• We just have a few more weeks of our favorite regular mouth-watering local blog post--the "what's new at the Columbia City's Farmers Market this week" post at the Rainier Valley Post. There are only a few more markets until it closes down for winter, and this week we think we'll have to pick up some yummy winter squashes and roasted hot peppers.
• Grab a bite to eat out in Phinney Ridge tomorrow and support Phinney Neighborhood Association soup kitchens. Few things in the world taste better than eating out for a good cause.
• Blogging Georgetown has updates on proposed parking restrictions for 12th Avenue.

Charges have been dismissed against a Federal Way woman who registered her Australian Shepherd/Terrier Mix, Duncan, to vote. Jane Balogh registered Duncan to vote in order to prove that Washington's policies are so lax that even a non-existent person--or a canine--could register to vote. A King County Judge dropped the charges Monday, after Balogh proved she had completed community service and paid $240 in court fees. Balogh swears Duncan never actually voted in an election. No word on who the pooches presidential pick would be if he was still a registered voter, but we predict he's a Blue Dog. more ›