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  • Winning tips for Washington State Open

    Winning tips for Washington State Open

    In light of the United States Tennis Association’s Washington State Open tournament being held at the Seattle Tennis Club July 31-Aug. 5, NW Sports Rehab of Madison Park is providing some helpful tips for the competitors on the last stop on the Northwest Regional.
  • Summer tips for staying pain free

    Summer tips for staying pain free

    Summer fun is happening, now that the sun has come out, the kids have finished another school year, and the rain has finally stopped. Nothing ruins a fun summer trip like pain, so here are some practical tips to stay out of pain and enjoy your holiday.
  • Exploring Ethiopia

    Exploring Ethiopia

    I’m your 52-year-old Madison Park neighbor, father, husband and local real estate broker. At first glance, I might seem like a normal guy, but lurking just beneath the surface is a powerful addiction.
  • Strawberry trees look pretty, but fruit isn’t as tasty as some would think

    Strawberry trees look pretty, but fruit isn’t as tasty as some would think

    The Pacific Northwest suffers no paucity of beautiful broad-leafed evergreen trees. In addition to bringing verdant texture to the winter garden, many like Magnolias and Camellias reward the gardener (and indeed all who see them) with spectacular spring blooms.
  • A 365-day Magnolia

    A 365-day Magnolia

    About the time this month’s issue of The Madison Park Times lands in your mailbox, you may be taking a stroll though the neighborhood. You’ll spot a lawn or sidewalk beneath which colorful petals in rose, pink and cream are heavily strewn, as if the procession of some ancient potentate were about to commence.
  • Eating out on the town back in the day

    Eating out on the town back in the day

    Growing up in Riverton Heights was all country, and people were mostly on the poor side. It was the tail end of the Depression and World War II loomed ahead. On hot summer days the youngsters ran around barefoot in bib overalls. Going out to eat was a real thrill, but it meant donning proper attire.
  • Opioid crisis a local problem

    Opioid crisis a local problem

    For the first time since the advisory against alcohol consumption for pregnant women in 2005, the U.S. Surgeon General on April 5 issued an advisory for more American citizens to carry the opioid antidote Naloxone.
  • Madison Valley author compiles 'Places of Interest'

    Madison Valley author compiles 'Places of Interest'

    What “Madison Valley: Places of Interest” does is establish an entertaining and informative starting point for discovery in the neighborhood. It’s a foundation for people to build on through their own experiences navigating Madison Valley, and outlines a history of community and community led projects Isabelle Gray hopes people can take pride in.
  • Movement is the best medicine

    Movement is the best medicine

  • Our magnificent camellia trees

    Our magnificent camellia trees

    What most likely has happened when you see a camellia that is short and roundish is that some, hum? What is the word? Bozo! Some ignoramus has gone after this noble plant and whacked it back to keep it from reaching its full size, thereby robbing the garden and the world of a magnificent broadleaved evergreen tree that rewards us with a spectacular bloom show about this time of year.
  • Exploring the region's depths

    Exploring the region's depths

    A short 66 years ago, my friends and I experienced skin diving by way of a water tank, compressor and hoses.  It was truly a great adventure, but the thermal layer cut it short. 
  • The majestic elm

    The majestic elm

    Turn uphill on East 36th Avenue off East Madison Street. This month you’ll find yourself looking up through a black filagree of graceful tree limbs and branches — elm trees in their winter nudity.

  • New to the neighborhood

    If you’ve been combing through the paper or online and noticed something different, it’s that there’s a new Madison Park Times editor on the job.
  • Sawant releases open letter opposing New Seasons Market

    Sawant releases open letter opposing New Seasons Market

  • Seattle Soundings: Inquests On Trial

    On January 8, King County Executive Dow Constantine announced a moratorium on the county’s unique inquest process for fatal on-duty law enforcement shootings. The moratorium will extend until a task force, named by Constantine in December, reviews possible reforms to the process. That task force’s recommendations are due in March.

  • Re: New GOP tax plan means fewer deductions for homeowners

    Mr. Akers’ article “New GOP tax plan means fewer deductions for homeowners” contains a factual inaccuracy regarding the new mortgage interest limits.  It also seems to gloss over the fact that many middle and lower income taxpayers will actually have lower overall tax bills next year as a result of this new tax bill, even here in Seattle.

  • Seattle Soundings: Media follies in 2017 and beyond

    It’s a holiday season tradition! Here, for the 22nd year (!), is the list of overhyped and underreported stories of the year.

  • Outside City Hall: The good, bad and ugly: a look back at Seattle politics in 2017 and towards an uncertain future for 2018

    They were the best of times; they were the worst of times.  Okay, looking back over the last year at the actions of locally elected leaders, more often it was the worst of times.

  • A City on a Hill: Looking back on a crazy, strange year

    It’s been a crazy, mixed-up, challenging year in the news. Even locally.

  • Editorial: Twitter should mind its business

    Before people read [the Madison Park Times] in print, they have the option of checking out most of our stories online. We make sure to push those stories through our social media accounts. Twitter is probably our best bet of reaching readers on the go.
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