Stories for January 2018

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Wednesday, January 24

Seattle, King County push back on DOJ threats

Following a clear threat from the federal Department of Justice to so-called “sanctuary cities,” King County and Seattle officials pushed back on Wednesday afternoon.

Wednesday, January 17

City council approves World Cup proposal

FIFA's business practices under scrutiny

The Seattle City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved supporting a proposal to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but Councilmember Lorena González wanted it on record that she has concerns about the business practices and ethics of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association.

Possible school bus driver strike looms over Seattle schools

First Student and Teamsters Union are still in negotiation

A labor dispute between the company providing school bus service for Seattle’s public schools and the drivers of those buses has multiple agencies preparing for what could be an lengthy strike.

Tuesday, January 16

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.

City settles with one of Ed Murray's sex-abuse accusers

The City of Seattle has announced a $150,000 settlement with one of the men who alleged former Seattle mayor Ed Murray raped and molested them in the 1980s.

Backers of drinks tax make their case

Food access, public health, early learning, and education programs stand to gain from Seattle’s new sweetened beverage tax that went into effect on New Year’s Day.

Charlton receives 28-year prison sentence in 'vicious and cruel' murder

Man killed, dismembered Renton woman in 2016, disposed of body in Central District

Family and friends of Ingrid Lyne sat in a King County courtroom on Friday, wanting John R. Charlton to receive a life sentence for the 2016 murder of the Renton mother of three. Superior Court Judge Julie Spector said she wished that were possible.

Design for Seattle U's new science building revealed

An early schematic design for Seattle University’s Center for Science and Innovation received a mostly positive reception from a standing advisory committee last week.

Madison RapidRide shoots for 2021 service

The Madison Street Bus Rapid Transit corridor is still at least three years away, but plans are becoming more concrete.

Wednesday, January 3

Property Views: Strong close to 2017, expect more of same

Last year closed out with a bang — December 2017’s real estate market continued to thrive.

Tree Talk: Streaks of sunshine for the winter garden

Yellow: Considered the most beautiful and prestigious color in Imperial China, yellow was the Emperor’s color.

Real estate market will continue to stay hot in 2018

According to the National Association of Realtors, the sale of homes across the United States is expected to increase 3.7 percent in 2018 compared to 2017. Driving the increase will be a continued lack of housing inventory to purchase.

Ask Ray: New GOP tax plan means fewer deductions for homeowners

Homeownership in the U.S. has been declining for most of the last decade.  According to the October 31st report released by the U.S. Census Bureau, the rate of homeownership in the U.S. is currently 63.9 percent, down from the all-time high of 69.2 percent reached in 2004.  The new GOP tax bill is expected to cause homeownership to decline further.

NW Sports: Move better, feel better this year

It’s a fact that one in two Americans has a musculoskeletal disorder.  As a doctor who diagnoses and treats musculoskeletal disorders every day, it’s no surprise to me why we struggle to keep our muscles and joints healthy:  we don’t move well, and we don’t move often.

Healthy and Active: SMART fitness goals for 2018

Do you have health and fitness goals for 2018? Are you going to exercise more? Eat more vegetables? Drop a few pounds? If you’ve had difficulty meeting goals in the past you should try SMART goal setting. SMART is an acronym for specific, measurable, attainable, relevant and time-bound.

Anti-police graffiti hits Madison Valley on New Year Day

At least four incidents of vandalism reported

At least four separate incidents of politically-charged graffiti his residential neighborhoods of the Madison Valley early in the morning of New Years Day.

Tuesday, January 2

Garden Hotline: Protect your landscape investment

Many homeowners may not realize that their landscape can increase the value of their home by 8 to 12 percent.

520 Arboretum ramp to close

Some Madison Valley residents are raising issues with a long-standing plan regarding the new State Route 520 bridge across the Washington Park Arboretum.

McGilvra Elementary fills hearts, wish lists for holidays

The McGilvra Elementary community has been busy with community-building and charitable activities this holiday season.

Simply Soulful lives up to name with grandma’s favorite soul food

When you enter the down-south hominess of Simply Soulful Café and Espresso, you already know what to expect. From the black and white checkerboard floor to the pies chilling in the cooler, it’s as if you walked into grandma’s kitchen turned restaurant.

City settles with one of Ed Murray's sex-abuse accusers

Delvonn Heckard receiving $100K, attorneys giving $50K to recovery organizations; former mayor continues to deny allegations

The City of Seattle has announced a $150,000 settlement with one of the men who alleged former Seattle mayor Ed Murray raped and molested them in the 1980s.

Durkan announces affordable housing investments

Mayor Jenny Durkan did the honors of announcing more than $100 million in affordable housing investments being made by the city through the Office of Housing in December.

Mayor Durkan launches small business advisory council to boost growth

Newly sworn-in Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan visited several locally owned Capitol Hill shops prior to announcing the formation of a small business advisory council at a Thursday news conference inside the Elliott Bay Book Company.

Washington intends to fight Net Neutrality decision in courts

The Federal Communications Commission voted 3-2 in December to roll back net neutrality rules imposed two years ago, and Washington lawmakers and its top attorney are responding.