-5773 Electricity: Snohomish County PUD No. 1, (425) 783-8272 Water/Sewer: Mukilteo Water Dist. (425) 355-3355. Alderwood Water Dist. (425) 743-4605 Telephone: Frontier, (877) 387-3477 Refuse Collection: South—Waste Management NW, (425) 337-1197. North—Rubatino Refuse Removal, (425) 259-0044 Typical Tax Rate: $10.83/$1,000 assessed valuation Median Household Income: $88,362 Average Rent: $1,147 Median Prices: Homes $425,000; Condos $172,000 Est. Travel Time/Distance To: Seattle: 35 mins/26 miles. Bellevue=35 mins/26 miles

Not far north of downtown Seattle, Shoreline residents enjoy the best of both worlds—the convenience SHORELINE of the suburbs along with the opportunities of city life. Since incorporating in 1995, Shoreline has established a reputation for quality schools, active neighborhood commitment, and ample parks and recreational facilities. This city has 14 distinct neighborhoods, providing diverse housing options ranging from exclusive, expensive waterfront homes to moderately priced houses and condos. Each neighborhood is represented on The Council of Neighborhoods, a group that actively works to enhance the quality of life in Shoreline. The city boasts two libraries, the Shoreline Community College, the Shoreline Historical Museum, an arts council, community pool, recreational center, teen and senior centers, and a growing business community. Area 44

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Shoreline Statistics Population: 53,270 City Hall: 17500 Midvale Ave N, (206) 801-2700, www.cityofshoreline.com Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center: 18560 1st Ave NE, (206) 361-2260, www.shorelinechamber.com Post Office: North City Station, 17233 15th Ave NE, (206) 364-0656 Libraries: 19601 21st Ave NW, (206) 546-3522. 345 NE 175th, (206) 362-7550 School District: Shoreline School Dist. No. 412, (206) 367-6111 Utilities: Gas: PSE, (888) 225-5773 Electricity: Seattle City Light, (206) 684-3000 Water: Shoreline Water Dist., (206) 362-8100. Seattle Public Utilities, (206) 684-3000 Telephone: CenturyLink, (800) 244-1111. Frontier (877) 462-8188 Sewer: Ronald Wastewater Dist., (206) 546-2494 Refuse Collection: CleanScapes, (206) 763-4444 Typical Tax Rate: $14.76/$1,000 assessed valuation Median Household Income: $67,802 Average Rent: $1,303 Median Prices: Homes $289,925; Condos $123,400 Est. Travel Time/Distance To: Seattle=15 mins/12 miles. Bellevue=23 mins/18 miles

The city of Snohomish offers rural living with a great pride for preservation, excellence in education and SNOHOMISH a commitment to the future with a vigorous economy. While most residents commute to jobs in the regions larger cities, Snohomish maintains a strong community identity. Founded in 1859, Snohomish is the county’s oldest city. Its commercial and nationally registered historic home districts are highlighted on the Historic Home Tour each September. As “the Antique Capital of the Northwest,” Snohomish naturally has antique and collectible shops, but historic First Street is also home to specialty shops and

unique restaurants. Arts of Snohomish, Blackman Museum and numerous galleries provide a cultural presence. Along Avenue D and Bickford Avenue, larger national retailers, eateries, commercial and professional services are found. Two rivers border Snohomish, adding to recreational opportunities that also include parks, the Centennial Trail, the Snohomish River Trail, skate park, Aquatic Center, indoor soccer facility, and Boys and Girls Club. Harvey Airfield is home base for a flight school, scenic flights, Hot Air Ballooning, and skydiving. Surrounded by farmlands, Snohomish offers a farmers market Thursday afternoons May through September. In October corn mazes, pumpkin patches, and produce stands are showcased at area farms during the Festival of Pumpkins. The official Snohomish Community Festival is Kla Ha Ya Days, celebrated each July with three days of fun activities.

Snohomish Statistics Population: 9,215 City Hall: 116 Union Ave, 98290, (360) 568-3115, www.ci.snohomish.wa.us Chamber of Commerce: 802 First St., PO Box 135, 98291, (360) 568-2526, www.cityofsnohomish.com Visitor Information Center: 1301 First St, 98290, (360) 862-9609, http://bit.ly/SnohomishVIC Post Office: 1323 Ave D, (360) 568-0904, (800) 275-8777 Library: 311 Maple Ave, 98290, (360) 568-2898 School District: Snohomish School Dist. #201, (360) 563-7300 Utilities: Gas: PSE, (888) 225-5773 Electricity: Snohomish County PUD No. 1, (425) 7831000 or (360) 568-8517 Water/Sewer: City of Snohomish, (360) 568-3115 Telephone: Frontier, (877) 462-8188, Comcast, (888) 542-1667 Refuse Collection: City of Snohomish, (360) 568-3115. Outside City limits—NW Waste Management, (800) 593-9995 Typical Tax Rate: $14.78/$1,000 assessed valuation Median Household Income: $57,927 Average Rent: $1,458 Median Prices: Homes $330,000; Condos $155,000 Est. Travel Time/Distance To: Seattle=40 mins/32 miles. Bellevue=30 mins/24 miles

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The “Eastside” refers to the area east of Downtown Seattle that lies between Lake Washington and the Cascade Mountains, extending north to Bothell and Woodinville and south to Renton. For centuries early native tribes hunted, fished and lived off the abundance of this beautiful wilderness. In the 1860's, homesteaders left the bustling cities of Seattle and Tacoma, moving eastward to stake their claims. Before long, communities formed around early industries of logging, shingle mills, boat building, and farming. Today the Eastside is where cosmopolitan communities merge with pristine outdoor areas. Despite tremendous growth and development, huge swaths of forest and parklands offer a variety of outdoor recreation. This is software country, home to Microsoft and many other high-tech industries. Well known names like Google, Nintendo, Clearwire, and Genie Industries are part of the vibrant and growing eastside business comunity.

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support master-planned housing developments and "urban villages," where all the amenities of living like shopping, working, and schooling are included. Along the Cascade Mountain foothills, small farms, ranches, and dairies dot the countryside. In contrast to their urban counterparts, communities here retain their agricultural feel. Beaux Arts Village was originally established by the Society of Beaux Arts as a colony where artists BEAUX ARTS could live and work in VILLAGE common, but this vision of a communal art center was never fully realized. Today, Beaux Arts Village (known as “The Village” to locals) is King County’s second smallest city. Located just south of Bellevue along the shores of Lake Washington, this community retains a relaxed, informal feel, yet values privacy. Towering evergreens, some with resident eagles’ nests, enhance the secluded beauty of the area. There is no commercial base, rentals are scarce, and houses of various architectural styles and vintages add to the charm. With only 124

housing units, the city is considered completely developed. Existing houses come on the market infrequently. Property owners belong to and pay a yearly fee to the Western Academy of Beaux Arts, a nonprofit that owns and maintains the private beach, boat dock and tennis courts. A summer beach potluck, a catered winter dinner and a Christmas cookie exchange are annual local events.

Beaux Arts Village Statistics Population: 300 City Hall: Mail: 10550 SE 27th St, 98004, (425) 454-8580, www.beauxarts-wa.gov, email: townhall@beauxarts-wa.gov School District: Bellevue School Dist. No. 405, (425) 456-4000 Utilities: Gas/Electric: PSE, (888) 225-5773 Water: Beaux Arts Water Dept., (425) 454-8580 Sewer: City of Bellevue, (425) 452-6973 Telephone: CenturyLink, (800) 244-1111 Refuse Collection: Eastside Disposal, (206) 682-9730 Typical tax rate: $10.18/$1,000 assessed valuation Median Household Income: $127,203 Median Prices: Homes $895,000 Est. Travel Time/Distance To: Seattle=16 mins/12 miles. Bellevue=5 mins/1 mile

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Education is a priority here and it shows. In 2012, Newsweek ranked Bellevue International School #24 among America’s top 100 high schools.

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Bellevue’s diverse housing choices suit any lifestyle—from stunning waterfront estates to suburban ramblers to downtown condominiums. New construction leans toward larger, more expensive homes. On the hills southeast of downtown, Newport Hills has a thriving commercial center that includes Factoria Square Mall, as well as a multitude of single and multi-family housing options.

The Bellevue Arts Museum is located in the heart of Downtown Bellevue The Eastside’s largest city and the fifth largest in the state, Bellevue offers a high quality of life, strong sense BELLEVUE of community, robust neighborhoods, and a commitment to building a healthy future economy. Bellevue incorporates 31 square miles between the waters of Lake Sammamish and Lake Washington. The city has acres of trails, open spaces, wetlands, and nearly 100 parks that offer activities ranging from a working farm and play areas, to waterfalls and wildlife habitat. Quiet wooded neighborhoods and parks flourish along with a bustling downtown. Downtown, the urban heart of the Eastside, is a vibrant collage of high-rises, parks, museums and destination shopping that includes The Bellevue Collection as well as the Pacific Northwest’s first Neiman Marcus store. The city’s strong public art program has helped to shape a distinctive, peoplefriendly downtown that is the focal point of a thriving arts community. The Theatre at Meydenbauer Center features performances by Ballet Bellevue, Bellevue Chamber Chorus and Bellevue Civic

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Theatre. The Bellevue Arts Museum offers enriching exhibits, lectures, and workshops. The Bellevue Jazz Festival each spring is among the region’s premier celebrations of national and regional musical talent. Each July, the Bellevue Arts Festival Weekend is one of the nation’s largest and most prestigious art festivals. Another summer attraction, Bellevue Farmers Market, is open Thursdays and Saturdays just north of the city center. Nearly 6,000 people call Downtown Bellevue home. Over the next decade, most of the city’s job and residential growth will occur downtown and in the city’s Bel-Red Corridor. As its population increases and becomes more diverse, it reflects Bellevue’s status as a growing metropolis and international economic center. Income levels are well above both King County and Puget Sound regional averages. With an estimated 140,000 jobs within the city, Bellevue has more jobs than residents. Its diverse economy includes a strong employment base in growing industries such as information technology. Bellevue also benefits from a highly skilled and educated workforce.

Apartment complexes and smaller homes dominate the Crossroads and Lake Hills neighborhoods where some of Bellevue’s most reasonably priced homes are located. Crossroads Shopping Center is the people-packed heart of this area featuring a seasonal farmers market, ethnic and folk music, cultural events and the smells of global cuisine.

Bellevue Statistics Population: 124,600 City Hall: 450 110th Ave. NE, 98004, PO Box 90012, 98009, (425) 452-6800, www.bellevuewa.gov Chamber of Commerce: 302 Bellevue Square, 98004, (425) 454-2464, www.bellevuechamber.org Bellevue Downtown Association: 400 108th Ave NE, Ste. 110, 98004, (425) 453-1223, www.bellevuedowntown.com Post Offices: 1171 Bellevue Way NE, (425) 453-5655; 11405 NE 2nd Pl., (425) 462-7508 Libraries: Bellevue, 1111 110th Ave NE, (425) 450-1765. 15590 Lake Hills Blvd, (425) 7473350. 14250 SE Newport Wy, (425) 747-2390 School District: Bellevue School Dist. No. 405, (425) 456-4000 Convention Center: Meydenbauer Center, 11100 NE 6th St., (425) 637-1020 Utilities: Gas/Electricity: PSE, (888) 225-5773 Water/Sewer: City of Bellevue, 11511 Main St, (425) 452-6932 Telephone: CenturyLink, (800) 244-1111. Frontier, (877) 462-8188 Refuse Collection: Rabanco, (425) 452-4762 Typical Tax Rate: $9.77/$1,000 assessed valuation Median Household Income: $81,819 Average Rent: $1,721 Median Prices: Homes $585,000; Condos $318,000 Est. Travel Time/Distance To: Seattle=16 mins/10 miles

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East of Seattle, where the Snoqualmie and Tolt Rivers meet in the scenic Snoqualmie Valley, is the CARNATION quiet, rural community of Carnation with its casual atmosphere, acreage properties, and short eastside commutes. Remlinger and Carnation Farms are reminders of days past when dairy cows put this town on the map as “the home of contented cows.” Carnation now sits in the middle of King County’s largest organic production district with ample opportunities for u-pick vegetables and CSA subscriptions. Local produce and live music bring patrons to Carnation’s Farmers Market on Tuesdays from May through November Tolt MacDonald Park has acres of biking, hiking, fishing, camping, and sports fields. In July, it is the site of Timber! Outdoor Music Festival. Valley Memorial Park features a BMX track

and outstanding skate bowl. Great riding opportunities abound for bicycle and motorcycle enthusiasts. Golfers enjoy the recently renovated Blue Heron Golf Course. A 100-acre Seattle Audubon Preserve is perfect for bird watching. Other attractions include the Tolt Historical Museum and a collection of unique downtown shops. Residents annually celebrate the Great Carnation 4th of July Celebration, the Evergreen Classic Horse Show in August, and the Harvest Festival in October. Christmas in Carnation is held on the first Saturday of December followed by the Solstice Celebration on the 21st. To live or to visit, make Carnation your destination!

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Chamber of Commerce: PO Box 603, 98014. www.carnationchamber.com Post Office: 4440 McKinley Ave, (800) ASK-USPS Library: 4804 Tolt Ave, (425) 333-4398 School District: Riverview School Dist. No. 407, (425) 844-4500 Utilities: Gas/Electricity: PSE, (888) 225-5773 Water/Sewer: City of Carnation, (425) 333-4192 Telephone: CenturyLink, (800) 201-4099 Refuse Collection: CleanScapes, (425) 844-1900 Typical Tax Rate: $13.41/$1,000 assessed valuation Median Household Income: $78,955 Average Rent: $1,516 Median Prices: Homes $368,500 Est. Travel Time/Distance To: Seattle=39 mins/27 miles. Bellevue=29 mins/20 miles

Cle Elum was originally settled as a gold mining town in 1883, but coal, rather than gold, proved most CLE ELUM plentiful. For the next 50 years coal mining sustained the economy.

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East of Seattle off Interstate 90, Cle Elum is situated on the “dry and sunny” side of the Cascade Mountains. Surrounded by a vast wilderness, Cle Elum is the perfect gateway to yearround outdoor fun. Suncadia, a nearby residential resort, features lodging, shopping, dining and 3 golf courses. Local horse ranches offer riding lesson, trail rides and backcounty packing. Cle Elem is also home to Washington State Horse Park, one of the State’s premier equestrian facilities. The Carpenter House and the Cle Elum Historical Telephone Museums are popular with visitors, as are annual community events like the Pioneer Days Celebration held each July. Various businesses fill the old town shopping district, as well as both ends of town. The desirable combination of acreage, warmer drier weather, and rural lifestyle attracts a number of residents who work elsewhere. Consequently, weekday commuter vanpools into Bellevue and Seattle are popular. Visit www.RideshareOnline.com to sign-up.

Cle Elum Statistics Population: 1,865 City Hall: 119 W First St, 98922, (509) 674-2262, www.cityofcleelum.com Chamber of Commerce: Cle Elum-Roslyn Chamber of Commerce, 401 W 1st St, PO Box 43, Cle Elum 98922, (509) 674-5958, www.cleelumroslyn.org Post Office: 305 E. 1st St, (509) 674-2444 Library: 302 Pennsylvania Ave, (509) 674-2313; School District: Cle Elum-Roslyn School Dist., (509) 649-4850 Utilities: Electricity: PSE, (888) 225-5773. Public Utility District No. 1, (509) 674-2790 Gas: PSE, (888) 225-5773 Water/Sewer: City of Cle Elum, (509) 674-2262 Refuse Collection: City of Cle Elum, (509) 674-2262 Telephone: CenturyLink, (800) 244-1111 Typical Tax Rate: $7.80/$1,000 assessed valuation Median Household Income: $36,939 Average Rent: $667 Median Prices: Homes $220,000; Condos $115,000 Est. Travel Time/Distance To: Seattle=1hr, 22 mins/83 miles. Bellevue= 1hr, 17 mins/77 miles 50

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Clyde Hill, Medina, Yarrow Point and Hunts Point are four affluent communities where many of CLYDE HILL Washington’s most prosperous and prominent business, sports and entertainment figures have settled. Located along MEDINA the edge of Downtown Bellevue, Lake Washington and The HUNTS POINT Evergreen Point Floating Bridge these cities are virtually all residential with YARROW POINT only four retail businesses between them. The crime rate is very low. Traffic and neighborhood patrols account for most police activity. Houses are expensive and situated on generously sized lots along neatly landscaped streets. Over the years largescaled residences have replaced most small homes. Vacant tracts are scarce, so notable growth in population or number of housing units is unlikely. Located within minutes of State Route 520 and three interstate highways, these communities are well connected to the rest of the Puget Sound, yet removed from the urban bustle. Recreational opportunities in these four communities include the Wetherill Nature Preserve, Fairweather Nature Preserve, Medina Park, Medina Beach Park and Clyde Park Beach. The Points Loop Trail, linking the communities, is being expanded and will open by early 2014. The private Overlake Golf & Country Club is located in Medina. Community events include the Fourth of July Celebration held jointly by Yarrow Point and Hunts Point, Medina Days and Clyde Hill Community Celebration & Movie Night in August.

Clyde Hill, Medina, Yarrow Point and Hunts Point Statistics Population: Clyde Hill: 2,980. Hunts Point: 390. Medina: 2,990. Yarrow Point: 1,060 City Halls: Clyde Hill: 9605 NE 24th St, 98004, (425) 453-7800, www.clydehill.org Hunts Point: 3000 Hunts Point Rd, 98004, (425) 455-1834, www.huntspoint-wa.gov Medina: 501 Evergreen Point Rd, PO Box 144, 98039, (425) 233-6400, www.medina-wa.gov

Yarrow Point: 4030 95th Ave NE, 98004, (425) 454-6994, www.ci.yarrow-point.wa.us Post Office: Medina: 816 Evergreen Point Rd, (425) 646-8111. Bellevue: 1171 Bellevue Way NE, (425) 453-5655 School District: Bellevue School Dist. No. 405, (425) 456-4000 Utilities: Gas/Electricity: PSE, (888) 225-5773 Water/Sewer: City of Bellevue, (425) 452-6973. Telephone: CenturyLink, (800) 244-1111 Refuse Collection: Allied Waste (Rabanco) (206) 682-9730, (425) 646-2400 Typical tax rate per $1,000 assessed valuation: Clyde Hill: $9.35. Hunts Point: $8.43. Medina: $9.68. Yarrow Point: $8.79/$1,000. Median Household Income: Clyde Hill: $173,866. Hunts Point: $236,118. Medina: $175,556. Yarrow Point: $154,797 Median Prices: Clyde Hill—Homes $1,435,000. Hunts Point—Homes $4,700,000. Medina—Homes $1,382,500. Yarrow Point—Homes $1,780,000 Est. Travel Time/Distance To: Seattle=14 mins/8 miles. Bellevue=7mins/3 miles

Incorporated in 1913, Duvall lies in northeastern King County in the beautiful Snoqualmie Valley. Early DUVALL homesteaders were drawn to this area between the Snoqualmie River and the foothills of the Cascade Mountains for logging and agricultural opportunities. Today this popular residential community draws workers from Bellevue, Redmond, and Seattle seeking more reasonably priced homes and respite from the urban bustle. New housing developments on the plateau east of the city are fast replacing farms and timberlands, but the small town, rural traditions remain. Despite its small size, Duvall's citizenry represents a diverse mix of occupational, cultural, and economic backgrounds committed to retaining the friendly, open atmosphere that defines this community. Duvall’s active arts community supports popular annual productions like Arts Onstage and SummerStage. Local community festivals include Duvall Days and Sandblast Summer Arts Festival. Parks in Duvall range from the Central Park Tot Lot, to the beautifully renovated Taylor Park, to McCormick Park on the Snoqualmie River with nearly 19 acres of trails, picnicking, and open spaces.

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Population: 6,900 City Hall: 15535 Main St NE, PO Box 1300, 98019, (425) 788-1185, www.duvallwa.gov Chamber of Commerce: PO Box 581, 98019, (425) 788-9182, www.duvallchamberofcommerce.com Post Office: 26400 NE Valley St, (425) 788-5645 Library: 15508 Main St NE, (425) 788-1173 School District: Riverview School Dist. No. 407, (425) 844-4500 Utilities: Gas/Electricity: PSE, (888) 225-5773 Water/Sewer: City of Duvall, (425) 788-1185 Telephone: Frontier, (877) 462-8188 Refuse Collection: Waste Management, (425) 814-1695 Typical Tax Rate: $14.42/$1,000 assessed valuation Average Rent: $1,535 Median Household Income: $93,582 Median Prices: Homes $314,498; Condos $129,000 Est. Travel Time/Distance To: Seattle=36 mins/25 miles. Bellevue=27 mins/18 miles

Fall City and Preston are tucked away in the valley between the Sammamish Plateau and the town of FALL CITY Snoqualmie. These two unincorporated towns have largely remained the rural, bucolic communities they PRESTON were when first founded more than 130 years ago. Change is taking place on the ridge above these towns, though. Large, new high end homes are being built and bought by residents attracted to this peaceful, beautiful area. Home prices closer to Fall City and Preston proper are more moderate. Preston also has some light industrial and business properties and is home to the Talking Rain Beverage Company. The nearby Snoqualmie and Raging Rivers provide a number of recreational activities including fishing. Abundant trout, whitefish and steelhead runs are an angler’s dream come true. The Snoqualmie Preston Rails to Trails offers great hiking with a view of Snoqualmie Falls at its endpoint. Fall City hosts Fall City Days in June and the Snoqualmie Falls Forest Theater in summer. Community groups include the Fall City Arts Council, Fall City Community Association, Fall City Historical Society and the Preston Community Club.

