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U-District upzone puts all of Seattle at risk

Over the next year, every Seattle neighborhood, already reeling from the impacts of runaway growth under current zoning, will be asked to accept upzones and still more density. 

Seattle creates nation's first renters' commission

A Seattle Renters’ Commission, the first of its kind in the country, could begin meeting to discuss issues facing more than half of the city’s households by early summer.

CARTOON: The end of the rainbow

Milt Priggee is an award-winning syndicated cartoonist. His work can be found at miltpriggee.com.

Police arrest fugitive in Denny/Blaine, seize guns and bulletproof vests

Police seized a stolen handgun and two bulletproof vests after chasing a wanted felon through the Denny/Blaine neighborhood on Thursday.

Surviving Disaster: As simple as knowing your neighbors?

A volunteer program trains everyday people to organize the resources immediately around them

Map Your Neighborhood is a program that trains everyday citizens in methods to organize neighbors and prepare supplies in the event of a disaster.

Felicia Cross leaves African American council, takes job with SPD

The African American Community Advisory Council seeks an interim leader following the departure of its chair.

Why are ST3 voters surprised about their car tabs?

We voted for light rail, not low, low prices

 Voters approved ST3 in November. But you wouldn't know it from the deluge of complaints from vehicle owners, now that they've been mailed their first post-ST3  car tab fees.

The spring market is hot, hot, hot

Spring has sprung in the world of real estate.

ShotSpotter pilot on hold as city officials, ATF await Trump budget

A pilot program that would have seen the installation of gunshot-detecting microphones in the Central District and Rainier Beach is on hold after the transition of the Trump Administration into federal office.

Police arrest two suspects in Central District drive-by shooting

Two men are in custody Monday following a drive-by shooting in the Central District.

23rd and Union shooting suspect in custody

Seattle Police report a 27-year-old man was arrested Thursday as the suspect in a shooting incident in the Central District on March 20. 

Robert McGinley combines cyberpunk, myth and rock in 'Danger Diva'

“Danger Diva” premieres Thursday, April 13, in a special multimedia show at the Egyptian Theatre, sponsored by SIFF. The film will be followed by a live show from the band Thunderpussy.

Local artist Season Yoshida to be featured at Japanese Garden

Bellevue artist Season Yoshida will see her exhibit “Ichi-go Ichi-e” featured at the Seattle Japanese Garden.

2017 tax tips for homeowners

Homeownership used to be thought of as “the American Dream.” But 2016 saw the lowest rate of homeownership since 1965.

Understanding the lace bug invasion

Have the glossy green leaves of your azalea acquired green or white speckles? Living in the Pacific Northwest, this unasked-for leaf variegation may likely be due to the azalea lace bug.