Stories for September 2022

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Tuesday, September 27

Cogir residents enjoy fruits of their labor at summer sangria party

Cogir of Queen Anne Senior Living and Seattle-based Eldergrow launched a blossoming relationship this spring and collaborated on a fun summer event in August.

Poll: Voters support funding police, confronting violent crime

Voters largely support policies allowing police to detain suspects charged with violent crimes, a new poll shows. That's in contrast to recent policies being enacted in Illinois.

Friday, September 9

New restaurant, bar in Madison Park offers a variety of drinks and upscale, casual food

On the back wall of Kamp Social House in neon lights is a sign that says “Don’t be a stranger.”

Sharing art in Madison Park

New gallery in Madison Park a longtime dream of Madrona woman, business partner

Domicile, Madison Park’s new art gallery, which opened this summer, is more than a business to co-owner and Madrona resident Marisa Spooner-LeDuff and her business partner, Erin Langden, it is the culmination of a longtime dream.

Thursday, September 8

Volunteers needed for Prospect Street preserve work party

Volunteers are needed for the final garden work party of the fall at the Prospect Street Preserve street end at 41st East and Prospect, just north of the Seattle Tennis Club.

MLB’s Lamb returns to hometown to play for Mariners

Last month, on Aug. 6, Seattle native and Major League Baseball player Jake Lamb made his debut as a third baseman and outfielder for the Seattle Mariners.

Tree Talk: Eucalyptus — making its way north

Along with kangaroos, koala bears and Nicole Kidman, list eucalyptus as one of the great gifts from Australia to the world. Nearly all the 800 species of this remarkable genus are native to The Great Down Under.

Lifelong activist, Seattle author sharing message about ableism across country

When people see Elsa Sjunneson walking in Queen Anne, they may notice her petite frame, vintage dresses, thick glasses, white cane and air of quiet confidence.

Property Views: Real estate is moving at a more normal pace

It has been a high-speed chase in the real estate market — in Seattle and elsewhere — for the past few years, with escalating prices, bidding wars and low inventory. The Federal Reserve tapped the brakes after the spring market with an increase in interest rates, and we saw an immediate slowdown in the home-buying frenzy.