Category Archives: In the Neighborhood

Painting Friday the 10th to beautify the columns on James St.

Posted on December 9, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Al MacR. Subject: Community Paint Day – James Street Columns Sharing this in case you know of anyone at Skyline who wants to paint the columns on Friday. From: Urban ArtWorks <hello@urbanartworks.org> Join us this Friday Join us … Continue reading →

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Freeway Park lights up in December

Posted on December 1, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Hello from Freeway Park Association, This December we have two very special events happening in Freeway Park. Both events are free, and open to the public. Our first event is this Thursday’s Freeway Park Illuminated, the opening party for our … Continue reading →

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Raising the crane at Graystone (800 Columbia)

Posted on November 26, 2021 by William Calvin

This last weekend, likely on Saturday Sunday morning or later this week, weather permitting, they will be inserting two four more sections into the tower crane, raising the top by four eight stories. Most of the action can be seen … Continue reading →

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Seattle Forest Week

Posted on November 10, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Seattle Forest Week is running from November 6th to November 13th. We have several events happening in Freeway Park this week in partnership with Trees For Seattle for Seattle Forest Week. Today (November 10th) at 1pm we have a virtual … Continue reading →

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Frye Museum–Cultivating Compassion

Posted on November 10, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Ann M. Cultivating Compassion:2021 Virtual Creative Aging ConferenceFriday, December 10, 9 am–3 pm PSTRooted in a discussion of compassion and empathy, this one-day virtual conference will focus on how we care for ourselves, each other, and the natural world. An exciting … Continue reading →

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Attention hill climbers (and those wanting a COVID test)

Posted on October 27, 2021 by Jim deMaine

thanks to Mike C. The Washington State Convention Center has re-opened. It’s a great way to get up the hill without climbing when returning on Pike Street from downtown. Enter at 7th and Pike and hop on the 3 tiers … Continue reading →

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Information on the Seattle Police

Posted on October 25, 2021 by Jim deMaine

from Mike Caplow. Scroll down for the graphs and data.

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One step of many needed

Posted on October 19, 2021 by Jim deMaine

From Mike C: Removing graffiti. A commercial firm hired by the city. Hero at work.

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Time to return to the Seattle Symphony

Posted on October 17, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mike C. Seattle Symphony concerts allow for safe distancing. Proof of vaccination is required. Support our Symphony !

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Where in the world?

Posted on October 17, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Please send in your off-the-beaten-track photos taken in Northwest that we might visit. Here are a couple of Indianola, a tiny town (one store and a post-office) just beyond the Agate Pass bridge leaving Bainbridge Island. It used to have … Continue reading →

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Skyline in the grand scheme of things

Posted on October 7, 2021 by William Calvin
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Seattle City Light Leases Georgetown Steam Plant to Local Non-Profit

Posted on October 2, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mary M. by Nathan MacDonald on August 25, 2021 1906 steam plant to become a museum and cultural center Seattle City Light has signed a long-term lease and operating agreement with the newly formed Georgetown Steam Plant Community Development Authority (GTSPCDA), a non-profit organization … Continue reading →

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Seattle’s original night market–Chinatown

Posted on September 24, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Ann M.

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September in Freeway Park

Posted on September 2, 2021 by Jim deMaine
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Skyline West from Skyline East

Posted on August 27, 2021 by William Calvin
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800 Columbia AKA Graystone, reaching for the sky

Posted on August 27, 2021 by William Calvin
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Bartells, alas

Posted on August 11, 2021 by William Calvin

Aug. 11, 2021 at 6:00 am | Updated: Aug. 11, 2021 at 6:02 am Bartell customers face delays, staff shortages after Rite Aid takeover Paul Roberts Seattle Times business reporter For months after Bartell Drugs was bought by Rite Aid last October, many pharmacy customers … Continue reading →

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St. James Kitchen needs additional clam shells

Posted on August 10, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Diana C. St. James Kitchen needs additional clam shells because they are now feeding about 200 people a day.  You can help by recycling your dishwasher cleaned boxes that will be taken to St. James by a Skyline resident.   … Continue reading →

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The Pocket Park Next Door

Posted on August 5, 2021 by William Calvin

This is from advertising for “The Graystone” (as the “800 Columbia Project” has morphed into). It shows the current design for the public space (AKA “Community Water Park”) they will maintain. Skyline residents will have access both from 8th Ave … Continue reading →

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Neighborhood Construction Views

Posted on July 13, 2021 by William Calvin
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It’s open! Life is returning to the library

Posted on June 22, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mike C.

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While Seattle City Council dithers, thank God for police

Posted on May 8, 2021 by Jim deMaine

By John Wilcox Special to The Times On May 1, while walking along Olive Way in downtown Seattle at about 3 p.m., I heard the now common sounds of anarchists and their followers chanting, beating pans and making noise. This crowd … Continue reading →

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Progress at downtown’s waterfront

Posted on April 28, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Barb W.

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Possible sister community to Parkshore in Kirkland

Posted on April 9, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Ed note: The memo below from Parkshore’s ED was forwarded to me by a friend. Now a public document, it received considerable discussion at Skyline’s meeting yesterday which left many unanswered questions. I think the hope is that our parent … Continue reading →

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