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When Janie Hendrix and The Friends of Jimi Hendrix Park began developing plans for the project at 2400 S. Massachusetts St., there was a lot of debate about whether or not the iconic statue on the corner Broadway Ave. should be relocated. The debate is over. Jimi isn't leaving Broadway. Hendrix said she discussed the issue at length with Michael Malone, the owner of the statue and the building on the corner of Broadway and Pine that had been home to Everyday Music and will soon be home to Blick Art Supplies. "We've realized that Capitol Hill doesn't want to lose the statue," said Hendrix. Hendrix, CEO and president of Experience Hendrix LLC, is currently on tour with a 19-city tribute concert series.... 
Welcome to Mary Jane - Washington State's Marijuana Magazine, launching (softly and coincidentally) on the same day that we get this wonderful news from Sen. Jeanne Kohl-Welles: Washington State LegislatureFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — March 11, 2010 Legislature votes to help patients access medical marijuana OLYMPIA — Washingtonians with terminal or debilitating medical conditions will have improved access to medical authorization to relieve their suffering under a measure passed today by the Legislature. “Pain and suffering affect all of us – personally and our families and friends. And pain and suffering are not partisan. As such, Washington has a long history of supporting patients’ rights to engage in the medical use of marijuana when authorized by their health care providers,” said Sen. Jeanne Kohl-Welles, D-Seattle, the bill’s prime sponsor. “Senate Bill 5... 
It's not every day that a group in the Central District gets a letter from the Governor. But New Hope Baptist Church did, in honor of their 60th Anniversary that is being celebrated this weekend. The governor writes:
New Hope has persevered through a number of challenges over the years, including a 1994 fire that destroyed their building. The new sanctuary that stands at 21st & Fir today was built through donations of time and money from church members and other people in the community. The church is inviting all current and former members and others in the community to join in the celebration at a set of special services this Sunday at 10:45am and 3:00pm, and continuing Monday... By John Pluntze 
King County Metro tells CHS that a new bus stop for routes 43 and 8 will be in place by the weekend:
Stops removed because of light rail construction and an SDOT decision to make for a more efficient transit route had created a long stretch with no service near the Hill's main Broadway artery. CHS commenters complained about the lack of communication and coordination between the city and the county that lead to the situation while Metro assured us they were working on a solution. With massive infrastructure projects underway on the Hill, the likelihood of poor coordination between government agencies is likely increasing. Given these details shared by a CHS commenter who says he is a Metro driver, this situation seems to be a classic case:
Sun Valley native Kaitlyn Farrington did the unexpected and beat Torah Bright of Australia.
The Washington State Department of Transportation has announced that extended the deadline to comment on the Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement on the SR 520 replacement/expansion plan until April 15. The project will replace the aging 520 floating bridge with a newer, bigger bridge. What happens when the bridge reaches Seattle is currently the focus of much debate and discussion. Montlake neighbors, Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn and some state lawmakers are opposed to the plans put forth by the WSDOT. Eastside interests, including Microsoft, are urging that the project proceed as planned. You can get more information on the project on the WSDOT's Web site. You can also download the Supplemental Draft EIS there and make your comments there. Copies of the EIS are also available in local libraries. Or, you can call the project office at 206-770-3500 to get a free copy of the executive summary and a CD of the material or to purchase a printed copy of the document. We wrote in February about a... 
