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SPU investigating cement slurry in Madison Park sewer

Seattle Public Utilities is working to hold accountable the party responsible for a cement slurry ending up in the city’s sewer system near 39th Avenue East and East Howe Street.

Sawant to address Leschi Community Council on Sept. 5

District 3 Seattle City Councilmember Kshama Sawant will be the guest of honor during the Sept. 5 meeting of the Leschi Community Council.

Central Area Senior Center receives $92.5K in one-time county funding

The Central Area Senior Center was one of 38 senior centers to receive funding through a first round of new investments through King County’s Veterans, Seniors and Human Services levy.  

Madison Books eyes November opening

Phinney Books owner plans new Madison Park bookstore

Tom Nissley is hopeful he can open Madison Books in Madison Park by November, filling a void felt in the neighborhood for more than a decade. “We just get that there’s this hunger for having this store right in the middle of everything,” said Nissley, who has owned Phinney Books in Phinney Ridge since 2014.

Section of 29th Avenue in Leschi to receive traffic calming improvements

SDOT to install traffic humps, signage in 2019 with Your Voice, Your Choice funds

A portion of 29th Avenue in Leschi will receive traffic calming improvements as identified and voted on by Seattle District 3 residents through a participatory budgeting program.

Man dies after jumping into Lake Washington in handcuffs

WSP reports man was being arrested for DUI on SR 520 bridge

The Washington State Patrol reports a 31-year-old Kirkland man died early Friday after jumping into Lake Washington from the State Route 520 bridge as a trooper was attempting to arrest him for driving under the influence.

Inslee makes case for carbon tax

Governor goes to school to promote I-1631

Though the wildfire-induced haze shrouding much of Western Washington this week began to fade by Thursday morning — if only temporarily — Gov. Jay Inslee expressed his concern over what the future may hold.

Korean-fusion restaurant replacing Bella Viet Café in Madison Park

Couple fulfilling dream of owning a restaurant

Madison Park has a way of backfilling its losses. A Thai restaurant is going away, and another will take its place. Long after losing its bookstore, a new one will soon open on East Madison Street.  

JazzED, Capitol Hill Housing partner to create art, affordable housing in Rainier Valley

Music nonprofit outgrowing Madison Valley space

Music education nonprofit Seattle JazzED is partnering with Capitol Hill Housing to develop an affordable apartment building in Rainier Valley with a youth performing arts and music school on the ground floor.  

Leschi, Lakewood moorage replacement could start next spring

Friends of Lakewood Moorage continue to challenge changes

Marina Management partner Peter Joers expects permitting for replacing Leschi and Lakewood’s public moorage to come through in time for a spring 2019 start date. Meanwhile, residents continue to appeal decisions by the City of Seattle to turn over management of the marinas to a private operator while also pushing for more environmental scrutiny.

Central District drive-by suspect facing felony charges

Aug. 6 shooting outside Grocery Outlet allegedly gang-related

A convicted felon accused of shooting at rival gang members outside the Central District Grocery Outlet earlier this month will be arraigned on Aug. 23 in King County Superior Court on several charges connected to the drive-by.

Council confirms Carmen Best as new Seattle Police chief

Top job comes with community expectations around resolving bad policing practices

The Seattle City Council unanimously confirmed Carmen Best as the next police chief on Monday, Aug. 13, ending a lengthy search process that previously removed the 26-year SPD veteran from the running.

Police conclude investigation of alleged high-profile pimp

Prosecutor's office reviewing case for charging decision

Seattle Police have completed a long investigation into allegations a Central District man raped him while he was being groomed for escort work, but the county prosecutor’s office reports it could take several more weeks before a charging decision is reached.

New tree protection ordinance could reduce canopy coverage citywide

Opponents urging city to keep existing protections

A public hearing to address proposed revisions to tree protections in Seattle is set for Sept. 5, and the city council can expect pushback by local conservationists.