Stories for July 2019

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Sunday, July 28

Work ramping up on East Prospect Street end

Community meeting Aug. 15 at Madison Park Bathhouse

Music in the Park lineup

The Madison Park Business Association has lined up four bands for the annual Music in the Park series in August.

Thursday, July 25

Group advocating restoration of Arboretum Creek

FOAC wants to reconnect Alder, Alley Creek to support watershed, improve sewer system capacity

The Friends of Arboretum Creek group is seeking support for a grant request to fund preliminary designs for revitalizing Arboretum Creek, strengthening natural areas around Lake Washington and easing demand on the local sewer system.

Fitness in the park

Unstill Life trainer offers outdoor classes in Madrona, Capitol Hill

Rachel DeBusk ran her strength-and-stamina classes under the radar at Madrona and Volunteer Park for 11 years. Then she was called on by Seattle Parks and Recreation to finally apply for the required vendor permit, which ended up being a good thing.

Wednesday, July 17

Arboretum and Jane

Stonecipher adds permanence to foundation director position

Jane Stonecipher took on the role of interim executive director for the Arboretum Foundation in August 2017. Now that Stonecipher has committed to the organization for the long-term, she has more time to focus on the organization’s multiple programs and projects in the works.

Tuesday, July 16

SDOT, Metro checking Madison BRT's 90-percent design

Construction for RapidRide G line slated to start in June 2020

SDOT has confidence it will be able to start its long-awaited Madison Street Bus Rapid Transit project next spring, and is now checking its 90-percent design with the community.

Monday, July 15

Lake Washington teeming with Fat Salmon

Organization celebrates 20th anniversary of long-distance swim

Competitors in the 20th Fat Salmon Swim reported warmer waters in Lake Washington during this year’s 3.2-mile trek from Day Street Park to Madison Park Beach on Saturday, July 13.

Sunday, July 14

Madison Park antique shop specializes in decorative art

Resident opens new business close to home

Elizabeth Rummage has a penchant for 18th- and 19th-century design, which is on display at her new Madison Park antique shop, all items carefully curated and held to a simple standard: Would she put them in her home?

Thursday, July 11

WSDOT plans new SR 520 to I-5 Express HOV connector

Construction to start in 2020

WSDOT plans to begin constructing a reversible HOV-only connection from State Route 520 to Mercer Street via Interstate 5 express lanes next year, providing an easier commute between South Lake Union and the Eastside.

Wednesday, July 10

Police investigating two deaths at Parkshore

Husband, wife found inside upper-floor apartment

Seattle Police are investigating the deaths of a couple found inside their apartment at Parkshore senior living community in Madison Park on Wednesday, July 10, as a murder/suicide.

Tuesday, July 9

Judge rules in favor of Save Madison Valley

Decision allows group to refile land-use petition challenging mixed-use development in the future

King County Superior Court Judge John Ruhl has changed his order to dismiss Save Madison Valley’s land-use petition, this time dismissing the case on the grounds the court lacks the authority to provide review at this time.

Committee considers every-other-week garbage collection

Mayor issues letter stating opposition to changing service citywide

Before Seattle City Councilmember Lisa Herbold took another look at a biweekly garbage collection pilot from 2012, Mayor Jenny Durkan sent her a letter stating she does not support making such a move now.

Wednesday, July 3

Monday, July 1

Madison Park Days return

Madison Park’s annual neighborhood parade and picnic will once again start with a parade of children in costumes, some with decked-out bikes and scooters, on Saturday, July 13, followed by food, games and entertainment in the park.