This is a nice and well-maintained city office building with coffee and food options, utility…read morepayment windows, and underground access to both the Columbia Center and the BofA Building. My most significant complain is the cramped nature of the parking structure.

Street parking is limited. As far as parking lots, there are a few. There is an open parking lot…read moreon 6th but it could get scary since this is a hangout for some homeless. There is another paid lot on the south end on 6th. There is limited parking in the same building. The lobby is spacious. Security is helpful. Monitors are available showing bus schedules. There is a Starbucks in the lobby. There are 2 banks of elevators. One bank to take to you the 16th floor and lower. The Second to take you to floors higher than 16th. When going to a floor higher than 40th, you'd need to transfer to a second set of elevators on the 40th. There are 3 eateries: a Vietnamese restaurant Core Bistro and 2 others outside the building: a Mexican restaurant Bebas And Amigos and a salad/sandwich store Chew Chews Eatery. You'd need to go upstairs from the lobby level. The Mexican restaurant and salad bar is outside the building. There are 2 other floors below the lobby. You'll see some great artwork here, a gift store and escalators to join up to the Columbia Tower. To get to Columbia tower, turn right at the bottom of the escalator to take a second set of escalators. At the bottom, go through the glass doors at the bottom of the escalator and turn left. If you turn right, it takes you through a tunnel. Follow this to another set of escalators to take you up to the Bank of America tower across the street. Pretty handy if you really want to stay warm! Amazon Locker is also located on the bottom level.

Being summoned for jury duty is never fun. But I honestly feel lucky that my first experience was…read morehere in Seattle at the municipal court. First of all, I'm lucky enough to live downtown, so it was a 11 minute walk for me to get there. But the entire process was very smooth. Instructions to where I needed to be were streamlined and nearly impossible to confuse, which was even nicer. The workers I encountered were very understanding, sweet, and efficient. The communicated with us frequently so that there was never a question of what was going on. They answered every question I could have imagined asking even before they actually took questions from us. And for a first timer, they really gave me all the info I needed to relax and just be present for the whole experience. They mentioned more than once how much we were all appreciated for our service and encouraged us to leave for the 1hour and 15 minute lunch break with recs for places to eat. Plus they made it known more than once that we could take 15 minute breaks outside by just signing out. The actual room we sat in for a majority of the time there was big, bright, and airy with high ceilings and huge windows with sweeping Seattle views. There were comfy lounge chairs for people with back or pain issues, desks, board games and puzzles. I also appreciated the laptop tables and free WIFI so you could work and/or entertain yourself. If you needed it, there's a quiet room for reading, free coffee and refreshments, and vending machines for soda and snacks. I didn't take advantage of this because of the low temps, but there was a gorgeous terrace we could also enjoy for some fresh air and a quick break from the room. Everything looked clean, including the floors, chairs, and laptop tables. The bathrooms were also very clean and tidy. Overall, while it was very time consuming and there was a lot of waiting, it really wasn't so bad, especially with those views on a sunny day.

Seattle's Municipal Court is a bit of a joke. Rather than let me prove my case, I was told that all…read moreI provided was hearsay. And, that was after arguments closed. Not during my testimony. I had evidence with me. But I was told it wasn't authentic. They provide multiple resources to fight you, if you challenge the money racket photo enforcement system. The place is a joke.

Love to live here. One of the best cities in Greater Seattle Area. Lot of cafes, gift shops,…read morerestaurants and bars. It's also well known by its underwater park in divers community. Parking is free everywhere - probably they should start charging to close the budget gap. It's always nice to come to the waterfront and enjoy view on Olympic mountains. You might see "Love where you live" phrase in the city. And that's true. And live where you love.