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Fall City / Preston Statistics Population: Fall City — 1,750 (core area); Greater Fall City—5,500. Greater Preston — 2,200 Chamber of Commerce: Snoqualmie Valley Chamber, PO Box 357, North Bend 98045, (425) 888-6362, www.snovalley.org Post Office: Fall City: 4225 335th Pl. SE, (425) 222-7501. Preston: 30365 SE High Point Way, (425) 222-5536 Library: 33415 SE 42nd Pl., Fall City, (425) 222-5951 School District: Snoqualmie Valley School Dist. No. 410, (425) 831-8000 Utilities: Gas/Electric: PSE, (888) 225-5773 Water: Fall City (main area)—Fall City Water Dist., (425) 222-7882. Preston (main area)—Water Dist. 123, (425) 222-5680 Telephone: CenturyLink, (800) 244-1111 Refuse Collection: Republic, (425) 646-2400 Average Tax Rate: Fall City: $14.00/$1,000 assessed valuation, Preston: $13.53/$1,000 assessed valuation Median Household Income: Fall City: $81,176 Average Rent: Fall City $2,060. Preston $2,224 Median Prices: Fall City: Homes $432,5000. Preston: Homes $440,000 Est. Travel Time/Distance To: Seattle=30 mins/24 miles. Bellevue=25 mins/18 miles

Nestled between the Issaquah Alps and Lake Sammamish, Issaquah is a historic community focused ISSAQUAH on a dynamic future. Known for trailheads and salmon, the city is also a major employment and retail

hub on the Eastside. Issaquah is home to Costco Wholesale’s world headquarters. Global technology giants, including Microsoft, maintain a robust presence, as does real estate notable John L. Scott. The majestic Issaquah Alps offer yearround recreation including hiking, mountain biking and paragliding, while Lake Sammamish State Park is perfect for fishing, kayaking and swimming. The Cougar Mountain Zoo and Issaquah Salmon Hatchery are also popular stops. The hatchery is central to the annual Issaquah Salmon Days Festival attended by more than 150,000 visitors during the first weekend in October. Issaquah ArtWalk enlivens downtown every first Friday of the month from June to September. February to May, Downtown Issaquah Wine Walks offer a chance to sip and shop on the first Friday of the month. Other must-see attractions include top-notch productions at Village Theatre, Issaquah Farmers Market (Saturdays, April to October), Boehm’s Candies chocolate factory, Gilman Town Hall Museum, and the restored Issaquah Train Depot. Dining and shopping options abound along Front Street in Olde Town, East Lake Sammamish Center, Issaquah 2013–2014 Greater Seattle InfoGuide

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Commons, Meadows Shopping Center, Pickering Place and charming Gilman Village. Housing choices include historic downtown homes, homes with acreage, multifamily dwellings and the innovative Issaquah Highlands and Talus urban villages. Issaquah’s livability makes the city a magnet for new residents. City leaders recently adopted a long-term plan to create a vibrant urban center that will meet the growing community’s needs for environmental protection, jobs, housing and rapid transit.

Issaquah Statistics Population: 31,150 City Hall: 130 E Sunset Wy, PO Box 1307, 98027, (425) 837-3000, www.issaquahwa.gov Chamber of Commerce: 155 NW Gilman Blvd, 98027, (425) 392-7024, www.issaquahchamber.com Post Office: 400 NW Gilman Blvd, (425) 837-8795 Library: 10 W Sunset Wy, (425) 392-5430 School District: Issaquah School Dist. No. 411, (425) 837-7000 Utilities: Gas/Electricity: PSE, (425) 455-5120 Water/Sewer: City of Issaquah, (425) 837-3070 Telephone: CenturyLink, (800) 244-1111 Refuse Collection: Allied Waste, (425) 392-6651. CleanScapes, (425) 837-1234 Typical Tax Rate: $11.67/$1,000 assessed valuation Median Household Income: $75,984 Average Rent: $1,684 Median Prices: Homes $475,000; Condos $185,000 Est. Travel Time/Distance To: Seattle=21 mins/17 miles. Bellevue=17 mins/11 miles

Just minutes from Seattle, the city of Kirkland is a sophisticated, yet relaxing oasis removed from big-city KIRKLAND living. In 2012 readers of 425 Magazine named Kirkland their “favorite city” for the “Best of 425” competition. Kirkland’s stunning lakefront setting includes two miles of lakefront footage, the largest publically owned waterfront on the Eastside. There are multiple places to enjoy panoramic views of Lake Washington, Seattle’s skyline and the Olympic Mountains or to take a shoreline stroll. In 2012, Volkssport walkers voted the city the #3 best spot in the nation for year-round walking. 52

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In addition to a vibrant waterfront, the city is home to a dynamic community of entrepreneurs and small businesses as well as high-tech, aerospace and medical technology companies. Google selected Kirkland for its Eastside hub and Astronics, INRIX, and iSoftStone are also based here. Along with nurturing businesses, downtown Kirkland welcomes new residents with a range of housing options. Condominiums, many with prime views, populate downtown and the waterfront area. Nearby downtown neighborhoods, such as Rose Hill, offer reasonably priced older homes. Bridle Trails, in southeast Kirkland, surrounds a 482-acre wooded preserve and features homes on large lots. At the opposite end of the city in Totem Lake are Evergreen Hospital, several large shopping centers, and one of the region’s most prosperous auto retail hubs. Juanita, in northwest Kirkland, boasts Juanita Village, an award-winning mixeduse community. Single-family homes, condos and apartments are found in nearby established pocket and beach communities around popular Juanita Beach Park. Dining options abound in Kirkland, from bakeries and cafés to some of the area’s finest restaurants featuring several sought-after chefs. The city supports two seasonal farmers markets located at Juanita Beach and downtown. Shopping options are equally varied and include fine art galleries, stylish furniture and decorative arts stores, designer consignment shops, specialty boutiques, and bridal shops. Kirkland is known for its vibrant arts scene. Outdoor public art graces the city’s parks and streets. The highly regarded Kirkland Performance Center presents a wide range of national and international entertainment. Kirkland Arts Center, one of the region’s few community-based arts centers, offers a hugely popular annual artist studio tour on Mother’s Day weekend. Other special events include Kirkland Uncorked, Summerfest and the arrival of the Tall Ships. For more Kirkland activities and events visit explorekirkland.com.

Kirkland Statistics Population: 81,480 City Hall: 123 5th Ave, 98033, (425) 587-3000, www.ci.kirkland.wa.us Chamber of Commerce: 328 Parkplace Center, (425) 822-7066, www.kirklandchamber.org Post Office: 721 4th Ave, (800) 275-8777 Libraries: 308 Kirkland Ave, (425) 822-2459. 12315 NE 143rd, (425) 821-7686 School District: Lake Washington School Dist. No. 414, (425) 702-3200 Utilities: Gas/Electricity: PSE, (888) 225-5773 or (425) 454-2000 Water: City of Kirkland, (425) 587-3150 In Juanita—Northshore Utility Dist., (425) 398-4400 Telephone: Frontier, (877) 462-8188 Refuse Collection: City of Kirkland, (425) 587-3150. Waste Management, (800) 592-9995. Rabanco, (206) 682-9735 Typical Tax Rate: $11.48/$1,000 assessed valuation Median Household Income: $81,927 Average Rent: $1,881 Median Prices: Homes $442,000; Condos $202,000 Est. Travel Time/Distance To: Seattle=20 mins/12 miles. Bellevue=11 mins/6 miles

Unique among Seattle's neighboring cities, Mercer Island is located in the middle of Lake MERCER ISLAND Washington. This island locale provides a quiet, secluded feeling with a quick express-lane commute to downtown Seattle or the Eastside via Interstate 90. Mercer Island schools are a source of pride and the single most important reason that many families live here. The School District’s longstanding tradition of excellence includes consistently posting the state’s highest test scores. More than ninety percent of the High School’s graduates go on to college. This city boasts more than 475 acres of parks and open space, multi-use trails, ballfields, tennis courts, swimming and picnicking areas, a boat launch, and a skateboard park. The Community Center at Mercer View has game, dance, fitness, and event rooms featuring state of the art equipment. Quality cultural art, including the I-90 Outdoor Sculpture Gallery and The Mostly Music in the Park summer concert series reflect an active Arts Council.

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Although primarily a single-family residential community, new apartments and condominiums are being developed in Town Center on the Island’s north end. Proximity to a vibrant, growing business district as well as convenient public transportation help to make this neighborhood a great place to live.

Population: 22,690 City Hall: 9611 SE 36th St, (206) 275-7600, www.mercergov.org Chamber of Commerce: 7605 SE 27th St, Ste. 109, PO Box 108, 98040, (206) 232-3404, www.mercerislandchamber.com Post Office: 3040 78th Ave SE, (206) 230-5636 Library: 4400 88th Ave SE, (206) 236-3537 School District: Mercer Island School Dist. No. 400, (206) 236-3330 Utilities: Gas/Electricity: PSE, (888) 225-5773, (425) 454-2000 Water/Sewer: City of Mercer Island, (206) 275-7783 Telephone: CenturyLink, (800) 244-1111 or (206) 3455552 Refuse Collection and Recycling: Allied Waste, (206) 682-9730 Typical Tax Rate: $9.44/$1,000 assessed valuation Median Household Income: $120,625 Average Rent: $1,616 Median Prices: Homes $883,000; Condos $251,950 Est. Travel Time/Distance To: Seattle=11 mins/7 miles. Bellevue=13 mins/6 miles

Newcastle is one of the Eastside’s most desirable communities. Near the crossroads of I-405 and I-90, NEWCASTLE Newcastle’s central location provides easy access to fine shopping and dining, and borders some of the region’s most spectacular natural scenery. The Coal Creek Parkway and the Transit Center at the main downtown intersection serve as a vital Eastside transportation link. Situated on Lake Washington’s eastern shore, this inviting community offers long-time neighborhoods, newer highend housing developments and multifamily housing options found among beautifully tree-lined areas throughout the city.

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Ballerinas in training at the Mercer Island Community Center Newcastle is the proud home of The Golf Club at Newcastle, an award winning, tournament-caliber complex with panoramic Seattle and Olympic Mountains views. Newcastle also has the historic Coal Miners Cemetery, Regency Newcastle Senior Center, the Coal Creek YMCA, and a brand new public library. Newcastle boasts 17 parks and a walking system that includes pathways, sidewalks and natural surface trails. Lake Boren Park is the site of Newcastle Earth Day in April, a summer Concerts in the Park series and another crowd pleaser, the July 4th fireworks show. In September, Newcastle Days features activities, entertainment, food, and fun.

Newcastle Statistics Population: 10,460 City Hall: 12835 Newcastle Way, Ste 200, 98056, (425) 649-4444, www.ci.newcastle.wa.us Chamber of Commerce: 6947 Coal Creek Pkwy SE #150, 98059, (206) 719-8122, www.newcastle-chamber.org Library: 12901 Newcastle Way, (425) 255-0111 School District: Issaquah School Dist., (425) 837-7000; Renton School Dist., (425) 204-2300 Utilities: Gas/Electricity: PSE, (888) 225-5773 Water/Sewer: Coal Creek Utility Dist., (425) 235-9200 Telephone: CenturyLink, (800) 244-1111 Refuse Collection/Recycling: Waste Management, (800) 592-9995 Typical Tax Rate: $13.53/$1,000 assessed valuation Median Household Income: $106,339

Average Rent: $1,560 Median Prices: Homes $550,000 Condos $325,000 Est. Travel Time/Distance To: Seattle=19 mins/13 miles. Bellevue=14 mins/7 miles

Nestled in the upper Snoqualmie River Valley amid rugged mountains and lush pastures is the small NORTH BEND city of North Bend. Its history is tied to this strategic location between Puget Sound and the Cascade Mountains. Early foot trails, wagon roads, railroads, and finally, highways brought travelers here, shaping North Bend's character and service-oriented economy. North Bend, “easy to reach…..hard to leave” is more than just a slogan. Each year more and more people relocate to this lovely valley, many who commute on I-90 into Bellevue and Seattle. As its size increases, the city’s focus remains on preserving pastureland and open spaces, as well as economic prosperity and growth. North Bend looks out on Mount Si, a 4,167-foot monolith where one of the state’s most used trails leads to the top. The city’s location is the perfect jumpingoff point to Washington’s wilderness areas and year round recreation. Rock climbers and white water paddlers have made this area a destination. The city maintains eight public parks, including the historic Meadowbrook and Tollgate Farms both of which are over 400 acres in size. 2013–2014 Greater Seattle InfoGuide

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Downtown, Torguson Park has a climbing wall, tot lot, and picnic shelter. For the artistically inclined, both the Mt. Si Artist Guild and the Valley Center Stage offer classes and special events. The interesting Snoqualmie Valley Historical Museum is open seasonally. A factory outlet mall convenient to I-90 is a shopper’s paradise. Each August, Festival at Mt. Si features family fun, food, music, arts & crafts, train rides. and the Tour de Peaks Bike Ride.

North Bend Statistics Population: 5,855 City Hall: 211 Main Ave N, PO Box 896, 98045, (425) 888-1211, www.northbendwa.gov Chamber of Commerce: PO Box 357, 98045, (425) 888-6362, www.snovalley.org Post Office: 451 E North Bend Wy, (425) 831-7020 Library: 115 E. 4th St, (425) 888-0554 School District: Snoqualmie Valley School Dist. No. 410, (425) 831-8000 Utilities: Gas: PSE, (888) 225-5773 Electricity: PSE, (888) 225-5773. Tanner Electric, (425) 888-0623 Water/Sewer: City of North Bend, (425) 888-1211. Sallal, (425) 888-3650 Telephone: CenturyLink, (800) 244-1111 Refuse Collection and Recycling: Republic Services (425) 392-6651 Typical Tax Rate: $12.73/$1,000 assessed valuation Median Household Income: $80,764 Average Rent: $1,220 Median Prices: Homes $347,450; Condos $72,500 Est. Travel Time/Distance To: Seattle=33 mins/30 miles. Bellevue=28 mins/24 miles

From its early days as a small logging community, Redmond has evolved into a thriving center of busiREDMOND ness and community life. Home to several nationally and internationally recognized companies, including Microsoft, Nintendo, Genie Industries, and AT&T, Redmond’s healthy economic base attracts workers from all around Greater Seattle. Housing options here are diverse and new construction is common. Schools are in the Lake Washington School District, featuring strong academics and athletics. Located on the north end of Lake Sammamish, many of the city’s ten 54

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neighborhoods, like the Viewpoint neighborhood, sit on forested hills with lake and mountain views. Other neighborhoods include Overlake, where Microsoft is located, and Willows/Rose Hill, home to DigiPen Institute of Technology. These high-tech centers are the site of increasing commercial and residential development. Downtown neighborhood projects, planned and underway, bring a vibrant mix of businesses, residential and open space. The landmark Salish Lodge overlooks Also Downtown, Redmond 268 foot Snoqualmie Falls Town Center offers shopping, dining, entertainment and lodging, and hosts the popular Redmond Saturday Rising from the eastern shores of Lake Sammamish, nestled between Issaquah Market from May through October. and Redmond, is the Redmond has dozens of parks and an SAMMAMISH city of Sammamish. extensive trail system for hiking, biking, Since incorporating in 1999, Samhorseback riding and even skating. mamish has been shaped by the vision of Cultural attractions include the a community of families living where Redwood Theatre, Eastside Symphony small town atmosphere blends with suband SecondStory Repertory Theatre, as urban character. The City is obviously well as a summer concert and perform- doing it right. In recent years it’s been ing arts series. among the top 15 small towns on Money’s top 100 Best Places to Live.

Redmond Statistics Population: 55,360 City Hall: 15670 NE 85th St, (425) 556-2900, www.redmond.gov Chamber of Commerce: 16210 NE 80th St, 98052. Mail: PO Box 628, 98073, (425) 885-4014, www.oneredmond.org Post Office: 7241 185th Ave NE, (800) 275-8777, (425) 885-0207 Library: 15990 NE 85th St, (425) 885-1861 School District: Lake Washington School Dist. No. 414, (425) 702-3200 Utilities: Gas/Electricity: PSE, (888) 225-5773 Water/Sewer: City of Redmond, (425) 556-2152 Telephone: Frontier, (877) 462-8188 Refuse Collection: Waste Management, (425) 814-9240 Typical Tax Rate: $11.38/$1,000 assessed valuation Median Household Income: $87,590 Average Rent: $1,490 Median Prices: Homes $540,000; Condos $225,000 Est. Travel Time/Distance To: Seattle=21 mins/15 miles. Bellevue=10 mins/8 miles

Sammamish is located within easy commuting and shopping distance to Bellevue, Redmond, and Seattle. Treelined streets in well-groomed neighborhoods make it an ideal community for families. Children are well served by three distinguished school districts. The City has trails, sports fields and parks, including several that host annual events. Pine Lake Park is home to a summer concert series, Sammamish Commons Park hosts the July 4th Celebration and a farmers market, and Beaver Lake Park’s Halloween Event is always a hit. The Parks & Recreation Department along with various private entities, also provides an array of youth activities. Recreational options for all ages include fishing, swimming, boating and golf. Sahalee Country Club, one of America’s top 100 courses, hosted the 2010 US Senior Open Championship.

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Sammamish Statistics Population: 47,420 City Hall: 801 228th Ave SE, 98075, (425) 295-0500, www.ci.sammamish.wa.us Chamber of Commerce: 704 228th Ave NE #123, 98074, (425) 681-4910, www.sammamishchamber.org Library: 825 228th Ave NE, (425) 392-3130 School District: Lake Washington School Dist., (425) 702-3200. Issaquah School Dist., (425) 837-7000. Snoqualmie Valley School Dist., (425) 831-8000 Utilities: Gas/Electricity: PSE, (888) 225-5773, (425) 455-5120 Water/Sewer: Sammamish Plateau Water & Sewer, (425) 392-6256. NE Sammamish Water & Sewer, (425) 868-1144 Telephone: Frontier, (877) 462-8188 Refuse Collection: Rabanco, (425) 392-6651. SnoKing Waste Management, (425) 814-9240 Typical Tax Rate: $12.68/$1,000 assessed valuation Median Household Income: $133,341 Average Rent: $1,762 Median Prices: Homes $585,000; Condos $259,000 Est. Travel Time/Distance To: Seattle=25 mins/18 miles. Bellevue=16 mins/10 miles

Snoqualmie is located only 25 miles east of Seattle in the Mountains to Sound Greenway. SNOQUALMIE This small town is best known for Snoqualmie Falls, a spectacular waterfall that cascades 268 feet over granite cliffs. Visitors from around the world come to see this natural wonder. Snoqualmie residents enjoy a high quality of life with excellent city services; more than 30 miles of walking, hiking, and biking trails; 35 parks with facilities ranging from playgrounds to athletic fields and event venues; and the new Snoqualmie Community Center operated by the Snoqualmie Valley YMCA. Residents and visitors alike

enjoy abundant recreation and the surrounding beauty from views of the cascade foothills and Mount Si, to rural areas and acres of open space. The population of Snoqualmie is nearly 12,000 with approximately 35% of that number being youth 18 years and under. The Snoqualmie Valley School District serves K-12 students throughout the Snoqualmie Valley with five elementary schools, two middle schools, a freshman campus, one high school, and an alternative school for more individualized options. In addition to the regular school sports programs, many sports organizations in the Snoqualmie Valley offer soccer, little league, volleyball, and more. Snoqualmie has varied restaurant and shopping opportunities, professional services and health care offerings of all types, a library, a local hospital, public safety services, and great neighborhoods, such as the master-planned community of Snoqualmie Ridge and historic downtown.

Snoqualmie Statistics Population: 11,320 City Hall: 38624 SE River St, PO Box 987, 98065. (425) 888-1555, info@ci.snoqualmie.wa.us, www.ci.snoqualmie.wa.us Chamber of Commerce: 38767 SE River St, Snoqualmie. PO Box 357, North Bend, 98045, (425) 888-6362, www.snovalley.org Post Office: 8264 Olmstead Lane SE, (425) 888-4317 Library: 7824 Center Blvd SE, (425) 888-1223 School District: Snoqualmie Valley School Dist. No. 410, (425) 831-8000 Utilities: Gas/Electric: PSE, (888) 225-5773 Water/Sewer: City of Snoqualmie, (425) 888-1555 Telephone: CenturyLink (800) 201-4099 Refuse Collection: Waste Management, (800) 592-9995 Typical Tax Rate: $13.26/$1,000 assessed valuation Median Household Income: $69,165 Average Rent: $1,601 Median Prices: Homes $425,000; Condos $198,000 Est. Travel Time/Distance To: Seattle=35 mins/25 miles. Bellevue=30 mins/23 miles

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Woodinville is one of east King County's premier tourist destinations. Located northeast of Seattle in the Sammamish Valley, Woodinville is WOODINVILLE flush with wineries, outdoor recreational opportunities and plant nurseries. Visitors can enjoy Merlot, microbrews and marigolds! The city's tourist district is home to world-class wineries Chateau Ste. Michelle, Columbia, DeLille Cellars and Silver Lake. Wine tasting and tours are complimented by fantastic dining at the Barking Frog and The Herbfarm restaurants on-site at the Willows Lodge. For a little exercise, bicycle, roller blade, stroll or ride horses along the Sammamish River Trail; resting at either Wilmot Gateway Park or Woodin Creek Park. There’s also a new sportsfield complex and updated community center. Nearby, Woodinville's vibrant downtown offers retail, personal services, Molbak’s Nursery, and a seasonal Farmers Market. Residents and visitors appreciate Woodinville’s quality of life attributes including its rich history, natural environment and economic vibrancy.

Woodinville Statistics Population: 10,960 City Hall: 17301 133rd Ave NE, 98072, (425) 489-2700, www.ci.woodinville.wa.us Chamber of Commerce: 17401 133rd Ave NE, 98072, (425) 481-8300, www.woodinvillechamber.org Post Office: 17610 Woodinville- Snohomish Rd NE, (800) 275-8777; (425) 487-0995 School District: Northshore School Dist. No. 417, (425) 408-6000 Library: 17105 Avondale Rd NE, (425) 788-0733 Utilities: Gas/Electricity: PSE, (888) 225-5773 Telephone: Frontier, (877) 462-8188 Water: Woodinville Water Dist., (425) 487-4100. Alderwood Water Dist., (425) 743-4605 Refuse Disposal: Waste Management, (800) 592-999 Typical Tax Rate: $13.40/$1,000 assessed valuation Median Household Income: $89,400 Average Rent: $1,435 Median Prices: Homes $485,450; Condos $105,800 Est. Travel Time/Distance To: Seattle=25 mins/20 miles. Bellevue=16 mins/12 miles

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Pierce County is located south of Seattle and King County. Rising from the shores of South Puget Sound to the summit of Mount Rainier, it covers 1,794 square miles - 217 miles of which are saltwater shoreline. From Mount Rainier’s densely forested foothills, to the fertile Puyallup River Valley, to the deep-water port on Commencement Bay, Pierce County offers diverse economic, cultural, recreational and living opportunities. During WWI, Fort Lewis Army Base was established just south of Tacoma. In 1935, McChord Air Force Base was added nearby. Together they are the County’s largest employer, with a net impact on the local economy of over $2 billion. Other important industries include agriculture, government service, healthcare, international shipping, manufacturing, wood products, and wholesale and retail trade. Development centers mainly around the I-5 corridor, the Port of Tacoma and the County’s western half where most major population centers are located. The County’s eastern half contains quiet agricultural and logging communities that, while still rural and full of country charm and appeal, are experiencing a boom of housing, retail and light manufacturing development. Auburn is centrally located in the growing, thriving Green River Valley between Seattle and AUBURN Tacoma. Auburn’s location, abundant land and many amenities provide a unique opportunity for business and industry, as well as residents seeking big city amenities with a warm, hometown feel. Auburn boasts 28 developed parks, over 23 miles of trails and almost 247 acres of open space. Amongst its four golf courses, Washington National is home to the UW Husky golf team and cityowned 18-hole Auburn Golf Course

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hosts over 50,000 rounds of golf annually. Other local attractions include Emerald Downs thoroughbred racetrack, the award-winning White River Valley Museum, the Muckleshoot Indian and Iron Horse Casinos and the White River Amphitheatre. The Outlet Collection (formerly SuperMall), along with downtown craft, antique, and specialty shops offer diverse shopping options.

