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‘THE NIGHT THE FENCES FELL’ — Seattle Parks says the Cal Anderson skate park does not need saving

Across the diverse communities that arise to defend it, what Seattle Parks has to say about Cal Anderson Park seems to barely matter. Honor the name of civil rights hero Calvin Anderson! The movement to “Save Cal Anderson skate park” … Continue reading →

Now hiring: The Cal Anderson Park Alliance activation manager is a CHS reader — Their new assistant can be, too

Two years ago, CHS reported the Cal Anderson Park Alliance was seeking an activation manager to shepherd gatherings and events in the park and nearby plaza above Capitol Hill Station. That’s how CAPA found its manager then. Now CAPA is … Continue reading →

This week in CHS history | Cops bust up anti-trans rally counter-protest, Ramie debuts, CC’s first to require COVID vax

Here are the top stories from this week in CHS history: 2025   Seattle Police make multiple arrests during counter-protest of fundamentalist church group’s rally in Cal Anderson Park — UPDATES Health department’s unpermitted vendor crackdown has barely made a dent in … Continue reading →

Suspect in Pike/Pine triple shooting arrested in SWAT operation at Capitol Hill Station apartment building

A Seattle Police Department SWAT vehicle and team were deployed across the plaza of Capitol Hill Station Friday afternoon as police took the suspect in Monday morning’s shooting outside a Pike/Pine nightclub into custody. SPD reported the arrest hours later, … Continue reading →

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A decade later, First Hill Streetcar tracks still dangerous for bicyclists

By Matt Dowell For its 10th birthday, the First Hill Streetcar will get a suite of minor safety upgrades from the Seattle Department of Transportation. But a decade after a bicyclist died following a crash near the streetcar tracks, cyclists … Continue reading →

For World Cup, Seattle kicking around new plans for ‘unpermitted vendor’ enforcement

Enforcement efforts against “unpermitted vendors” in Seattle will step up for the FIFA World Cup as officials say the city must review the way it takes part in shutting down unlicensed food and drink sellers. The Seattle City Council’s Transportation, … Continue reading →

‘Emergency Trans March and Rally’ planned for Cal Anderson Park

Community and advocacy groups are planning an Emergency Trans March and Rally Saturday in Cal Anderson Park. The rally comes as advocates are calling on Mayor Katie Wilson to declare a state of emergency to help provide increased resources “for … Continue reading →

‘Raptor encounters’ — Corvus and Co. marks ‘124 Full Moons’ on Capitol Hill

Broadway bar Corvus and Co. is celebrating ten years of cocktails and corvine good times on Capitol Hill. Their “124 Full Moons” party planned ...

Seattle City Council takes up plan for data center moratorium

A busy day for the Seattle City Council’s Land Use and Sustainability Committee will include debate on proposed legislation that would establish an official emergency and data center moratorium. CHS reported here on Mayor Katie Wilson’s push for the one-year … Continue reading →