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East Madison storefront could get apartments on top

Once the Losh family finishes repairing the old Gillespie building on East Madison Street, city records show the next step could be constructing apartments on top.

City People's lease extended through end of 2018

City People’s Garden Store will stay standing for another Christmas, the owners having negotiated a lease extension through the end of 2018.

HomeStreet Bank organizing Madison Park Art Walk again

HomeStreet Bank took over organizing the Madison Park Art Walk in 2015, and has a large list of artists and businesses that will be participating again this September. The grand opening is Sept. 

ARCH celebrating 50th anniversary of Seattle's Freeway Revolt

Seattle could have ended up looking a lot different, and transit advocates would have a lot more to worry about, if a coalition of concerned residents hadn’t stepped up 50 years ago.

County council considers funding Safeco Field maintenance

Housing advocates came out in large numbers on Monday to urge the King County Council to reconsider plans to commit as much as $190 million in hotel/motel tax revenue toward requested maintenance of Safeco Field.

Personal connections boost property purchase potential

After seemingly endless months of the same story of increasing sales prices and anemic inventory amid rising demand for homeownership, the Seattle region underwent a bit of change in the second quarter of 2018, as the past few months gave way to inventory increases and a slight softening in home price gains.  

Music in the Park jams in August

The Madison Park Business Association has lined up sponsors and bands to keep Music in the Park rocking and rolling for another year.

Winning tips for Washington State Open

In light of the United States Tennis Association’s Washington State Open tournament being held at the Seattle Tennis Club July 31-Aug. 5, NW Sports Rehab of Madison Park is providing some helpful tips for the competitors on the last stop on the Northwest Regional.

Bailey-Boushay House receiving emergency shelter funding

Bailey-Boushay House is receiving funding to open a 50-bed emergency shelter in its Madison Valley facility starting in November.

Summer tips for staying pain free

Summer fun is happening, now that the sun has come out, the kids have finished another school year, and the rain has finally stopped. Nothing ruins a fun summer trip like pain, so here are some practical tips to stay out of pain and enjoy your holiday.

Northwest School moving toward socially responsible investing

The Northwest School board president Kathleen Wareham says the independent school is teaching by example with its plans to fully transition its $10.4 million endowment to socially and environmentally responsible funds.

SDCI director approves The Madison for construction

The Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections has cleared the construction of a controversial 82-unit mixed-use development that will include a PCC Market in Madison Valley.

Annika DiNovi takes on leadership position at Parkshore

Annika DiNovi has joined the Parkshore senior living community as its new executive director.

Assessor's office launches Taxpayer Transparency Tool

The King County Assessor’s Office launched a new website tool that allows property owners to see where their tax dollars go and what impact a levy would have on their bank account.

Midtown Center redevelopment needs more work

Facing pressure from the Central District residents who will ultimately have to live with it, the East Design Review Board on Wednesday night declined to move forward plans for the Midtown Center redevelopment.

Volunteers still needed for Kaiser Permanente SAC

The Seattle Department of Neighborhoods is seeking people interested in serving on a standing advisory committee for Kaiser Permanente to provide feedback on future developments.

Cappy's Boxing Gym back in the ring

Cap Kotz has been training people to box for more than two decades. While Cappy’s Boxing Gym has moved on to new digs, Kotz said he’s brought all the grit along with it.  

Mayor taps Carmen Best for next police chief

Mayor Jenny Durkan declared her nomination of Carmen Best to lead the Seattle Police Department on Tuesday, praising the 26-year veteran who had initially been kept off the list of candidate finalists.  

Bald eagle electrocuted in Madison Park

An American bald eagle died in Madison Park early Monday morning, after being electrocuted by live power lines along 42nd Avenue East.

Madison Park pedestrian activists bend chief traffic engineer's ear

Madison Park crossing flag stewards Ken Myrabo and Reg Newbeck are questioning whether a recently completed construction project at East Madison Street and McGilvra Boulevard East has improved the pedestrian experience in the neighborhood.