Community Lunch on Capitol Hill seeks Thanksgiving volunteers, new executive director

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Community Lunch has been providing hot meals on Capitol Hill for 40 years. Expecting some of the greatest demand it has ever seen, the nonprofit is seeking volunteers to help this Thanksgiving. It is also looking for a new leader.

In 2024, We served 925 meals during Thanksgiving. We expect this number to increase this year due to budget constraints, and the reduction of other programs.

This year we are already short of volunteers and supplies, and need help making this up. If you’ve volunteered in the past, please don’t hesitate to sign up for a shift to help us prepare for this huge meal. And bring a can of cranberries if you can :)

We’re on track to serve 100,000 meals this year alone, higher than any other year. With the increase in demand and inflation, our costs are higher than ever, and our fund sources has decreased. If you’re able, please help us feed the community.

The organization is also seeking a new leader. Continue reading →

Capitol Hill Community Post | Stevens Elementary School Tree Sale

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From the Stevens Elementary School PTA
The Stevens Elementary PTA Tree Sale is back again and now is the time to pre-order your tree and greenery! This festive and fun annual event has been part of the Capitol Hill community calendar for 40+ years, and your purchase can help support this vibrant school community. Pre-order your holiday tree and greenery now, then come pick out your perfect tree at the pop-up event the first weekend in December. You can also purchase standard doorstep or white-glove delivery in the 98112, 98102 and 98122 area codes. Best of all, your Christmas tree purchase will help support programs for local public elementary school kids!

Pre-order pick ups open at the school Friday Dec. tth 5:30-8pm, so make sure to pre-order for the best selection! We’re open for both pre-orders and walk-up purchases on Saturday Dec 6th from 9am-12pm and the annual pancake breakfast will also happen on Saturday morning!

Pre-order your tree, wreath, and garland now! http://bit.ly/caphill-tree-sale

 

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Suspect in September deadly shooting at 10th and Pike charged with murder

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The suspect arrested in the September deadly shooting of Robert Fleeks at 10th and Pike has been charged with murder

The King County Prosecutor’s office has charged De’Andre Todd, 27, with murder in the second degree.

He has not yet entered a plea.

“In this case he shot the victim, who had just taken a bite of pizza, at close range multiple times in the head and neck,” prosecutors write. “The victim had not drawn a weapon and posed no threat to the defendant.” Continue reading →

County will stick with Connections to operate its next Crisis Care Center set to open on Capitol Hill

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Connections will find a much different environment around Broadway and Union than its first county crisis center facility in Kirkland (Image: Connections Health Services)

The rapidly growing national provider of behavioral health services already running the county’s first facility in Kirkland has been selected to operate the coming Crisis Care Center at Broadway and Union as it is lined up for a 2027 opening.

The King County Department of Community and Human Services announced Thursday that Connections Health Solutions has been selected to run the facility set to take shape in the former Polyclinic medical building on the edge of the First Hill and Capitol Hill neighborhoods.

“Connections Health Solutions is a national leader in providing crisis care and was selected following a competitive Request for Proposal process,” the county said in its announcement. “The organization has a strong track record of delivering accessible, high-quality specialized care for people of all ages throughout the country.”

The county says the selection will be part of a careful approach to developing the new center while also addressing public safety concerns around the facility as it offers emergency and walk-in mental health services.

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A new era at Tim and Iain’s as a Capitol Hill barbershop’s third generation takes over

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For 60 years, one Capitol Hill barbershop has been a neighborhood staple, providing its service to everyone from longtime residents to curious walk-ins seeking a quality haircut at a fair price.

Tim and Iain’s Barber Shop has undergone a quiet transition, one that speaks to both the passage of time and the power of family legacy in a constantly changing neighborhood.

Original owner Jim Nicholson started the shop in 1966. It operated across the street before relocating to its current location in the 1980s. When Jim retired, his son Tim Collins took over and has been running the shop for decades, building it into a neighborhood institution through consistency, friendliness, and an old-school approach that has remained largely unchanged. The ” J Tim” signage with the crossed-out “J” is a connection across time.

Now, after working alongside Tim for years, nephew Iain Todd has stepped into the role of owner, a transition that happened just a few weeks ago. For Iain, it’s not just a job change; it’s the continuation of a family tradition spanning three generations. “It’s pretty cool being third generation,” he says. Continue reading →

Medical examiner: Death of man found near Freeway Park was drug-fueled accident

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The death of the man found critically injured and bleeding near the convention center and Freeway Park last Saturday night has been ruled an accident.

The King County Medical Examiner says Joseph Manuel Martinez died of “acute drug intoxication” in the November 15th incident. Continue reading →

Wilson announces transition team leadership including City Hall veterans, Social Housing advocate

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The team formed to help Katie Wilson prepare for the start of her administration in the new year should be able to give the mayor-elect any help she needs finding her way around Seattle City Hall.

Wilson has announced a squad of transition team leaders that includes years of experience working in previous administrations and one of the driving forces behind the city’s move into social housing development. Continue reading →

Seattle City Council finalizing 2026 budget with a few challenges for Mayor-elect Wilson

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(Image: City of Seattle)

The Seattle City Council will spend Thursday and Friday finalizing the city’s 2026 budget including dozens or additions and tweaks made by the council members including District 3 representative Joy Hollingsworth.

While the economic forecasts have somewhat improved, the political landscape has also shifted since Mayor Bruce Harrell submitted his budget proposal in September. There will be a new mayor a new mix on the council in 2026. The current council has made a few changes on its way to the door that will impact Mayor-elect Katie Wilson and the new, more progressive council roster in the years ahead.

FINAL BUDGET MEETINGS

  • Nov. 20 at 9:30 AM – Select Budget Committee Meeting with committee vote on budget as amended; written public comment accepted.

  • Nov. 21 at 1 PM – Special City Council Meeting to vote on Budget Legislation; oral and written public comment accepted.

Friday afternoon, the council will convene for its final vote on the entire 2026 budget package.

But first, Thursday morning, the council will review a roster of dozens of budget amendments debated and agreed upon across the past weeks of budget committee meetings.

CHS reported here on the line items and spending initiatives D3 rep Hollingsworth brought to the table including $1.25 million for Central District preservation, a boost for a new Black Advisory Council, $50,000 for rehabilitating Seven Hills Park, and, yes, even money for a revival of the Hilloween kids carnival.

Here is the full roster of 2026 items she sponsored or co-sponsored, according to her office: Continue reading →

Blast from the past: Capitol Hill skate and street fashion shop Winner’s Circle has opened on Broadway

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(Image: Winner’s Circle)

A blast from Capitol Hill’s skateboarding and streetwear fashion past is now open on Broadway. The new Winner’s Circle shop marks the next trick in a comeback for the skate and fashion entity that traces its roots to a stretch of Capitol Hill where the neighborhood’s pulse of 2010-era redevelopment first hit hardest.

Winner’s Circle was part of the E Pine block also home to the original Cha Cha plus fallen legends Manray and Kincora infamously razed for planned redevelopment and then left empty for years through the global economic downturn. The development wheels started spinning again around 2011.

These days and several Capitol Hill lifetimes later, Tamari Bar calls the block home on the ground floor or the Terravita apartment building. Continue reading →

King County Health through Housing program renamed to honor Frank Chopp

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Chopp (Image: King County)

The program to create new supportive housing buildings throughout King County will be named to honor a state legislator who fought for “home, health, and hope” for three decades in Olympia.

Tuesday, the King County Council approved renaming its Health through Housing initiative to honor Frank Chopp. Continue reading →