Stories for February 2017

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Tuesday, February 28

The safety of enemies

The Trump presidency has turned establishment politicians into figureheads of opposition -- for better or worse

Mayor Murray's dramatic declaration that he will sue the federal government for any information they don't hand over about President Trump's immigration orders sounds good -- but it's the legal equivalent of promising to check out a library book.

Madison Valley Community Council seeks writers for new blog

To accompany its new website, the Madison Valley Community Council is looking for writers to blog about Madison Valley.

Monday, February 27

As Madison BRT hits next design milestone, residents beg and bargain over bus stop locations

Residents of the Madison Parkview Condominium building have collected more than 120 signatures on a petition urging the Transportation Department to relocate a proposed rapid transit bus stop outside their building.

Seattle Asian Art Museum closes for renovation and expansion

First six months set for design, relocation

The contentious expansion of the museum’s footprint remains under review by Seattle Parks and Recreation.

Thursday, February 23

Northwest Garden Show: A cure for the winter blues

 If you can’t wait for spring to arrive, don’t despair—you can preview the beautiful sights, smells and tastes of spring at the Northwest Flower and Garden Show this year from February 22-26 at the Washington State Convention Center.

Wednesday, February 22

Teresa Kolo treads new territory in album 'Brave Girl'

Local singer/songwriter Teresa Kolo hasn’t got much body modesty. She’s not exactly an exhibitionist, but she was proud to pose wearing not a great deal for the cover of her new album “Brave Girl,” which came out Valentine’s Day.

Madison Valley Community Council drafts new bylaws, set to ratify at March 8 meeting

The nonprofit that establishes itself as a democratic forum and government go-between for Madison Valley residents enacted its current bylaws in 1998. Those bylaws take up one page concerning the bounds of the neighborhood, membership eligibility, meeting frequency, general officerships and voting procedure.

Tuesday, February 14

Council passes expanded paid family and parental leave

New birth parents, adoptive parents, foster parents and guardians now eligible for 12 weeks of leave from the city

The leave benefits are expected to cost the city $2.3 million annually. The ordinance was sponsored by the full council.