Federal funding for gun violence research has been on the decline since the mid-'90s, but in the wake of multiple mass shootings in the past decade, nonprofits and grassroots organizations have stepped up to support comprehensive studies meant to inform life-saving policy. The newly formed Grandmothers Against Gun Violence Foundation is one such nonprofit working toward evidence-based solutions.
Looking Homeward Coffee owner Jake Deome has popped up in Madrona, where he’s balancing his time in front of an espresso machine with building out his first café there. “This location fell into my lap, and I was like, it’s too good to be true,” Deome said.
SDOT reported on Friday the independent consultant hired by the FTA to review the project’s scope, schedule and risk recommended an additional $6.2 million to cover unexpected events during construction and to allow more time for project completion. That brings the project cost to $127.5 million.
Madison Park resident and urologist Richard Pelman launched The Original Guide to Men’s Health podcast in April 2019, bringing on experts in a range of medical fields to not only inform, but also to motivate men to take a more serious interest in their health.
Montlake Market has closed, the property deemed necessary for the Montlake Project portion of WSDOT’s SR-520 Bridge Replacement and HOV Program. To fill the void, WSDOT has put out a request for proposal (RFP) to place either a small community market or food truck on a portion of the property
Seattle/King County Clinic organizers and volunteers are planning to serve more than 750 patients daily during next month’s four-day event. The clinic, which offers free medical, dental and eye care services for those in need, was pushed from last fall to Feb. 13-16 due to the need to relocate because of the Seattle Center arena rebuild. The clinic had operated out of the arena since 2014.
Madison Park residents Anna Graves and Anne Janda had made charitable contributions for years, but were looking for a way to make a more local and measurable impact in their community.
The Seattle City Council Select Committee on Campaign Finance Reform voted a bill out of committee on Jan. 7 that would prohibit foreign-influenced corporations from contributing to political campaigns and PACs, and another that would increase transparency in political advertising.
PCC Community Markets will take over space in the Central District vacated by New Seasons Market late last year following its merger with Good Food Holdings. That doesn't mean the co-op is abandoning plans to open its Madison Valley store.
The City of Seattle has released its submission guide for crafting pre-approved detached accessory dwelling unit designs, the selected plans to eventually be offered to homeowners as a cheaper and quicker option for constructing backyard cottages in single-family lots.
Seattle Public Schools is working to get all students caught up with their required immunizations. Any child who does not have an updated status by Jan. 8 will not be allowed to attend school.
