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Music in the Park jams in August

The Madison Park Business Association has lined up sponsors and bands to keep Music in the Park rocking and rolling for another year.

Winning tips for Washington State Open

In light of the United States Tennis Association’s Washington State Open tournament being held at the Seattle Tennis Club July 31-Aug. 5, NW Sports Rehab of Madison Park is providing some helpful tips for the competitors on the last stop on the Northwest Regional.

Bailey-Boushay House receiving emergency shelter funding

Madison Valley facility plans to open 50 beds to homeless clients in November

Bailey-Boushay House is receiving funding to open a 50-bed emergency shelter in its Madison Valley facility starting in November.

Summer tips for staying pain free

Summer fun is happening, now that the sun has come out, the kids have finished another school year, and the rain has finally stopped. Nothing ruins a fun summer trip like pain, so here are some practical tips to stay out of pain and enjoy your holiday.

Northwest School moving toward socially responsible investing

Independent school transitioning $10.4 million endowment using ESG filters

The Northwest School board president Kathleen Wareham says the independent school is teaching by example with its plans to fully transition its $10.4 million endowment to socially and environmentally responsible funds.

SDCI director approves The Madison for construction

Save Madison Valley to appeal decision

The Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections has cleared the construction of a controversial 82-unit mixed-use development that will include a PCC Market in Madison Valley.

Annika DiNovi takes on leadership position at Parkshore

New executive director has long history working with senior communities

Annika DiNovi has joined the Parkshore senior living community as its new executive director.

Assessor's office launches Taxpayer Transparency Tool

Website allows property owners to see tax impacts from proposed levies

The King County Assessor’s Office launched a new website tool that allows property owners to see where their tax dollars go and what impact a levy would have on their bank account.

Midtown Center redevelopment needs more work

Review board urges design changes that reflect Central District roots

Facing pressure from the Central District residents who will ultimately have to live with it, the East Design Review Board on Wednesday night declined to move forward plans for the Midtown Center redevelopment.

Volunteers still needed for Kaiser Permanente SAC

Committee would advise on $400 million Capitol Hill campus renovation

The Seattle Department of Neighborhoods is seeking people interested in serving on a standing advisory committee for Kaiser Permanente to provide feedback on future developments.

Cappy's Boxing Gym back in the ring

Longtime Central District business reopens in new space

Cap Kotz has been training people to box for more than two decades. While Cappy’s Boxing Gym has moved on to new digs, Kotz said he’s brought all the grit along with it.  

Mayor taps Carmen Best for next police chief

City council to make final decision in early August

Mayor Jenny Durkan declared her nomination of Carmen Best to lead the Seattle Police Department on Tuesday, praising the 26-year veteran who had initially been kept off the list of candidate finalists.  

Bald eagle electrocuted in Madison Park

City Light to add conductor cover over offending wires

An American bald eagle died in Madison Park early Monday morning, after being electrocuted by live power lines along 42nd Avenue East.

Madison Park pedestrian activists bend chief traffic engineer's ear

Crossing flag stewards share concerns about intersections, driver behavior

Madison Park crossing flag stewards Ken Myrabo and Reg Newbeck are questioning whether a recently completed construction project at East Madison Street and McGilvra Boulevard East has improved the pedestrian experience in the neighborhood.

Central Area Senior Center working toward property acquisition

Director says ownership would allow for expanding footprint, services

For the past 43 years, the Central Area Senior Center has been operating on a month-to-month lease with the City of Seattle. But CASC director Dian Ferguson says she’s more optimistic than ever that ownership of the community space will soon change hands for the better.