I have been familiar with the City of Edmonds for approximately the 30+ years of my existence. One…read moreof my grandmothers lived here first with a house, then as she aged a condominium unit. In addition to visiting her and the corresponding local adventures, my family had a boat for a few years that we stored in the driveway, but put in/took out of the water at Edmonds Marina. Restaurants near the marina and near Edmonds bowl/Downtown Edmonds were staples of my upbringing. The shops were also child-friendly growing up. My parents, grandma, sister, and I all liked the toy shop(s), kitchen shop(s), and a travel shaped called the Savvy Traveler. Salon 512 was where I got my haircut for several years (though when I was really young, my mom cut my bangs at home). I went to summer camps at the Anderson Center. As part of the summer camps we walked around Edmonds to different places, including walking to Yost Pool so we could go swimming. As a family, we went to Edmonds Driftwood Players Theater performances (stage) and routinely saw movies at Edmonds Theater (cinema). All of these experiences helped make Edmonds feel like an extension of home, we lived to the south in Shoreline. The City of Edmonds remains a place I continue explore with enjoyable experiences spanning a variety of business types. Traffic tends not to be too bad, as long as not during peak hours, and street parking is abundant though can fill up quickly.

Needed to change my name and renew my passport. This was the closest place so off I went. The…read moreperson that helped me was extremely helpful and really nice. Sadly since I don't do this often it took 3 times to get all the proper paperwork! But was super easy after that and have my passport pretty quick!!

Bainbridge Island is a lovely place to visit when you're in Seattle or the surrounding areas. Just…read morea short ferry ride away, you can find Winslow Way, which runs about ten city blocks, and encompasses on both sides a number of local businesses, including a bookstore, several galleries, and multiple restaurants and bakeries. A ferry terminal, with service to Seattle's Colman Dock, boards at the east end of Winslow Way. You can also find a number of public parks around the island. The last time I visited, we brought my friend's dog with us and he LOVED being able to check out all the forest-y areas. Many shops are also dog friendly. Very charming... love Bainbridge Island.

Bainbridge Island is a city and island in the Puget Sound. It's a suburb of Seattle. I highly…read morerecommend you visit if you're in Seattle. It's a nice day trip experiencing the ferry and enjoying the views. There are some beautiful museums and amazing historical sites, and delicious food options.

Poulsbo is small but packs a big punch in terms of charm. The city planners have made considerable…read moreeffort to make the town walkable and attractive. There is a lot of free public parking. I would say, however, that at peak tourist season in August parking can be tight. There are numerous eating options. There are art galleries, artisan souvenir shops, a bakery, chocolatier, a book store, and several apparel stores. Of course there are bars and wineries. The big surprise is that this is a "Norwegian" town with flags up and down the main streets. Who knew? As you turn into the town there is a large viking statue that says "welcome" in Norwegian. There are lots of Norwegian-themed stores and restaurants. Since I've been to Norway four times, I have watched a lot Viking shows on the History channel. I have never seen any description of Vikings in the Pacific Northwest. No one in town seems to know how or why the Vikings arrived. So that a mystery to me. Overall, Poulsbo is both livable and an attractive place to spend a day as a tourist. People are friendly and happy. I understand why.

Super cute little Norwegian town! Many historic buildings. Highly recommend stopping at the…read moreMaritime Museum and Visitors Center first. The museum is free, and they have restroom facilities available. We walked down the main street. There are various shops and restaurants. Plenty of benches are placed throughout the main street on both sides. Lots of street parking available as well. There is a large parking lot on the marina for visitors. We absolutely loved all the decorative buildings and Scandinavian food offerings. Very clean and people friendly. Highly recommend.

The Poulsbo Heritage Museum moved into the house next door to the Maritime Museum in 2022 - 19020…read moreFront Street. More than Scandinavian - the museum tells the story of Poulsbo's settling and development. Downstairs tells the story of Heart and Home, Tending to Business, Almo Theater, North Kitsap Schools, and its Scandinavian heritage. Upstairs recently opened telling the story of Poulsbo from 1930-1980, the years when WWII changed the demographics of Poulsbo dramatically. The museum also offers research assistance and monthly children's activities. With both museums (Maritime and History) there is always something new and entertaining to keep the family busy.

This has moved into the red building right next to the Maritime Museum…read more It's especially worth a visit if you're of Scandinavian heritage.