If you’ve ever walked around First Hill in Seattle, you might have noticed the Stimson Green Mansion on the corner of Seneca and Minor Avenue.

The house is celebrating its 125th year. It used to be home to some of the most influential and first families of Seattle.

Guest:

• Chris Moore - Executive Director of the Washington Trust for Historic Preservation
• Abby Armato - Public Programs Specialist of the Washington Trust for Historic Preservation

Related Links:

• Stimson-Green Mansion - Washington Trust for Historic Preservation
• Stimson-Green Mansion - History Link
• Joshua Green - History Link
• First Hill Park - First Hill Improvement Association

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For the first time in 16 years, a new King County Executive gave a state of the county address.

Executive Girmay Zahilay was in Federal Way last night to outline the work he has done in his first six months in office and look forward to what he plans to accomplish in the next 3 and a half years of his term.

Zahilay spoke about new investments in childcare, homelessness, and mental healthcare, amid the rapidly shifting federal environment over the last year and a half.

He also acknowledged the need to build trust after recent troubling audits looking into KCRHA and the county’s Department of Community and Human Services.

Guest:

King County Executive Girmay Zahilay

Relevant Links:

Seattle Times: Zahilay wants more King County childcare funding, bus service, housing

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There's so much to do this weekend, so LET'S GET TO IT:

LINKS:

• Salmon Bay FC vs FC Olympia - Public Radio Night!
• Brass Screw Consortium
• Seattle Pride Classic 2026
• Pride Ice Skate
• Lifelong Pride Gala
• Washington Brewers Fest 2026
• Beacon Arts Street Fairs
• Viking Tour – Poulsbo Rotary Club
• Furry 5K

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