Welcome back. Here is a rundown of a few CHS stories you may have missed during the holidays.
- Light rail changes: Feel a little off to start the year? People are riding through the light rail tunnels in the wrong direction as 10 weeks of single-tracking and service disruptions roll out to help prepare the system for Eastside expansion. We also looked at the changing mix of car, bike, scooter, etc. shares available around the Hill in 2020.
- Kshama Sawant will begin 2020 with a push for a rebirth of the Tax Amazon effort. Meanwhile, here’s a look at the new rules and new power dynamics for Sawant and her cohorts on the Seattle City Council.
- The Central District Tiny House Village on 22nd Ave is facing eviction. This CD flower shop, meanwhile, has been saved and is seeking longterm financial viability with lots of help from the community.
- Thousands will begin applying this week for 110 affordable units above Capitol Hill Station.
- Seattle’s Mandatory Housing Affordability effort struck a victory over yet another NIMBY legal challenge.
- Crime: One man was shot in gun violence amidst Pike/Pine nightlife crowds. Meanwhile, the investigation of a reported Capitol Hill pot shop armed robbery added a weird twist.
- We looked at the five most important CHS stories of 2019.
- The old Broadway Grill came back to life as Olmstead debuted.
- The Cuff got new owners.
- More food and drink: Meet Korean BBQ will take over the old Trove space, Chungee’s said goodbye, and, if you missed it, Tallulah’s suffered a financial implosion and shuttered.
- A longtime fixture in the neighborhood’s yoga community has a new owner. A new gym has a surprising new home on Capitol Hill inside the landmark-worthy Knights of Columbus building.
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