Jazz & Community: Seattle jazz singer-songwriter Eugenie Jones received Earshot Jazz’s John Gilbreath Service Excellence Award for her work with the Jackson Street Jazz Festival and regional music initiatives. Local Homes & Design: A Queen Anne Seattle condo—once a 1896 school—shows how 714 square feet can feel grand, with a mix of vintage and modern pieces. NFL (Seattle-area relevance): After four weeks, only three teams remain undefeated (49ers, Chiefs, Vikings), and Week 4’s standout storylines keep rolling into Week 5 power rankings. Food & Business Buzz: A column argues that opening one new restaurant can lift nearby businesses by creating a destination effect. Legal/Media: The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear Nexstar’s bid to block an antitrust suit tied to DirecTV carriage fees. Consumer Watch: Starbucks faces a class action in Seattle over “sugar-free” protein drinks allegedly containing more sugar than labeled. Arts & Events: Friday Harbor announced winners of its Poetry Gardens Contest, with new poems set to replace the current displays in early 2027. Puget Sound Disruption: Washington State Ferries warned of serious disruptions as a crew shortage cancels or reduces routes.