Editorial Board
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Seattle could soon see significant changes to Lowrise zoning development regulations if the City Council passes legislation on the issue. Spurred on by many neighbor...
Seattle is growing fast. Over the next 20 years, 120,000 new residents will make Seattle their home, and employers will add 115,000 new jobs...
The City of Seattle is quickly approaching the completion of its review and update of the city’s Comprehensive Plan. Earlier this month, the City...
Over 40 individuals hope to win voter approval to sit on a new City Council in 2016. All nine City Council positions are up...
The Sound Transit Board is meeting this afternoon to make final decisions on the Lynnwood Link Light Rail extension. Renee Staton wrote a great case...
If you’re interested in the history of Ballard’s development, be sure to check out “Ballard: A Walk Through Time” this coming Saturday (March 14th)....
Last week, we mentioned that we're getting new digs at Espresso Vivace in South Lake Union. Tomorrow night will be our first evening meeting...
We're happy to announce that we're making South Lake Union's Vivace our new home. We hope that the very central location will better serve...