Category Archives: In the Neighborhood

The First Hill Farmers Market is Back!  

Posted on July 11, 2023 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Sue Van L. It has been four years! Starting today (July 7th, 2023) at 10am, the First Hill Farmers Market along 9th Avenue, between Seneca Street and University Street on Virginia Mason’s campus, will set up shop again. The … Continue reading →

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Big Business: Washington now 1000 Wineries Strong

Posted on July 4, 2023 by Jim deMaine

By Junius Rochester in the Post Alley Newsletter Wine growing has evolved into one of Washington State’s major industries. Our corner is second in the nation (after California) for wine production and boasts more than 1,000 wineries. Up to the … Continue reading →

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Mayor Harrell releases blueprint to ‘activate’ Downtown Seattle

Posted on June 30, 2023 by Jim deMaine

By Josh Cohen in Crosscut The laundry list includes ideas for denser housing and expanded homeless outreach — along with some Space Needle-level swings. What does Mayor Bruce Harrell want to do to help Downtown Seattle recover? A little bit … Continue reading →

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Fixing Seattle’s Downtown: First, Do No Harm

Posted on June 27, 2023 by Jim deMaine

by David Brewster By David Brewster in the Post Alley Newsletter June 26, 2023 Many are the chefs in the kitchen, cooking up a recipe for the revival of Seattle’s downtown — Downtown Seattle Association, Mayor Bruce Harrell, Markham McIntyre … Continue reading →

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Escalator City

Posted on June 23, 2023 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mary M. for sending this along. Did you all know that the author’s mother is a Skyline resident?

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Also on Wednesday the 21st – in the Madrona Room and 5th floor patio.

Posted on June 20, 2023 by Jim deMaine

For foodies, you can have a frozen yogurt with toppings out on 9th Avenue, then top it off with strawberry shortcake on the 5th floor patio. Who needs dinner anyway??

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Brain Health Block Party – Wednesday June 21st

Posted on June 20, 2023 by Jim deMaine

One of the five stops is on 9th Avenue in front of the Terraces. Come, learn and enjoy!

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Nearby Memory Hub Block Party

Posted on June 14, 2023 by Jim deMaine

You’re invited to celebrate Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month this June! Join your First Hill neighbors for our first annual Brain Health Block Party.    From 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday June 21, stop by any participating site to … Continue reading →

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Posted on May 22, 2023 by Jim deMaine

By David Brewster in Post Alley/Seattle A disturbing, Seattle-relevant story in the New York Times traces the exodus of highly educated employees from “superstar cities.” Seattle and other expensive coastal cities are definitely on the list, and the story notes the loss of magnetism … Continue reading →

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The Panama Hotel opens in Seattle’s Japantown in the summer of 1910.

Posted on May 8, 2023 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Bob P who wrote: “Many years ago, Pam, myself, and two of my relatives from Sweden spent a pleasant time there, with Jan Johnson.  It is an interesting place to visit.” This historic site is memorialized in the … Continue reading →

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The Memory Hub activities – May 2023

Posted on April 30, 2023 by Jim deMaine
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Volunteer in the Park!

Posted on March 25, 2023 by Jim deMaine
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Action! Help Expedite the Demolition of the Abandoned Prosch House

Posted on February 19, 2023 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mary Jane F.

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Kaiser Permanente pays over $36M for Yesler Terrace site

Posted on February 17, 2023 by Jim deMaine

By BRIAN MILLERReal Estate Editor Rendering by Perkins and Will [enlarge]This perspective looks northwest at the planned medical building, with SHA’s planned new Sawara apartments at left. As planned, Kaiser Permanente has paid a little over $36.2 million for the site of … Continue reading →

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Tech support available at the nearby Memory Hub

Posted on February 16, 2023 by Jim deMaine
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SEEKING VOLUNTEERS FOR THE MEMORY HUB

Posted on February 8, 2023 by Jim deMaine

Do you enjoy hospitality and connecting with people? Would you like to be part of building a welcoming and vibrant community center for people with memory loss and their families, here on First Hill? Join the team at the new … Continue reading →

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A nearby incredible resource – The Memory Hub

Posted on January 13, 2023 by Jim deMaine

This week marked an exciting transition for the Memory Hub! Since March 2022 we have been open for scheduled activities and events – but as of this week, we are now have public open hours from 9 a.m. – 3 … Continue reading →

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Exploring Seattle pedestrian tunnels

Posted on January 12, 2023 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mary M. David B. Williams is the son of Skyline resident Jackie Williams. Open in app or online   A weekly newsletter by David B. Williams, www.geologywriter.com. Human Habitrails Seattle’s Pedestrian Tunnels DAVID B. WILLIAMS JAN 12     SAVE ▷  LISTEN … Continue reading →

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Winter Storm Warning

Posted on December 19, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mary M. The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Seattle and surrounding areas from 7:00 PM Monday through 7:00 PM Tuesday. Snow accumulations from 2-8 inches are possible. Heavy accumulating snow will likely impact … Continue reading →

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Appreciating our staff!

Posted on December 10, 2022 by Jim deMaine
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The Vicissitudes of Nanohabitats

Posted on December 9, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mary M. by David B. Williams (author and son of resident Jackie Williams) The other day when it was snowing, my wife and I took a short walk from our house. We headed north two blocks, then east … Continue reading →

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Kaiser Permanente pays over $36M for Yesler Terrace site on 9th Avenue just south of Harborview. Nine story facility planned.

Posted on October 28, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Ed Note: If you happen to receive your care from Kaiser Permanente (this editor does not), this construction may bring much of your care, possibly including urgent care, much closer to home. As planned, Kaiser Permanente has paid a little … Continue reading →

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Tech lab at the Memory Hub

Posted on October 18, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Ed Note: Great program at the nearby (steps away) Memory Hub on Columbia.

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Poor air quality — stay indoors if possible

Posted on October 15, 2022 by Jim deMaine

The best air quality is east Puget Sound or up in the San Juan Islands. Seattle area today shows generally unhealthy air. Click here for the latest air quality map.

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Freeway Park annual autumn neighborhood clean-up

Posted on October 11, 2022 by Jim deMaine

This Saturday, October 15th, join the Freeway Park Association and First Hill Improvement Association for our annual autumn neighborhood clean-up! Help us beautify our community by picking up litter around Freeway Park and the First Hill neighborhood. Trash bags, trash … Continue reading →

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