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This week in CHS history | Sawant announces she won’t run, Seattle’s coldest day in 23 years, The Stranger building landmarked

The White Motor building was built in 1918


Here are the top stories from this week in CHS history:

2024

 

The end at Omega Ouzeri: The Soukakos family brings 40 years of Capitol Hill food and drink to a close


Amid massive bankruptcy, office space giant WeWork closing on Capitol Hill

$410M price tag for downtown connector as First Hill Streetcar continues to stand alone

There is a Five Guys coming to First Hill

2023

 

‘Workers Strike Back’ — Sawant making ‘Important Announcement Regarding Her Council Office’ — UPDATE: She’s out

A sad goodbye to the American Elms of Capitol Hill’s Kerry Hall

Comet owner criticizes ‘apathy’ from City Hall and SPD after latest Pike/Pine nightlife shooting

Plans for a big new mixed-use neighbor for Washington Hall moving forward after pandemic financial implosion

2022

 

‘We have decided to end our tenure on our terms’ — Cafe Pettirosso to close after 27 years on Capitol Hill — UPDATE

It’s like combining Seattle Smoke Season with Seattle’s Coldest Day in 23 Years — Air stagnation advisory issued

With 49 buildings at highest risk across Capitol Hill and Central District, Seattle pushes for 2022 progress on mandatory earthquake retrofits

Police search for suspect after reported Bellevue Place crossbow assault — UPDATE

2021

 

WANTED ARRESTED: Capitol Hill man charged for assaults on media as crowd tried to storm Washington governor’s mansion

As a ‘Community COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic’ opens at Seattle University, Washington lowers threshold to 65+ and ramps up rollout — UPDATE

Here’s why this Capitol Hill restaurant is open for indoor dining — and why others will probably soon follow

I-5 arrests part of Seattle MLK Day 2021 as thousands march from Central District

2020

 

For $1.7M, you could be the next owner of the Volunteer Park Cafe (and live upstairs at 17th and Galer)

More Seattle snow? National Weather Service says ‘major changes’ coming

Central District’s Grocery Outlet isn’t going anywhere (In fact, it’s getting a facelift)

Central District’s Midtown Square will feature massive ‘external art’ — These eight artists will create the works

2015

 

Anheuser-Busch acquires Elysian Brewing Company — including E Pike brewery

More delay for First Hill Streetcar puts open date after July Block Party

New owner, higher rents bringing an end to the Summit Inn DIY house and artist collective 

Thanks to auto row and REI roots, The Stranger building to join neighboring Value Village as protected landmarks

Soul sisters did it their way for 18 years at Capitol Hill’s original Kingfish Cafe

 

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Rohan
9 months ago

I’d totally forgotten about the five guys? It’s been a year and that unit still remains empty – is there any update as to what’s going on?