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Fat Salmon Swim making waves in Lake Washington

Nonprofit celebrating race's 20th anniversary

The Fat Salmon Swim has been making a splash in Lake Washington for the past two decades, and there will be a few additions for this year’s 20th anniversary celebration on July 13.

Park Place goes Italiano

New owners find unfilled niche in Madison Park

New owners Daniel Cohanim and Norberto Corona have made subtle changes to Park Place’s look — not counting the exterior — but the restaurant is now an Italian bistro, at a lower price point and less fussy fare than its previous concept.

Committee gets to work on ADU legislation

Councilmembers talk about making accessory dwelling unit creation, rents more affordable

With all legal challenges currently settled, the Seattle City Council is pushing forward with revised legislation meant to make it easier and more financially attractive to build accessory dwelling units in single-family neighborhoods.

National Development Council completes unreinforced masonry retrofit funding report

SDCI to come up with policy options for review by mayor’s office

Charles the Clown seeks audience for free June children’s performance

Local entertainer celebrating long career

Local celebrity Charles The Clown is shooting a new video at the Ravenna Eckstein Community Center on Sunday, June 30, and is in need of children 4-8 to attend the free performance.  

CANDC hosting District 3 candidate forum on June 13

The Central Area Neighborhood District Council is sponsoring a District 3 forum for candidates running for city council on Thursday, June 13.

Catch you on the hippy side

The ‘60s through the ‘70s was an important era, with changing art, music, fashion and attitudes. Our peaceful villa by the sea began to slowly evolve into the lifestyle.

McGilvra Youth Soccer Club fall 2019 registration now open

The McGilvra Youth Soccer Club has opened registration for the 2019 fall season, which runs through Sunday, June 30.

‘Mayor of Madison Park’ to receive memorial send off on June 15

The family of Lola McKee is hosting a memorial for the longtime unofficial Mayor of Madison Park at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 15.

Longtime Beaver Lodge Sanctuary caretakers find new stewards

Madison Park neighbors taking over maintenance of popular natural open space

After 13 years leading a community effort to make the 37th Avenue East shoreline street end a better habitat for wildlife and natural respite for neighbors and visitors alike, Gene and Liz Brandzel have tapped new stewards for the Beaver Lodge Sanctuary. “It’s just so tranquil in the middle of a busy city,” said Bruce Bayley. “Gene and his wife have done such a tremendous job.”

Community shares designs for Africatown Plaza

Mixed-use affordable housing development following inclusive strategy

The Africatown Community Land Trust is designing its mixed-use affordable housing development to be a cultural place-maker in the Central District, but not before the neighborhood has weighed in on what that looks like.

WSDOT will not preserve Montlake Market during 520 Bridge replacement

Transportation department cites cost of keeping building operational during construction; deal inked with Kemper Freeman to acquire site for $16 million

WSDOT is hosting a community meeting at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 23, at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church to explain its decision not to preserve the Montlake Market during the next phase of its SR 520 Bridge Replacement and HOV Program.