Upcoming neighborhood forums on transportation
Seattle City Councilmember Mike O’Brien is hosting two upcoming community forums on transportation. These neighborhood discussions are being co-hosted by the Pacific Science Center, Seattle City...
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Ankeny/Gowey House becomes a historic landmark
Seattle City Council has approved three new historic landmarks, including one right here in Queen Anne – the Ankeny/Gowey House at 912 Second Ave W. Photo by Joe Mabel, reprinted with permission here...
View ArticleSeattle Public Utilities proposes rate increase for drinking water for next...
The bad economy is forcing Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) to propose a rate increase for drinking water each of the next three years to maintain Seattle’s drinking water system. According to a release...
View ArticleCity Council votes to license medical marijuana ops
The Seattle City Council has taken steps toward legalizing medical marijuana in the city this week, voting Monday to establish a municipal licensing, regulation and taxation system for medical...
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Food trucks may now park on city streets, for a fee
Say hello to more street food in the neighborhood. Last week the Seattle City Council approved a new measure opening up city streets to food trucks, voting for the bill on Monday. Currently street...
View ArticleCity Council approves extending nightlife service hours, issue goes to Liquor...
The Seattle City Council unanimously approved a resolution supporting a petition to the Washington State Liquor Control Board (LCB) to create extended service hour areas within local jurisdictions on...
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City Council to hold public meeting on proposed Seattle Tourism Improvement...
The Seattle City Council passed legislation last month proposing the establishment of a Seattle Tourism Improvement Area, which would create a dedicated source of funding for tourism marketing and...
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Mayor to City Council: Be bold, fund rail expansion
Last month we reported on SDOT’s Transit Master Plan, which includes plans for a “rapid streetcar” that, unlike Sound Transit’s Link light rail, would operate in the right of way on city streets,...
View ArticlePrimary election results are in: Tunnel, Veterans & Human Services Levy move...
Last night you hustled to make sure your ballot was counted in the Seattle primary election. Here’s what you accomplished (or didn’t accomplish, depending on how you voted). By all accounts, the tunnel...
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SDOT breaks ground on W Thomas St Overpass
The Seattle Department of Transportation began construction today on the West Thomas Street Pedestrian and Bicycle Overpass Project, which when completed, will unite Lower Queen Anne to Myrtle Edwards...
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