NEWS Pioneer Square drug sweep targets cocaine dealers (Seattle Times) A months-long investigation into Pioneer Square's open-air drug market culminated Tuesday in a sweep of Seattle's historic district, with officers rounding up some of the neighborhood's most prolific sellers of crack cocaine. The operation identified 27 suspects,...
The Seattle Times has a great report of a drug sweep that happened yesterday afternoon called "Operation Roll the Rock." The operation began three months ago when undercover officers began slowly making cases against 27 crack-cocaine dealers that were noted to be frequently in the...
NEWS How to fill the hole in Pioneer Square's heart? (Crosscut) Elliott Bay Book Co. has moved, but the historic space it vacated is waiting for a new tenant with bright ideas. Adaptability and inspiration have kept Pioneer Square, and the Globe Building, going for over a...
NEWS Pioneer Square tailor serving customers for 3 decades (Seattle Times) Pioneer Square tailor Be Van Nguyen arrived at Sea-Tac airport almost three decades ago with the clothes he was wearing, a small box containing a book, a pen, socks, a T-shirt and "not one cent in...
Many of you have probably already heard of Full Circle Farms and their Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program. Up until a month ago, if you lived in Pioneer Square, there was no neighborhood business where you could pick up your local, organic food. As a...
The Pioneer Square Neighborhood Plan presents a multifaceted vision that is supported by several Livable South Downtown Land Use recommendations. Key among the neighborhood’s interests are the following: Preservation of historic character Growth of a significant residential population Future development that knits-together the neighborhood and investments in public...
NEWS Community capitalism still works (Seattle Times) A look at Washington CASH, soon to be a new Pioneer Square fixture with Ventures, their retail store. Check out this incredible company. 10 great ways to spend your tax refund (Seattle Times) #8 -- A Salumi's lunch date. I have yet...
With road and bridge construction to replace the southern mile of the Alaskan Way Viaduct scheduled to begin this summer, WSDOT and SDOT are launching a series of monthly meetings in Pioneer Square to spread the word about how this project will affect the neighborhood. Sponsored...
NEWS In Pioneer Square, thousands rally for changes in immigration (Seattle Times) Waving little American flags and chanting in Spanish and English, thousands of people rallied for a comprehensive change in the way the nation deals with immigration at a boisterous rally in Pioneer Square Saturday. Finding a...
NEWS Historic Pioneer Square proves a tough place to run a store; better for restaurants (Seattle Times) Elliott Bay leaves, Retailers don't do as well as Restaurants, and an overview of exciting changes in the neighborhood. D.I.Y. downtown: A self-guided tour through Seattle history (Seattle Times) "As I stood...