If you live in Belltown, chances are you see the Space Needle every time you walk outside, as it is literally in our backyard, but have you ever actually been to the top? I often hear from local Satellites that the Space Needle is lame, too touristy or too expensive. While, yes, it is quite pricey to reach the top ($17/ per adult!) for a view that is not much higher than some of our condo rooftops it is still a wonderfully novel piece of Seattle. In fact, when have you seen a post card of the Seattle skyline that does not include the Needle? For me, it is a bit different. I still get giddy when I see the Space Needle. I often take a picture when I am near it, or far from it. For me, it serves as a reminder of how I was able to move here, as I had wanted to for so long, and reminds me I am home. Plus, if you ever have been to the top, you probably know it is one of the best places in Seattle to watch the sunset over the Olympic mountains! Imagine how impressed your date will be when you bring him/her to the top of the Needle for a drink and sunset? Now you can forget the high prices and take advantage of the Space Needles discounted annual pass! Today is the last day where you can buy an annual pass for just $29.99 (regularly $59.99.) That is less than the price of two tickets! Here is what it includes, straight from the Space Needles website:... At the top of my list for this Friday's Belltown Artwalk is Roq La Rue's Lush Life 2. Also be sure to swing by Mark's Vintage shop right next door to Roq La Rue. He serves up an awesome spread that's not to be missed. New works by Joe Sorren, Chris Berens, Marion Peck, Kris Kuksi, Travis Louie, Brian Despain, John Brophy, Martin Wittfooth, Ryan Heshka, Michael Brown, Charlie Immer, Mandy Greer, Gail Potocki, Laurie Hogin, Boomer, Madeline Von Foerster, Ryan Heshka, Andrew Arconti, and more TBA. Opening Night Friday, March 12
I know I can't stop talking about the Beer Authority but that's because it's awesome and just keeps getting better. Soon they'll be adding more tables which means more room to drink.
They recently moved to their amazing new building, McDermott Place, across from Fred Meyer (12736 33rd Avenue NE). The building is a huge improvement from their previous setup. It has huge walk-in freezers and fridges for the food bank and allowed them to start their new health clinic. The building also houses up to 75 low income families... 
Just in from the SPD Blotter:
Dress as a bride or any other member of a wedding party (bridesmaid, groomsman, preacher, photographer, caterer, etc) and join the flock of brides as they make the social rounds on the hill. Just don't dress as the groom. There's already one of those: Jimi Hendrix. Or more precisely, his statue.... Hey neighbors, please remember to pot up/divide/start plants for the upcoming Free Plant Exchange Saturday April 24th and the "CD Public Art Fundraiser Plant Sale" at the CD Garden Tour Saturday May 22nd. The May 22nd Garden Tour is shaping up nicely and we'll post details closer to the event. The CD Public Art Project will mostly happen in 2011. Stay tuned. The good folks from Capitol Hill Preparedness People and Sustainable Capitol Hill are hosting a meeting tonight to help Capitol Hill be ready for whatever the world throws at us. For an example of some of the resources another neighborhood has pulled together, check out http://westseattle.bepreparedseattle.info/ Details of tonight's meeting from the CHS Calendar:
UPDATE 10:10 AM: UPDATE 11:07 AM: It looks like we may have some responsible new property owners in the form of Oregon-based Umpqua Bank for the bankrupt 12th Avenue property we reported on Tuesday. They left a comment on the story saying that they're assessing the cleanup needs for the property and "will be acting swiftly to clear debris and restore a safe and pleasant looking environment. Additionally we are actively working with community organizations, like CHH [Capitol Hill Housing], to engage with the neighborhood around ongoing clean up efforts." Kate of CHH sent this photo of Umpqua crews out on the lot this morning:
Definitely a good thing to see! 
Do you fly fish, bird or visit Silver Creek Preserve? Are you interested in assisting with conservation? The Nature Conservancy wants to hear from you! Silver Creek has long been recognized as one of the finest spring creeks in the country. A new enhancement plan seeks to make it even better. The Nature Conservancy has announced that it will work with Ecosystem Sciences, a non-profit Boise-based consulting firm, to develop a comprehensive plan to restore stretches of Silver Creek and its tributaries that need most help, and to use the restoration methods that will have the most conservation benefit. The effort will result in habitat projects that benefit the fishery as well as many wildlife species. “The goal of this project is to improve the fish and wildlife habitat on a watershed level at Silver Creek, and to make it the most resilient it can be for the long term,” says Dayna Gross, the Conservancy’s Silver Creek Preserve manager. Ecosystem Sciences will create a comprehensive, integrated watershed plan for the... 