Auburn hosts the largest Veterans Day Parade west of the Mississippi

Auburn Performing Arts Center, home to the Auburn Symphony Orchestra and Auburn Arts Commission is the city’s cultural hub. This 1,100-seat venue offers an array of world-class programming. Local parks host outdoor summer concerts, movies, and free cultural performances. Festivals like Auburn’s KidsDay, the 4th of July Festival, Petpalooza, and the Veterans Day Observance and Parade (the largest parade of its type west of the Mississippi) have become regional family favorites.

Auburn Statistics Population: 71,240 City Hall: 25 W Main St, 98001, (253) 931-3000, www.auburnwa.gov Chamber of Commerce: 108 S Division St., Ste B, 98001, (253) 833-0700, www.auburnareawa.org Post Office: 11 3rd St NW, 98002, (253) 333-1377 Library: 1102 Auburn Way S, 98002, (253) 931-3018 School District: Auburn School Dist. No. 408, (253) 931-4900 www.auburn.wednet.edu Utilities: Gas/Electricity: PSE, (888) 225-5773 Water/Sewer: City of Auburn, 25 W Main St, (253) 931-3038

Telephone: CenturyLink, (800) 244-1111 Refuse/Recycling: Republic Services, (800) 322-8709 Waste Management, (800) 592-9995 Average Tax Rate: Pierce County— $14.99/$1,000 assessed valuation. King County— $15.27/$1,000 assessed valuation Median Household Income: $51,461 Average Rent: $1,009 Median Prices: Homes $285,000; Condos $135,000 Est. Travel Time/Distance To: Seattle=32 mins/28 miles. Bellevue=30 mins/25 miles

Named after the natural resources that spurred its development in the late 1800’s, this hisBLACK DIAMOND toric community is located at the base of the Cascade foothills in southeast King County. For many, the relaxed and rural life of Black Diamond provides a welcomed relief from the hectic pace of urban life. The City’s vision for the future seeks to retain this rural character while accommodating new housing and employment opportunities. Residents take pride in their growing community—it’s school, library, police and fire departments.

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Black Diamond has one of the nation’s finest historical museums dedicated to the history of coal mining. The community celebrates this heritage in two annual events. Black Diamond Miners Days, the second weekend of July, has cooks from across the U.S. competing in a BBQ & Chili Cook-Off, as well as local artists and merchant booths, and a citywide sidewalk sale. In September, the weekend long Black Diamond Labor Days Celebration spotlights traditional, old-fashioned fun. Wheelbarrow, three legged, and gunny sack races are perennial favorites. A parade, Coal Kart Derby, arts & craft booths, live entertainment, and a teen dance round out events. Year round recreation ranges from bicycling on quiet roads to fishing, sailing and skiing on Lake Sawyer, the county’s fourth largest recreational lake.

Black Diamond Statistics Population: 4,170 City Hall: 24301 Roberts Dr., PO Box 599, 98010, (360) 886-5700, www.ci.blackdiamond.wa.us Chamber of Commerce: Maple Valley/Black Diamond Chamber of Commerce, 23745 225th Way SE, Ste 205, Maple Valley. Mail: PO Box 302, Maple Valley 98038, (425) 432-0222, www.blackdiamondchamber.org Library: 24707 Roberts Dr, (360) 886-1105 Post Office: 25228 Baker St, (360) 886-9429 School District: Enumclaw School Dist., (360) 802-7100 Utilities: Gas/Electricity: PSE, (888) 225-5700 Water/Sewer: City of Black Diamond, (360) 886-2560. Lake Sawyer Area—Covington Water Dist., (253) 6310565. Soos Creek Water & Sewer, (253) 630-9900 Telephone: CenturyLink, (800) 244-1111 Refuse Collection: Allied Waste, (206) 682-9735 Typical Tax Rate: $14.06/$1,000 assessed valuation Median Household Income: $88,059 Average Rent: $500 Median Prices: Homes $276,500; Condos $122,000 Est. Travel Time/Distance To: Seattle=45 mins/33 miles. Bellevue=41 mins/28 miles

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Avenue South have won a loyal following. The downtown Southwest 152nd Street corridor hosts festivals, art walks, and a Farmers Market. Many of Burien neighborhoods enjoy stunning views of the mountains, Puget Sound, or Lake Burien. Housing choices include ramblers, starter homes, elegant high-end homes, condominiums, and apartments of all sizes, including senior apartments. Attractions in Burien include the long Puget Sound beachfront and wooded uplands at Seahurst Park, Eagle Landing Park's saltwater beach and wildlife habitat, summer Concerts and Movies in the Park, and seven neighborhood parks. A skate park, teen and senior centers, and children's programs and camps offer popular year round recreation. Among community events, the annual Strawberry & Arts Festival in June is a favorite.

Burien Statistics Population: 47,730 City Hall: 400 SW 152nd, Ste 300, 98166, (206) 241-4647. City Hall North, 11846 Des Moines Memorial Dr. (206) 242-0746. www.burienwa.gov Chamber of Commerce: SW King County, 14220 Interurban Ave S, Ste. 134, Tukwila 98168, Mail: PO Box 58591, Seattle 98138, (206) 575-1633; www.swkcc.org Post Offices: 609 SW 150th St, (206) 248-8647. 2116 SW 152nd St, (206) 244-6947 Library: 400 SW 152nd St, (206) 243-3490 School District: Highline School Dist. No. 401, (206) 433-0111 Utilities: Gas: PSE, (888) 225-5773 Electricity: Seattle City Light, (206) 684-3000. PSE, (888) 225-5773 Telephone: CenturyLink, (800) 244-1111 Water: King County Water Dist. 20, (206) 243-3990. Dist. 49, (206) 242-8535. Highline Water Dist., (206) 824-0375. Water Dist. 125, (206) 242-9547 Sewer: SW Suburban Sewer Dist., (206) 244-9575. Midway Sewer Dist., (206) 824-4960. ValVue Sewer Dist., (206) 242-3236 Refuse Collection: Waste Management, (800) 592-9995, (206) 933-0992 Typical Tax Rate: $14.61/$1,000 assessed valuation Median Household Income: $54,570 Average Rent: $923 Median Prices: Homes $243,100; Condos $129,400 Est. Travel Time/Distance To: Seattle=17 mins/11 miles. Bellevue=23 mins/18 miles

The gateway to southeastern King County, Covington is rich with engaged citizens, new young COVINGTON families, good schools, quality businesses, strong leaders and safe neighborhoods – all key in making it one of King County’s fastest growing cities. Set in an idyllic Northwest landscape just 40 minutes out of Seattle, Covington offers small community attributes with big city amenities. In Covington’s growing downtown, well-known restaurants like Applebee’s and Red Robin, and retailers like Costco, Home Depot, Fred Meyer, Walmart, and Kohl’s thrive alongside many locally owned, long-time Covington businesses. From its location in southeast King County at the intersection of Hwy 18 and SR 516, the urban attractions of Seattle, Bellevue, and Tacoma, as well as recreational opportunities like skiing, hiking, and camping are just a short drive away. Covington’s growing park system and award-winning aquatics center offer activities for all ages. Family-friendly events include the Covington Days Festival, on the third weekend in July, KidsFest in August, the Covington Summer Concert Series and the Covington Community Tree Lighting Event the first Saturday in December. Come to Covington where they’re proud to say, “Covington – Unmatched Quality of Life!”

Covington Statistics Population: 17,760 City Hall: 16720 SE 271st St, Ste 100, 98042, (253) 480-2400, www.covingtonwa.gov Chamber of Commerce: PO Box 8041, 98042, (253) 631-6117, www.covingtonchamber.org Post Office: 17300 SE 270th Pl, (253) 639-6833 Library: 27100 164th Ave SE, (253) 630-8761 School District: Kent School Dist. No. 415, (253) 373-7000 Utilities: Gas/Electricity: PSE, (888) 225-5773 Water: Covington Water Dist., (253) 631-0565. King County Water Dist. #111, (253) 631-3770 Sewer: Soos Creek Water & Sewer Dist., (253) 630-9900 Telephone: CenturyLink, (800) 475-7526 Refuse Collection: Republic Services, (253) 872-7220 Typical Tax Rate: $14.42/$1,000 assessed valuation Median Household Income: $83,621 Average Rent: $1,229 Median Prices: Homes $234,995; Condos $175,000 Est. Travel Time/Distance To: Seattle=39 mins/27 miles. Bellevue=38 mins/27 miles

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Des Moines is situated on Puget Sound between Seattle and Tacoma. Its western border consists of six DES MOINES miles of shoreline— and residents enjoy every mile. From the Des Moines Beach Park Historic District southward to Saltwater State and Redondo Parks, the waterfront is full of public beaches, natural areas, scenic lookouts, and endless recreational opportunities. Mid-shoreline is an 900 slip, full service marina, complete with fishing pier, boardwalk, nearby shops and eateries, and a Farmers Market held Saturdays, June to October. A second commercial district, along Pacific Highway South, provides a variety of retail stores, lodging, offices, and light industry. The city is also home to Highline Community College and a Central Washington University satellite campus. Des Moines’ many lovely neighborhoods offer numerous housing options from affordable apartments and senior housing to high end waterfront estates. Annual celebrations include the Poverty Bay Wine Festival in March, July 4th Fireworks Over Des Moines, and the Poverty Bay Brews & Blues in September. Special summer events like the Waterland City Seafair Parade, 5K Run, circus, outdoor concerts, and car & boat shows in July add to the fun.

Chamber of Commerce: SW King County, 14220 Interurban Ave S, Ste. 134, Tukwila 98168, Mail: PO Box 58591, Seattle 98138, (206) 575-1633; www.swkcc.org Post Office: 2003 S 216th St, (206) 824-3647 Libraries: 21620 11th Ave S, (206) 824-6066. 26809 Pacific Hwy S, (253) 839-0121 School District: Highline School Dist. No. 401, (206) 433-0111. Federal Way School Dist., (253) 945-2000 Utilities: Gas / Electricity: PSE, (888) 225-5773 Telephone: CenturyLink, (800) 244-1111 Water: Highline Water, (206) 824-0375. Water Dist. 54, (206) 878-7210. Lakehaven Utility Dist., (253) 941-1516 Sewer: Midway Sewer Dist., (206) 824-4960. SW Suburban Sewer Dist., (206) 244-9575 Refuse Collection: Allied Waste Management, (253) 872-7220 Typical Tax Rate: $14.92/$1,000 assessed valuation Median Household Income: $64,275 Average Rent: $937 Median Prices: Homes $190,000; Condos $75,000 Est. Travel Time/Distance To: Seattle=25 mins/ 15 miles. Bellevue=29 mins/20 miles

Enumclaw is the Native word for "strong wind" or "thundering mountain." With Mt. Rainier, the nation's ENUMCLAW tallest volcano just 50 miles away, the name seems apropos. Located in southeast King County, Enumclaw is the center of business and shopping for the surrounding agricultural communities. The Enumclaw Plateau is among the nation’s largest thoroughbred horse breeding and boarding areas. Des Moines Statistics Despite growth, Enumclaw has Population: 29,700 retained its traditional, small-town charCity Hall: 21630 11th Ave S, (206) 878-4595, acter exemplified in friendly neighborwww.desmoineswa.gov hoods, quality schools and community involvement. The Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Club, Historical Society and others are some of the civic groups that are active in the community. Golfing, skiing, hiking, boating, horseback riding, and swimming at Wagon rides at the annual Harvest Festival in Fife the city pool are

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popular pastimes. In July, the city hosts the Enumclaw Street Fair, Stars and Stripes 4th of July Celebration & Parade, Enumclaw’s King County Fair, and the Scottish Highland Games. Other annual events include the Mutual of Enumclaw Stage Race, Creationfest, a Stratocruiser’s Car Show and a Christmas Parade. Cultural offerings include performing arts series, theater and vocal groups, and summer concerts in the park.

Enumclaw Statistics Population: 11,030 City Hall: 1339 Griffin Ave, 98022, (360) 825-3591, www.cityofenumclaw.net Chamber of Commerce: 1421 Cole St, 98022, (360) 825-7666, www.enumclawchamber.com Post Office: 1742 Cole St, (360) 825-8325 Library: 1700 1st St, (360) 825-2045 School District: Enumclaw School Dist., (360) 802-7100, wwww.enumclaw.wednet.edu Utilities: Gas: City of Enumclaw, (360) 825-3591, Electricity: PSE, (888) 225-5773 Telephone: CenturyLink, (800) 244-1111 Water/Sewer: City of Enumclaw, (360) 825-3591 Refuse Collection: City of Enumclaw, (360) 825-3591. Waste Management, (800) 592-9995 or (253) 288-9909 Typical Tax Rate: $13.74/$1,000 assessed valuation Median Household Income: $57,514 Average Rent: $1,183 Median Prices: Homes $224,850; Condos $145,000 Est. Travel Time/Distance To: Seattle=52 mins/42 miles. Bellevue=51 mins/39 miles

Just eight miles north of Tacoma, this one time logging settlement sits on a high plateau between Puget FEDERAL WAY Sound and the Green River Valley. It is the world headquarters for the Weyerhaeuser Company, World Vision, and Totem Ocean Trailer Express. An exciting City Center is taking shape, adding a mix of transit, office, retail and residential spaces. Federal Way’s wide variety of housing options features single-family homes, apartments, townhouses, condominiums, and senior housing. Neighborhoods on bluffs, area lakes, and Puget Sound waterfront boast exceptional views of the Cascades, the Olympics, or Mount Rainier. Residents enjoy abundant recre2013–2014 Greater Seattle InfoGuide

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Federal Way Statistics Population: 89,460 City Hall: 33325 8th Ave S, (253) 835-7000, www.cityoffederalway.com Chamber of Commerce: 31919 1st Ave S, Ste 202, (253) 838-2605, www.federalwaychamber.com Post Office: 32829 Pacific Hwy S, (253) 924-1692 Libraries: 34200 1st Way S, (253) 838-3668. 848 S 320th St, (253) 839-0257 School District: Federal Way School Dist. No. 210, (253) 945-2000 Utilities: Gas/Electricity: PSE, (888) 225-5773 Water/Sewer: Lakehaven Utility Dist., (253) 941-1516 Telephone: CenturyLink, (800) 244-1111 Refuse Collection: Waste Management, (253) 833-3333 Typical Tax Rate: $16.14/$1,000 assessed valuation Median Household Income: $64,678 Average Rent: $946 Median Prices: Homes $210,000 Condos $68,700 Est. Travel Time/Distance To: Seattle=26 mins/22 miles. Bellevue=31 mins/25 miles

Over the years, people of many ethnicities - Native Americans, Italians, Swiss, Scandinavians, and Japanese have FIFE settled here, influencing the culture and history of Fife. Today this diverse and thriving city continues to welcome new residents to quiet, family friendly neighborhoods, both established and newly developed. As it grows, the city plans to add more trails, open spaces and parks like Fife’s newest additions, Dacca, Wedge and Brookville Parks. Residents enjoy a variety of recreational programs and services at the community center and saltwater swim center. For those who like to explore, the region’s most scenic attractions such as the North Olympics, Seattle, Mt. Rainier, Mt. Saint Helens and Victoria, BC are within easy reach. 60

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Fife’s central location in South Puget Sound also attracts commercial growth. Local lodging, manufacturing, distribution, and retail businesses enjoy easy access to I-5, close proximity to SeaTac Airport and the Port of Tacoma, favorable taxes and fees, and reasonable utility costs. Major employers include Milgard Windows, Mission Foods, Gensco, and the Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino.

Fife Statistics Population: 9,235 City Hall: 5411 23rd St E, 98424, (253) 922-2489, www.cityoffife.org Chamber of Commerce: 2026 54th Ave E. Mail: 5303 Pacific Hwy E, PMB272, 98424, (253) 922-9320, www.fifechamber.org Post Office: (substation) 5303 Pacific Hwy E, (253) 922-0223 School District: Fife School Dist. No. 417, (253) 517-1000 Utilities: Gas/Electricity: PSE, (888) 225-5773. Tacoma Public Utilities, (253) 502-8600 Water/Sewer: City of Fife, (253) 922-9623 Telephone: CenturyLink, (800) 244-1111. CLICK! Network (253) 502-8900 Refuse Collection: Murrey's Disposal Co., (253) 922-6681 Average Tax Rate: $13.23/$1,000 assessed valuation Median Household Income: $41,746 Average Rent: $840 Median Prices: Homes $195,000; Condos $137,475 Est. Travel Time/Distance To: Seattle=32 mins/29 miles. Bellevue=36 mins/31 miles

“Momentum” is the word that describes the feeling in Kent as the City actively enhances the community’s KENT quality of life, diversity, and commercial strength. One example is the revitalization of the Kent Station area and the historic downtown where the centerpiece City Center attracts people with vibrant events and activities. The momentum continues as the city eagerly awaits completion of a new five-story, mixed-use development with 164 urban style apartments. Kent is a great place to put down roots and raise a family. Here a diverse economic base includes professional offices, manufacturing, distribution/logistics, retail shops and eateries. Two-thirds of the 72,000 local jobs are in manufacturing, distribution and transportation. Most are family-wage jobs, allowing

people to live and work in the same community. Affordable homes are found in established neighborhoods as well as new neighborhoods on the East and West Hills where new retail has also developed. A well-received Neighborhood Program continues to improve these neighborhoods. Local school districts have excellent reputations and proximity to Green River and Highline Community Colleges, as well as Renton Technical College provides educational opportunities for all ages. Recognized for outstanding parks and sports programs, Kent hosts scores of annual softball, baseball, basketball and soccer tournaments. Kent’s ShoWare Center is the home of the Seattle Thunderbirds Hockey Team. From its farming roots to manufacturing prowess, to unique urban center, Kent’s momentum is moving toward an exciting future.

Kent Statistics Population: 119,100 City Hall: 220 4th Ave S, (253) 856-5200, www.choosekent.com Chamber of Commerce: 524 W Meeker St, Ste 1, 98032. Mail: PO Box 128, 98035, (253) 854-1770, www.kentchamber.com Post Office: 10612 SE 240th St, (253) 852-1080. 216 W Gowe St, (800) ASK-USPS. Library: 212 2nd Ave N, (253) 859-3330 School District: Kent School Dist. No. 415, (253) 373-7000 Utilities: Gas/Electricity: Puget Sound Energy, (888) 225-5773 Water/Sewer — City of Kent, (253) 856-5201. Soos Creek Water & Sewer, (253) 630-9900. Water Dist. 111, (253) 631-3770 Telephone: CenturyLink, (800) 244-1111 Refuse Collection: Kent-Meridian Disposal, (206) 6829735. Waste Management, (253) 833-3333 Typical Tax Rate: $14.57/$1,000 assessed valuation Median Household Income: $60,436 Average Rent: $1,016 Median Prices: Homes $236,000; Condos $95,000 Est. Travel Time/Distance To: Seattle=25 mins/20 miles. Bellevue=24 mins/19 miles

Haven’t paid attention to Maple Valley lately? Well, you are the only one that hasn’t! Named by MAPLE VALLEY Family Circle as “One of the 10 Best Towns for Families” in 2011, and by Businessweek.com as a 2013 “Best Place to Raise Kids,” Maple

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Valley is garnering rave reviews. People have definitely noticed, and young, professional families in particular have moved here, making Maple Valley one of the state’s fastest growing cities and most appealing bedroom communities in the Puget Sound region. What are the draws? Families appreciate the quality education provided by the Tahoma School District, where test scores are consistently higher than state averages. Maple Valley is a safe place. In addition to a Business Watch program, neighbors participate in Block-Watch programs. These efforts result in vibrant neighborhoods and a low crime rate. The city boasts unprecedented community volunteerism supported by a number of active service organizations such as the Maple Valley Rotary Club. Maple Valley’s affordable housing found within easy commuting distance to employment in nearby cities is also a plus. Access to State Routes 18, 169, and 516 provide portals to all the Puget Sound region has to offer. Maple Valley also rates high for recreation. The city has access to three lakes, two golf courses, and miles of trails for hiking, biking, and walking. Lake Wilderness Park, home to the annual Lake Wilderness Fishing Derby, Independence Day Celebration & Fireworks Show, Maple Valley Days, and the outdoor summer movie & concerts in the park, offers a variety of activities for all ages. The Historic Lake Wilderness Lodge and the Maple Valley Library, both AIA National Honor Award Recipients, are architectural gems. Adjacent to Lake Wilderness Park, Lake Wilderness Arboretum features one of the world’s largest collections of Western Azalea. The nearby Greater Maple Valley Community Center offers services and programs for all ages. This unique quality of life assures residential and business growth as more and more people discover that Maple Valley is a great place to call home!

Maple Valley Statistics Population: 23,340 City Hall: 22017 SE Wax Rd, Ste 200 Mail: PO Box 320, 98038. (425) 413-8800, www.maplevalleywa.gov

Maple Valley/Black Diamond Chamber of Commerce: 23745 225th Way SE, Ste 205 Maple Valley 98038 (425) 432-0222, www.maplevalleychamber.org Post Office: 22023 SE Wax Rd, (800) 275-8777, (425) 423-4174 Library: 21844 SE 248th St, (425) 432-4620 School District: Tahoma School Dist. No. 409, (425) 413-3400 Utilities: Electricity/Gas: PSE, (888) 225-5773 Water: Covington Water Dist., (253) 631-0565 Cedar River Water & Sewer Dist., (425) 255-6370 Sewer: Soos Creek Water & Sewer Dist., (253) 630-9900 Telephone: CenturyLink, (800) 244-1111 Refuse Collection: Waste Management, (800) 5929995. Republic, (206) 682-9735 Typical Tax Rate: $14.89/$1,000 assessed valuation Median Household Income: $88,147 Average Rent: $1,293 Median Prices: Homes $275,000; Condos $235,000 Est. Travel Time/Distance To: Seattle=33 mins/26 miles. Bellevue=28 mins/20 miles

Normandy Park began in the 1920's as a planned community featuring homes in the French Normandy NORMANDY Style of architecture, but PARK the depression derailed completion. Years later people rediscovered the area and by 1953 Normandy Park became incorporated. Today this quiet community, located between Burien and Des Moines, is known for lovely neighborhoods (many with spectacular sound views), well-maintained parks and facilities, good schools, and strong community spirit. While primarily residential, the city has two main retail areas, Normandy Park Towne Center and Manhattan Plaza. This city is also home to the Northwest Symphony Orchestra and the Normandy Park Community Club (The Cove). The City of Normandy Park has over 100 acres of parkland that are open to the public, six major parks that include two low intensity nature preserves, a recreation center, and several pocket parks.

