You might not have noticed but another large media entity has geared up to offer a ‘hyperlocal’ site for Capitol Hill. The Seattle PI has had a Cap Hill blog forever but they recently gave it the same upgrade they’ve rolled out in a few other neighborhoods in the city. You can check out the Seattle PI site here. Or just enjoy this fine screen grab and save the click.

Like the PI’s effort in other neighborhoods, the Hearst-backed online news outfit isn’t committing any dedicated reporters or photographers to Capitol Hill and its posts come from unpaid community members. Contrary to what you might think, CHS is happy to have more people writing about the Hill — we just wish they weren’t doing it in a way that lines the pockets of a big corporation. Why not start your own site?

If you would like to help line our pockets, however, anybody can post an article to CHS. You just need an account — then click the Post link in the menu and let it rip. And if you’re serious about it, drop us a line and we can add you to our revenue sharing program. Yup — unlike the PI, we pay. We’re a community site, full of community voices. We welcome you to join the conversation.