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The Capitol Hill Art Walk concludes its summer schedule on September 10, 2025. Local artists and community members are expected to gather for the final event of the season, showcasing various artworks and performances. This event highlights the vibrant arts scene in the Capitol Hill neighborhood.
Seattle City Attorney Ann Davison reports that the Capitol Hill “Stay Out of Drug Area” (SODA) zones are effective, leading the city with 41 banishment orders. Her political opponent, Erika Evans, argues that these measures are ineffective and merely displace those in crisis. The legislation allows judges to bar offenders from reentering these areas for up to two years.
Seattle City Council plans to approve the expansion of the Real Time Crime Center, adding new surveillance cameras in Pike/Pine and the Central District. The initiative, supported by Mayor Bruce Harrell, aims to enhance public safety amidst concerns over gun violence, particularly near Garfield High School. Opponents, including mayoral candidate Katie Wilson, argue that increased surveillance could jeopardize community safety.
Chef Forrest Brunton is returning to Seattle to open Roma Roma, a new pizza restaurant featuring Roman-style pizza "by the cut." The establishment is currently under construction in the former Rachel’s Ginger Beer space on Capitol Hill, with plans to include cocktails and a patio. This marks Brunton's return to the Capitol Hill area after a decade away.
King County Council member Reagan Dunn proposed a 30-day pause on acquiring the Polyclinic building for a $56 million Crisis Care Center due to concerns from local business owners. A group accused county officials of potential legal violations and the risk of escalating crime, echoing previous opposition from neighborhood stakeholders.
A Broadway Chase bank customer was robbed at gunpoint on Saturday evening, followed by a gas station hold-up nearby. The police conducted searches but reported no arrests in either incident. Additionally, several other crimes occurred over the weekend, including a robbery of a gold chain and an assault involving drug intoxication.
Seattle prepares to finalize a 20-year growth plan addressing housing affordability and homelessness. The proposal includes new Neighborhood Centers and zoning laws, with nearly 70% of new construction limited to high-density areas. A public hearing on proposed amendments will shape the final aspects of the plan.
Two ZIP codes in Northern Capitol Hill, 98102 and 98112, now rank as the wealthiest in the Puget Sound region, according to the Puget Sound Business Journal. This shift results from soaring housing values and a revamped calculation methodology that emphasizes population density and various economic factors. The new rankings reflect changing economic dynamics in Seattle as the city prepares its next comprehensive growth plan.
The Capitol Hill Historical Society hosts author Karen Treiger on September 21 for an event exploring the Jewish history of Seattle through five families, including her own. Treiger’s book, "Standing on the Crack: The Legacy of Five Jewish Families from Seattle’s Gilded Age," details the contributions of these families to the Capitol Hill neighborhood. The event takes place at The Gaslight Inn, a historic landmark significant to the area’s Jewish and LGBTQ history.
The Capitol Hill Historical Society hosts an event in Seattle on September 7, 2025, featuring authors who share stories about early Jewish families in the area. The event aims to highlight the contributions of these families to Seattle's cultural landscape.