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A new women-centered sports bar named "The Baby" is set to open on Capitol Hill in Seattle. The bar aims to create an inclusive environment for women and allies to enjoy sports and community activities. The opening date is scheduled for later this month.
Seattle continues its trash, recycling, and compost collection despite a garbage strike affecting surrounding cities. Republic Services reported temporary suspension of waste collection in areas like Kent and Bellevue, while Teamsters union leaders claim workers face underpayment. Seattle residents are advised to maintain their usual pickup schedule.
Volunteer Park hosts a series of summer concerts starting Thursday, July 10, featuring The Paperboys and the Stacy Jones Band. The weekend also includes the Queer & Trans Film Festival 2025 and various community events like the Gullet Stuffer eating competition. Admission to all events is free, encouraging community participation.
Love City Love and ShopRite join efforts to enhance the vibrancy of 15th Ave E in Seattle while awaiting redevelopment plans. This initiative aims to keep the area active and engaging for the community during the long wait for new developments.
The "Summer Series at the Amphitheater" opens in Volunteer Park as part of the 2025 events schedule, featuring local artists and community engagement. The initiative aims to enhance cultural offerings in Seattle during the summer months.
Love City Love opened a new arts venue at 15th Ave E, occupying the former ShopRite location in Capitol Hill. The pop-up offers community events like open mics and sewing classes while the area awaits redevelopment. Developers plan a six-story mixed-use building, but construction is delayed due to economic conditions.
Seattle has filed to end over a decade of federal oversight of its police force, with Mayor Bruce Harrell emphasizing the restoration of local control. The city cites compliance with a federal consent decree established in 2012, following findings of excessive force and biased policing. Revised crowd control policies have been implemented, with the Seattle Police Department reporting a significant drop in use-of-force incidents.
Hundreds of thousands of Washingtonians will lose health care coverage due to Medicaid cuts in a spending bill signed by President Trump, according to Gov. Bob Ferguson. The legislation will slash Medicaid funding by an estimated $930 billion nationwide over the next decade.
Love City Love joins efforts to support the revitalization of 15th Ave E amid ongoing redevelopment delays. The initiative aims to keep the community engaged and active during the transition. Local businesses are rallying together to maintain the vibrancy of the area.
Finch and Pine, a cafe in Capitol Hill, has permanently closed after four years of operation. Owner Sara Moran cited various challenges and expressed gratitude for community support as she transitions to new culinary ventures. The space awaits its next food and drink project.