This summer, the Capitol Hill Block Party happens in August

No, you did not miss it. This summer, the Capitol Hill Block Party happens in August. The 28th annual edition of the E Pike music festival as we know it takes place this weekend, transforming its blocks into a fenced-off … Continue reading →

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August primary first count: Pedersen says ‘We did it,’ Sawant will need big turnaround in bid for D.C., Seattle loves libraries

Tuesday’s Election Night counts in the August primary seem likely to cement the path to victory this November for two longtime Democratic Party leaders from the area. Capitol Hill State Sen. Jamie Pedersen, the party’s current Majority Leader in the … Continue reading →

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‘Execution’ — Report details video evidence and new witness claims about unsolved killing of teen at CHOP

A joint investigative journalism project from the Seattle Times and KUOW has made new revelations about the CHOP killing of teen Antonio Mays Jr. including an account from a previously unknown witness and video evidence the reporters say mark the killing … Continue reading →

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Seattle Council eyes mid-year budget adjustments including universal school meals, higher cop wages, and repurposing unused crime camera money for ‘Community Violence Interruption Ambassadors’

The Seattle City Council’s finance committee is spending part of its Tuesday morning session pounding out details of the 2026 Mid-Year Supplemental Budget. The annual effort adjusts existing city budget allocations across multiple operating and capital areas. Proposed changes and … Continue reading →

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After deal for Pike/Pine Mexican joint, Poquitos and Tavern Law are now Capitol Hill siblings

Saulo Cruz’s Capitol Hill collection is growing. The food and drink entrepreneur is the new owner of Pike/Pine’s Poquitos. “We told you we were building something. We weren’t buil…

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Not quite 24×7, Seattle’s CARE Department crisis responders now available 18.5 hours a day

Seattle’s CARE Department is ready for a big step as the city’s crisis responders are expanding their hours to daily from 6:30 AM to ...

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Who is spending what in the battle for the 43rd District

The biggest political race playing out across Seattle’s Capitol Hill this Election Day is more of a preliminary heat with the top two vote getters destined to battle again into November. Still, the primary carries huge stakes. An overwhelming showing … Continue reading →

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After deal for Pike/Pine Mexican joint, Poquitos and Tavern Law are now Capitol Hill siblings

Saulo Cruz’s Capitol Hill collection is growing. The food and drink entrepreneur is the new owner of Pike/Pine’s Poquitos. “We told you we were building something. We weren’t building from scratch,” his post to social media about the acquisition reads. … Continue reading →

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Homicide investigation remains open as cause of death determined in Madison Park case

 The King County Medical Examiner has determined the cause in the investigation of a man found dead “with obvious signs of trauma” in the ...

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SDOT rolls out first big changes to make the 8 less late on Denny Way

The 8 is on its way to not being late. Over the weekend, the Seattle Department of Transportation put the pieces in place for the opening of the first phase of changes on Denny Way hoped to streamline transit service … Continue reading →

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‘Unhealthy for sensitive groups’ — First push of Seattle’s 2026 smoke season should only last a few days

A hopefully short bout of heavily hazy skies will mark the start of this summer’s smoke season in Seattle this week with forecasts for unhealthy air quality Monday and Tuesday. Several large, uncontained wildfires in remote central British Columbia and … Continue reading →

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Still lit: Fire Tacos & Cantina is planning to open on Capitol Hill’s 15th Ave E — eventually

By Brenna Gauchat Good things come to those who wait. Since 2024, the West Seattle-born Mexican restaurant, Fire Tacos & Cantina, has been slated to expand to Capitol Hill. Nearly two years after the family-owned business originally signed the deal … Continue reading →

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This week in CHS history | A Collaborative Landscape art project in Cal Anderson Park, Oddfellows gets new owners, Capitol Hill Station apartment buildings open

Here are the top stories from this week in CHS history: 2025   Pitch the Baby is a Capitol Hill sports bar for everybody — ‘even if you’re not there to watch a game’ After its sibling bar shuttered last week, Capitol … Continue reading →

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Pikes/Pines | Jimothy’s Capitol Hill cousins

This summer in Seattle, the name is Jimothy, the internet-famous North Seattle raccoon whose distinct physique captivated thousands online. Anthropomorphizing wild neighbors is a natural impulse, giving us a way to find kinship and affection in concrete spaces, but looking … Continue reading →

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Mayor Wilson will have a new Chief of Police — and a new rift with the Seattle City Council

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson has announced a letter of resignation from Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes following his response to the deadly shootings at Seattle Center and criticism that the chief was, once again, out of town during a major emergency … Continue reading →

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Loot Table Café — a new place to play on Capitol Hill

A new player-led board game community venue, Loot Table Café, is set to begin play on E Pine in the historic Odd Fellows building across from Cal Anderson Park. The space was previously occupied for two decades by Fleet Feet, … Continue reading →

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On the List | Synthesizers and Beatles tribute in Volunteer Park, Rocky Horror in Cal Anderson

If the Blue Angels are not your thing, there are plenty of other activities to get outside and be part of across Capitol Hill ...

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City Council notes: Overhaul for Seattle water rates, AI audit at City Hall, hearing on design review reform extension

It’s a busy week at City Hall. Here are some of the issues the Seattle City Council is tackling on the legislative front. Utilities overhaul: Wednesday, the Governance and Utilities Committee moved forward multiple bills around utilities including emergency assistance … Continue reading →

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After 11th Ave and Seattle Center gun violence, Circle the Blocks group leading community walk across three years of Capitol Hill shooting sites

A new community group focused on “building stronger connections among residents, businesses, service providers, and public-safety partners” is holding a Capitol Hill walk Thursday night to call for more to be done to address gun violence and public safety following … Continue reading →

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$pent Studios, ‘Seattle’s newest underpriced vintage store,’ is now open on E Pike

$pent Studios has moved up on Capitol Hill. The thrift shop, fashion, and creative community brand had been growing underground a few blocks away on 12th Ave and is now resident in the heart of the party on E Pike … Continue reading →

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Seattle mayor, council close rift over universal school meals in finalized $1.3B Families, Education, Preschool spending plan

Mayor Katie Wilson, District 3 representative and Council President Joy Hollingsworth, and the Seattle City Council have found common ground in the effort to launch a new universal school meals program as part of the city’s new Families, Education, Preschool and … Continue reading →

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Seattle approves reforms to protect development and affordable housing legislation from environmental appeals

The Seattle City Council has passed a reform bill hoped to protect development and affordable housing legislation from unnecessary environmental appeals. CHS reported here ...

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