Opening Dispatch

Former Seattle Sounder Fredy Montero Opens Santo Coffee Co.

The shop, a block south of Roosevelt High School, will focus on very fresh Colombian beans.

08/07/2019 By Stefan Milne

The Cat Is the Hat

The Power of a Pink Hat

From California to DC to Seattle, the Pussyhat Project has inspired knitting as political action.

01/20/2017 By Rosin Saez

Morning Fizz

DPD Picks Alternative Four, Passes on Alternative in Roosevelt

City reportedly favors park over affordable housing plan

07/09/2015 By Josh Feit

Afternoon Jolt

Murray Puts Hold on Roosevelt Park, Wants Affordable Housing Back in the Mix

Murray says there's an opportunity in Roosevelt for a "broader investment."

05/08/2015 By Josh Feit

Morning Fizz

Sawant Campaign Has Relied on Contractors, Skipping Employee Taxes

Caffeinated news featuring contractor money, affordable housing money, and rock and roll money

04/17/2015 By Josh Feit

Film News

Scarecrow Video Gets an Overhaul

The city’s largest indie video store adds a screening room and coffee stand to its U District digs.

10/17/2012 By Eric Buckler

Opinion

The Myth of "Big Development"

Guest blogger Roger Valdez says Seattle needs an organized pro-development political movement.

02/14/2012 By Roger Valdez

City Hall

Roosevelt Upzone Passes; Neighborhood Seeks Agreement With Developer

A controversial upzone across from Roosevelt High School passes; neighbors seek a memorandum of understanding with the developer.

01/30/2012 By Erica C. Barnett

The C is for Crank

Roosevelt: The Debate that Wouldn't Die

You thought the debate over the Roosevelt upzone was over? Think again.

01/17/2012 By Erica C. Barnett

News

Amendment Could Scuttle Roosevelt Development Proposal

A last-minute amendment could scuttle a proposal to increase heights on three blighted blocks near Roosevelt High School---part of an area-wide rezone to promote transit-oriented development near the Roosevelt light rail station.

12/12/2011 By Erica C. Barnett

City Hall

Council Likely to Adopt 65-Foot Heights in Roosevelt

The city council appears ready to increase heights around the light-rail station in Roosevelt.

12/08/2011 By Erica C. Barnett

City Hall

Roosevelt Upzone Could be Delayed

A proposal to increase heights near the Roosevelt light-rail station---this time, supported by the neighborhood---could be delayed by a year or more.

11/17/2011 By Erica C. Barnett

Morning Fizz

Yesterday's Barn Burner

Tuesday Edition. Caffeinated news and gossip starring: Occupy Seattle, Phoenix Jones, Madeleine McKenna, Mayor Mike McGinn, the Roosevelt rezone, and I-1183.

10/11/2011 By Erica C. Barnett

Morning Fizz

"A Really Stupid Statement."

Tuesday Edition. Caffeinated news and gossip starring: Greg Nickels, Maria Cantwell, Patty Murray, OneAmerica, and the Roosevelt Neighborhood Association. Photo via Q13.

09/20/2011 By Morning Fizz

City

Roosevelt Neighbors Face Off Against Density

Roger Valdez takes on the arguments against increasing density around light rail in Roosevelt.

09/19/2011 By Erica C. Barnett

Morning Fizz

Friday Morning Videos

Friday edition: Left and right gripe about state funded dog doo video; minority advocates interview the candidates; and one more reason Sally Clark is wrong on Roosevelt.

07/15/2011 By Morning Fizz

On Other Blogs

Roger Valdez: On Transit-Oriented Ghost Towns

Roger Valdez, at Seattle's Land Use Code: The law of supply and demand dictates that upzones around light rail stations won't lead to "derelict," tumbleweed-strewn neighborhoods.

07/14/2011 By Erica C. Barnett