Saturday and Sunday it's almost 200 beers [pdf list], all ages, and runs from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Advance tickets are $15 and they're $20 at the door. That nets you six tasting tokens. Parking is gonna be a hassle, so try to take the bus. more ›

A proposal that might end up in front of the state legislature in bill form is targeted at suckers like Seattlest, well-intentioned but busy people who would help if helping was made stupidly easy. The proposal would automatically tack on $5 to every Washington car tab fee, and that extra money would go towards keeping state parks open and maintained. Anyone could opt out of paying the extra fee. The option to give $5 for park maintenance is already in effect, but with a slight difference: you have to check a box saying you do want to give the state more of your hard-earned cash. more ›