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Telephone: CenturyLink, (800) 244-1111; Comcast, (425) 867-7400 Water: King County Water Dist. 49, (206) 242-8535. Dist. 54, (206) 878-7210. Highline Water Dist., (206) 824-0375 Sewer: SW Suburban Sewer Dist., (206) 244-9575; Midway Sewer Dist., (206) 824-4960 Refuse Collection: Allied Waste of Kent, (206) 682-9735 Typical Tax Rate: $15.12/$1,000 assessed valuation Median Household Income: $92,357 Average Rent: $827 Median Prices: Homes $403,000; Condos $92,450 Est. Travel Time/Distance To: Seattle= 23 mins/14 miles. Bellevue=28 mins/21 miles

Puyallup, gateway to Mount Rainier National Park, and the county’s third largest city, also serves as PUYALLUP East Pierce County’s regional hub for retail and medical services. Located ten miles east of Tacoma, it is easily accessible from Interstate 5 via State Routes 161, 512, and 167. Walkable downtown streets feature quaint shops, restaurants, and an outdoor sculpture gallery that rivals big city collections. Pioneer Park hosts a Farmer’s Market from April to October, and during the summer there are concerts twice a week. City Hall and the library are downtown, as is Sound Transit’s Sounder train that provides easy weekday commutes to Seattle. Expanding retail, housing and business on Puyallup’s South Hill and in the unincorporated neighborhood north of Graham has made it a magnet for young families. Pierce College of Puyallup, South Hill Mall, and popular parks such as DeCoursey, Bradley Lake and Wildwood are found here. Puyallup's scenic Riverwalk Trail, evolving in phases, will eventually meet Pierce County’s Foothills Trail and create a regional trail system that connects to Mt. Rainier National Park, into Sumner and north to Tukwila on the Interurban Trail. For a trail map, visit the City’s website. Visitors to Puyallup enjoy the Meeker Mansion, the Karshner Museum, the Downtown Valley Arts Tour, the Antique Districts, and various annual events. In April, The Spring Fair and Daffodil Festi2013–2014 Greater Seattle InfoGuide

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val are held, followed in June by the Meeker Days Festival, the county’s largest street fair. The Puyallup Fair, the nation’s 6th largest fair, occurs each September. Another fall favorite is the Puyallup Main Street Association Art and Wine Walk. The Hometown Santa Parade, Tree Lighting and Community Reception is on the first Saturday in December

Puyallup Statistics Population: 37,620 City Hall: 333 S. Meridian, 98371, (253) 841-4321, www.cityofpuyallup.org Chamber of Commerce: 323 N Meridan, PO Box 1298, (253) 845-6755, www.puyallupsumnerchamber.com Post Office: 204 2nd St SW, (253) 435-5146 Library: 324 S Meridian, (253) 841-5454 School District: Puyallup School Dist. No. 3, (253) 841-1301 Utilities: Gas/Electricity: PSE, (888) 225-5773, Water/Sewer: City of Puyallup, (253) 841-5505 Telephone: CenturyLink, (800) 244-1111 Refuse Collection: D.M. Disposal, (253) 845-6955 Average Tax Rate: $14.37/$1,000 assessed valuation Median Household Income: $62,041 Average Rent: $991 Median Prices: Homes $206,000; Condos $87,000 Est. Travel Time/Distance To: Seattle=41 mins/36 miles. Bellevue=40 mins/33 miles

This city on Lake Washington’s southern shore offers an abundance of natural beauty, from spectacular RENTON views of the Olympics, the Cascades and Mount Rainier to the Cedar River that runs through the heart of its downtown. Affordability, location and a tremendous quality of life enhanced by beautiful parks, safe streets, a growing downtown, and abundant housing make Renton the right choice to live, work and play. Urban apartments, downtown condominiums, luxury homes, beautiful multi-family developments along Lake Washington, and quality, affordable single-family subdivisions are among the various housing options attractive to all income levels. Looking for something to do? Stroll the Cedar River Trail, visit the Renton Historical Museum, take in breathtaking lake views at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park, or golf at the Maplewood Golf Course. Renton’s community and senior activity centers have programs for 62

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all ages. Exceptional community events such as Renton River Days and Clam Lights are annual traditions. Renton also offers an outstanding library system, fine artwork, and several professional and community theater groups. Downtown Renton with its regional transit center, park-like piazza, and mixeduse developments featuring housing and retail is a central gathering place. A performing arts center, parking garage, and several restaurants add to the area’s appeal. North Renton’s urban village, The Landing, offers open air shopping, a movie theater, restaurants and apartments. Renton is home to The Boeing Company Commercial Airplanes and PACCAR Parts and PACCAR Technology; all respected and recognized worldwide. Renton's friendly, pro-business climate attracts scores of businesses, including Washington’s only IKEA and Fry's Electronics stores, Wizards of the Coast, Sam's Club, Topics Entertainment, and Brotherton Cadillac. The Seattle Seahawks headquarters and training facility are also located in Renton.

Renton Statistics Population: 93,910 City Hall: 1055 S Grady Wy, 98057, (425) 430-6400, www.rentonwa.gov Chamber of Commerce: 625 S 4th St, 98057, (425) 226-4560, www.GoRenton.com Post Office: 17200 116th Ave SE, (425) 255-6389 Libraries: Main—100 Mill Ave S, (425) 226-6043. 17009 140th SE, (425) 226-0522. 2902 NE 12th St., (425) 277-1831 School District: Renton School Dist. No. 403, (425) 204-2300. Utilities: Gas/Electricity: PSE, (888) 225-5773 Water/Sewer: City of Renton, (425) 430-6852 Telephone: CenturyLink, (800) 244-1111 Refuse Collection: City of Renton, (425) 430-6852. Waste Management, (206) 243-4050. Rabanco, (206) 682-9735 Typical Tax Rate: $14.23/$1,000 assessed valuation Median Household Income: $60,139 Average Rent: $1,216 Median Prices: Homes $291,000; Condos $113,000 Est. Travel Time/Distance To: Seattle=17 mins/12 miles. Bellevue=19 mins/13 miles

The City of SeaTac, where “Everywhere’s Possible," is a transportation-centric community perfectly positioned SEATAC and highly motivated to help

both residents and businesses succeed. Located between Seattle and Tacoma, SeaTac’s proximity to the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, several major highways, and two light rail stations make the city a regional hub. Each day thousands of visitors, nearly 37,000 workers and 26,000 residents join to make SeaTac one of the state’s most culturally diverse cities. A flourishing business community includes over 900 businesses, with hotel, passenger airline, air cargo and food services among the largest industry sectors. Companies such as Horizon and Alaska Air have their headquarters in SeaTac. SeaTac offers a number of quality residential neighborhoods and housing options to suit most every income. Residents share in the variety of cultural and community events found in southwest King County such as the International Festival on the last weekend in June and the Theatre in the Park summer concert series. The city maintains seven parks, two community centers, a skate park, off-leash dog park, Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden, the Seike Japanese Garden, and hosts a seasonal Sunday Farmers Market at Valley Ridge Park.

SeaTac Statistics Population: 27,210 City Hall: 4800 S 188th St, 98188, (206) 973-4800, www.ci.seatac.wa.us Chamber of Commerce: SW King County, 14220 Interurban Ave S, Ste 134, Tukwila 98168. (206) 5751633, www.swkcc.org Post Office: 15250 32nd Ave. S, (206) 241-7061 Library: 17850 Military Rd S, (206) 242-6044 School District: Highline School Dist. No. 401, (206) 433-0111 Utilities: Gas: PSE, (888) 225-5773 Electricity: Seattle City Light, (206) 684-3000. PSE, (888) 225-5773 Water: Highline Water Dist., (206) 824-0375. King County Water Dist. 125, (206) 242-9547 Telephone: CenturyLink, (800) 244-1111 Refuse Collection: SeaTac Disposal, (206) 973-1763 Allied Waste, (206) 682-9735 Typical Tax Rate: $14.15/$1,000 assessed valuation Median Household Income: $54,078 Average Rent: $1,044 Median Prices: Homes $172,495; Condos $102,000 Est. Travel Time/Distance To: Seattle=18 mins/12 miles. Bellevue=25 mins/18 miles

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Tacoma, the state’s third largest city, is ideally located on Commencement Bay halfway between Seattle and TACOMA Olympia. With nearly 200,000 residents, Tacoma’s size supports “big city” conveniences with the charm of a smaller town. Tacoma has eight main neighborhoods, each with a distinct character, offering houses of every style—elegant, charming Victorians, classically lined Craftsman, Northwest contemporary, and the simple architecture of WWII-era housing. Many neighborhoods and area suburbs enjoy views of Mount Rainier, the Olympics, or Commencement Bay. Active neighborhood councils work to improve business districts, public transportation, libraries and parks. When it comes to parks, Tacoma has over 100 parks and open spaces. Point Defiance Park’s 700+ acres feature gardens, beaches, forests, trails, Fort Nisqually, Camp 6 Logging Museum, and Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium. The nearby Ruston Way promenade offers fine waterfront dining and lodging, as well as the chance to bike, rollerblade, run, and walk along Commencement Bay. If golf is your game, just west of downtown is the Scottish, linkstyle Chambers Bay Golf Course (host of the 2015 US Open Championship.) Baseball fans will appreciate Tacoma’s long tradition of minor league baseball in Cheney Stadium with the Rainiers, the Seattle Mariners’ AAA farm team. For the arts aficionado, Tacoma is a dream come true. The Chihuly Bridge of Glass, in the heart of the Museum District, boasts three striking glass art displays by Tacoma native, Dale Chihuly. The bridge links the Museum of Glass, featuring glass art and a hot shop where visitors watch artists create with molten glass, with the Tacoma Art Museum, Washington State History Museum, historic Union Station, and the University of Washington campus. Free light rail connects the Museum and Theatre Districts to the nearby Dome District, home of the Tacoma Dome Events Center, Historic Freighthouse

Square Market, and the new LeMay America’s Car Museum. Tacoma’s vibrant performing arts scene attracts national and international productions. Three main venues serve the Broadway Center for the Performing Arts: the 1918 Louis XIV-style Pantages Theater featuring drama, dance and comedy; the 1918 Beaux Arts-style Rialto offering Tacoma Youth Symphony and chamber orchestras; and the modern Theatre On The Square. This international and progressive city has been on the cutting edge for years. It was the first city in the state with light rail service, is among the ten largest container ports in North America, and boasts the nation’s largest, municipally owned telecommunications system. Diversity, affordability and convenience make Tacoma the perfect place to work, live, or play.

Tacoma Statistics Population: 199,600 City Hall: 747 Market St, (253) 591-5000, www.cityoftacoma.org Chamber of Commerce: 950 Pacific Ave., #300. Mail: PO Box 1933, 98401, (253) 627-2175, www.tacomachamber.org. Tacoma Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau: 1119 Pacific Ave, 5th Floor, 98402, (253) 627-2836, www.traveltacoma.com Post Office: (9 locations) main station—1102 A St, (253) 627-4026 Library: (10 branches) main branch— 1102 Tacoma Ave S, (253) 591-5666 School District: Tacoma School Dist. No. 10, (253) 571-1000 Utilities: Gas: PSE, (888) 225-5773 Electricity: Tacoma Power, (253) 502-8600 Water: Tacoma Water, (253) 502-8247 Sewer: City of Tacoma, (253) 591-5588 Telephone: CenturyLink, (800) 244-1111 Refuse Collection: Tacoma Solid Waste Utility, (253) 591-5543. Out of City limits— Pierce Co. Refuse, (253) 537-8687 Average Tax Rate: $17.51/$1,000 assessed valuation Median Household Income: $49,717 Average Rent: $915 Median Prices: Homes $151,000; Condos $126,725 Est. Travel Time/Distance To: Seattle=39 mins/34 miles. Olympia=36 mins/31 miles

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Just south of downtown Seattle, Tukwila has something for everyone—excellent hotel accommodations, TUKWILA shopping, fine dining, recreational fun, and some of the most diverse neighborhoods in the United States. Tukwila’s Westfield Southcenter, the Northwest’s largest shopping mall, draws millions of shoppers annually. Local parks, biking and walking trails, a pool, golf course, and community center offer hours of enjoyment. Annual Tukwila celebrations include the Backyard Wildlife Festival each May, fireworks on the 4th of July, and the Heritage and Cultural Festival in the fall. The City is proud to be the home of Starfire Sports, which is the official training facility for the Seattle Sounders FC, the region’s first major league soccer team. Tukwila also has great transportation options with walkable access to a light rail station, commuter rail station, Amtrak station, and a major bus transit station. The City offers some of the best places to live and work that are only a short drive, train or bus ride to downtown Seattle.

Tukwila Statistics Population: 19,080 City Hall: 6200 Southcenter Blvd, 98188, (206) 433-1800, www.tukwilawa.gov Chamber of Commerce: SW King County, 14220 Interurban Ave S, Ste. 134, Tukwila 98168. Mail: PO Box 58591, Seattle 98138, (206) 575-1633, www.swkcc.org. Seattle Southside Visitor Ctr: 3100 S. 176th St, Seattle 98188 (877) 885-9452, www.SeattleSouthside.com Post Offices: 225 Andover Park W, (800) 275-8777. 15250 32nd Ave S, (206) 241-7061 Library: 4060 S 144th, (206) 242-1640 School District: Tukwila School Dist., (206) 901-8000 Utilities: Gas: PSE, (888) 225-5773 Electricity: Seattle City Light, (206) 684-3000. PSE, (888) 225-5773 Water/Sewer: City of Tukwila, (206) 433-1849 Telephone: CenturyLink, (800) 244-1111 Refuse Collection: Waste Management, (855) TUKWILA Typical Tax Rate: $14.18/$1,000 assessed valuation Median Household Income: $53,443 Average Rent: $1,001 Median Prices: Homes $178,200; Condos $53,000 Est. Travel Time/Distance To: Seattle=15 mins/11 miles. Bellevue=25 mins/18 miles

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The Kitsap Peninsula is unsurpassed for scenic beauty. Winding roads cut through densely forested hills and travel along the low cliffs of the peninsula's 236 miles of saltwater shoreline where most population centers are located. Towns are small, quaint, and welcoming. Tourists come from all over the Puget Sound region and beyond to visit these communities and local attractions. Fresh seafood, world-class golf, parks, museums, and recreational activities of every kind make this a favorite regional vacation destination. Bainbridge Islanders are proud of their home and its colorful history of Native settlements, shipyards, BAINBRIDGE sawmills, and agriculISLAND ture. Traces of this heritage are found among the 28 square miles of gently rolling hills, farms, vineyards, pristine shoreline, and abundant streams where salmon return yearly to spawn. Once known for berry farms and summer homes, now upscale housing developments, good schools, low crime, a sophisticated population and friendly atmosphere characterize this island. With its spacious parks (including two large waterfront parks), hiking, jogging, equestrian and bike trails, two golf courses, a swimming pool, boat harbor, library, medical clinics, teen and senior centers, Bainbridge is an ideal 64

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Kitsap golfers enjoy world-class courses and spectacular scenery place to live and raise a family. Convenient mainland access is available via a 35minute ferry ride to Seattle, while a bridge at the island’s north end provides Kitsap Peninsula connections. Shops, eateries, museums, retail and residential developments are all walkable from the ferry terminal. The island boasts a strong arts community. Local artists display works on First Friday Gallery Walks and at a twiceyearly island-wide studio tour. Four theater groups produce plays, musicals and comedy improv and there are several regular music venues. Movie fans find first-run films at the Bainbridge Cinemas 4-plex and art films and classics at the Historic Lynwood Theatre. Other attractions include the Bainbridge Island Historical Museum and the Bainbridge Island Japanese American Exclusion Memorial, a designated satellite National Historic Monument. Battle Point Park houses the Edwin E. Ritchie Observatory where the largest amateur telescope on the West Coast and a monthly planetarium show delight

astronomers of all ages. Seven island wineries offer tastings on select weekends and at downtown tasting rooms.

Bainbridge Island Statistics Population: 23,090 City Hall: 280 Madison Ave N, (206) 780-8591, www.ci.bainbridge-isl.wa.us Chamber of Commerce: 395 Winslow Way E, (206) 8423700, www.bainbridgechamber.com Post Office: 271 Winslow Way E, (206) 855-9571, (800) 275-8777 Library: 1270 Madison Ave N, (206) 842-4162 School District: Bainbridge Island School Dist. No. 303, (206) 842-4714 Utilities: Gas: Natural Gas not available. Propane provided by various dealers Electricity: PSE, (888) 225-5773 Water/Sewer: City of Bainbridge Island, (206) 780-8624. Kitsap PUD (360) 337-5777 Telephone: CenturyLink, (800) 244-1111 Refuse Collection: Bainbridge Disposal, (206) 842-4882 Typical Tax Rate: $11.06/$1,000 assessed valuation Median Household Income: $92,020 Average Rent: $1,489 Median Prices: Homes $520,000; Condos $299,000 Est. Travel Time/Distance To: Seattle=47 mins/9 miles by ferry. Bremerton=45 mins/31 miles by car

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The Kitsap Peninsula, 400 square miles in size, is bounded on the east by Puget Sound, Seattle, and Tacoma, and on the west by Hood Canal and the Olympic Mountains. Early economic activity centered around logging. Related industries like milling and shipbuilding soon evolved. Today, Naval Base Kitsap sites drive the local economy and employ the majority of area residents. Recently, more people are living on the peninsula and commuting to jobs in Seattle and Tacoma via ferry.

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Downtown Bremerton’s Harborside complex features the Kitsap Conference Center, Hampton Inn, BREMERTON Anthony’s Restaurant, shops, offices, and the musical fountains of Harborside Fountain Park. Waterfront condos and the Norm Dicks Government Center bring residents, workers, and visitors downtown while the expanded 350-slip marina has become a favorite boating destination. Other waterfront notables are the Puget Sound Navy Museum, the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard (homeport to some of the world's largest warships), and the USS Turner Joy, a restored destroyer that offers public tours. The nearby historic downtown, a recognized official arts district, has two galleries, restaurants, museums, and a performing arts venue housed in a renovated 1940's theater. Future plans call for a variety of new retail shops. Other shopping options include familiar chain stores and eateries found a few miles from downtown proper, as well as the boutiques, art and coffee shops of Manette in east Bremerton. Just one hour by ferry from Seattle, Bremerton’s unique quality of life and affordable housing attracts new residents and businesses. It is known for the scenic beauty of area waterways and shorelines, and spectacular views of Mt. Rainier, the Cascade and Olympic Mountains. Bremerton has over 675 acres of parks and boasts several award winning golf courses. City-owned Gold Mountain Golf Complex hosted the 2011 Junior Amateur Golf Championship. A thriving arts community includes the Bremerton Symphony, Bremerton Community Theater, Peninsula Dance Theater and the Kitsap Opera. Downtown Bremerton is revitalized and open for business and pleasure! Visit www.ci.bremerton.wa.us. for updates.

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The Port Orchard Marina at night Libraries: 612 5th St N, (360) 377-3955. 1301 Sylvan Way, (360) 405-9100 School District: Bremerton School Dist. No. 100-C, (360) 473-1000 Utilities: Gas : Cascade Natural Gas Co., (360) 3731403, (888) 522-1130 Electricity: PSE, (888) 225-5773 Water/Sewer: Bremerton Public Works, (360) 473-5316 Telephone: CenturyLink, (800) 244-1111 Refuse Collection/Recycling: Waste Management, (800) 592-9995. Brem-Air Disposal, (360) 674-3006 Typical Tax Rate: $13.70/$1,000 assessed valuation Median Household Income: $40,622 Average Rent: $887 Median Prices: Homes $180,000; Condos $69,900 Est. Travel Time/Distance To: Seattle (car)= 1 hr 18 mins/66 miles. Seattle (ferry)=1 hr. Bellevue, by car=1 hr 23 mins/68 miles

At the south end of the Kitsap Peninsula, Gig Harbor is home to spectacular views of Mount Rainier, the GIG HARBOR Olympics and the Cascades. This harbor town is proud of the nautical, Scandinavian, and Croatian heritages that shaped its past and are still reflected today. The waterfront Harbor Heritage Museum preserves and celebrates this history. Once considered a remote community, Gig Harbor is now a destination spot for visitors and a growing population. Many residents commute to jobs in Tacoma, Seattle, and Olympia via the Tacoma Narrows Bridge, the Nation’s fifth longest suspension bridge. Gig Harbor offers amenities to meet a variety of business, shopping, dining or recreational

needs. St. Anthony’s Hospital provides emergency, medical and surgical services. Popular annual events include a farmer’s market from April to October featuring nearly 100 vendors, the Maritime Gig Festival in June, free Summer Sounds Concert Series June-August, and free CinemaGig movies in the park July & August. The first Saturday of the month is the Gig Harbor Artwalk showcasing local galleries.

