New toys are expensive, and most kids tire of them in about a month. So screw new toys: Unless your tyke is a spoiled twat, he’ll be able to accept a definition of “new” more along the lines of “new to your household.” And while not all second-hand stores have bountiful toy racks, the Burien Goodwill sure does. That musical toddler-walker that’ll run you $30 at Target? It—and pretty much every other toy—is $1.99 here. A torta at a nearby truck on Ambaum costs more, and boasts a (slightly) shorter lifespan. MIKE SEELY 1031 S.W. 128th St., Burien, 957-1020, seattlegoodwill.org
Prosecutor’s office: Retail crime cases increasing since 2021
This increase was attributed to the implementation of a prosecutor dedicated to working full-time on retail crime case filings.
King County felony juvenile diversion program is paused
This decision came after it was revealed that 53.2% of participating juveniles with low-level felonies reoffend within two years.
Free Discover Passes for state parks available at your local library
The Check Out Washington program allows KCLS patrons to get a pass and an adventure pack that includes binoculars, and guidebooks.