A lot is changing on a daily basis as we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, and it’s difficult to keep track of all that’s going on and how our lives are being affected. Check here for news and updates about the Pioneer Square neighborhood and our broader community.
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From the SPD Blotter On July 12th, at approximately 8:15 PM, a physical fight occurred between two men at a mission in the 300 Block of 2nd Avenue Extension South. (Union Gospel Mission) One of the men grabbed a knife and chased the other man...
In addition to the construction happening on 1st Ave, SCL has some street closures that may affect residents and businesses: Seattle City Light plans to have South Washington Street between 3rd Avenue and 2nd Avenue Extension back open today, Wednesday, July 13. The block...
From the Seattle Square website: Starting this Thursday, July 14th and going into the Fall, Pioneer Square will be featuring an outdoor market for the second year in a row. Following up a successful first year, the market will be moving from Saturdays...
NEWS Pirate landing launches Seafair's boatload of festivals (Seattle Times) Take a step back in time at Pioneer Square Fire Festival, commemorating local history with the Last Resort Fire Department and Seattle Metropolitan Police Museum display of vintage fire trucks and police cars. In addition, look for...
Can life get any better? Their 1999 album "Millenium" was the 8th highest-selling album worldwide in history, narrowly edging out (in sales) albums such as Saturday Night Fever, Led Zeppelin IV, Sgt Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band & The Soundtrack to Titanic. Trinity Nightclub 111 Yesler Way Seattle, WA...
From The Alliance for Pioneer Square: Thursdays, July 14th & 28th, 5:30-7:00pm at the Occidental Park Kiosk. Please RSVP to liz@pioneersquare.org by July 13th and July 27th for tour #1 or #2 respectively. Free of charge, limited to 15 people. Tour Leads: Kara Weaver, GGN and Liz...
Beginning July 5, 2011, scofflaw vehicles – those with four or more overdue, unpaid parking tickets – found in public right-of-way may get the boot, a wheel-locking device, whether they are parked illegally or legally. Seattle plans a slow start to the program, booting only a...
These were installed at a festival in Denmark after event organizers were "unable to prevent revellers [from] urinating against their trees." If we don't get better public restrooms options down here soon, I propose the same for our trees (and particularly the one right outside my...
Does your work challenge the limits of creative discourse? Do you have a significant connection to Pioneer Square? Applications are being accepted for the 2011 Conductive Garboil Grant, now in its fourth cycle. Seattle artist Su Job envisioned and endowed this annual non-restricted grant of $3,000...
NEWS Seattle-area sandwich sensations? Readers pile 'em on (Seattle Times) Tats, Bakeman's, Salumi, Delicatus all make the top list! 2 SPD officers assaulted during melees as clubs closed in Pioneer Square SODO (KOMO) Two Seattle police officers were hurt trying to break up fights that escalated after large...