Category Archives: In the Neighborhood

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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What’s going on at 707 Terry?

Posted on September 27, 2022 by Jim deMaine

It seems kind of quiet at the twin “leaning” towers across from the Frye. Does anyone have specific information on the absence of workers there? There are currently 24 active liens at this address with a reported total value of $53,237,520.54. Click here … Continue reading →

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4th-floor garden at Skyline West

Posted on September 10, 2022 by William Calvin

In case you missed the reception…. Looking northeast toward 8th Ave.

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In Seattle, It’s Almost Normal

Posted on September 5, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Ed note: This cheery review pretty much ignores the downtown situation, crime, drugs and the homeless–but perhaps seeing the glass half full is agood reminder of the strengths of our city. In the NYT by By David Laskin On Feb. 9, … Continue reading →

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Newsletter from the Memory Hub

Posted on September 2, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Your monthly update of news and events from the UW Memory and Brain Wellness Center and the UW Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (ADRC) Have you visited the nearby Memory Hub yet and learned about all their resources to support both … Continue reading →

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Roof Garden Views

Posted on August 24, 2022 by William Calvin
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Gala for the Asian Hall of Fame

Posted on August 23, 2022 by Jim deMaine

November 18, 2022 5:00 – 8:00 PM Sky View Observatory700 4th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104 Join some Skyliners, have a superb dinner, listen to great music and a have chance to celebrate and honor the Asian community. Click here https://www.asianhalloffame.org/tickets … Continue reading →

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Events and Programs at the Memory Hub

Posted on August 3, 2022 by Jim deMaine

FREE 30 minute Memory Navigator consultations provided by an Alzheimer’s Association care consultant on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Discuss resources for living well with memory loss or caregiving. Sign up here. Relaunch of the Alzheimer’s Cafe with the Frye Art Museum, 2:30-4 … Continue reading →

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Graystone’s extra floors

Posted on August 3, 2022 by William Calvin
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Making ‘scents’ of how Seattle smelled a century ago

Posted on July 28, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mary M. BY FELIKS BANELReporting live from Seattle’s past With the arrival of 90+ degree heat this week, downtown Seattle is getting that summer-in-the-city smell once again – part seaweed, part exhaust, with maybe a pinch of rotting garbage … Continue reading →

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Whimsey Walks

Posted on July 19, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mary M. Moss(feed)back A new app?“Apologies for the email out of the blue, Mr. Berger. I am a physician/epidemiologist, formerly on faculty at UW, and also a ceramic artist. I recently started up a project with some neighbors … Continue reading →

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Reflections from Graystone

Posted on July 8, 2022 by William Calvin

NW-facing windows at Skyline East are going to get lots of sunlight reflected into them on winter afternoons.

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The missing support at Graystone’s NE corner

Posted on July 1, 2022 by William Calvin

A curious omission. Any other guesses?

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Vito’s Go Fund Me

Posted on June 24, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Frank C. The fire in the Madison Apartments did not directly damage Vito’s, but 20,000 gallons of water came down into the restaurant from the upper floors.  A Go fund Me project has been launched to help Vito’s … Continue reading →

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Help to “Stuff the Truck” on Sunday

Posted on June 24, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mary R.

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Interfaith Prayer Vigil at St. James Thursday June 2nd

Posted on June 1, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mary M.   Interfaith Prayer Vigil for Uvalde, TX   June 2, 2022   ‌     Contact Info The Rt. Rev. Greg Rickel Bishop of Olympia 1551 10th Ave E Seattle, Washington 98102 206-325-4200 206-325-4631 FAX   … Continue reading →

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Those vertical wind gusts

Posted on May 18, 2022 by William Calvin

Did you miss out on being blown around by today’s horizontal wind gusts, as I was, trying to cross from Skyline East to Skyline West (my names, given how awkward OT and CT are)? When a wind gust encounters a … Continue reading →

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A little elbow grease for that concrete on a car

Posted on May 10, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mike C. Three men, 9:30 AM-4:30 PM to remove concrete sprayed on car during construction of 800 Columbia.  Cleanest car in Seattle !!

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A crane erected to remove a crane

Posted on May 9, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mike C. — What happens next?

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Mother’s Day concert at Trinity Parish Hall

Posted on April 29, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mary M. Andre Feriante and Gus Denhard Mothers’ Day Concert Gus Denhard (lutes) and Andre Feriante (guitars) perform a Mothers’ Day Concert on Sunday, May 8th at 3 pm in the Parish Hall at Trinity Parish Church. The duo will … Continue reading →

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Life Returns to Seattle

Posted on April 17, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mike C. Buzzing traffic at the nearby Convention Center

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1000+ units, 2 more towers, a 747 fuselage, a music venue and a Trader Joe’s – at Stewart and Denny (not 9th Ave!)

Posted on April 10, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Jeff E.

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First Hill Mega-Project: St. James Cathedral Makes Deal with “Visionary” Developer

Posted on April 5, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mary M. for finding this article. The neighborhood is facing yet another very large building! 🙁 Westbank will purchase the building which contains St. James’ pastoral outreach center at 907 Columbia as well as the archdiocesan chancery around … Continue reading →

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Volunteers fly into Seattle’s spider web on homelessness

Posted on March 27, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Ed M. By Danny Westneat Seattle Times columnist With 171 years of life experience between them, including about 80 managing hospitals and rocket systems, Ruth Benfield and John Pehrson have seen a thing or two. Benfield was a vice … Continue reading →

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