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Category Archives: In the Neighborhood
March 12th First Hill Improvement Meeting
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Downtown driving tax could fix traffic without pricing out the poor
From Crosscut: Mayor Durkan wants to toll drivers to lower emissions and break Seattle’s gridlock, and new research shows it could benefit low-income communities, too.by An evening view of the Pacific Tower on Beacon Hill, Seattle, with traffic on Interstate … Continue reading
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The adventures of Mark Twain in Seattle
Knute Berger talks about Mark Twain’s visit to Seattle: “It was a trying time for Seattleites in the summer of 1895. The city was still reeling from the Panic of 1893, which threw the national economy into a tailspin, and … Continue reading
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Take a taxi with no wheels
Ed Note: I’ve often enjoyed driving visitors out to Seacrest Park at Alki where the parking is easy – then taking the passenger ferry to downtown having lunch somewhere. With the traffic now, it may be best to walk or … Continue reading
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For Seattle, Viadoom gridlock is history repeated
From Crosscut: On Jan. 11, Seattle enters a period the city has dubbed the “Period of Maximum Constraint.” It sounds a bit like bondage, but without the fun bits. It kicks off with the closure of the Alaskan Way Viaduct, resulting … Continue reading
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The $1.1-billion orca plan could be a gamechanger
A reflection of whale watchers seen through the window of the Puget Sound Express traveling from the Port of Edmonds along Puget Sound on Friday, Oct. 19, 2018. (Photo by Dorothy Edwards/Crosscut) On Friday, Gov. Jay Inslee announced a $1.1 billion … Continue reading
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Skyline bridge players invited to Horizon House January 2nd
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The Roots of Seattle’s Filipino Community
Ed note: My sister-in-law always calls me Kuya Jim. And have you noted the suffix “po” used by Filipinos as a term of respect? This video talks about the generational shift in the international district and the contribution of the … Continue reading
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Crane tower sprouts overnight for the 705 Terry project
Last evening the crane tower began to sprout in front of the Frye Museum and just east of Skyline. Today more assembly is taking place. https://youtu.be/mHLaRi0IHJM
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Twinkle Twinkle Freeway Park
Hi All! You and your community are invited to our 7th Annual “Twinkle Twinkle Freeway Park” on Friday December 7th. Join us for an evening of Caroling, Smore’s and Holiday fun! I’ve attached a poster, so please print and share … Continue reading
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AgeWise King County Newsletter
Chair’s Corner: Your Time, Talent, and Kindness Go a Long Way In December, it is very tempting to write a cheery article about celebrating the holidays with families, food, friends, and fun. I don’t want to sound all doom-and-gloom, but … Continue reading
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Video presentation of the twin towers’ project at 707 Terry
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Seattle Waterfront and Viaduct updates
SEATTLE WATERFRONT CONSTRUCTION Major construction projects: 2018-2023 What’s Happening What’s Ahead Travelers’ Information Contact Us Welcome to the Seattle waterfront construction information site! Seattle’s Central Waterfront is going to be a busy place over the next several years, with multiple construction … Continue reading
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Design Review Meeting for the Olympic Tower Dec 12th
Design Review Meetings East Design Review Board 715 8th Ave Land Use Application to allow a 21-story, 76-unit apartment building. Parking for 76 vehicles proposed. Project requires City Council approval to allow a skybridge to connect to existing building across … Continue reading
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Flowers in the park
While walking south on 9th into the new Yesler park, I noticed these “flowers” blooming. What a nice addition to our neighborhood this is.
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Construction Update on the twin towers east of Skyline
Construction Bulletins: November 9, 2018 UPDATE Earthwork activities will continue during select Saturdays in an effort to expedite the mass excavation scope and to minimize overall night hauling durations. Excavation and Shoring is approximately 90% with completion of mass excavation … Continue reading
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Staff unchained at Halloween
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Twin tower update – what’s up next at the big dig?
Ed Note: Thanks to Joan H. we’ve found the web site for updates for the construction of the twin towers between Skyline and the Frye Museum: http://www.707terryproject.com/. We’ll try to post their updates as they occur on their website. ABOUT THE … Continue reading
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Walking to Little Saigon
Walking south on 9th past Harborview and following it downhill across Yesler last Sunday, I found the new park quite lively situated among all the construction going on. There were lots of young families with kids on the well laid out … Continue reading
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Trick or Treat? Phantom on the deck
Fun photo by Diane S
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Haven’t checked out Vito’s – have you? Join us for Live music at Vito’s. OCT20 Tim Kennedy Trio Oct 20, 2018 OCT21 Lennon Aldort Oct 21, 2018 OCT21 Ron Weinstein Trio Oct 21, 2018
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Mumbling, Thumbling & Stumbling – the new normal
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Fall Lantern Festival Freeway Park – October 26th
“Join us in celebrating the installation of the Community Lanterns, and the changing seasons in Freeway Park! The lanterns, created by the Freeway Park community, will bring color, light and movement into the Park throughout the Fall and Winter. Festivities … Continue reading
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