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Madison Park dog owners still seeking answers after off-leash park attack

Dog walkers hard to track while another company ends up in crosshairs

Max the cockapoo is recovering from the injuries he sustained during a June 29 attack by a St. Bernard while tethered to a bench in the Blue Dog Pond off-leash dog park.Two weeks later, his owners, Tinsley and Jeff Cobles, are still seeking answers; one in particular being if and when the responsible party will pay for Max’s costly vet bill.

Fat Salmon Swim makes waves in Lake Washington

More than 300 competitors came out for 19th race

Lake Washington was teeming with more than 300 swimmers making the annual journey from Day Street Park to Madison Park Beach on Saturday.

Police chief finalists meet public at Not This Time forum

Candidates field questions on accountability, excessive force, earning community trust

Three finalists for Seattle Police chief responded to questions from the public and a panel of African American community leaders and activists concerned about officer accountability on Wednesday, July 11.

Not This Time hosting community conversation with police chief finalists

Not This Time, an advocacy group that promotes increased police accountability and de-escalation training, will host the three Seattle Police chief finalists during a community conversation 6-8:15 p.m. Wednesday at the Seattle Vocational Institute.

Community paints mural at Midtown Center

Temporary activation project to reflect neighborhood's desire to preserve culture, history

Central District residents came out to give Midtown Center a new coat of paint, creating a mural in the parking lot that is a statement about the neighborhood’s African-American roots and a symbol of their desire to preserve it amid redevelopment.

Carmen Best back in running for Seattle Police chief

Former Pittsburgh chief pulls out to possibly assume different SPD position

Interim Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best is back in the running to take on the job permanently, after one of the three finalists for the position dropped out.

Blu Dot marks Capitol Hill opening

Blu Dot began making its mark in Seattle with this week’s opening of its Capitol Hill home furnishings store in the historic Colman Automotive Building.

Exploring Ethiopia

I’m your 52-year-old Madison Park neighbor, father, husband and local real estate broker. At first glance, I might seem like a normal guy, but lurking just beneath the surface is a powerful addiction.

Market still hot; Park prices up

If you follow real estate, the latest update about the Greater Seattle market is slightly unusual: Good news for homebuyers!

CB Bain names John Deely principal managing broker of Madison Park office

Coldwell Banker Bain has announced John Deely will serve as principal managing broker of its Madison Park office.

Half-time in Seattle’s real estate market

While this spring was insane in the Seattle real estate market, we’re coming into a temporary slowdown. Independence Day marks the beginning of a traditional lull for a few weeks every summer, even in the hot home-sales climate we’ve experienced.

Strawberry trees look pretty, but fruit isn’t as tasty as some would think

The Pacific Northwest suffers no paucity of beautiful broad-leafed evergreen trees. In addition to bringing verdant texture to the winter garden, many like Magnolias and Camellias reward the gardener (and indeed all who see them) with spectacular spring blooms.

Planned Parenthood Votes CEO fighting for reproductive health care

Jennifer Allen returns to PPVNH to take on Trump administration, promote healthy policy

Jennifer Allen is back at Planned Parenthood Votes Northwest and Hawaii, now at the helm as its new CEO. In just a month since she started her new position, the reproductive health organization has filed another lawsuit against the Trump administration, is still in federal funding limbo and is also facing the potential overturning of Roe v. Wade.

Business duo making Honey Deux

Skin spa extension to provide more retail, express services

Megan Sevcik loves the intimate setting her Honey Skin Spa provides clients in Madison Valley, but has long wanted a street-facing space for retail and express services. That’s what Honey Deux will do.

McGilvra Elementary unleashes its inner ‘80s

Over the course of the year the McGilvra PTA has been working hard at organizing their biggest fundraising event in two years. In April, the McGilvra community brought their 80s, with awesome costumes, wicked dance moves and generous hearts.