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Lake Washington public marinas slated for overdue replacement

City finds habitat improvements will improve with new moorage

Seattle Parks and Recreation has determined an environmental impact statement won’t be necessary before three city-owned Lake Washington marinas in poor shape are replaced, which could start as early as this fall.

Mayor launches national search, survey for next SDOT director

Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan has launched a national search for a new director of the transportation department, and the public is being asked to weigh in through an online survey.

Shore Run ending after 40 years

Organizers say goodbye to Lake Washington benefit for The Hutch

The Shore Run and Walk has reached its finish after 40 years, the annual fundraiser along Lake Washington being canceled this year.

Madison Valley Community Council holds annual election

Board remains relatively the same, breaking for the summer

The Madison Valley Community Council held its annual meeting on May 15, before taking a summer break. Following a quick election, Penelope Karovsky is staying on as council president, as is secretary Diane Zahn. Sally Van Over stepped in as treasurer, taking over for Cherie Sato. A vice president position remains open. 

Ivy Demolition Day at Beaver Lodge Sanctuary on May 19

After tackling invasive ivy during an Earth Day work party, Gene and Liz Brandzel are inviting the community to come out to the Beaver Lodge Sanctuary to finish the job 9:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 19.    

WSDOT hosting SR 520 Trail grand opening on May 20

WSDOT will celebrate the grand opening of the State Route 520 Trail 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunday, May 20, starting at the western trailhead, 2802 E. Park Drive E. 

Fair weather for Mayfair

Madrona community comes out to celebrate spring

Before Madrona kids arrived for the annual parade — their bicycles and scooters adorned with streamers and balloons — community volunteers were busy once again setting up the Mayfair festivities neighbors have come to expect every year.

Council passes reduced employee-hours tax

Chamber, big businesses still not happy; mayor says she will sign legislation

After copious meetings and negotiations, the Seattle City Council on May 14 reached a compromise for an employee-hours tax for affordable housing development and homeless services.

Cleaning up in Madison Valley

Residents turn out for annual spring clean

McGilvra Elementary students sprayed, scraped and pulled together on East Madison Street for the annual Madison Valley Spring Clean on May 12.

Park House shows ASUW Shell House

University of Washington planning $10 million renovation of historic row house

Toby Lumpkin has a passion for construction, real estate and rowing. He combined them all together during an open house in Madison Park to raise awareness and funding for a $10 million renovation of the University of Washington’s ASUW Shell House.

Police: Drunk man waving gun around arrested in Madison Park

Seattle Police arrested a man in Madison Park who was allegedly intoxicated and waving a gun around on Friday night.

Keller Williams pulls together

Agents use RED Day to clean up Leschi Park

Agents with the Ben Kinney Team at Keller Williams Realty spent this year’s RED Day pulling weeds and invasive ivy and blackberry out of Leschi Park.

Madison Park writers unite

Authors come together to promote works, share space during annual art walk

Madison Park is home to a number of published authors, and not one is like another. What they do have in common is the business and promotion side of being a writer, and that has kept them connected over the last two years.

Molly Moon's celebrating 10th birthday with free scoops

Molly Moon’s is celebrating its 10th birthday with free scoops for the first 100 customers at every shop on Thursday. Molly Moon Neitzel opened the Madrona location, 1408 34th Ave., in 2011. The smallest location, it offers six flavors, instead of the typical 14. Hours are noon to 11 p.m.

County council approves paid-postage ballots

Voters can ditch stamps during 2018 primary, general elections

King County will be the first county in the state to offer paid-postage ballots, the county council voting by a wide margin to cover those estimated costs for the 2018 primary and general elections.