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Carlos Rios and Valeria Calles opened Rey Amargo, the first U.S. location of a respected Mexican chocolate brand, in Seattle's Capitol Hill. The shop focuses on traditional chocolate drinks and offers a vegan menu featuring handmade products from Mexico. Rios aims to expand the café chain throughout the Seattle area and beyond.
Colleen Echohawk, executive director of the Chief Seattle Club, announced her candidacy for Seattle mayor, aiming to be the city's first Native mayor. Her platform emphasizes equitable development, rapid rehousing, and a proposed Public Safety Department that incorporates community-based mental health workers. Echohawk seeks to unite diverse community support amid a competitive political landscape.
Andrew Grant Houston, a Capitol Hill architect, announces his candidacy for Seattle mayor as incumbent Jenny Durkan steps aside. Houston, frustrated by delays in city action, prioritizes affordable housing and climate initiatives, aiming to represent underrepresented communities.
Seattle's smallest employers reached a significant milestone, complying with the minimum wage law as of January 2021. This achievement highlights the local economy's adaptation to evolving labor standards.
The article, titled "Taku2020-8-scaled (2)," features images reflecting significant moments from 2020 in Seattle's Capitol Hill region. It serves as a visual recap of the year, highlighting community experiences and events that shaped the area during a challenging year marked by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The City of Seattle has initiated a Public Development Authority (PDA) aimed at creating and preserving cultural spaces, particularly in the gentrifying Capitol Hill neighborhood. This effort comes as local arts organizations, like Velocity Dance, face significant challenges due to rising rents and the impact of COVID-19. Mayor Jenny Durkan emphasized the importance of this initiative for the community's cultural fabric and equity in recovery.
Green Plate Special has been recognized as Bonneville Seattle's charity of the month for December 2020, focusing on teaching students in grades 4-8 about food cultivation and preparation. The non-profit organization not only educates youth on gardening and cooking but also adapted its services during the pandemic to support the community with grocery distribution and online cooking classes.
Plans for a mixed-use development to replace the Capitol Hill Goodwill have been submitted, aiming to add approximately 170 new apartment units on Belmont Ave E. The development, designed by VIA Architecture, marks a significant shift for the area, which has seen various retail changes over the years. This initiative highlights ongoing urban development in Capitol Hill amidst the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
In November 2020, Forward Operating Base Hope (FOB Hope) was recognized as Bonneville Seattle's Charity of the Month, focusing on veteran homelessness. The organization provides essential supplies like sleeping bags and jackets to veterans in need across Pierce County, helping them transition back to stability.
Seattle marked 150 days of protests with a march from Capitol Hill on October 27, 2020. The event drew attention to ongoing advocacy for racial justice and police reform. Participants called for systemic change in response to police violence.