If one were to guess which of the bars in Lower Queen Anne belonged to former Sonic superstar and notorious partier Shawn Kemp, the reasonable assumptions would be Peso’s or Ozzie’s. But it’s actually Oskar’s Kitchen, a charming Mediterranean-inspired restaurant and bar that Kemp named after his pet fish. Its cozy Bubble Room lounge is a pleasure to unwind in, so order a cheap (but stiff) drink and nosh on complimentary pesto pita bread. And don’t be surprised if Kemp sidles up alongside you and asks how you’re doing. ERIKA HOBART 621 1/2 Queen Anne Ave. N., 402-3375, oskarskitchen.com
New King county park rangers to begin patrolling Saturday
Council members hope the increased presence of officials will deter break-ins at trailheads.
SR18 closure at I-90 rescheduled to start May 29
Both directions of traffic will be closed around the clock until June 4.
Candidate filing begins for 9 Washington state legislative seats
Candidates can begin filing at 8 a.m. Monday (May 5) for more than 3,200 seats on city councils, county commissions, school boards, and special districts.