LAND USE | Feb. 19, 2015

Regular waste collections on Presidents’ Day

Seattle food and yard waste, garbage and recycling collections will be on normal schedule for Presidents’ Day (Monday, Feb. 16).

Presidents’ Day parks closures

Many Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities will close Monday, Feb. 16, in observance of Presidents’ Day.

Metro’s spring service begins Feb. 14

King County Metro Transit will shift gears into spring service mode on Saturday, Feb. 14.

LAND USE | Feb. 12, 2015

EDITORIAL | Take politics out of public schools

A bill that would split Seattle Public Schools into two separate school districts is expected to have its public hearing before the House Education Committee in Olympia sometime this week.

EDITORIAL | Young leaves UW

University of Washington president Michael Young is leaving to take on the same role at Texas A&M.

Arboretum designers featured at this year’s garden show

The Washington Park Arboretum is showcasing its designs at this year’s Northwest Flower & Garden Show.

City to have workshops for Large Projects Fund

The Seattle Department of Neighborhoods is hosting workshops for those interested in applying to the Neighborhood Matching Fund’s Large Projects Fund this May.

Former MOHAI building being torn down for SR 520 construction

Removal of the building that for 60 years housed the Museum of History & Industry in Montlake started Tuesday, Feb. 3.

LAND USE | Feb. 5, 2015

LIQUOR | Feb. 5, 2015

EDITORIAL | Make-or-break time for tunnel project

Comparisons between our city and Boston abounded in the lead-up to the Seattle Seahawks taking on the New England Patriots in last weekend’s Super Bowl. Particularly timely was the juxtaposition of Boston’s “Big Dig” to Seattle’s tunnel project.

EDITORIAL | Marijuana legislation can’t go to pot

Medical marijuana is finally getting its day in the sun.

WB SR 520 closing next two Monday nights

Crews will shut down all westbound state Route 520 lanes from 92nd Avenue Northeast to Montlake Boulevard for the delivery of a large crane.

Applications due soon for city’s Park and Street Fund

The City of Seattle is accepting proposals to the Neighborhood Park and Street Fund.

Madrona to honor neighbors for Neighbor Appreciation Day

The Madrona Community Council will honor community members during Madrona’s 20th-annual Neighbor Awards on Feb. 7.

Central Library to show Super Bowl Sunday

The 12th Librarian will once again make some noise when the Central Library (1000 Fourth Ave.) shows the big game between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots, on Sunday, Feb. 2.

LAND USE | Jan. 29, 2015

A subdivision is proposed for a property on 27th Avenue.

LIQUOR | Jan. 29, 2015

Two Doors Down is opening near 23rd Avenue and Madison Street.