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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By Beth Berube When I first heard about a new app that allows people to lend unused stuff from their closets and storage places to their neighbors, I was a little skeptical. But, I figured, what the heck…I should at least take a peek before passing...
by Courtney Crockett When out walking last night I ventured a look into the upper windows of King Street Station, and I could see tiny human forms still busy transforming the interior space for this weekend's gigantic art exhibition Out of Sight. In the true spirit of an arts community, King...
by Courtney Crockett As anyone who moves to Pioneer Square quickly discovers, the only grassy knoll available for dogs to romp and survey the world resides at Century Link Field. In moving here nearly 10 years ago, it immediately became my destination for walking my dogs...
by RaNae Vodder I have to admit that I was one of the few people who were a little stressed out that it was actually going to rain last Sunday. My friends spoke to being relieved for their gardens and felt like we were "due". But, it had been...
by RaNae Vodder My husband and I went for a walk down Occidental Thursday night and were surprised to see strings of pretty lights and people doing the tango in Occidental Park! There was live music, people of all skill levels dancing and a diverse audience of bystanders. It looked like...
by Beth Berube Mark your calendar! July 25th is the first annual Pioneer Square pub crawl. This year's theme is Loggers and Lagers in commemoration of the early years of this gem of a district. Yesler Avenue, once known as Skid Road, was home to Yesler's lumber...
by Courtney Crockett A gentle reminder to visit the neighborhood Farmers Market Express on Wednesday 1 July. An amazing array of brightly colored flowers, berries and cherries, summer vegetables, honey and jam, and freshly made tamales. Participants This Week Include: Shong Chao’s Farm – Flowers and Produce Chue Neng Cha Farm...
by Courtney Crockett JULY FIRST THURSDAY ART WALK on 2 July from 6 - 9 pm. Seattle's original Art Walk features more than 50 participating galleries and venues on the first Thursday of every month. Free and open to the public. Free parking with voucher at participating garages. https://www.facebook.com/pioneersquare. DANCING TIL DUSK on 9 July from 6 -...
By Beth Berube “The longer the island of knowledge, the longer the shoreline of wonder.” Ralph W. Sockman. Being an avid DIY kind of person, I was delighted to discover a few establishments in our neighborhood that offer classes. I thought the only type of course I...
by Courtney Crockett Pioneer Square's Express Farmers Market is Open! In addition to Seattle's original farmers market, Pike Place Market operates weekly Express farmers markets at City Hall, First Hill, Pioneer Square and South Lake Union. The Express market brings fresh and local produce, flowers and food...