Posted at 19:38h
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Fun,
PI
by admin
I recently had someone ask me why we live in Pioneer Square, what we like about it, what we don't like about, etc. After a few emails back and forth, I ended up with this list of pros and cons.
As a side note, we lived...
Posted at 11:07h
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News,
Violence
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The Seattle PI reported yesterday that there is good news for 2009: “The number of homicides and gang-related killings dropped.”
2008 – 28 homicides, 9 gang related
2009 – 21 homicides, 1 “possibly” gang related
Through November, Seattle violent crimes were up 12 percent compared with the same...
Posted at 17:09h
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News
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NEWS
Seattle's Union Gospel Mission facing $300,000 shortfall (King 5 News)- UGM is trying to figure out how to make up for a huge shortfall, but says that they don't just need money, they also need volunteers.
Bottomfeeder Heads to Pioneer Square's Version of New Orleans (Seattle...
Posted at 09:55h
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Event,
Fun
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DECEMBER 31:
The Last Supper Club -- "Guaranteed to be the party of the year!!!" (or your money back??)
$30 General Admission, $75 VIP dinner, 6:30pm - 2am
Heaven Nightclub - "Classic Hollywood Cabaret variety show, complimentary hor d'ouevres and party favors"
$40, 7pm - 2am
Contour Nightclub - "a...
Posted at 11:40h
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Announcement
by admin
Seattle Public Utilities is offering free tree recycling from December 26 - January 10.
Seattle residents can also drop off their holiday trees and greens for free at Seattle Public Utilities’ North and South Recycling and Disposal stations between the above dates. The South Recycling and...
Posted at 01:31h
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Fun
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Update:
Christmas Tree 1 is the winner! Congratulations to everyone for participating.
Poll
[polldaddy poll=2420934]
Winner receives a coupon for 8 Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory apples of their choice (under $6.75/apple).
Voting closes midnight Christmas Eve. Click here to see the original competition announcement.
(p.s. there are people in...
Posted at 20:53h
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News,
Politics
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I met with the Office of Economic Development last week to talk about what type of services they offer to neighborhoods, businesses, and residents.
To start with, here is some background on the OED: the Director is appointed by the Mayor (and may or may not...
Posted at 11:41h
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Drugs,
News
by admin
A local Pioneer Square resident is fighting crime on his own by videotaping drug deals from his apartment window. We posted the video earlier this week, and apparently it has become so popular on YouTube, it attracted the attention of Komo4 news.
It's sad that it...
The city is hosting a series of Open Houses on potential routes for the new First Hill Streetcar. Their goal is to "educate residents and businesses about potential routes and get feedback." (via DJC - subscription only)
The line will connect the International District, Pioneer Square,...
Posted at 22:23h
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Complaining,
Drugs
by admin
Just found this post on The SunBreak Blog called "Drug Dealers Star in Pioneer Square's Reality TV." It is so ridiculous, but I can't help but smile for a few moments at the soundtrack they chose to accompany this video. I would hope that something...