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Midtown redevelopment designs ready for vetting

East, Central Area review boards to determine fate of superblock project

The design team behind the massive Midtown Center redevelopment in the Central District will submit its latest plans for review and possible approval by the East Design Review Board on Dec. 19, following an extended community outreach campaign.

Seattle City Council to consider SR 520 O&M agreement

City, state to share responsibilities related to bridge replacement, Montlake lid, land bridge

SDOT is asking the Seattle City Council to approve an operations and maintenance agreement that lays out the future roles of the city and state following completion of the State Route 520 West Approach Bridge South replacement that will come with added public amenities.  

Meany Middle School cafeteria worker arrested after alleged threat

Employee allegedly threatened coworker with knife in November

Meany Middle School went into shelter-in-place mode last month when a cafeteria worker allegedly threatened a coworker with a large kitchen knife. The alleged assault occurred at 8:42 a.m. Nov. 21, about 13 minutes prior to the school’s start time.

Last First Fridays Madrona in December

Businesses are keeping First Fridays Madrona going through the end of 2018, with a special holiday event planned for December.

Neighbors weigh in on Washington Arboretum environmental education center building concepts

Master Plan Implementation Group to provide future design guidance in February

Washington Park Arboretum supporters and neighbors packed a Dec. 5 preliminary design meeting to share their thoughts about siting and programming for an environmental education center that will be years in the making.

Pat Murakami running for District 3 council seat

Candidate previously challenged González in 2017

Mount Baker business owner and previous Seattle City Council candidate Pat Murakami has filed her campaign for the District 3 seat, making her the second challenger Councilmember Kshama Sawant will face leading up to next year’s primary.

The forgotten smells

Growing up in Madison Park was truly extraordinary. There were more neighborhoods in Seattle back in the ‘40s and ‘50s, but only Madison Park has stood the test of time.   

The senior 'athlete'

Why is “Athlete” in quotations?  Because all seniors are “athletes.” Merriam-Webster defines athlete as “a person who is trained in or good at sports, games, or exercises that require physical skill and strength.”

Beto Yarce announces District 3 campaign

Entrepreneur, nonprofit leader first needs to move back to Seattle

Entrepreneur Beto Yarce announced his campaign for the District 3 seat on the Seattle City Council on Thursday. Before he can file, he will have to move back into the district.

Parkshore keeps holiday lights on

Madison Park retirement community covers lighting costs

Trees in Madison Park’s business corridor are alit once again for the holidays, thanks to funding from the Parkshore retirement community.

Valley School fourth-graders put 'giving' in Thanksgiving

Class skips holiday feast to help University District food bank

Thanksgiving: for many, it’s a time to be thankful for what you have, and to enjoy a feast. But this year, the Valley School’s fourth-grade class took a different approach.  While other classes were enjoying Wednesday “Friendsgiving” lunches, the fourth-graders chose to celebrate the holiday by giving to other students in need.

Christmas Ships and Santa lands in Madison Park on Dec. 16

The annual Christmas Ships and Santa celebration lands in Madison Park on Sunday, Dec. 16, courtesy of Argosy Cruises and Windermere Real Estate. Argosy Cruises started its Christmas Ship Festival trips the day after Thanksgiving, and its holiday ship will bring its lights and carolers to Madison Park Beach at 8:35 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 16.

Madison Books popping up in December

Tom Nissley plans February grand opening for Madison Park bookstore

Tom Nissley is now targeting a February grand opening for his Madison Books store, but doesn’t want to miss out on the holidays. While it will be bare bones, Tinsley plans to open a pop-up shop at 4118 E. Madison St. from Dec. 10-24.