In King, Snohomish and Pierce counties, transit riders will get to skip the fare Tuesday, into the wee hours of Jan. 1.

Expanded rules will require boaters to stay at least 1,000 yards away from Southern Resident orcas starting January 1.

Monday will be the finale for two shows at Northwind Art’s Jeanette Best Gallery and the last day before a three-week reboot at the venue.