Gig Harbor Statistics Population: 7,340 City Hall/Civic Ctr.: 3510 Grandview St, 98335, (253) 851-8136, www.cityofgigharbor.net Gig Harbor Visitor & Volunteer Information: 3125 Judson St, 98335, (253) 857-4842, 1-888-ViewGig, www.gigharborguide.com Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center: 3311 Harborview Dr, Ste. 101, 98332, (253) 851-6865, www.gigharborchamber.com Post Office: 3118 Judson St, (253) 858-7262 Library: 4424 Pt. Fosdick Dr NW, (253) 851-3793 School District: Peninsula School Dist. No. 401, (253) 530-1000 Utilities: Gas: PSE, (888) 225-5773 Electricity: Peninsula Light Co, (253) 857-5950. PSE, (888) 225-5773 Water: City of Gig Harbor, (253) 851-6157. Outside City limits—Call Tacoma-Pierce County Health Dept, (253) 798-7683 to determine your water supplier. Telephone: CenturyLink, (800) 201-4099 Refuse Collection: American Disposal, (253) 857-2545 Average Tax Rate: $11.31/$1,000 assessed valuation Median Household Income: $57,036 Average Rent: $999 Median Prices: Homes $305,900; Condos $245,000 Est. Travel Time/Distance To: Seattle=51 mins/45 miles. Bellevue=56 mins/47 miles

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“Kingston on the Cove” in north Kitsap is big on community spirit and natural beauty. Second-growth KINGSTON trees, wetlands, streams, old farmhouses and views of the Olympic Mountains and Puget Sound provide a picturesque setting. The town’s main street, State Highway 104, starts at the Edmonds-Kingston State Ferry Terminal. This terminal serves more than 4,000,000 passengers each year making Kingston not only a destination for visitors, but also a gateway to the Olympic Peninsula. Many residents commute by ferry to jobs in Seattle and Snohomish County (the ride to Edmonds is only 35minutes). Others work in North Kitsap or commute about a half-hour to work at government installations in Bangor, Keyport, or Bremerton. The town is home to specialty stores, restaurants and services, as well as the 320-berth Port of Kingston Marina. The Port of Kingston Park hosts a seasonal farmers market and free Saturday Night Concerts. Community events include Kites Over Kingston each April, Homecoming Week in October and Kingston Country Christmas in December. During July, don’t miss the Kitsap Arts & Crafts Festival or the 4th of July celebration that includes a parade, Tiny Town (a Children’s Festival) and fireworks on the cove.

Kingston Statistics Population: Greater Kingston - 4,500. Kingston proper - 1,800 Chamber of Commerce: 11201 State Hwy 104 E, PO Box 78, 98346, (360) 297-3813, www.kingstonchamber.com Post Office: 10990 NE State Hwy 104, (360) 297-3346 Libraries: 11212 State Hwy 104, (360) 297-3330. 31980 Little Boston Rd. NE, (360) 297-2670 School District: North Kitsap School Dist. No. 400, (360) 779-8704 Utilities: Gas — Cascade Natural Gas, (360) 373-1403 Electricity: PSE, (888) 225-5773 Water/Sewer: Kitsap County PUD No. 1, (360) 7797656, or (800) 739-6766 Telephone: CenturyLink, (800) 201-4099 Refuse Collection: Waste Management, (360) 779-9403, or (800) 592-9995 Typical Tax Rate: $11.84/$1,000 assessed valuation Median Household Income: $52,956

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house Dolls and Victorian Tea Room, Sidney Art Gallery and the Log Cabin Museum.

Port Orchard Statistics On the shores of Sinclair Inlet is Port Orchard, the county seat of Kitsap County. This hisPORT ORCHARD toric city enjoys a relaxed rural pace with all of the urban conveniences and attractions of Tacoma and Seattle easily reached by highways, bridges, and ferries. The city is also known for its active civic spirit, great schools and outstanding extracurricular activities. Port Orchard sits at the heart of the beautiful Kitsap Peninsula and is a portal to the Olympic Peninsula - the perfect spot for outdoor recreation! Affordability and selection describe local real estate options where new buildings, many fine historic homes, and a few fixer-uppers are scattered through established neighborhoods. Waterfront, view, and golf course properties are widely available. Port Orchard’s excellent 410-slip marina is located near the historic downtown core. Visitors can browse the art galleries, antique, candy and gift stores or dine at one of the many restaurants. In late June, Thursday evening outdoor concerts are offered, while weekends feature a farmers’ market and community theatre. In August, downtown Port Orchard hosts The Cruz, a large classic car show. The recently expanded Marina Park, with boardwalk, gazebo, playground and beach access is a popular destination and the site of annual community events such as the Saturday Farmers Market, the Fourth of July Fathoms O’ Fun, the quirky Seagull Calling Festival, and the Murder Mystery/Pirates Weekend. A Mosquito Fleet ferry replica carries foot passengers from the local ferry dock to Bremerton where it’s easy to catch a ride to Seattle. Other Port Orchard area attractions include McCormick Woods Golf Course, Elandan Gardens, Manchester and Blake Island State Parks, Horseshoe and Long Lake County Parks, Spring-

Population: 11,780 City Hall: 216 Prospect St, (360) 876-4407, www.cityofportorchard.us Chamber of Commerce: 1014 Bay St #8, 98366, (360) 876-3505 or (800) 982-8139, www.portorchard.com Post Office: 1125 Bethel Ave, (360) 874-6903 Library: 87 Sidney Ave, (360) 876-2224 School District: South Kitsap School Dist. No. 402, (360) 874-7000 Utilities: Gas: Cascade Natural Gas, (360) 373-1403, or (888) 522-1130 Electricity: PSE, (888) 225-5773 Water: City of Port Orchard, (360) 876-4407 Telephone: CenturyLink, (800) 244-1111 Refuse Collection: Waste Management, (360) 674-3166, or (800) 592-9995 Typical Tax Rate: $11.50/$1,000 assessed valuation Median Household Income: $44,652 Average Rent: $1,036 Median Prices: Homes $215,000; Condos $93.500 Est. Travel Time/Distance To: Seattle=1 hr 10 mins/61 miles. Bellevue=1 hr 15 mins/63 miles

The deep, narrow, south-facing inlet of Liberty Bay harkens to the fjords of Norway – a picturesque POULSBO location that appealed to the Norwegian founding families of Poulsbo and still appeals to families today. Poulsbo’s central North Kitsap location led it to become something of a commercial hub fueled by early logging, fishing, milling, and farming industries. Today thriving businesses in diverse industries, from high-tech to alternative energy to land management to medical and bio-tech and more are found in Poulsbo. The rich history of the Norwegian founders—and the Suquamish Native tribe that predated them—is portrayed in photographs and documents at the Poulsbo Historical Society in City Hall. The original character of this charming village has been lovingly protected. Downtown shops and restaurants maintain a Scandinavian theme, making it a popular international tourist destination. 2013–2014 Greater Seattle InfoGuide

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Also downtown, the Jewel Box Theatre entertains with a variety of productions, while tidal marine life takes center stage at the Marine Science Center. Poulsbo’s mild climate makes it an excellent, year-round boating destination. In addition to the Port of Poulsbo’s full service, 398 slip marina, there are two other marinas, as well as anchorage in the harbor. Homes are moderately priced, making this a popular choice with families, retirees, and everyone in between. Throughout the year residents enjoy community events like the Poulsbo 3rd of July that includes a spectacular fireworks display over Liberty Bay.

Poulsbo Statistics Population: 9,360 City Hall: 200 NE Moe St,, 98370, (360) 779-3901, www.cityofpoulsbo.com Chamber of Commerce: 19351 8th Ave, Ste. 108, PO Box 1063, 98370, (360) 779-4999, www.poulsbochamber.com Post Office: 19240 Jensen Way NE, (800) 275-8777 Library: 700 NE Lincoln Rd, (360) 779-2915 School District: North Kitsap School Dist. No. 400, (360) 779-8704 Utilities: Gas: Cascade Natural Gas, (888) 522-1130 Electricity: PSE, (888) 225-5773 Water/Sewer: City of Poulsbo Public Works, (360) 7794078. Outside City limits—PUD No. 1, (360) 779-7656 Telephone: CenturyLink, (800) 201-4099 Refuse Collection: City of Poulsbo, (360) 779-3901. Outside City limits—Waste Management, (360) 674-2400 Typical Tax Rate: $12.23/$1,000 assessed valuation Median Household Income: $55,002 Average Rent: $1,224 Median Prices: Homes $287,900; Condos $105,500 Est. Travel Time/Distance To: Seattle=1 hr 3 mins/21 miles. Bellevue=1 hr 10 mins/ 27 miles

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named Silverdale a 2009 top 100 best small towns in America. Moving out from the central community core, homes on acreage can be found. Many apartments are available, reflecting the needs of the area’s mobile military personnel.

known for its friendly residents, scenic beauty, and peaceful, low-key lifestyle is above all, rural. Many residents commute to larger outlying cities or work from home as telecommuting fast becomes a way of life for island workers.

Silverdale’s Kitsap Mall is the largest shopping area west of Puget Sound. With 100 retail establishments it attracts shoppers from three counties. Old Towne Silverdale, located next to the popular Waterfront Park, provides an alternate choice for shoppers with its charming mix of retailers and services.

A passion for the arts is also a way of life here. Local artists display works at various galleries, studios, and at the semi-annual Arts Tour held the first two weeks of May and December. Music, drama and dance performances occur monthly and there is a local theater for film fans.

Hunting, hiking, fishing, waterskiing, and boating opportunities abound here. Residents enjoy community theater, galleries, art walks and various annual events like the Thunderbird Pro Rodeo in June, Whaling Days Community Festival in July, and the Silverdale Shootout 3-on-3 basketball tournament in August.

Silverdale Statistics Population: 19,204 Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center: 10315 Silverdale Way NW, Ste C01, PO Box 1218, 98383, (360) 692-6800, www.silverdalechamber.com Post Office: 10855 Silverdale Way NW, (360) 308-0301 Library: 3450 NW Carlton, (360) 692-2779 School District: Central Kitsap School Dist. No. 401, (360) 662-1610 Utilities: Gas: Cascade Natural Gas, (888) 522-1130, (800) 660-1403 Electricity: PSE, (888) 225-5773 Water: Silverdale Water Dept., (360) 447-3500 Sewer: Kitsap County Public Works, (360) 337-5777 Telephone: CenturyLink, (800) 244-1111. Refuse Collection: Waste Management, (360) 674-3166 Typical Tax Rate: $13.59/$1,000 assessed valuation Median Household Income: $63,216 Average Rent: $1,026 Median Prices: Homes $253,500; Condos $109,950 Est. Travel Time/Distance To: Seattle by car=1 hr 21 mins/71 miles. Bellevue=1 hr 10 mins/73 miles

A scant 15-minute ferry ride from West Seattle, Vashon Island is a place where one can get back to the VASHON ISLAND land without giving up the benefits of the city. Vashon,

The abundance of woodlands, open spaces, and a number of parks that include three public beaches combine to provide endless activities for residents and visitors. Community celebrations are popular with both as well. Downtown Vashon welcomes more than 30,000 people each July for the Strawberry Festival, featuring arts & crafts, music, parades, food, dancing, and carnival fun. A Saturday Farmers Market is held from April to October.

Vashon Island Statistics Population (Vashon/Maury Island): 10,800 Chamber of Commerce: 17141 Vashon Hwy SW, PO Box 1035, 98070, (206) 463-6217, www.vashonchamber.com King County Community Service Ctr: 19021 Vashon Hwy SW, (206) 296-4510, www.kingcounty.gov/csc Post Offices: 10005 SW 178th St, (206) 463-6842. 23830 Vashon Hwy SW, (206) 463-2091 Library: 17707 100th Ave SW (Temp Location), (206) 463-2069 School District: Vashon Island School Dist. No. 402, (206) 463-2121 Utilities: Gas: PSE, (888) 225-5773. Propane: VI Energy, (206) 463-3637 Electricity: PSE, (888) 225-5773, (206) 463-3688 Water: Dist. 19, (206) 463-9007 Telephone: CenturyLink, (800) 201-4099 Refuse Collection: Vashon Disposal, (206) 463-7770 Typical Tax Rate: $13.32/$1,000 assessed valuation Median Household Income: $76,468 Average Rent: $1,038 Median Prices: Homes $385,500; Condos $179,550 Est. Travel Time/Distance To: Seattle=58 mins/19 miles. Bellevue=1hr 10 mins/27 miles

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UW Medical Center is a world renowned academic medical center

To respond to residents’ health care needs, Washington State and area counties have established various public health services. The Washington State Department of Health at www.doh.wa.gov provides helpful information regarding health related topics, as well as a provider credential search system. The Health Systems Quality Assurance Division, at (360) 236-4700, answers questions regarding complaints or claims against practitioners. The Consumer Hotline at (800) 525-0127 addresses concerns about public health issues, provides referral numbers, and directs residents to resources in their area. Local County Medical Societies also provide referral and community resource information: King County, (206) 621-9396, www.kcmsociety.org. Kitsap County, (360) 689-2928, www.kcmedical.org. Pierce County, (253) 572-3667, www.pcmswa. org. Snohomish County, (800) 532-4139 or (206) 956-3650, www.snohomishmedical.org. The Senior Information and Assistance Program directs seniors to counseling, nutrition specialists, housing assistance, transportation help, day centers, and retirement residences. (206) 448-5757, www.senior services.org.

Greater Seattle’s health care options also include quality dental services. The SeattleKing County Dental Society, (206) 443-7607, www.skcds.org or the Washington State Dental Association, (206) 448-1914 or (800) 4483368, www.wsda.org offer information and referrals. The following profiles are an introduction to some of the major hospitals and top multispecialty clinics found in the Greater Seattle area.

Cascade Valley Hospital & Clinics Cascade Valley Hospital & Clinics are part of a community based healthcare system serving the residents of North Snohomish County. Together, primary care physicians, specialists, registered nurse practitioners, and certified physician assistants provide patients with personalized care in a small clinic environment backed by a full range of health care resources at Cascade Valley Hospital. Among its services, the hospital offers a birthing center, wound care center, surgery center, sleep disorders center, a 24-hour emergency room, acute care, intensive care and more. (360) 435-2133, www.cascadevalley.org. 2013–2014 Greater Seattle InfoGuide

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• St. Anthony Hospital (Gig Harbor) 24-hour emergency care, inpatient and outpatient medical/surgical services, diagnostic imaging, gastrointestinal services, heart catheterization and vascular unit, outpatient cancer care center. • Franciscan Medical Group - 100+ South Puget Sound primary and specialty care clinics. • Franciscan Hospice House (University Place) – 24-hour inpatient hospice care. For Franciscan Health System information, facility locations, to find a doctor or more, visit www.fhshealth.org.

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Seattle Children’s ranks 5th in the nation among pediatric research institutions

EvergreenHealth EvergreenHealth serves patients throughout the Eastside at their main campus in Kirkland and at eight conveniently located urgent and primary care facilities. EvergreenHealth’s medical staff represents more than 80 specialties including cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, surgery and women's and children's services. Other specialties include the Breast Center, Evergreen Neuroscience Institute and rehabilitation services. EvergreenHealth also provides health education and access for everyone. It offers home health care, palliative care and hospice care at home or in the Eastside’s only in-patient Hospice Center. For referrals, information and class registration call the EvergreenHealth Healthline at (425) 899-3000 or visit www.evergreenhealth.com.

• St. Joseph Medical Center (Tacoma) Comprehensive heart care, cancer treatment, birth center with a Level II special care nursery and Level III intensive care nursery, 24-hour emergency services, inpatient and outpatient medical/surgical care, orthopedic services, diabetes treatment, kidney dialysis center, pharmacy, mental health services, community education, support groups. • St. Francis Hospital (Federal Way) - 24hour emergency care, inpatient and outpatient medical/surgical services, radiation oncology program, orthopedic services, birth center, weight-loss surgery, Women's Health and Breast Center, diagnostic imaging, sleep disorders center, community education, support groups.

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• St. Clare Hospital (Lakewood) - Inpatient and outpatient medical/surgical services, sleep disorders center, 24-hour emergency care, orthopedic services, pharmacy, diagnostic imaging, community education, support groups.

Franciscan Health System serves residents of Pierce, south King and south Kitsap counties. More than 7,500 employees and nearly 1,500 of the region's finest primary and specialty physicians work as a team in a variety of settings:

• St. Elizabeth Hospital (Enumclaw) - 24hour emergency care, inpatient medical care, inpatient and outpatient surgery, diagnostic imaging, birth center, gastrointestinal procedures, cardiopulmonary therapy, physical therapy, laboratory services.

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Patient-centered. Consumer governed. Transformative. Evidence-based medicine. These are approaches to care Group Health believes in. Group Health has expanded access to health care through a 24/7 consulting nurse service and opportunities for sameday appointments. Through information technology, Group Health is transforming the way patients and physicians interact – with secure email, online prescription orders and lab results, and their award-winning website, www.ghc.org. Group Health plans provide choice options that allow you to keep your current doctor or receive care at state-of-theart Group Health Medical Centers. Group Health is also affiliated with the best hospitals in Washington and Idaho.

Harrison Medical Center Harrison Medical Center is a nonprofit, acute-care medical center with locations serving Kitsap County and the surrounding areas. Campuses in Bremerton and Silverdale provide advanced programs such as award-winning cardiovascular services, nationally recognized cancer care, surgical services including da Vinci® robotic-assisted surgery, orthopaedics, adult and pediatric rehabilitation, women's and children's care, a Sleep Disorders Center, and a Level III Trauma Center. Port Orchard and Belfair

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locations provide urgent care, primary care, outpatient imaging, and laboratory services. Outpatient cancer care treatments and complementary therapies are offered in Poulsbo. Primary care services are available in Forks. (866) 844-WELL or www.harrisonmedical.org.

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Highline Medical Center Highline Medical Center offers southwest King County residents advanced medical technology and personalized, quality health care close to home. Highline’s Main Campus offers a 24-hour emergency room, childbirth center, inpatient medical/oncology unit, surgical services, critical care unit, and cardiac care services. The nationally accredited Cancer Center provides state-ofthe-art technology, board-certified specialists, chemotherapy, clinical trials and in partnership with the Swedish Cancer Institute, the most Overlake Medical Center recently received Healthgrades Patient Safety advanced radiation therapy available. HighExcellence Award for the sixth consecutive year line’s Specialty Campus provides addiction recovery, physical rehabilitation, geriatric psychiatry and home health and hospice care. For information or physician referral call our physician referral line at (206) 4448419, or visit www.HighlineMedicalCenter.org.

Island Hospital West Skagit County, North Whidbey, and the San Juan Island residents have relied on Island Hospital for their healthcare needs since 1962. Staffed by nearly 200 physicians and healthcare providers, Island Hospital’s quality and range of services belies its size. With 43 beds, Island is the state’s smallest hospital providing Level III Trauma Care. Other services include cancer care, diagnostic imaging, in- and out-patient surgery, birth center, acute/critical care, respiratory care, home healthcare, sleep wellness, wound care and more. Island also operates seven primary-care and six specialty clinics. Call (360) 2991300 or visit www.islandhospital.org for information.

Minor & James In 1959 a group of the most respected physicians in Seattle joined forces to create a clinic driven by innovation and experience and guided by intelligent, compassionate patient care. Minor & James was established and today it has grown to comprise nearly 80 top-notch specialists and internists, many of whom consistently rank as best or outstanding in their field by their peers. Minor & James offers multiple Puget Sound locations and as a Swedish Health Partner, their patients enjoy accessible physicians, backed by the strength of Swedish. For information visit www.minorandjames.com or call the main clinic, (206) 386-9500. 72

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MultiCare Health Organization A not-for-profit organization based in Tacoma since 1882, MultiCare has grown over the years in response to community need. Today this leading-edge, integrated health organization is made up of five hospitals, numerous, primary and urgent care clinics, multi-specialty centers, and many other services including Hospice and Home Health. • Allenmore Hospital (Tacoma) – Advanced medical technology and comprehensive health care in a community hospital setting. Offering quality care in areas including neurology and orthopedics. • Auburn Medical Center – primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency services, cancer/oncology, heart care center, mental health, nuclear medicine, orthopedics, rehabilitation services, sleep disorder center, stroke, surgery, women’s services and more. • Good Samaritan Hospital (Puyallup) –Comprehensive services include Family Birth Center, Children’s Therapy Unit, emergency care and rehabilitation program. • Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital (Tacoma) - One of only 12 hospitals in the U.S. to be named a 2012 Top Children’s Hos-

pital by the Leapfrog Group. Services include hematology and oncology, level II Pediatric Trauma Center, pediatric heart center, developmental services and care, and surgical care center. • Tacoma General Hospital (Tacoma) – a center of excellence for many medical specialties including cancer care, cardiology, obstetrics and neurology. To learn more about MultiCare, visit www.multicare.org or call 800-342-9919.

Overlake Medical Center Overlake Medical Center is a 349-bed, nonprofit regional medical center offering a comprehensive range of services including cardiac care, cancer care, general and specialty surgery, women’s programs, senior care and Level III trauma service. Overlake also has adult and family medicine clinics in Bellevue, Redmond, Issaquah and Kirkland, as well as urgent care clinics in Issaquah and Redmond. Overlake’s primary care clinics offer same day appointments. Overlake has received regional and national awards for their exceptional and innovative patient care. For information, call (425) 688-5000 or visit www.overlakehospital.org.

The Polyclinic Since it’s founding in 1917, The Polyclinic has grown into one of the largest multi-specialty clinics in the Puget Sound Region. More than 200 of the area’s most respected primary care physicians, specialty care physicians and surgeons are part of the collaborative team that provides high quality, comprehensive and personalized care for their patients. More than two-dozen medical specialties are represented. There are thirteen convenient clinic locations in the Seattle area, including some outlying areas. On-site services like laboratory, radiology, mammography, ultrasound, echocardiography, MRI and CT scans are found at several of the locations. Call 206-329-1777 or visit www.polyclinic.com.

Providence Regional Medical Center Everett Providence Health & Services is a not-for-profit Catholic health-care ministry committed to providing for the needs of the communities it serves – especially for the poor and vulnerable. In 2011, Providence provided more than $651 million in community benefit, including nearly $204 million in free and discounted care. In 2012, Providence affiliated with Swedish Health Services, expanding both organizations’ ability to carry out their individual missions. Their combined scope of services includes 32 hospitals, 350 physician clinics, senior services, supportive housing and many other health and educational services. The health system employs more than 64,000 people across Alaska, California, Montana, Oregon and Washington. Visit www.providence.org. 74

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Practice makes perfect ... Smiles! Dr. Baird and his talented, experienced staff have been designing perfect smiles for over 30 years. His convenient downtown Bellevue location is a quick walk from most downtown offices or apartments and a short commute via either bridge from Seatte. Dr. Baird offers customized appointments, flexible scheduling and towncar service for those appointments over three hours. As a worldwide lecturer and former University of Washington instructor, he is a leader in the industry in esthetic and general dentistry. Northwest Esthetics, Dr. Baird's own on-site custom laboratory personalizes all restorations and offers his patients the ability to direct their smile design using all quality materials with no outsourcing. The practice offers "trial smile" technology that allows his patients to try on a new or refreshed smile painlessly in just a few minutes. With an excellent hygiene department, the staff at Dr. Baird's office offers a full range of services from cleaning or whitening to advanced full mouth restoration. Welcome to the Pacific Northwest and to the dental family of Dr. David Baird. Call or email today to schedule.

