Stories for November 2017

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Wednesday, November 29

Renovations underway for Gillespie building

Sold several months ago, the dilapidated building located in the heart of Madison park’s commercial district that has been described by neighborhood residents as a “blight” has quite a few changes coming its way.

Neighborhood groups seek to stop Seattle housing upzone plan

The city of Seattle’s Mandatory Housing Affordability policy has been controversial from the start, but the tenor of the debate was ratcheted up Monday as 24 groups from around the city rallied at City Hall, vowing to stop the plan.

Neighborhood groups seek to stop Seattle housing upzone plan

The city of Seattle’s Mandatory Housing Affordability policy has been controversial from the start, but the tenor of the debate was ratcheted up Monday as 24 groups from around the city rallied at City Hall, vowing to stop the plan.

Tuesday, November 21

County council approves flat Metro bus rate

Peak and two-zone fares will soon be a thing of the past for Metro riders, after the King County Council voted unanimously Monday to move the transit agency to a flat $2.75 rate for adults starting next July.

Council passes short-term rental tax, pauses on regulation

Operators of short-term rental units and housing advocates weren’t silent as the Seattle City Council referred regulatory legislation back to committee last week.

Durkan to be Seattle’s next mayor

Before addressing supporters at the Westin on Tuesday night, Jenny Durkan was introduced as, “the next mayor of the great city of Seattle.”

City and school district partner on Memorial Stadium

On Monday, the City of Seattle and the Seattle School District announced a new partnership regarding the future of the multi-use venue, in addition to planning for a potential new school at Seattle Center, a downtown elementary school, and district-related uses at Fort Lawton.

Justice Department sends immigration warning letter to Seattle

Last week, U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions and the U.S. Department of Justice sent Seattle, King County and 29 other cities, counties and states a letter warning them to comply with federal immigration statutes.

Thursday, November 16

County looks to restructure youth justice

Thanks to a new executive order signed Thursday, King County will begin looking at youth crime through the lens of public health.

Wednesday, November 8

Gonzalez, Mosqueda win sweeping council victories

Several progressive and labor-backed candidates in Seattle won commanding victories over their opponents on election night, Nov. 7 at Optimism Brewing on Capitol Hill.

Thursday, November 2

Revisiting the Park: Navigating Seattle's old nightlife could be a full time job

Sixty years ago, we hardly even used the word “technology” let alone remark about how anything was high tech. 

McGilvra Heart pumps up school activities

This year McGilvra Elementary’s PTA and student community is launching a new campaign called “McGilvra Heart,” which focuses on uplifting and supporting our local community through empathy and generosity.

"Scared to Death" at MoPop

Creepy props, shambling zombies, a cathedral of vampiric culture and an ode to the most prolifically murderous movie slashers are key features of the Museum of Pop Culture’s Scared to Death exhibit, which scared horror movie fans all October.

Editor's Library: Lafayette, America’s legendary forgotten revolutionary hero

Let me start by saying that Sarah Vowell’s 2015 book, “Lafayette in the Somewhat United States,” is probably just fine as a hard copy.

Ask Ray About Real Estate: Top trends for 2018

Transformational changes are occurring all around us, including business, technology and culture.

Healthy and Active: Exercises for cross country and downhill skiing

Winter is coming! The days are short and snow is packing the slopes. If you’re the kind of snow bird that heads north for winter then this is your season. It’s time to ready your muscles and cardiovascular system for our Cascade winter wonderland.

Garden Hotline: Fauna in your flora

In the City of Seattle, our dog population outnumbers our population of children, a testament to the fact that many of us are living with dogs and undoubtedly other pets in the city.