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Property Views: Seattle real estate still a seller’s market, for now

Greater Seattle continues to experience a very active real estate market with a shortage of inventory plaguing the region.

Brownrigg Hard Cider opens in Interbay

After launching a new career as a professional cider maker and cidery owner over four years ago, single dad and West Seattle resident Chris Brownrigg is now growing his operations by moving to Interbay.

Revisiting the Park: Critters remembered

While in Riverton Heights, Washington, we young tykes witnessed the aftermath of the Depression, where many Japanese families lost their farms and had to live in their cars or trucks. The parents continued looking for work picking fruit and vegetables while trying hard to keep their kids in school.

Tree Talk: Aspidistra — strong as an abiding love

Valentine’s Day stimulates all kinds of thoughts about love.

Community re-engagement

After more than a year of little activity because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Madrona Community Council has re-emerged as the Madrona Neighborhood Association and is ready to resume activities in the community.

Property Views: Where are the homes for sale?

Just like the temperature would suggest, winter is typically a cool time for the real estate market. But 2022 continues 2021’s unusual trajectory: Real estate in Madison Park and our surrounding neighborhoods is hot, with multiple offers common and above-list sales prices the norm.

Advocating for education

The small size of McGilvra Elementary, the kindergarten-fifth grade school in Madison Park, has always been considered an asset among parents, but the school is now in a precarious position because of shrinking enrollment.