David L. Baird, DDS

Fellow & Accredited member of the AACD

1100 106th Avenue NE | Bellevue, WA 98004 425.455.0795 | www.DLBaird.com

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Seattle Children's delivers superior patient care, advances new discoveries and treatments through pediatric research, and serves as the pediatric and adolescent academic medical referral center for Washington, Alaska, Montana and Idaho. Consistently ranked as one of the best children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report, Seattle Children’s is comprised of Seattle Children’s Hospital, Seattle Children’s Research Institute and Seattle Children’s Hospital Foundation. Children’s is also the primary clinical, research and teaching site for the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Washington School of Medicine. For more information visit www.seattlechildrens.org or call (206) 987-2000.

Skagit Regional Health Skagit Regional Health is dedicated to meeting the health care needs of people in Skagit, Island and North Snohomish counties. The 137-bed hospital in Mount Vernon provides surgery, orthopedics, advanced diagnostics, heart care including state of the art cardiac catheterization, well-appointed Family Birth Center, a Level III Emergency and Trauma Center and private patient rooms. A comprehensive Cancer Care Center is located on the Mount Vernon campus with a satellite clinic in Arlington. A network of 10 Skagit Regional Clinics offers a wide range of medical specialties. For information, call (360) 424-4111 or visit www.skagitvalleyhospital.org.

Swedish Medical Center Swedish has grown over the last 103 years to become the largest non-profit health provider in Greater Seattle. It is comprised of five hospital campuses (First Hill, Cherry Hill, Ballard, Edmonds and Issaquah); ambulatory care centers in Redmond and Mill Creek; and Swedish Medical Group, a network of more than 100 primary-care and specialty clinics located throughout Greater Puget Sound. In addition to general medical and surgical care including robotic-assisted surgery, 76

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Swedish is the largest non-profit healthcare provider in the Greater Seattle area Swedish is also a regional referral center, providing specialized treatment in areas such as cardiovascular care, cancer care, neuroscience, orthopedics, high-risk obstetrics, pediatric specialties, organ transplantation and clinical research. Visit www.swedish.org or www.swedishcares.org.

UW Medicine This nationally recognized health-care system provides the most complete patient care, scientific research, and physician training in the Pacific Northwest. It includes Harborview Medical Center, University of Washington Medical Center, Northwest Hospital & Medical Center, UW Medicine Neighborhood Clinics, UW School of Medicine, UW Physicians, and Airlift Northwest. • Harborview Medical Center is the only Level I adult and pediatric trauma and regional burn center serving Washington, Alaska, Montana and Idaho. Harborview was the 2007 recipient of the prestigious Foster G. McGaw prize honoring excel-

lence in community service and outreach in health care. Harborview and UW School of Medicine faculty physicians based there provide more than $150 million in charity care annually. • Northwest Hospital & Medical Center is a full-service, nonprofit community hospital offering personalized, technologically advanced medical, surgical and therapeutic services. Its staff of healthcare professionals promotes wellness through early detection and prevention, minimally invasive interventions and innovative clinical practices. Recognized for excellence, HealthGrades has ranked Northwest Hospital among the top 5 percent of hospitals in the nation for patient safety for four years. • Valley Medical Center (VMC) is a 303bed acute care hospital and network of primary care, specialty care and urgent care clinics committed to providing safe, high-quality, compassionate care for residents of South King County. VMC, the largest nonprofit healthcare provider between Seattle and Tacoma, attracts world-class clinicians through state-of-

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VA Puget Sound Health Care Systems VA Puget Sound Health Care System serves Pacific Northwest veterans at their Seattle and Tacoma divisions. Primary and specialty care programs, state-of-the-art technology, and a strong mission of teaching research and patient care foster quality care and service. Convenient outpatient clinics offer primary care in North Seattle, Bellevue, Federal Way, Mount Vernon, Bremerton, and Port Angeles. Partnerships with the University of Washington Health Sciences, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Healthgrades named Virginia Mason among the top 5% of hospitals nationwide Research Center, and Department of Defense have created the-art facilities and technology. • Airlift Northwest, an air medical trans- nationally recognized programs. Centers U.S.News & World Report’s 2012 Amer- port program founded by a consortium of of Excellence include geriatric research, ica’s Best Hospitals ranked Valley Medical area hospitals including Harborview multiple sclerosis, health services research, Center 4th in the Seattle metro area and Medical Center, UW Medical Center and substance abuse and treatment and 7th statewide. Seattle Children’s, has provided air med- mental illness research. (206) 762-1010, www.puget-sound.med.va.gov. • University of Washington Medical ical transport for more than 80,000 patients since 1982. Center, along with Harborview Medical Center, ranked best in the region and in Washington State in U.S. News & World Report’s 2012 America’s Best Hospitals. UW Medical Center ranked #1, followed by Harborview at #2 out of 35 hospitals in the Seattle metropolitan area and more than 100 hospitals in the state. UW Medical Center was the country’s first medical center to achieve Magnet Hospital certification, the highest honor awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. It is also a leader in solid organ and stem cell transplantation, Regional Heart Center care and high-risk neonatal care. • UW Neighborhood Clinics is a network of primary care clinics with nine neighborhood locations throughout the Puget Sound. A complete spectrum of primary care services for the entire family, from pediatrics to geriatrics, as well as ancillary services, including on-site laboratory and X-ray facilities and nutrition services are offered.

For UW Medicine information, visit www.uwmedicine.org.

Valley General Hospital Located near the intersection of US 2 and SR 522 in Monroe, Valley General Hospital provides quality health care with respect, sensitivity and compassion. Hospital services include an emergency department, surgical services, critical care, in- and out-patient care, wound healing center with hyperbaric chambers, and adult chemical dependency services. Valley General’s 24/7 hospitalists, physical therapy, and imaging services provide the most up-to-date technology. As a new affiliate of EvergreenHealth, Valley General gives Snohomish County residents more choice and access to services. For referrals or community health and safety class information, call (360) 7941411. For other information call (360) 794-7497.

Virginia Mason Medical Center

Virginia Mason Medical Center includes a multispecialty physician practice, eight regional locations, a 336-bed teaching hospital and an internationally recognized research institute. U.S. News and World Report, HealthGrades, The Leapfrog Group and others rank Virginia Mason's wide array of specialties among the top regionally and nationally. Virginia Mason's Team Medicine is unique, with more than 450 physicians on staff for a coordinated, team approach for virtually every medical need. Virginia Mason is recognized for heart and cancer care, orthopedics and sports medicine, neurosciences, digestive diseases, urology, surgery and more. Locations include Seattle, Bellevue, Federal Way, Issaquah, Kirkland, Lynnwood and Bainbridge Island. Visit www.VirginiaMason.org. 2013–2014 Greater Seattle InfoGuide

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Moving to a new area always has its challenges. Some are easily resolved, while others take a bit more thought, time, and research. For parents, choosing childcare is a major (and often stress inducing) decision. According to the experts, knowledge is the key—the more you know, the more confidence you’ll have in your decision. Interview multiple providers, make on-site visits, and ask plenty of questions. Don’t be shy or intimidated. Your child is your utmost concern and any good provider will understand that motivation. The Greater Seattle area has abundant resources for families seeking childcare, as well as quality childcare options. Whether a childcare center, family daycare, after school program or nanny is the best fit for your family’s childcare needs, the following information should help get you started.

Childcare Resources Provider licensing information in Washington: Department of Early Learning (866) 48-CHECK • www.del.wa.gov/lccis Statewide childcare information and referral service: ChildCare Aware of Washington (800) 446-1114 www.childcarenet.org County Childcare Resources and Referrals www.childcare.org In Seattle/North King County, Redmond/East King County, and Kent/South King County (206) 329-5544 or 1-877-512-3948 toll free Pierce County - (253) 591-5471 Snohomish County - (360) 734-8396 x 227 King County After School/Summer Programs (ages 5-18): www.afterschoollearning.org

Nanny Costs In Greater Seattle Full-time Nanny $2,600 - $3,500 per month (d.o.e.) Based on 40 to 50 hours a week Live-in Nanny $1,700 - $2,500 per month (d.o.e.) plus room and board Part time Nanny $18 - $20 per hour Temporary Nanny $15 - $18 Source: Annie Davis, www.aniseattle.com.

Nanny Information: International Nanny Association in Washington www.nanny.org Association of Premier Nanny Agencies www.theapna.org Magazines Geared to Parents in Puget Sound: Seattle’s Child, (206) 441-0191, www.seattleschild.com Parent Map, (206) 709-9026, www.parentmap.com

Median Rates For Monthly Childcare County King Kitsap Pierce Skagit Snohomish

Infant $1,296 $808 $871 $869 $1,031

Childcare Centers: Toddler (1 - 2.5 yrs) $1,083 $741 $737 $696 $852

Pre-School $932 $639 $676 $624 $761

*School Age (6yrs+) $498 $351 $433 $325 $433

County King Kitsap Pierce Skagit Snohomish

Infant $867 $650 $693 $737 $802

Family Daycare: Toddler (1 - 2.5 yrs) $867 $650 $650 $735 $758

Pre-School $672 $563 $598 $607 $650

*School Age (6yrs+) $347 $368 $399 $303 $390

*based on the rates for school-age children (no kindergarten) during the school year for providers using an hourly rate/20 hour week schedule. Provider Discounts for multiple children from the same family are not included. Source: 2012 Annual Data Report, ChildCare Aware® of Washington

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From preschool to PhD’s and everything in between, the Puget Sound area is filled with high quality educational opportunities and options.

Colleges and Universities America’s Most Literate Cities 2012 study ranked Seattle second in the nation. Here nearly 34% of the adult population has received a bachelor degree, while 23% have graduate or professional degrees. When it comes to higher education, Washington State is well represented with 6 public four-year colleges and universities, 34 public community and technical colleges, and over 300 independent colleges, universities and career schools. Many of these institutions rank among the Nation’s finest, attracting students from all over the country and the world.

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Vocational/Technical Education

Serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade, public schools offer a broad range of programs and enrichment activities. Whether a school is traditional or offers an alternative learning style, the focus is still the same—to promote student achievement and academic excellence. Most districts offer enrollment services to help relocating families with the registration process. Check with your district website or call their office directly for assistance. Parents who wish to visit schools before registering their children should call the school office to make arrangements.

This education option can prepare students for a number of different careers in a wide range of fields. The level of education required depends on the career choice and can vary from a high school program certificate to two and four year college degrees. These programs help students build the foundation of basic academic, life, leadership, and employment skills. Various high schools, skill centers, community colleges, technical institutes, private vocational schools, and two and four year colleges and universities offer career and tech-ed opportunities.

Home schooling Washington State allows home-based instruction, but requires certain conditions to be met. Parents interested in this option should familiarize themselves with the “Pink Book” which contains all of the laws regulating home schooling. Contact the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction for more information. Home schooled students are eligible to participate on a part-time basis in taking classes, joining activities, and receiving services offered by the public school system.

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Anacortes School District No. 103

2200 ‘M’ Avenue, Anacortes 98221

(360) 293-1200

Arlington Public Schools

315 N. French Ave, Arlington 98223

(360) 618-6200

Auburn School District No. 408

915 4th Street NE, Auburn 98002

(253) 931-4900

Bainbridge Island School District No. 303

8489 Madison Ave NE, Bainbridge Island 98110

(206) 842-4714

Bellevue School District No. 405

12111 NE 1st St, Bellevue 98005

(425) 456-4000

Bremerton School District No. 100-C

134 Marion Ave. N, Bremerton 98312

(360) 473-1000

Burlington-Edison School District No. 100

927 E. Fairhaven Ave, Burlington 98233

(360) 757-3311

Central Kitsap School District No. 401

9210 Silverdale Way NW, PO Box 8, Silverdale 98383

(360) 662-1610

Cle Elum-Roslyn School District No. 404

2690 SR 903, Cle Elum 98922

(509) 649-4850

Conway School District No. 317

19710 SR 534, Mount Vernon 98274

(360) 445-5785

Edmonds School District No. 15

20420 68th Ave W, Lynnwood 98036

(425) 431-7000

Enumclaw School District No. 216

2929 McDougall Ave, Enumclaw 98022

(360) 802-7100

Everett School District No. 2

4730 Colby Ave, Everett 98203

(425) 385-4000

Federal Way School District No. 210

33330 8th Ave, S, Federal Way 98003

(253) 945-2000

Fife School District No. 417

5802 20th Street E, Tacoma 98424

(253) 517-1000

Franklin Pierce School District No. 402

315 129th Street S, Tacoma 98444

(253) 298-3000

Highline Public Schools

15675 Ambaum Blvd SW, Burien 98166

(206) 433-0111

Issaquah School District No. 411

565 NW Holly Street, Issaquah 98027

(425) 837-7000

Kent School District No. 415

12033 SE 256th Street, Kent 98030

(253) 373-7000

Lake Stevens School District No. 4

12309 22nd St. NE, Lake Stevens 98258

(425) 335-1500

Lake Washington School District No. 414

16250 NE 74th St, PO Box 97039, Redmond 98073

(425) 936-1200

Marysville School District No. 25

4220 80th St. NE, Marysville 98270

(360) 653-7058

Mercer Island School District No. 400

4160 86th Ave SE, Mercer Island 98040

(206) 236-3330

Monroe School District No. 103

200 E Fremont St., Monroe 98272

(360) 804-2500

Mount Vernon School District No. 320

124 E Lawrence St., Mount Vernon 98273

(360) 428-6110

Mukilteo School District No. 6

9401 Sharon Drive, Everett 98204

(425) 356-1274

North Kitsap School District No. 400

18360 Caldart Avenue, Poulsbo 98370

(360) 779-8704

Northshore School District No. 417

3330 Monte Villa Pkwy, Bothell 98021

(425) 408-6000

Peninsula School District No. 401

14015 62nd Ave NW, Gig Harbor 98332

(253) 530-1000

Puyallup School District No. 3

302 2nd St SE, PO Box 370, Puyallup 98371

(253) 841-1301

Renton School District No. 403

Kohlwes Education Ctr., 300 SW 7th St, Renton 98057

(425) 204-2300

Riverview School District No. 407

15510 1st Ave, Duvall 98019

(425) 844-4500

Seattle Public Schools

2445 3rd Ave S, Seattle 98134, PO Box 34165, Seattle 98124

(206) 252-0000

Shoreline School District No. 412

18560 First Ave NE, Shoreline 98155

(206) 393-6111

Snohomish School District No. 201

1601 Ave D, Snohomish 98290

(360) 563-7300

Snoqualmie Valley School District No. 410

8001 Silva Ave SE, PO Box 400, Snoqualmie 98065

(425) 831-8000

South Kitsap School District No. 402

2689 Hoover Ave SE, Port Orchard 98366

(360) 874-7000

Tacoma School District No. 10

601 S 8th St, Tacoma 98402, PO Box 1357, Tacoma 98401

(253) 571-1000

Tahoma School District No. 409

25720 Maple Valley-Black Diamond Rd SE, Maple Valley 98038

(425) 413-3400

Tukwila School District No. 406

4640 S 144th Street, Tukwila 98168

(206) 901-8000

Vashon Island School District No. 402

9309 Cemetery Rd SW, PO Box 547, Vashon Island 98070

(206) 463-2121

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The chart below contains information about the school districts around the Puget Sound area. Reading, Math, and Writing scores are based on the Measurement of Student Progress (MSP) 7th grade scores and reflect the percentage of students that met or exceeded state standards. The 2011/2012 state average for 7th grade scores is 71.3% for reading, 59.2% for math and 71.0% for writing. Visit www.k12.wa.us for additional data, reports, and information.

Website

Reading/Math/ Writing Scores

(10/1/2012)

Enrollment Communities Served

www.asd103.org

84.8%/69.3%/82.4%

2,708

Anacortes

www.asd.wednet.edu

83.2%/67.9%/82.8%

5,509

Arlington

www.auburn.wednet.edu

64.3%/51.6%/65.5%

14,686

Auburn, Algona, Pacific

www.bisd303.org

89.4%/84.0%/81.6%

3,897

Bainbridge Island

www.bsd405.org

84.5%/80.3%/85.7%

18,845

Beaux Arts, Bellevue, Clyde Hill, Hunts Pt.

www.bremertonschools.org

62.7%/55.3%/49.5%

4,883

Bremerton

www.be.wednet.edu

69.5%/56.7%/71.1%

3,838

Burlington, Edison

www.cksd.wednet.edu

73.7%/64.9%/69.7%

11,428

Silverdale

www.cersd.org

72.6%/42.5%/68.5%

932

Cle Elum, Roslyn, Ronald

www.conway.k12.wa.us

85.4%/72.9%/72.9%

410

Mount Vernon

www.edmonds.wednet.edu

72.8%/58.9%/72.9%

20,772

Edmonds, Lynnwood, Brier, Mountlake Terr.

www.enumclaw.wednet.edu

70.5%/64.3%/68.1%

4,547

Black Diamond, Enumclaw

www.everett.k12.wa.us

78.8%/61.6%/83.1%

18,937

Everett, Mill Creek

www.fwps.org

67.3%/56.1%/65.9%

22,227

Federal Way, Des Moines, Auburn, Kent

http://district.fifeschools.com

67.3%/45.7%/74.6%

3,570

Fife, Milton, Edgewood

www.fp.k12.wa.us

64.5%/54.2%/64.7%

7,531

Tacoma

www.highlineschools.org

57.4%/54.1%/59.0%

18,385

Burien, Des Moines, Normandy Pk, SeaTac

www.issaquah.wednet.edu

88.2%/82.5%/89.6%

18,462

Issaquah, Newcastle, Preston, Sammamish

www.kent.k12.wa.us

69.3%/65.3%/69.4%

26,926

Kent, Covington, Auburn, Black Diamond

www.lkstevens.wednet.edu

72.6%/71.0%/74.0%

8,183

Lake Stevens

www.lwsd.org

87.6%/80.9%/88.8%

25,554

Kirkland, Redmond, Sammamish

www.msvl.k12.wa.us

63.9%/47.9%/65.2%

11, 564

Marysville

http://misd.k12.wa.us

91.4%/88.0%/94.6%

4,339

Mercer Island

www.monroe.wednet.edu

76.2%/55.5%/72.1%

7,036

Monroe, Maltby

www.mountvernonschools.org

62.6%/49.0%/66.5%

6,421

Mount Vernon, Conway

www.mukilteo.wednet.edu

76.4%/64.1%/83.3%

14,984

Everett, Mukilteo

www.nkschools.org

73.4%/55.5%/64.9%

6,465

Kingston, Poulsbo, Hansville

www.nsd.org

83.9%/79.7%/85.6%

20,327

Bothell, Brier, Kenmore, Woodinville

www.gms.psd401.net

80.4%/69.7%/80.5%

9,129

Gig Harbor, Key Peninsula

www.puyallup.k12.wa.us

75.7%/67.0%/77.1%

20,620

Puyallup

www.rentonschools.us

70.3%/55.7%/72.9%

14,955

Renton, Newcastle, Bellevue, Kent, Tukwila

www.riverview.wednet.edu

80.3%/64.2%/78.5%

3,308

Carnation, Duvall

www.seattleschools.org

74.6%/67.4%/74.3%

50,738

Seattle

www.shorelineschools.org

83.4%/73.1%/84.6%

8,872

Lake Forest Park, Shoreline

www.sno.wednet.edu

57.2%/48.6%/60.7%

10,045

Snohomish, Clearview, Machias

www.svsd410.org

89.3%/81.1%/93.5%

6,378

North Bend, Snoqualmie, Fall City

www.skitsap.wednet.edu

70.0%/57.5%/63.5%

9,616

Port Orchard, Olalla, Manchester

www.tacoma.k12.wa.us

62.6%/42.8%/59.5%

28,889

Tacoma

www.tahomasd.us

83.0%/72.9%/85.2%

7,762

Maple Valley

www.tukwila.wednet.edu

48.9%/35.8%/50.3%

2,960

Tukwila

www.vashonsd.org

88.1%/85.1%/89.6%

1,526

Vashon Island

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Phone

Annie Wright Schools Archbishop Thomas J. Murphy High School Auburn Adventist Academy Bellarmine Preparatory School Bellevue Christian School (5 campuses) Bertschi School Bishop Blanchet High School Brighton School Buena Vista Seventh-Day Adventist School Bush School (The) Cedar Park Christian Schools (5 campuses) Charles Wright Academy Christ the King School Christian Faith School Chrysalis School (2 campuses) Concordia Lutheran School Eastside Catholic School Eastside Christian School Epiphany School Eton School Evergreen Academy (4 campuses) Evergreen Lutheran High School Evergreen School (The) Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart Grace Academy Heritage Christian Academy Holy Names Academy Jewish Day School of Metropolitan Seattle John F Kennedy Memorial High School King’s Schools Lakeside School (2 campuses) Life Christian School and Academy Meridian School Northwest School (The) Northwest Yeshiva High School O’Dea High School Overlake School (The) Pacific Crest School Seattle Academy of Arts & Sciences Seattle Country Day School Seattle Lutheran High School Seattle Preparatory School South Sound Christian Schools (2 campuses) St. Thomas School University Child Development School University Prep Yellow Wood Academy

827 N Tacoma Ave, Tacoma 98403 12911 39th Ave SE, Everett 98208 5000 Auburn Way S, Auburn 98092 2300 S Washington, Tacoma 98405 District Office: 1601 98th Ave NE, Clyde Hill 98004 2227 10th Ave E, Seattle 98102 8200 Wallingford Ave N, Seattle 98103 6717 212th St SW, Lynnwood 98036 3320 Academy Drive SE, Auburn 98092 3400 E Harrison St, Seattle 98112 16300 112th Ave NE, Bothell 98011 7723 Chambers Creek Rd W, Tacoma 98467 415 N 117th St, Seattle 98133 33645 20th Ave S, Federal Way 98003 18710 142nd Ave NE, Woodinville 98072 7040 36th Ave NE, Seattle 98115 232 228th Ave SE, Sammamish 98074 14615 SE 22nd St, Bellevue 98007 3611 Denny Way, Seattle 98122 2701 Bel-Red Rd, Bellevue 98008 16017 118th Pl NE, Bothell 98011 2021 S 260th St, Des Moines 98198 15201 Meridian Ave N, Shoreline 98133 4800 139th Ave SE, Bellevue 98006 8521 67th Ave NE, Marysville, 98270 19527 104th Ave NE, Bothell 98011 728 21st Ave E, Seattle 98112 15749 NE 4th St, Bellevue 98008 140 S 140th St, Burien 98168 19303 Fremont Ave N, Seattle 98133 14050 1st Ave NE, Seattle 98125 1717 S Union Ave, Tacoma 98405 4649 Sunnyside Ave N, Ste 242, Seattle 98103 1415 Summit Ave, Seattle 98122 5017 90th Ave SE, Mercer Island 98040 802 Terry Ave, Seattle 98104 20301 NE 108th St, Redmond 98053 600 NW Bright St, Seattle 98107 1201 E Union St, Seattle 98122 2619 4th Ave N, Seattle 98109 4100 SW Genesee St, Seattle 98116 2400 11th Ave E, Seattle 98102 Tacoma Campus: 2052 S 64th St, Tacoma 98409 8300 NE 12th St, Medina, 98039 5062 9th Ave NE, Seattle 98105 8000 25th Ave NE, Seattle 98115 9655 SE 36th St, Ste 101, Mercer Island 98040

