Chief Shon Barnes has named an officer with a questionable record on Capitol HIll to lead the East Precinct. The Seattle Police Department announced the promotions of Michael Tietjen to East Precinct Commander last month. Publicola reports this week that, … Continue reading →

The Seattle School Board has rejected a plan supported by Mayor Bruce Harrell and his police chief to return a uniformed Seattle Police Department officer to the Garfield High School campus citing concerns over disproportionate policing and the district’s failure … Continue reading →

See something others should know about? Email CHS or call/txt (206) 399-5959. You can view recent CHS 911 coverage here. Hear sirens and wondering what’s going on? Check out reports from @jseattle or join and check in with neighbors in the CHS Facebook Group. World School threat arrest: … Continue reading →

“A gathering space inspired by the art of Persian hospitality. Persian tea, coffee, and natural wine — by reservation” is now open on E Pike. CHS reported here on the plans for Open Form, a new cafe, event and work … Continue reading →

Seattle’s mayor is set to sign an executive order Wednesday intended to protect the city against the Trump administration’s threats to deploy troops here. Mayor Bruce Harrell says his Executive Order protects “control over law enforcement resources in the event that … Continue reading →

Seattle Parks is hosting an “open house” and conducting an online survey to shape the planned $627,173 parks-levy powered renovation of the play area in Capitol HIll’s Roanoke Park. The upgrades will “replace the existing play equipment with new structures … Continue reading →

By Matt Dowell Happy first birthday to Madison’s RapidRide G, a.k.a. the G bus, the G line, or just The G. While the one-year anniversary or the line’s start was overshadowed by the city’s whipsawing on its transit planning around … Continue reading →

The King County Council is expected to vote Tuesday on a funding package for the planned $56 million Broadway Crisis Care Center that would keep the process on track for a 2027 opening of the facility. Legislation enabling the purchase of … Continue reading →

Police are investigating an overnight gunpoint street robbery that targeted a victim walking with her service dog near 11th and Fir early Tuesday. The Seattle Police Department reports the victim was walking with her dog just before 2 AM when … Continue reading →

There will soon be a new space for everyone on 11th Ave. All-ages venue Eleven : Eleven is now under construction in a former nightclub space. Eleven : Eleven is backed by the group of artists and business owners who … Continue reading →

Rep. Shaun Scott is holding a town hall on First Hill this weekend as his office prepares for the legislative session ahead. The 43rd District representative says the “Tax The Rich”-themed town hall will be “a great opportunity for community … Continue reading →

Recent Seattle protests against the war in Gaza have included noisy demonstrations away from typical gathering spaces like Cal Anderson Park. Last Thursday night, police say they responded to a North Capitol Hill neighborhood where “Pro-Palestinian protesters gathered on the … Continue reading →

See something others should know about? Email CHS or call/txt (206) 399-5959. You can view recent CHS 911 coverage here. Hear sirens and wondering what’s going on? Check out reports from @jseattle or join and check in with neighbors in the CHS Facebook Group. Broadway hit and run: … Continue reading →

In 2021, when he won his race for the Seattle mayor’s office, CHS focused on Bruce Harrell’s Central District story as the political veteran rose from Garfield High School to City Hall. Four years later, Harrell is in the fight … Continue reading →

Here are the top stories from this week in CHS history: 2024   With 10,000 living without shelter, Seattle and King County have new plan for Regional Homelessness Authority ‘The right thing for wage fairness’ — Seattle set to let minimum wage … Continue reading →

Capitol Hill is home to some unconventional and DIY literary endeavors ranging from the Silent Reading Party at Hotel Sorrento to the horror and dark fantasy pop-up Haunted Burrow Books on 15th Ave E. Add to the mix Publication Studio, … Continue reading →

There is a new hope for Capitol Hill-brewed craft beer. A new owner imbued with the force of beer making has stepped forward at 12th Ave’s Outer Planet. “I figured it’s now or nev…