Stories for March 2017

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Friday, March 31

Surviving Disaster: As simple as knowing your neighbors?

A volunteer program trains everyday people to organize the resources immediately around them

Map Your Neighborhood is a program that trains everyday citizens in methods to organize neighbors and prepare supplies in the event of a disaster.

Felicia Cross leaves African American council, takes job with SPD

The African American Community Advisory Council seeks an interim leader following the departure of its chair.

Why are ST3 voters surprised about their car tabs?

We voted for light rail, not low, low prices

 Voters approved ST3 in November. But you wouldn't know it from the deluge of complaints from vehicle owners, now that they've been mailed their first post-ST3  car tab fees.

Wednesday, March 29

The spring market is hot, hot, hot

Spring has sprung in the world of real estate.

Tuesday, March 28

ShotSpotter pilot on hold as city officials, ATF await Trump budget

A pilot program that would have seen the installation of gunshot-detecting microphones in the Central District and Rainier Beach is on hold after the transition of the Trump Administration into federal office.

Police arrest two suspects in Central District drive-by shooting

Two men are in custody Monday following a drive-by shooting in the Central District.

23rd and Union shooting suspect in custody

Seattle Police report a 27-year-old man was arrested Thursday as the suspect in a shooting incident in the Central District on March 20. 

Thursday, March 23

Robert McGinley combines cyberpunk, myth and rock in 'Danger Diva'

“Danger Diva” premieres Thursday, April 13, in a special multimedia show at the Egyptian Theatre, sponsored by SIFF. The film will be followed by a live show from the band Thunderpussy.

Wednesday, March 22

Local artist Season Yoshida to be featured at Japanese Garden

Bellevue artist Season Yoshida will see her exhibit “Ichi-go Ichi-e” featured at the Seattle Japanese Garden.

Tuesday, March 21

2017 tax tips for homeowners

Homeownership used to be thought of as “the American Dream.” But 2016 saw the lowest rate of homeownership since 1965.

Friday, March 17

Understanding the lace bug invasion

Have the glossy green leaves of your azalea acquired green or white speckles? Living in the Pacific Northwest, this unasked-for leaf variegation may likely be due to the azalea lace bug.

Wednesday, March 15

Madison BRT — now RapidRide G — opens up next phase of public comment

The second open house for the Madison BRT project will be held 5:30-7:30 p.m. tonight at First African Methodist Episcopal Church, 1522 14th Avenue on Capitol Hill.

Friday, March 3

Just a bite of food news

Sunday nights at Luc, 2800 E. Madison, the menu offers a special dish, coq au vin, chicken braised in red wine. And the complimentary carafe of wine that accompanies it, one assumes, is the Côte du Rhône.

Back pain defined

Back pain is troubling and often mysterious, showing up without any traumatic incident. Fortunately, most back pain is not serious and can heal without injections or surgery.

Seattle's Rental Regulations: A guide for landlords

The Seattle City Council likely would have enacted rent control long ago, if it weren’t for the state prohibition. But that doesn’t mean they’ve resigned themselves to sitting on the sidelines while lower-income renters get pummeled.

Thursday, March 2

Flat feet to the rescue

We pre-20-year-olds were just getting into enjoying the summer scene in Madison Park in 1957 — the singles haven of Seattle.  However, the knowledge that the draft was imminent severely dampened our joy.

The Northwest's deciduous giant

The native Bigleaf Maple is everywhere in our parks and forests, along old roads where it holds its own with Alders, Douglas Firs, Cedar and Hemlocks. It is a staple to the eco system of the Pacific Northwest forests.

CARTOON: Launching a career

Milt Priggee is an award-winning syndicated cartoonist. His work can be found at miltpriggee.com.

Ethical concerns over single family residential development in Madison Valley

Seattle’s robust economy and strong demand for housing are changing our neighborhoods.

A new culture for the Trump age

So with the national (and global) mood taking such a swift, sudden turn, what will be "on the rise" or "approaching demise?"

An Unholy Alliance?: Speak Out Seattle yells

In order to broaden their appeal, leaders of the Neighborhood Safety Alliance recently formed Speak Out Seattle (SOS), a new coalition of Seattle “residents, business owners and community groups,” to fight legalizing homeless camping, oppose legalized drug-consumption and treatment sites, and demand as many as 300 new police officers by the end of the year.

Vitality is a participation sport

Possessing vitality and feeling well are participation sports.

Airport Lawyer connects travelers with legal help

App created in response to Muslim ban

A new web application started in Seattle that connects attorneys with immigrants and refugees coming into the United States remains a highly used resource.

Wednesday, March 1

McGilvra community inspired to take action

Seattle and our own McGilvra community are experiencing a resurgence of local action and advocacy for positive change.