(253) 272-2216 (425) 379-6363 (253) 939-5000 (253) 752-7701 (425) 454-4402 (206) 324-5476 (206) 527-7711 (425) 672-4430 (253) 833-0718 (206) 322-7978 (425) 488-9778 (253) 620-8373 (206) 364-6890 (253) 943-2500 (425) 481-2228 (206) 525-7407 (425) 295-3000 (425) 641-5570 (206) 323-9011 (425) 881-4230 (425) 488-8000 (253) 946-4488 (206) 364-2650 (425) 641-0700 (360) 659-8517 (425) 485-2585 (206) 323-4272 (425) 460-0200 (206) 246-0500 (206) 289-7700 (206) 368-3600 (253) 756-2410 (206) 632-7154 (206) 682-7309 (206) 232-5272 (206) 622-6596 (425) 868-1000 (206) 789-7889 (206) 323-6600 (206) 284-6220 (206) 937-7722 (206) 324-0400 (253) 475-7226 (425) 454-5880 (206) 547-8237 (206) 525-2714 (206) 236-1095

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The Greater Seattle area is home to hundreds of private and parochial preschools, primary, secondary and special schools. The chart below contains information about just a few of these schools. Please contact them directly for more detailed information on curriculum, national test scores and specific educational needs. For a directory of private schools approved by the state, contact the Superintendent of Public Instruction, Private Education, Old Capitol Building, 600 Washington St. SE, P.O. Box 47200, Olympia, WA 98504-7200, (360) 7256433 or visit www.k12.wa.us/PrivateEd/. Website

Director

Grade Range

www.aw.org www.am-hs.org www.auburnacademy.org www.bellarmineprep.org www.bellevuechristian.org www.bertschi.org www.bishopblanchet.org www.brightonschool.com www.buenavista22.adventistschoolconnect.org www.bush.edu www.cpcsschools.com www.charleswright.org www.ckseattle.org www.christianfaithschool.com www.chrysalis-school.com www.concordiaseattle.com www.yellowwoodacademy.org www.eastsidecatholic.org www.epiphanyschool.org www.etonschool.org www.evergreenacademy.com www.elhs.org www.evergreenschool.org www.forestridge.org www.graceacademy.net www.hcabothell.org www.holynames-sea.org www.jds.org www.kennedyhs.org www.kingsschools.org www.lakesideschool.org www.life-christian.org www.meridianschool.edu www.northwestschool.org www.nyhs.net www.odea.org www.overlake.org www.pacificcrest.org www.seattleacademy.org www.seattlecountryday.org www.seattlelutheran.org www.seaprep.org www.southsoundchristian.org www.stthomasschool.org www.ucds.org www.universityprep.org www.eastside-christian-school.com

Christian Sullivan, Head of School preschool–12 Steve Schmutz, Principal 9–12 Samir Berbawy, Principal 9–12 Christopher J. Gavin, Principal 9–12 Ron Taylor, Superintendent preschool–12 Brigitte Bertschi, Head of School preschool-5 Sheila Kries, Principal 9–12 David Locke, Principal preschool–8 Ron Trautwein, Principal K–8 Frank E. Magusin, Head of School K–12 Dr. Clinton Behrends, Superintendent preschool–12 Robert A. Camner, Headmaster preK–12 Anne Brand, Principal preschool-8 Tom Puddy, Principal preschool–12 Karen L. Fogle, Director K–12 Jodie Laing, Principal preschool–8 Ruth Hayes-Short, Executive Director K-12 Sister Mary E. Tracy, SNJM, Head of School 6–12 Matt Neely, Head of School preschool-5 Gwen Williams, Principal preK–8 Dana Mott, Principal preschool–6 Rev. Nathan Seiltz, Principal 9–12 Ronnie Codrington-Cazeau, Head of School preschool–8 Mark Pierotti, Head of School 5–12 Timothy J. Lugg, Administrator preK-12 Carol Taylor, Principal preschool–9 Elizabeth A. Swift, Principal 9–12 Maria Erlitz, Head of School preschool–8 Mike Prato, Principal 9–12 Eric Rasmussen, Superintendent preschool–12 Bernie Noe, Head of School 5–12 Ross Hjelseth, Headmaster preschool–12 Ron Waldman, Head of School K–5 Mike McGill, Head of School 6–12 Rabbi Bernie Fox, Head of School 9–12 James Walker, Principal 9–12 Matthew P. Horvat, Head of School 5–12 Jacquie Maughan, Director preK–8 Joe Puggelli, Director 6–12 Michael Murphy, Head of School K–8 Dave Meyer, Head of School 9–12 Kent Hickey, President 9–12 Debbie Schindler, Superintendent preK–12 Dr. Kirk Wheeler, Head of School preschool–8 Paula Smith, Head of School preschool-5 Erica Hamlin, Head of School 6–12 Mark W. Migliore, Principal preschool–8

Enrollment 456 498 250 1,017 1,145 236 980 300 190 575 1,707 676 214 320 195 115 100 870 234 305 191 95 456 392 308 293 680 222 900 1,144 800 710 188 474 74 430 530 223 685 348 110 702 454 286 319 517 272

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Colleges, Universities & Trade Schools Address

Antioch University Seattle 2326 Sixth Ave, Seattle 98121 Argosy University 2601-A Elliott Ave, Seattle 98121 Art Institute of Seattle (The) 2323 Elliott Ave, Seattle 98121 Bastyr University 14500 Juanita Dr. NE, Kenmore 98028 Bates Technical College (3 campuses) main campus: 1101 S. Yakima Ave, Tacoma 98405 Bellevue Community College 3000 Landerholm Circle SE, Bellevue 98007 Cascadia Community College 18345 Campus Way NE, Bothell 98011 Central Washington University at Lynnwood 20000 68th Ave. W, Lynnwood 98036 City University (11 WA locations) Headquarters, 521 Wall St, Ste 100, Seattle 98121 Clover Park Technical College 4500 Steilacoom Blvd. SW, Lakewood 98499 Columbia College (2 WA locations) 13910 45th Ave. NE, Ste. 802, Marysville 98271 Cornish College of the Arts 1000 Lenora St, Seattle 98121 DeVry University (3 WA locations) 600 108th Ave NE, Ste 150, Bellevue 98004 DigiPen Institute of Technology 9931 Willows Rd NE, Redmond 98052 Eastern Washington University at Bellevue 3000 Landerholm Circle SE, Bellevue 98007 Edmonds Community College 20000 68th Ave W, Lynnwood 98036 Evergreen State College (The) 2700 Evergreen Pkwy NW, Olympia 98505 Everett Community College 2000 Tower St, Everett 98201 Green River Community College (4 campuses) main campus: 12401 SE 320th St, Auburn 98092 Highline Community College 2400 S. 240th St, Des Moines 98198 ITT Technical Institute (3 WA locations) 12720 Gateway Dr, Ste. 100, Seattle 98168 Lake Washington Technical College 11605 132nd Ave. NE, Kirkland 98034 North Seattle Community College 9600 College Way N, Seattle 98103 Northeastern University, Seattle 401 Terry Avenue N, Seattle 98109 Northwest College of Art 16301 Creative Dr. NE, Poulsbo 98370 Northwest University 5520 108th Ave NE, Kirkland 98033 Olympic College (3 campuses) 1600 Chester Ave, Bremerton 98337 Pacific Lutheran University 12180 Park Ave S, Tacoma 98447 Pierce College (2 campuses) 9401 Farwest Dr. SW, Lakewood 98498 Pima Medical Institute (2 WA locations) 9709 3rd Ave NE, Ste 400, Seattle 98115 Renton Technical College 3000 NE 4th St, Renton 98056 Saint Martin’s University 5000 Abbey Way SE, Lacey 98503 Seattle Central Community College 1701 Broadway, Seattle 98122 Seattle Pacific University 3307 3rd Ave W, Seattle 98119 Seattle University 901 12th Ave, Seattle 98122 Shoreline Community College 16101 Greenwood Ave. N, Shoreline 98133 Skagit Valley College (2 campuses) 2405 E. College Way, Mount Vernon 98273 South Seattle Community College 6000 16th Ave. SW, Seattle 98106 Tacoma Community College (3 campuses) 6501 S. 19th St, Tacoma 98466 Trinity Lutheran College 2802 Wetmore Ave, Everett 98201 University of Phoenix (6 WA locations) 3380 146th Pl. SE, Bellevue, 98007 University of Puget Sound 1500 N. Warner St, Tacoma 98416 University of Washington visitors info.: 022 Odegaard, Seattle 98195 University of Washington at Bothell 18115 Campus Way NE, Bothell 98011 University of Washington at Tacoma 1900 Commerce St, Tacoma 98402 Western Washington University 516 High St, Bellingham 98225 84

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(206) 441-5352 (206) 283-4500 (206) 448-6600 (425) 823-1300 (253) 680-7000 (425) 564-1000 (425) 352-8000 (425) 640-1574 (206) 239-4500 (253) 589-5800 (425) 304-4480 (206) 726-5151 (425) 455-2242 (425) 558-0299 (425) 564-5100 (425) 640-1459 (360) 867-6000 (425) 388-9100 (253) 833-9111 (206) 878-3710 (206) 244-3300 (425) 739-8100 (206) 527-3600 (206) 467-5480 (360) 779-9993 (425) 822-8266 (360) 792-6050 (253) 531-6900 (253) 964-6500 (800) 477-PIMA (425) 235-2352 (360) 491-4700 (206) 934-3800 (206) 281-2000 (206) 296-6000 (206) 546-4101 (360) 416-7600 (206) 764-5300 (253) 566-5000 (425) 249-4800 (425) 572-1600 (253) 879-3211 (206) 543-2100 (425) 352-5000 (253) 692-4000 (360) 650-3000

www.antiochseattle.edu www.argosy.edu/locations www.artinstitutes.edu/seattle www.bastyr.edu www.bates.ctc.edu www.bellevuecollege.edu www.cascadia.edu www.cwu.edu/lynnwood www.cityu.edu www.cptc.edu www.ccis.edu www.cornish.edu www.devry.edu www.digipen.edu www.ewu.edu/bellevue www.edcc.edu www.evergreen.edu www.everettcc.edu www.greenriver.edu www.highline.edu www.itt-tech.edu www.lwtech.edu www.northseattle.edu www.northeastern.edu/seattle/ www.nca.edu www.northwestu.edu www.olympic.edu www.plu.edu www.pierce.ctc.edu www.pmi.edu/locations www.rtc.edu www.stmartin.edu www.seattlecentral.edu www.spu.edu www.seattleu.edu www.shoreline.edu www.skagit.edu www.southseattle.edu www.tacomacc.edu www.tlc.edu www.phoenix.edu www.pugetsound.edu www.washington.edu www.uwb.edu www.tacoma.uw.edu www.wwu.edu

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Sammamish Review (425) 392-6434 Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce (206) 622-8272 Seattle Gay News (206) 324-4297 Seattle Post-Intelligencer (206) 448-8000 Seattle Times (206) 464-2111 Seattle Weekly (206) 623-0500 Skagit Valley Herald (360) 424-3251 Skanner (Black News Group) (206) 233-9888 Snohomish County Tribune (360) 568-4121 Snoqualmie Valley Record (425) 888-2311 SnoValley Star (425) 392-6434 South Seattle Beacon (206) 461-1300 Stranger, The (Seattle) (206) 323-7101 Tacoma Weekly (253) 759-5773 Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber (206) 463-9195 Voice of the Valley ( Maple Valley-Black Diamond) (425) 432-9696 Weekly Herald, The (Edmonds, Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace) (425) 673-6500 West Seattle HeraldWhite Center News (206) 708-1378 Whidbey Crosswind (Navy Vets/Retirees) Woodinville Weekly (425) 483-0606

sammamishreview.com djc.com sgn.org seattlepi.com seattletimes.com seattleweekly.com goskagit.com theskanner.com snoho.com valleyrecord.com snovalleystar.com southseattlebeacon.com thestranger.com tacomaweekly.com vashonbeachcomber.com voiceofthevalley.com weeklyherald.com westseattleherald.com whidbeycrosswind.com nwnews.com

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(206) 404-4000 komonews.com (206) 448-5555 king5.com (206) 728-7777 kirotv.com (206) 448-3166 kongtv.com (206) 728-6463 kcts9.org (206) 441-1111 http://kstw.com (206) 674-1313 q13fox.com (206) 674-1313 joeswall.com 2013â&#x20AC;&#x201C;2014 Greater Seattle InfoGuide

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Transportation Options Check Ahead Check traffic, road and weather conditions on-line before leaving home. Seattle: www.seattle.gov/trafficcams or for real time travel information, http://web5.seattle.gov/travelers. Bellevue: http://trafficmap.cityofbellevue.net. Other King County cities: http://your.kingcounty.gov/kcdot/mycommute. State highways: www.wsdot.wa.gov/traffic.

Washington State Ferries Our state has the largest ferry system in the U.S. and the fourth largest in the world. Seattle’s downtown Pier 52 terminal has daily scheduled departures for Bainbridge Island and Bremerton. A passenger-only ferry connects Seattle’s Pier 50 with Vashon Island. The Fauntleroy terminal in West Seattle has sailings to Vashon Island, as well as Southworth on the Kitsap Peninsula. Tacoma’s Point Defiance Terminal connects to Vashon Island (Tahlequah). Ferries also run from Edmonds to Kingston on the Kitsap Peninsula, and from Mukilteo to Whidbey Island (Clinton). Sailings to the San Juan Islands and Sidney (Victoria) BC depart from Anacortes. (206) 4646400, (888) 808-7977, www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries.

Getting Around Without a Car Transportation options abound in this region! Sound Transit, a regional public transit agency delivers a mix of rail, bus routes, and new transit facilities to urban King, Pierce, and Snohomish Counties. Sound Transit’s popular commuter rail line, Sounder, travels between Lakewood and Seattle (making stops in Tacoma, Puyallup, Sumner, Auburn, Kent and Tukwila) and between Everett and Seattle (stopping in Mukilteo and Edmonds.) Sound Transit’s new light rail line currently runs from the Airport to downtown Seattle and by 2016 will extend to the University of Washington. Local and commuter express bus service is provided by Metro Transit in King County, Pierce Transit in Pierce County, Community Transit in Snohomish County, Skagit Transit in Skagit County and Kitsap Transit in Kitsap County. Everett Transit provides direct and frequent service throughout Everett. For help planning a bus trip within King, Pierce, or Snohomish Counties: (206) 553-3000, http://triplanner.kingcounty.gov. For another alternative, try a King County Water Taxi. These two passenger-only ferries connect both West Seattle and Vashon Island to downtown Seattle. The West Seattle route sails out of pier 50 in downtown Seattle and Seacrest Dock in West Seattle. The second route runs weekdays only between pier 50 and the Vashon Ferry Terminal. (206) 6841551, www.kingcounty.gov/watertaxi. 86

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Other fun ways to travel in downtown Seattle include the Seattle Center Monorail and the Seattle Streetcar. The Monorail provides daily service between Seattle Center and Westlake Center. Trains depart for the 2-minute ride every 10 minutes. (206) 905-2620, www.seattlemonorail.com. For service between downtown and South Lake Union, hop aboard the Seattle Streetcar. (206) 553-3000, www.seattlestreetcar.org. The First Hill Streetcar, to debut in 2014 will serve Capitol Hill, First Hill and the International District.

Bicycling Seattle consistently rates among the nation’s top spots for bicycling. Nearly three percent of its residents commute by bike that is five times the national average! Transit buses are equipped with bike racks, and bike lockers are available at many transit centers and park & ride lots. The Bicycle Alliance of Washington provides support for bicycle commuters with maps & information, (206) 224-9252, http://bicyclealliance.org. Greater Seattle has miles of bike trails, on-street lanes, and signed bike routes to accommodate both commuter and recreational bicyclists. For bike maps and information: In Seattle, (206) 6847583, www.seattle.gov/transportation/bikeprogram.htm. In King County, (206) 263-4741, www.kingcounty.gov/transportation/kcdot/roads/bicycling. Helmets are mandatory in King and most other local counties.

Other Options Rental cars, limos, shuttle services, and taxis are all readily available. Seattle taximeter rates run $2.50 for the drop charge with distance charges of $2.70 per mile. A special $40 flat rate applies for rides from the downtown hotel district to SeaTac airport. Link Light Rail also travels from downtown to SeaTac. (One way: $2.75) www.soundtransit.org. For ground travel out of Seattle, trains and commercial bus service are options. Amtrak runs out of the historic King Street Station at 303 S. Jackson St., (800)-USA-RAIL, www.amtrak.com. The Greyhound Bus Station is located at 811 Stewart Street, (206) 628-5526, www.greyhound.com.

Transit Information Community Transit commtrans.org Everett Transit everettwa.org/transit King County Metro metro.kingcounty.gov Kitsap Transit www.kitsaptransit.org Pierce Transit www.piercetransit.org Skagit Transit www.skagittransit.org Sound Transit www.soundtransit.org

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Exploring Seattle area sights is an ongoing endeavor, even for long-time residents. Many an exciting day or evening can be spent at the various tourist attractions that make the city unique.

Arboretum The Washington Park Arboretum, located near the University of Washington just south of the Lake 31/2 acre Japanese Garden in the Arboretum Washington Ship Canal, offers 230 acres of exploring possibilities among more than 5,000 kinds of Future of Flight Aviation Center trees, shrubs and vines, plus waterfront trail & Boeing Tour and display gardens. Free admission, except The Seattle area’s largest employer and the world’s for the Japanese Garden, (206) 684-4725. largest manufacturer of airplanes offers tours at its Download maps and audio tours at depts.washEverett plant. The one-third mile walking tour ington.edu/uwbg or contact the Graham Visiand video presentation showcases the plane buildtors Center, 2300 Arboretum Drive E, Seattle ing process. Reservations advised, (800) 46498112, (206) 543-8800. For a different view of 1476. Sales start on-site at 8:30 a.m. for limited the park, rent a canoe from the University number of same day tickets. Tours include admisWaterfront Activities Center and paddle the sion to The Future of Flight. You can also visit the surrounding waterways. (206) 543-9433. Future of Flight featuring interactive displays, exhibits, gift shops and café without taking the Chinatown-International District Boeing Tour. www.futureofflight.org. In South Downtown Seattle near CenturyLink and Safeco Fields, this district is home to SeatMuseums and Galleries tle's Pan-Asian community. Neighborhood The Seattle Art Museum, or SAM, is known for highlights include the Chinese pavilion in Hing its Asian, African, Pacific Northwest and conHay Park, the Wing Luke Asian Museum, Chitemporary American art holdings, as well as its nagate, community gardens, dragon sculptures, diverse line-up of programs. Open Wednesday various multicultural festivals and events, and through Sunday, the first Thursday of each Uwajimaya, one of the region’s largest Asian month is free. 1300 1st Ave, Seattle 98101. A retail stores. (206) 382-1197, www.cidbia.org. ticket to SAM also provides admission to the Seattle Asian Art Museum if used within one Chittenden Locks week. Renowned for its Chinese, Korean and The Hiram M. Chittenden Locks connect the Japanese collections, this museum is located in freshwater Lake Washington Ship Canal with Volunteer Park, 1400 E. Prospect. (206) 654the saltwater Puget Sound. Designed by the 3100, www.seattleartmuseum.org. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Locks have raised and lowered vessels of all sizes from the Other Area Museums: Lake to the Sound since 1917. An underwater • Bellevue Arts Museum: 510 Bellevue Way NE, viewing room reveals salmon swimming up the Bellevue, (425) 519-0770, www.bellevuearts.org. Locks’ fish ladder. The grounds also feature the • Burke Museum of Natural History & Culture: Carl S. English Jr. Botanical Gardens and a VisUW campus, 17th Ave NE and NE 45th St, itors Center with exhibits and a gift shop. Free Seattle, (206) 543-5590, www.burkemutours March through November. (206) 7837059, www.seattle.gov/tours/locks.htm. seum.com. 2013–2014 Greater Seattle InfoGuide

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More than a one-time sightseeing destination, Pike Place Market’s indescribable energy attracts natives and visitors alike. The Market’s multiple connected levels feature an array of restaurants, specialty food shops, and novelty, antique and clothing stores. Rent a Market Heritage MP3 Tour for an insiders look at the market, (206) 209-5488. At First Avenue and Pike Street in downtown Seattle the market is open daily except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. (206) 682-7453, www.pikeplacemarket.org.

Window shopping in Pioneer Square • Experience Music Project (EMP): Seattle Center, (206) 770-2700, (877) EMP-SFM1, www.empsfm.org. • Frye Art Museum: 704 Terry Ave, Seattle, (206) 622-9250, www.fryeart.org. • Henry Art Gallery: UW campus, 15th Ave NE & NE 41st St, Seattle, (206) 543-2280, www.henryart.org. • Museum of Flight: 9404 E Marginal Way S, Seattle, (206) 764-5720, www.museumofflight.org. • Museum of History & Industry: 860 Terry Ave N, Seattle, (206) 324-1126, www.mohai.org. • Nordic Heritage Museum: 3014 NW 67th St, Seattle, (206) 789-5707, www.nordicmuseum.org. • Science Fiction Museum & Hall of Fame: Seattle Center, (206) 770-2700, www.empmuseum.org. • Wing Luke Asian Museum: 719 S. King St, Seattle, (206) 623-5124, www.wingluke.org.

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Farmers and artisans also offer a bounty of fresh produce, crafts, flowers and food statewide at weekly farmers markets. View an online directory of markets at www.wafarmersmarkets.com. For a list of crops, farms and events: www.pugetsoundfresh.org.

