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Hey, good morning. I'm Patricia Murphy. It's Monday. This is Seattle now. Oterous house ants are a

tiny but mighty nuisance and they're thriving here in Seattle.

If you want to keep them out of your living space,

killing them on site isn't enough.

Paige Cornwell's here from the Seattle Times to arm us with the knowledge we need to deal with these pests.

But first, let's get you caught up.

You'll have two chances today to share your thoughts on Seattle's comprehensive plan.

That's a fancy name for the city's 20-year vision and roadmap for where housing will get built.

Among the more controversial elements, new neighborhood centers, which would bring more density to as many as 30 areas of the city.

You can weigh in with public comment this morning at 9.30 and this afternoon at 4 o'clock.

Speaking of public comment, Sound Transit wants to know how you use light rail.

The agency is collecting feedback as it draws up plans for seven new stations and extended service in Everett.

They're especially interested in how you get to the station,

since Sound Transit isn't planning to add new parking spaces at most future stocks.

Let them know what you think on the Sound Transit website.

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