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Bailey-Boushay House exploring option of homeless shelter for HIV-positive clients

For 25 years, the Bailey-Boushay House has provided both inpatient and outpatient support for men and women afflicted with HIV.

Be:Seattle seeks to register the homeless to vote

Housing isn’t a requirement to vote, but in a state that exclusively relies on mail-in ballots for each election, not having a permanent address can be a big obstacle to voting for many people.

Hands off: Distracted driving law takes effect

Drivers in Washington will need to keep their hands off their phones while on the road or face a potential fine.

WestSide Baby hopes to "Stuff the Bus" this weekend

WestSide Baby, a King County nonprofit which collects and distributes diapers, clothing and baby equipment, is hoping Madison Park will help out for its annual "Stuff the Bus" diaper drive.

Beaver Lodge Sanctuary asking for volunteers to water plants

After more than a month without any measurable rain, the plants in Madison Park’s Beaver Lodge Sanctuary are thirsty. So the area’s caretakers are asking for help.

Beaver Lodge Sanctuary asking for volunteers to water plants

After more than a month without any measurable rain, the plants in Madison Park’s Beaver Lodge Sanctuary are thirsty. So the area’s caretakers are asking for help.

City council could move to oust Mayor Ed Murray

In light of a Sunday report by the Seattle Times that an Oregon child-welfare investigator in 1984 concluded Mayor Ed Murray likely molested his foster son while living in Portland, City Councilmember Lorena Gonzalez is asking the mayor to consider resigning.

City council could move to oust Mayor Ed Murray

In light of a Sunday report by the Seattle Times that an Oregon child-welfare investigator in 1984 concluded Mayor Ed Murray likely molested his foster son while living in Portland, City Councilmember Lorena Gonzalez is asking the mayor to consider resigning.In light of a Sunday report by the Seattle Times that an Oregon child-welfare investigator in 1984 concluded Mayor Ed Murray likely molested his foster son while living in Portland, City Councilmember Lorena Gonzalez is asking the mayor to consider resigning. She is also asking the council to consider whether it needs to take action to remove Murray in order to maintain public confidence in city government

Editorial: Farewell, and thanks for all the memories

One year and two months ago, I took a job editing two monthly newspapers. The Madison Park Times was the newspaper that made me nervous. 

An end of the year letter from the McGilvra PTA

Life is often filled with “strikes and gutters” and this year was no different.

Aging with Care: Downsize your home to age in place

Okay baby boomers, is it time to downsize and move into a house better suited for aging?

Sound Transit clears surplus property for transit-oriented development

The Sound Transit Board of Directors approved a resolution Thursday declaring surplus property in First Hill suitable for housing development. 

Property Views: A tale of two markets

Last June continued this storyline. The best-of-times Seattle market — homes under $1.5 million — are still fetching multiple offers, without contingencies, and selling in days for above the asking price.

Operation Nightwatch funds to be dropped from next Convention Center public benefits package

Funding to purchase a new homeless shelter for Operation Nightwatch likely won’t make it into the next public benefits proposal for the Washington State Convention Center addition, the developer said.