Monthly Archives: March 2023
Art and Performances Will Illuminate Seattle’s Distinctive Freeway Park
The opening event for The Clouds Are Lifting: Illuminated Art in Freeway Park will take place April 7th, 7:30-10pm.
In recent weeks, spring's arrival has...
Op-Ed: Proposed Tree Legislation Awaits Its Turn to Add to Seattle’s...
There’s a saying that the path of progress doesn’t follow a straight line. This has certainly been what I've experienced in my two decades...
Mayor Harrell Unveils $970 Million Housing Levy Proposal
Hamstrung by rising building costs, Seattle's seven-year levy would fund 3,000 affordable homes.
The Seattle Housing Levy is due for renewal this year, and Mayor...
Seattle Street Ends: West Seattle to South Park
Today we get to talk about fourteen incredible ready-to-visit street ends beginning in West Seattle and ending in South Park, plus a lovely waterfront...
As Route 40 Upgrades Head Toward Construction, Business Opposition Persists
Councilmember Sara Nelson has joined business leaders in opposing bus lanes.
Following the launch of the RapidRide H this month, the Seattle Department of Transportation...
Striker Amendments Stalk Housing Bills in the Washington Legislature
WALeg Wednesday considers bill shrinkage and more legislative budget proposals fill in the state financial picture.
In This Digest:
Striker Amendments Threaten 75% to 94% of...
Subscriber Drive Testimonial: Kate Brunette
It's our Spring Subscriber Drive, and we'd love for you to join our team of supporters. But don't just take our word for it,...
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