Pioneer Square This historic district at the southern edge of downtown Seattle is the heart and soul of Seattle. Its quaint brick buildings were built atop what remained of the original business district after the great fire of 1889. The Underground Tour offers a unique view of these buried remains. (206) 682-4646, www.undergroundtour.com. The Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park also provides a glimpse into the past. (206) 220-4240, www.nps.gov/klse. Nearby, the Seattle Metropolitan Police Museum is the largest police museum in the western U.S. (206) 748-9991. Vintage fire engines and more are displayed at the Last Resort Fire Department Museum. (206) 783-4474, www.lastresortfd.org. Pioneer Square bookstores, art galleries, antique and specialty shops are perfect for browsing. www.PioneerSquare.org

Seattle Center/Space Needle/EMP The 74-acre Seattle Center features yearround activity. Originally the site for the 1962 World's Fair, the Center's landscaped grounds are free to visit and include the dramatic International Fountain. Over 12 million visit each year to ride the Monorail or enjoy one of the 30-plus campus organizations offering outstanding arts and entertainment. A "must see" is the 605foot Space Needle, easily one of Seattle's most recognizable landmarks. The Experience Music Project (or EMP) is a unique, interactive rock music Museum. Colocated with EMP, the Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame is the world’s first museum to honor this dynamic genre. The Pacific Science Center and the Children's Museum offer hours of family fun. The new Chihuly Garden & Glass Exhibition Hall, Garden & Theater opened in 2012. (206) 753-4940, www.chihulygardenandglass.com. A state-of-the-art skatepark has features for all skill levels. Concerts and sporting events are held at Key Arena and Marion Oliver McCaw Hall. Seattle Center also hosts many of the region’s major festivals and cultural events. (206) 684-7200, www.seattlecenter.com.

Waterfront Seattle’s waterfront is a hive of activity and sights. Rows of boats, fishing piers, the Seattle Aquarium, hotels, shops and restaurants fill the docks along Alaskan Way. The Coast Guard Museum on Pier 36 is free and has unique nautical displays. Call ahead, (206) 217-6993. Ferries to Vashon Island leave from Pier 50, while Bainbridge Island and Bremerton bound ferries depart Pier 52. Pier 57 hosts a waterfront arcade and The Seattle Great Wheel, a 175-ft ferris wheel. On Pier 59, the Seattle Aquarium is a very popular stop, in fact it is the 9th largest Aquarium in the U.S. by attendance. Cruise ships dock at Pier 66 and parasailing boats, as well as harbor tours leave from other waterfront piers. Beyond Pier 70, the Olympic Sculpture Park features art in a fabulous 9-acre waterfront setting.

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Applaud the Arts Seattle’s art scene is large and diverse. The following list is only an introduction. ACT Theatre Since 1965 ACT has featured the best in new and contemporary dramas and comedies. (206) 292-7676, www.acttheatre.org.

5th Avenue Theatre The 5th Avenue Musical Theatre produces quality musical revivals, premieres of boundfor-Broadway shows, and touring Broadway musicals in the beautifully restored 1926 Vaudeville House. (206) 625-1900, www.5thavenue.org.

Intiman Theatre The Tony Award winning Intiman Theatre produces a summer festival of relevant and diverse plays featuring a repertory company of actors. (206) 441-7178, www.intiman.org.

Orchestra Seattle/Seattle Chamber Singers From classic masterpieces to new compositions, performances are featured October through June at several Seattle concert venues. (206) 682-5208, www.osscs.org. Pacific Northwest Ballet PNB, one of the nation’s largest and most acclaimed ballet companies, presents over 100 performances yearly, September through June at McCaw Hall. (206) 4412424, www.pnb.org.

Seattle Arts & Lectures World renowned writers, thinkers and poets discuss their work and contemporary issues from September through May primarily at Benaroya Hall. (206) 621-2230, www.lectures.org.

Seattle Opera Nationally and internationally acclaimed Seattle Opera presents both European classics and new works of American opera. (206) 389-7676, www.seattleopera.org.

Seattle Repertory Theatre One of the country’s largest and most renowned regional theatres, the “Rep” produces classic comedies, recent Broadway hits and cutting-edge new dramas at Bagley

Other Area Theaters • Annex Theatre: Original musicals, off-beat dramas. (206) 728-0933, www.annextheatre.org. • Book-It Repertory Theatre: Great literary works as theatre. (206) 216-0833, www.book-it.org. • The Gorge Amphitheatre: Outdoor venue overlooking the Columbia River. www.gorgeamphitheatre.net • Kirkland Performance Center: Theatre, Dance, Music, Comedy. (425) 893-9900, www.kpcenter.org. • Knutzen Family Theatre: Centerstage presents dramas and musicals. (253) 661-1444, www.centerstagetheatre.com. • Moore Theatre: Headliners, off-Broadway theatre, dance, comedy. (206) 682-1414, www.stgpresents.org. • Paramount Theatre: Broadway musicals, plays, headline concerts. (206) 682-1414, www.stgpresents.org. • Seattle Musical Theatre: The best in live musical theatre. (206) 363-2809, www.seattlemusicaltheatre.org • Taproot Theatre Co.: Meaningful theater. (206) 781-9707, www.taproottheatre.org. • Tulalip Amphitheatre: Intimate outdoor venue. (360) 716-5010 www.tulalipamphitheatre.com. • VillageTheatre: Musical Theater. (Two locales) Issaquah: (425) 3922202. Everett: (425) 257-8600 www.villagetheatre.org. • White River Amphitheater: Open-air concert venue near Auburn. (360) 825-6200 www.whiteriverconcerts.com.

Wright and Leo K. Theatres at Seattle Center. (206) 443-2222, www.seattlerep.org.

Seattle Symphony The Grammy nominated Seattle Symphony performs September through July at Benaroya Hall. Programming ranges from favorite classics to innovative works by talented new composers. (206) 215-4747, (866) 833-4747, www.seattlesymphony.org.

The Seattle Scene Sample some of the city’s hot spots! • Chop Suey: National and local acts, every genre (206) 324-8005, www.chopsuey.com • Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley: Jazz, premier concert nightclub (206) 441-9729, www.jazzalley.com • Little Red Hen: Live Country. Entertainment nightly. (206) 522-1168, www.littleredhen.com • Neumo’s: Indie, Hip Hop, Punk, Rock and more. (206) 709-9467, www.neumos.com • Re-Bar: Comedy, Theater, DJ, and House (206) 233-9873, www.rebarseattle.com • Showbox: Headline bands at two venues (206) 628-3151, www.showboxonline.com • Tractor Tavern: Local & national acts of every genre. (206) 789-3599, www.tractortavern.com • Trinity Night Club: Dance, DJ, House (206) 447-4140, www.trinitynightclub.com • Triple Door: Live music, dining, full bar (206) 838-4333, www.tripledoor.com

Comedy • Comedy Underground, (206) 628-0303, www.comedyunderground.com • Laughs Comedy Spot, (425) 823-6306, www.laughscomedy.com • Jet City Improv, (206) 352-8291, www.jetcityimprov.com

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Jaguar Cove in the Tropical Rain Forest Zone at the Woodland Park Zoo

There’s always something to do in the Puget Sound region, particularly with energetic children in tow. Here are a few attractions that the whole family can enjoy: The Children’s Museum, Seattle Children ages birth to ten and their families enjoy hands-on fun and learning. Cultural exhibits, exploratory play, and imagination studio. Located on the first level of the Center House at Seattle Center. (206) 441-1768, www.thechildrensmuseum.org. Wild Waves Theme Park This 70 acre park in Federal Way celebrated its 35th season by adding 2 new live shows and 2 exciting rides. Enjoy their other thrilling attractions and rides May to September and weekends in

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October. Holiday Lights in December. (253) 661-8000, www.wildwaves.com. Northwest Trek Located 55 miles south of Seattle, this 725-acre park is a treasure for wildlife enthusiasts. It has free-roaming wildlife, naturalist-guided tram ride, two interactive learning centers, 5 miles of nature trails, café, and gift shop. (360) 8326117, www.nwtrek.org. Pacific Science Center Located under the arches near the Space Needle you’ll discover five buildings of hands-on science exhibits like the new Well Body Academy. There are also two IMAX® theaters (one with IMAX® 3D technology), laser light shows and a planetarium. (206) 443-2001, www.pacsci.org.

Point Defiance Park, Zoo and Aquarium The Northwest’s only combined zoo and aquarium is located in Tacoma’s beautiful, 702-acre Point Defiance Park. The Park is also home to Fort Nisqually, trails, and beaches. (253) 591-5337, www.pdza.org. Seattle Aquarium See, touch and explore local animals in astounding exhibits. Enjoy three daily dive shows in the 20’ x 40’ viewing window, peruse the gift store, or lunch at the café. Located on Pier 59 on the waterfront. (206) 386-4300, www.seattleaquarium.org. Seattle Children’s Theatre Acclaimed as a leading producer of professional theatre for children and families, SCT presents several productions

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between September and June at the theatre located at the west entrance of Seattle Center. (206) 441-3322, www.sct.org. Wolf Haven International An 80-acre reserve dedicated to wolf conservation. Guided 45-minute walking tours, seasonal programs and special events, gift store, picnic area. Located in Tenino, 77 miles southeast of Seattle. (800) 448-9653, www.wolfhaven.org. Woodland Park Zoo A thousand animals representing 300 species from around the world and a thousand plant species are displayed in this award-winning, 92-acre botanical setting. Discover the world of lions, elephants, gorillas, birds, reptiles and more. Bamboo Forest Reserve opens May 2013, featuring Asian small-clawed otters, a kids’ nature play area and an aviary. Open every day except Christmas Day. (206) 548-2500, www.zoo.org.

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Winter Sports Although Seattle rarely gets more than a dusting of snow, great skiing, snowboarding and other winter fun await at these Western Washington Ski areas: • Crystal Mountain (76 miles SE of Seattle, near Mount Rainier): (360) 6632265, Snowline (888) 754-6199, www.crystalmountainresort.com. • Mount Baker (2 1/2 hours NE of Seattle): (360) 734-6771, Snowline (360) 671-0211, www.mtbaker.us. • Steven’s Pass (On US Hwy 2, 78 miles NE of Seattle): (206) 812-4510, Snowlines (206) 634-1645 or (425) 3534400, www.stevenspass.com. • The Summit at Snoqualmie (On I-90, 45 minutes east of Seattle): (425) 4347669, Snowline (206) 236-1600, www.summitatsnoqualmie.com. • White Pass (3 hours SE of Seattle): (509) 672-3101, Snowline (509) 6723100, www.skiwhitepass.com.

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WHAT’S AT SEATTLE ART MUSEUM? 2,600 objects in 35 international galleries showcasing spectacular collections and an exciting lineup of special exhibitions. Stop by or visit us online to see what’s on view.

Photo by Benjamin Benschneider

We can’t wait to see you.

1300 First Avenue One block south of Pike Place Market

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The Great Outdoors Bicycling Pedal the Burke-Gilman trail, ride the Redmond Velodrome, race the annual Seattle-to-Portland, or hit the trails on Tiger Mountain. Rated a “Gold Level Bicycle Friendly Community,” Seattle is perfect for all biking personalities. There are dozens of local clubs. The Cascade Bicycle Club offers links to some of them at www.cascade.org/Community/Contacts.cfm, or call (206) 522-3222. For trail maps and other biking resources, visit www.wsdot.wa.gov/bike. The Bicycle Alliance of Washington promotes biking statewide. (206) 224-9252, www.bicyclealliance.org.

British Columbia Travel out of the country to nearby Canada. Visit the charming cities of Victoria and Vancouver (site of the 2010 Winter Olympics), or the beautiful Canadian Gulf Islands. Contact Tourism BC Travel for information www.hellobc.com.

Camping From tents to yurts to RV’s, whatever your camping style, you’ll find it here. • Washington State Parks: Information at (360) 902-8844, www.parks.wa.gov. Reservations at (888) 226-7688, http://secure.camis.com/WA. • Outdoor Recreation Information Center: (206) 470-4060. • National Forests in Washington: visit www.fs.fed.us/recreation/map/state_list. 92

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Fishing and Hunting Washington's lakes, reservoirs, streams and the nearby waters of Puget Sound and the Pacific create a year-round fishing passion. Contact the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) at (360) 902-2700, www.wdfw.wa.gov/ fishing for regulations or licenses. For openings call the Fishing Hotline, Opening Day of fishing season at (360) 902-2500. Heart Lake in Anacortes Before harvesting shellfish, call the Red Tide Hotline at (800) 562-5632 and the • The Golf Club at Redmond Ridge, 11825 Trilogy Parkway NE, Redmond, Shellfish Rule Change Hotline at (866) (425) 836-1510 880-5431. For hunting regulations, contact (360) 902-2515, www.wdfw.wa. • Harbour Pointe Golf Club, 11817 gov/hunting. Harbour Pointe Blvd, Mukilteo, (425) 355-6060 Golfing in the Greater Seattle Area • Jackson Park Municipal Course, 1000 NE 135th, Seattle, (206) 363-4747 The Puget Sound area is home to more • Jefferson Park Municipal Course, 4101 than 100 public golf courses. Mild winBeacon Ave S, Seattle, (206) 762-4513 ters allow most to remain open throughout the year. Numerous covered driving • McCormick Woods, 5155 McCormick Woods Dr SW, Port Orchard, (360) ranges offer rainy day alternatives. Visit 895-0130 www.seattlegolfguide.com to find a course • The Plateau Club, 25625 E Plateau near you. The following are among Dr, Sammamish, (425) 868-6063 Greater Seattle’s more popular courses: • Port Ludlow Golf Club, 751 Highland • Bellevue Municipal Course, 5500 140th Dr, Port Ludlow, (888) 793-1195 Ave NE, Bellevue, (425) 452-7250 • Trophy Lake Golf & Casting, 3900 SW • Chambers Bay, 6320 Grandview Dr W, Lake Flora Rd, Port Orchard, (360) University Place, (253) 460-4653 874-8337 • Gold Mountain, 7263 W Belfair Valley • Twin Lakes Golf Club, 3583 SW Rd, Bremerton, (360) 415-5432 320th St, Federal Way, (253) 927-4440 • The Golf Club at Echo Falls, 20414 • Washington National, 14330 SE 121st Ave SE, Snohomish, (877) 395Husky Way, Auburn, (253) 333-5000 2138 • The Golf Club at Newcastle, 15500 Six • Willows Run, 10402 Willows Rd NE, Penny Ln., Newcastle, (425) 793-5566 Redmond, (425) 883-1200

The Seattle area enjoys a national reputation for its outdoor lifestyle. Residents are blessed with beautiful waters to sail, mountains to climb, trails to ride and parks to explore — all in a climate that allows year-round enjoyment.

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Hiking With the Cascade Range and the Olympic Mountains so near, hiking is a popular weekend activity. Buy a hiking guide at a local bookstore or visit the Washington Trails Association at www.wta.org for trail suggestions. Contact area hiking organizations like The Mountaineers Club, (206) 521-6000, www.mountaineers.org or The Pacific Northwest Trail Association, (877) 854-9415, www.pnt.org. For trail maps and information, visit www.wsdot.wa. gov/walk/hike.htm.

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closes so always call ahead to 5-1-1 for road conditions. Contact the Cascade Loop Association for free travel guides and event information, (509) 662-3888, www.CascadeLoop.com. During the summer, boat tours of Diablo Lake and Dam are popular. (360) 854-2589. North Cascades National Park near the Canadian border offers over 684,000 acres of pristine high-country wilderness. It features over 300 glaciers—more that half of all the glaciers in the lower 48 states—miles of breathtaking scenery, fishing, hiking and climbing. (360) 854-7200, www.nps. gov/noca.

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Ninety miles south of Seattle, Mount Rainier at 14,410 feet, is the tallest volcano and one of the highest mountains in the country. Located in Mount Rainier National Park, over 1.7 million people come here each year to hike, bike, camp, climb, fish, snowshoe, cross country ski or just to enjoy the beauty. For information about Visitor Centers, food, lodging, road conditions, fees & permits contact (360) 569-2211, www.nps.gov/mora or www.visitrainier.com.

The beaches of the Pacific Ocean are just two hours from Seattle. The shoreline is varied, from the high craggy cliffs of Moclips and Pacific Beach to Grayland’s wide, sandy expanses that are perfect for flying kites. Several State Parks located in the area offer camping opportunities. At Ocean Shores you can ride horses, rent mopeds, dig clams, collect shells, or golf at a PGA-rated course. (360) 289-2451, www.oceanshores.org.

Mount St. Helens After the eruption of Mount St. Helens on May 18, 1980 over 110,000 acres of devastated land were set aside as a national monument. Today, plants and animals are returning and seismic activity is still being recorded. Several visitor centers allow travelers within a few miles of the crater. Contact: Mount St. Helens National Monument Headquarters (360) 449-7800, www.fs.fed.us/gpnf/mshnvm.

In the southwestern part of the state, Long Beach, North America's longest sandy beach, offers 28 miles of recreation and beauty. (800) 451-2542, www.funbeach.com.

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North Central Washington The sun shines on outdoor activities year-round at Lake Chelan, about 180 miles from Seattle. Swimming, waterskiing, fishing, parasailing, and golfing are popular pastimes. Each winter, urban residents escape to Lake Chelan resorts for snowmobiling and skiing. (800) 4-CHELAN, www.lakechelan.com. To the northeast is Grand Coulee Dam, North America’s largest concrete dam. Nightly, from late May to end of September, a free laser-light show depicts the history and creation of the dam. Free tours of the dam are also offered. (509) 633-9265, www.grandcouleecc.blogspot.com. For more information call (800) 268-5332.

Northwestern Counties/North Cascades National Park On the water or on the slopes, the northwestern most part of Washington sparkles with recreation. Skiing, scuba diving, hiking, rafting, and skydiving are just a start! Contact: Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism, (800) 487-2032 or (360) 671-3990, www.bellingham.org. For a leisurely scenic drive, the Cascade Loop is vibrant spring through fall. Each winter, usually late November to April, a section of State Route 20

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sites for non-motorized boats. (206) 5459161, www.wwta.org/trails.

A drive around the peninsula to the west of Seattle offers a variety of scenery—from snowcapped mountains and jagged ocean coastlines, to moss-draped rain forests in the Olympic National Park. Hood Canal, on the Puget Sound inlet west of Bremerton, provides miles of beach, caches of clams and numerous state parks.

Running reigns supreme in Greater Seattle. The biggest challenge for some is finding a flat course. At the downtown waterfront during lunch time, around Green Lake after work, along Shilshole Bay at sunset — if you like to run, there’s a route that meets your training requirements.

Local maritime festivals celebrate maritime skill and culture. The Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival held each September is a favorite. (360) 3853628, www.woodenboat.org/festival.

Also on the peninsula, the Makah Indian Reservation hosts Makah Days in August featuring traditional dancing, singing, Slahal games and canoe races. (360) 645-2201, www.makah.com.

The moderate, rarely humid summers and mild winters are well-suited to running. A myriad of annual events include the Seattle Marathon, the Saint Patrick’s Day Dash and the Beat-the-Bridge Run — a uniquely Seattle race between two drawbridges. Visit www.nwrunner.com for a Washington Club Report.

For information regarding Olympic Peninsula events, activities and attractions, contact Chambers of Commerce in key cities such as Port Angeles, Bremerton, Port Townsend and Sequim, or the Olympic Peninsula Visitor Bureau at (800) 942-4042, www.olympicpeninsula.org.

Public Parks From the conservatory and art museum in Volunteer Park on Capitol Hill to tiny, scenic Kerry Viewpoint on Queen Anne, area parks come in all shapes and sizes and offer special attractions or just a peaceful place to sit. For a free park guide or information regarding recreational and educational programs, contact Seattle Parks and Recreation, (206) 684-4075, www.seattle.gov/parks. For King County Parks and Programs contact (206) 296-8687, www.kingcounty.gov/recreation/parks.

Rain Forests The Olympic Peninsula is home to three temperate rain forests, the Quinault, Hoh and Queets. These unique ecosystems are the product of an amazing 12 to 14 feet of annual rainfall. Visitors of all fitness levels can take short day hikes through moss-draped Sitka Spruce, some that are hundreds of years old and 250 feet tall. Contact: Olympic National Park Visitors Center, (360) 565-3130, (800) 8336388, www.nps.gov/olym. 94

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Sailing/Boating In Washington, boating is a central part of the culture. There are about 287,000 registered boats - not including small kayaks and canoes. Whether your craft is powered by wind, motor, or muscle, you’re in the right place. The local climate permits this activity year round and even in the dead of winter you’re apt to see sailors clad in bright yellow rain gear. Puget Sound and the Strait of Juan de Fuca are beautiful cruising grounds—from the gunkholer’s paradise of the south Sound to the islandhopping pleasures of the San Juans. Further north, spectacular Vancouver Island and the Inside Passage to Alaska await. Before setting sail, visit nwboat.com and purchase a copy of Northwest Boat Travel. The Seattle District Corps of Engineers also offers a free brochure and boating classes providing guidelines for passing through the locks, bridges and local waterways. (206) 764-3742. For kayaks, canoes, and other humanpowered craft, the 140-mile Cascadia Marine Trail stretches from Olympia through Puget Sound up to the Canadian border. The route offers up-close encounters with Northwest sea life and over 50 shoreline campsites. The LakesTo-Locks Water Trail, which joins the Cascadia Marine Trail, has 100 launch

San Juan Islands Natural beauty and a relaxed atmosphere make these islands north of Seattle in the Salish Sea a popular getaway destination. Their relatively gentle terrain and rural roads are a special haven for bicyclists. The islands are accessed by ferry, private boat, airplane or floatplane. Several companies also offer charter cruises from Seattle. Island accommodations fill up well in advance, so call ahead. Contact: San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau, (888) 468-3701, www.visitsanjuans. com.

Washington State Tourism For information on statewide activities, events and attractions, or to order a State Visitors’ Guide visit www.experience wa.com or call a State Travel Counselor Monday-Friday at (866) 964-8913.

Water Fun Lake Washington, Lake Union, Puget Sound and numerous area rivers offer a bounty of year-round aquatic activities. The Washington Outfitters & Guides Association can assist you in finding a reputable river guide for sports fishing or white water rafting. (509) 997-1080, www.woga.org. Puget Sound, one of the world’s richest marine ecosystems, is home to resident pods of killer whales and the world’s largest species of octopus. For a unique experience, go whale watching out of Westport where more than 20,000 gray whales migrate each year along the Washington coast. Or, go scuba diving. Underwater parks, like those in Edmonds and West Seattle, offer close-up views of local sea life - dungeness crab, rockfish, anemones, wolf eels and even the occasional sea lion.

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