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Seattle's music scene, 25 years later

The music world, and especially the business of music, have changed vastly since 1991.

New Boeing facility to honor fallen firefighter

At the height of World War II, as Boeing was testing a plane that would become the B-29 Bomber, one prototype crashed into a meat packing plant adjacent to Boeing Field.

Staying home for the long run

Eighty-seven percent of baby boomers, age 65 or older, want to continue living in their current homes. So the question is: How do we make this happen? By making aging accommodations before they are needed.

Restoring an original Olmsted vision

The Volunteer Park Trust organized a work party to plant hundreds of yellow flora in the soil beds on the southeast corner of the park reservoir.

Sightline study whitewashes the housing crisis

The virulently anti-neighborhood, pro-developer Sightline Institute recently posted a story attempting to prove that the demolition of low income and affordable housing in Seattle is not a problem.

Neighbor negotations

Marianne Lile is a Madrona resident and the author of “Stepmother,” a memoir released Sept. 27. 

Clinton v Trump

The choice is clear: We cannot support Trump for POTUS

The candidates for both major parties stretch the truth. Neither is particularly trustworthy. Republican nominee Donald Trump is a clueless outsider; meanwhile, Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton is the mirror opposite, a chameleonic insider. 

I-1433 proponents say sick leave key to children’s care

Proponents of a statewide initiative to raise the minimum wage and expand access to paid sick leave made their case on Sept. 13 for why voters should back the sweeping measure designed to reduce economic inequality in Washington. 

Practice good yard work habits to save your body

During the fall season, occupational and physical therapists see back and neck injuries from carrying lawn chairs and elbow and shoulder tendonitis from raking leaves.

The hardy banana tree

A banana tree in the Pacific Northwest? It’s true. 

To drive, or not to drive

The fuel shortage lingered following World War II but the ability to drive or own a car was a vital thing to look forward to after sacrificing for the war efforts. Passing the driver’s test was the main goal. The second was finding our first ride!

Pricing your home for the present

As the summer eases into fall, overall home sales have cooled in comparison to the spring and summer. The market has shifted, and it would be easy to chalk this up to a weakened market or natural seasonal variation.   

Guest Editorial: Felling trees and breaking trust

This June, Velmeir Properties, developer of the City People’s site, hired an arborist to prepare a report on the trees that cover the eastern hillside where they want to build.  The report, which is publicly available on the city of Seattle’s website, reads like a cursory response to one question: “What will happen if we build a very big building here?”  

Guest Editorial: ST3 is a 'no' for me

I oppose ST3, given what the plan includes and the cost of the proposal. Regarding the former, it appears that the plan will not solve the traffic problems in the three-county area. Regarding the latter, the cost is excessive.

Bidding wars: Bad for buyers?

Common sense and proven sales strategies tend to fly out the window when there are rumors of a bidding war just down the block.