You may have noted the giganimous construction wall that's going up around the light rail station site. You may also know that Sound Transit put out a call for lead artists for said construction wall. What you didn't know was that last Wednesday, a panel put together by Sound Transit and made up of Capitol Hill community members (including myself) selected D.K. Pan as the lead artist for the light rail station construction wall. The construction wall lead artist has the task of curating the work of other artists in a rotating display on the construction wall from 2011 to 2014. Pan is now charged with the ambitious goal of "[making] the fence surrounding a block of the Broadway neighborhood active, interesting and relevant during the multi-year construction period with art that engages the residents and vistors of the dense urban neighborhood" with a budget of just $30,000. Pan has already started observing the site and putting together his master plan for the wall. Pan is also helping shape the next call-... 
Elizabeth's scarf is from knitsbyjessie; a local designer who sells her handmades on Etsy.... The Eastlake Merchants Association had its second meeting last week. One of the ideas talked about was some sort of event involving neighborhood artists (an art walk, perhaps). To that end, I'm curious who the artists are in the neighborhood:
You can answer in the comments to this post or e-mail me at curtmilton@comcast.net. I'd love to do a series of articles on local artists and, maybe, we'll find places to show your work in the neighborhood. 
What’s obvious is that the Idaho State women’s basketball team got hot at the right time, going on a six game winning streak to close the regular season and secure the No. 4 seed in the Big Sky tournament, which begins today. What Idaho State coach Seton Sobolewski pointed out in addition to the quality basketball his team has played during that stretch is that this team is also playing with confidence and is as healthy as it has been since the start of the season. The winning streak included two games that the Bengals won in overtime. One was against Weber State on Feb. 18, during which Idaho State came back from a 15-point deficit with about 10 minutes left in the second half. The other was against Sacramento State on Friday. Sobolewski needed only to point at the Sacramento game, the final one of the regular season — during which the Bengals gritted it out in overtime to take down the Hornets — as an example of how well the women are playing together right now....
POCATELLO — The 2010 Chrome in the Dome Car and Bike Show returns to Pocatello March 19 and 20 at Holt Arena. This year’s Chrome in the Dome on March 19 will be from 2 to 9 p.m., and March 20 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Organizers are looking for new feature cars that can be displayed at this year’s Chrome in the Dome event. In the past they have been fortunate enough to have cars that have been on TV shows and around the world. If you have a “million dollar car” that you would like to show off this year, please contact Russell Butler at butlruss@isu.edu or call 282-3305.
The funds raised from this event will help three student organizations attend state and national events, as well as other leadership opportunities. The three organizations planning and hosting this event are Skills USA Automotive Technology, Automotive Collision and Repair, and Business Professionals of America C-Tech Chapter. The student members plan, advertise,... With the temporary outage of the scanner, it's been a week since we had any crime news. Here's some cd-relevant info about an assault last week, as reported by the PI:
The police report says the incident may have been related to the "Union Street BGD" gang, which is a new one for us. Stay tuned for the return of the scanner this coming Monday... Three cameras perch on poles above the visitors to Cal Anderson Park capturing surveillance video of the area 24 hours a day. But no one is watching. Cal Anderson is now the only park in Seattle where cameras like these operate. The future of the cameras is now in the hands of City Council member Sally Bagshaw, the new chair of the Parks and Seattle Center committee.
“The pilot program has since come to an end, and the Council will need to decide whether to allocate funds to extend the use of these cameras or to take them down,” said Philip Roewe, legislative aide to Bagshaw. Bagshaw's committee will take up the discussion of the cameras at their meeting next Thursday, March 18. Former Mayor Greg Nickels quietly had the cameras turned on in February 2008 sparking public outcry. Community members and the ACLU criticized the "Big Brother" tactics. “It was the Nickels administration’s idea in response to the declining city parks,” said... |
