Sandbag distribution for King County

Information on where and when you can get free sandbags to prepare for flooding this winter.

Pharmacies with H1N1 vaccine

King County Public Health is making H1N1 flu vaccine available for persons at high risk for H1N1 influenza at certain area pharmacies (see list of participating pharmacies.) Some of these pharmacies are accepting vaccination appointments now.

Do "As Seen on TV" anti-aging products really work?

Latest information on beauty products

Couchfest 2009

ouch Fest Films is a cozy shorts film fest hosted in people's houses. During Couch Fest Films, lovers of film can sit shoulder to shoulder watching short films while stuffing their faces with the snacks they thought they had to sneak in.

IRS Refund Checks

The IRS has more than 2,000 undeliverable refund checks for Washington Taxpayers. Did yours arrive last year? They’ll be glad to mail it out to you if you let them know where to send it.

H1N1 Information for Tacoma-Pierce County

Additional information on vaccine availability and upcoming clinics for Tacoma-Pierce County.

Soldiers Project NW

Soldiers Project NW is a Washington-based group composed of professional counselor volunteers who offer help for active duty military and veterans

Roast Beef Recall

Curly’s Food, Inc. is recalling approximately 12,181 pounds of roast beef deli products because they were inadvertently mislabeled and contain an undeclared allergen, soy,

King County Flood Alerts

King County is launching a new flood alert system that notifies residents of rising river conditions.

For Your Weekend (Nov. 7-8)

Things to do this weekend.

Snohomish County Clinics with vaccine

Information on clinics in Snohomish County that will provide swine flu vaccine.

Disney on Ice Presents Worlds of Fantasy

Kent's ShoWare Center & Comcast Arena in Everett

Deal 4 The Day

Free entrée for veterans this Sunday at participating McCormick & Schmick’s

Up on the roof with Carol

She wants to point out the good things that people do. An Edmonds woman has chosen a unique way to do it. She’s camped out on her roof in Downtown Edmonds.

Microsoft gives MSN.com a new look

Check out the preview.

One King Co Post Office Open Until Midnight

The Riverton Heights Post Office at 15250 32nd Avenue South in Tukwila is open until midnight on weekdays.

Mama Maria

Mama Maria is a nonprofit organization dedicated to reducing the health and economic burden of preventable illness and death in rural African villages.

Monitoring Howard Hanson Dam Rain

Site will keep track of how rainfall around the dam compares to historical averages.

Statewide Voting Information

Links to your county's elections department where you can find such information as voting results and where you can drop off your ballot.

King County Ballot Drop Box Locations

King County has ballot drop boxes throughout the county to provide voters with a way to securely return their ballots without the cost of postage.

Driving Personalities Test

See what kind of driver you are. Are you a Courageous Commuter, Neutral Navigator or Diligent Driver?

Snohomish County H1N1 Flu Information

Find out about vaccine clinics and get questions answered.

August: Osage County

Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning play comes to Seattle's Paramount Theatre Oct. 27-Nov. 1, 2009.

Snohomish County Swine Flu Shot Clinics

More information on swine flu clinics being held Oct. 31 in Snohomish County.

Maps show possible outcomes of flooding along Green River

The maps show four potential scenarios, based on flows in the Green River as measured at Auburn.

The Living Proof Project

The Living Proof Project: U.S. Investments in Global Health are Working, which seeks to inform policymakers and the public about the impact of U.S.-supported global health initiatives.

PowerHouse Hit The Deck

A cardiovascular and strength training workout at the same time to combat stress

Snohomish County "Flood Prepardness Week”

Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon has declared the week of Oct. 25-31 as Flood Preparedness Week, encouraging residents to prepare themselves and their families for fall and winter heavy rains.

Turn hope into action

Volunteer for an HIV vaccine study

Rainier Valley Rowing

Rainier Valley Rowing began in 2008 to create opportunities for South Seattle teens to overcome barriers they have to accessing their neighborhood swimming pools, boathouse, and blue spaces.

Seattle mayoral candidates debate issues

The months since the primary election have given Joe Mallahan and Mike McGinn plenty of opportunities to air their views on the major issues facing the city.

Eco-Friendly Costumes

Making affordable Halloween costumes using items found at thrift stores, in your house – or in your recycling bin.

Swine Flu Vaccine Info for Snohomish County

Snohomish County will offer H1N1 vaccine at ten locations this Saturday. For times and locations and wait times, check the web site.

Snohomish County flu clinics for pregnant women and children

The following clinics will offer vaccination to pregnant women and children between 6 months and 4 years old on Oct. 24.

For Your Weekend (Oct. 24-25)

A list of things to do this weekend.

Green Eats Week

27 restaurants try to raise awareness of importance of composting/recycling. They're offering one item served with fully compostable dinnerware. If you buy it - you get a coupon for a local composting company.

Employment Security Division

You can report unemployment fraud by contacting the state Employment Security Division.

Airfare deals

Icelandair, VirginAir.com, Southwest.com, HawaiianAir.com

H1N1 vaccination for those without health insurance

King County residents through age 64 without health insurance who have significant health problems. Vaccinations will be available at four Public Health clinics. The link provides locations, as well as more information.

Children's Home Society

CHS is seeking donations of diapers, wipes, baby formula, and personal hygiene items -- anything to assist families reaching out for help.

Attorney General’s domestic violence proposal

Advocating new protections for victims of chronic batterers.

Chase Jarvis Photography

Free Nordstrom Shipping Offer

Free online shipping offer at Nordstrom

iPhone Photos

The Best Camera is The One That's With You

King Co. shelters no longer accepting owner-surrendered animals

Beginning on Monday, October 19, King County Animal Care and Control will no longer accept animals that are surrendered by their owners.

Be prepared! “Take Winter by Storm”!

Take Winter by Storm was created to help Western Washington get prepared and stay informed when bad weather strikes this winter. A website to help you with everything from flooding, to freezing, school closures and a checklist for building a kit of essentials in case of emergency.

Elizabeth Gregory Home

Your donation can help women break the cycle of homelessness and begin a new independent life. Elizabeth Gregory Home is a registered nonprofit institution. All donations of cash or materials are tax-deductable.

For Your Weekend (Oct. 31-Nov. 1)

Things to do this Halloween weekend.

Deal 4 The Day

Thrifty Northwest Mom

Deal 4 The Day

Seattle moms deal finder