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City pushes to fix sidewalks

The the Seattle Department of Transportation's Trees and Sidewalks Operation Plan is intended to fix the issues of trees obstructing the sidewalks in three selected neighborhoods, including Madrona.

Updated SR520 designs unveiled for final portion

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has recently updated the design and cost for completing “Rest of the West” state Route 520 improvements in Seattle.

Chamber to host Black History Month tribute

The Central Area Chamber of Commerce will host “Emerging Artists: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow,” a tribute to Black History Month, on Feb. 21.

Central Little League opens

The Seattle Central Little League is registering players for its T-ball, softball and baseball teams for girls and boys ages 4 to 16. 

FOOD MATTERS | Let’s talk Turkish

There are more than a thousand pizza joints in Seattle and literally hundreds of restaurants specializing in Italian food. But barely a dozen call themselves Turkish, and half of them are basically falafel stands in suburban malls.

REVISITING THE PARK | Dreaming away again in Madison Park-ville

There was a time in our villa by the sea that some of us will remember — a time when youngsters played in the street.

SEATTLE SOUNDINGS | The stories we aren’t hearing about

Here are some stories we didn’t hear enough about in 2014 and are likely to want to know more about in the new year.

PAWS AND REFLECT | Let professionals help you take care of your pets

When you adopt an animal, it is no question that you assume responsibility for its welfare. But what if you cannot be there at all hours of the day?

No backyard for the kids? No problem

Did you know you could now block off your street so your kids can play? The City of Seattle rolled out its new Play Streets program last spring.

HEALTHY TODAY | Staying healthy during Seattle’s dark days

Staying healthy during this time of year can feel like a challenge, but there are a few things you can do to keep healthy this winter.

ASK RAY ABOUT REAL ESTATE | When it comes to remodeling, less is more this year

With spring just around the corner, you may be thinking about a remodeling project.

THE BOTTOM LINE | Black police officers are under-used asset

Black officers came in with plenty of hope but very little direction on how to serve a community that had never been served and deal with a police department that reluctantly added black officers but had no intention of changing internally.

OUTSIDE CITY HALL | Mayor risks repeating mistakes of 10-year homelessness plan

A decade ago, we wrote a column criticizing the 10-Year Plan to End Homelessness. Ten years later, we’re adding this story to our growing “We told you so” file.

PRACTICAL MONEY MATTERS | Planning a home remodel that actually pays off

There was a time when contractors building McMansion-style home additions or Michelin-worthy kitchens were a regular sight in many neighborhoods — until the Great Recession began to take hold.

POLICE NOTES | February 2015

Madison Valley has been the target of burglaries in three separate incidents.

REVIEW | ‘Two Days, One Night’ is simple story made extraordinary

In “Two Days, One Night,” the writing/directing duo Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne turn the ordinary into the extraordinary, and they make it look effortless.

New SDOT Street Tree Manual available

A new Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) Street Tree Manual is now available, providing a detailed tree-care reference for residents, developers, contractors and tree-service providers.

EDITORIAL | District elections already getting interesting

It’s already becoming clear that not only will our City Council look vastly different, we’ll have more new faces than expected.