Category Archives: Seattle neighborhoods

A Seattle roof gathers woe moss

Posted on July 3, 2014 by William P. Barrett

Clearing house tops of green stuff is a significant industry Continue reading →

Are Seattle pedestrians really that safe?

Posted on May 26, 2014 by William P. Barrett

New study says metro area is third least dangerous for those on foot Continue reading →

Posted in Seattle drivers, Seattle infrastructure, Seattle neighborhoods, Seattle traffic | Tagged Allstate, Dangerous by Design, Seattle drivers, Seattle pedestrian deaths, Seattle pedestrians, Seattle Traffic Report, Smart Growth America | Leave a comment

Bad public signage continues to plague Seattle

Posted on May 19, 2014 by William P. Barrett

Problems include unmarked forks, missing markers and cryptic symbols Continue reading →

Posted in Seattle drivers, Seattle government, Seattle infrastructure, Seattle neighborhoods | Tagged America's 10 Most Confusing Street Signs, confusing Seattle signs, Josh Feit, Lake Washington Ship Canal, NE Campus Parkway, Public Cola, Seattle signage, Seattle street signage, University Bridge Seattle | Leave a comment

Seattle is no stranger to landslides, either

Posted on March 27, 2014 by William P. Barrett

Since 1890, more than 1,500 have occurred within the city limits Continue reading →

Posted in Seattle government, Seattle history, Seattle infrastructure, Seattle neighborhoods | Tagged landslide insurance, North Cascades, Oso WA, Seattle Department of Planning and Development, Seattle landslide, Seattle Landslide Report, Seattle Magnolia, Skaglund Hill, State Highway 530, Stillaguamish River, street name with canyon, Washington State landslide disaster | Leave a comment

Unlike Kiev, Lenin statue still stands in Seattle

Posted on December 8, 2013 by William P. Barrett

Fremont neighborhood fixture is popular tourist attraction Continue reading →

Posted in Seattle history, Seattle image, Seattle neighborhoods | Tagged clothing-optional parade Seattle, Emil Venkov, Fremont neighborhood, Fremont Seattle, John C. Fremont, Lenin statue Seattle, Solstice parade Seattle | Leave a comment

A sign of Seattle: City sells me my name for $5

Posted on August 2, 2013 by William P. Barrett

But street signage around town remains less than top-rate. Continue reading →

Posted in Costco, Seattle government, Seattle infrastructure, Seattle neighborhoods | Tagged Ballard Seattle, City of Seattle, National Security Agency, NSA, Queen Anne Seattle, Seattle Bridging The Gap levy, Seattle street sign, Seattle Surplus Warehouse, Surplus Warehouse | 2 Comments

Reddit post about Seattle race relations creates quite a stir

Posted on July 30, 2013 by William P. Barrett

Unkind comments attributed to Central District neighbors trigger illuminating thread Continue reading →

Posted in Seattle culture, Seattle history, Seattle image, Seattle neighborhoods | Tagged Central District Seattle, Dick's Drive-In, gentification Seattle, Queen Anne Seattle, Reddit, Reddit Seattle, Seattle population by race, Seattle racism, segregation Seattle, Seward Park Seattle | 7 Comments

In Seattle mayor’s race, politics run the gamut from A to A

Posted on July 24, 2013 by William P. Barrett

It’s hard to tell the nine liberals apart on the issues Continue reading →

Posted in Seattle media, Seattle neighborhoods, Seattle politics | Tagged Barney Frank, Black Panther Party, Broadmoor, Broadmoor Seattle, Bruce Harrell, Charlie Staadecker, Doug McQuaid, Eldridge Cleaver, George Wallace, Joey Gray, John Keister, Kate Martin, KING5, Mary Martin, Mike McGinn, Peace and Freedom Party, Peter Steinbrueck, Seattle City Hall, Seattle liberalism, Seattle mayor, Soul on Ice, The 206, Victor Steinbrueck | Leave a comment

Mayor’s race in Seattle: Zzzzzzzz

Posted on June 6, 2013 by William P. Barrett

Crowded field hasn’t done much to create excitement, define issues Continue reading →

Posted in Seattle bicyclists, Seattle crime, Seattle culture, Seattle government, Seattle neighborhoods, Seattle politics | Tagged Alaskan Way Viaduct, Bruce Harrell, Capitol Hill Seattle, Cuba, Ed Murray, Fidel Castro, Greenwood neighborhood Seattle, Greg Nickels, High Line, Kate Martin, Mary Martin, Mike McGinn, Mount Baker neighborhood Seattle, Nickelsville, Seattle crime, Seattle mayoral race, Town Hall Seattle | Leave a comment

On top retirement place lists, Seattle area is largely MIA

Posted on May 17, 2013 by William P. Barrett

Reason includes high cost of living and taxes Continue reading →

Posted in Seattle crime, Seattle economy, Seattle neighborhoods, Seattle suburbs | Tagged AARP, Bankrate.com, Bellingham, best places for retirement, CNN.com, Forbes.com, Huffington Post, Magnolia neighborhood Seattle, Mount Rainier, Port Townsend, Spokane, top places for retirement, TopRetirements.com, U.S. News & World Report, U.S. News and World Report | 6 Comments

Category Archives: Seattle neighborhoods

A Seattle roof gathers woe moss

Are Seattle pedestrians really that safe?

Bad public signage continues to plague Seattle

Seattle is no stranger to landslides, either

Unlike Kiev, Lenin statue still stands in Seattle

A sign of Seattle: City sells me my name for $5

Reddit post about Seattle race relations creates quite a stir

In Seattle mayor’s race, politics run the gamut from A to A

Mayor’s race in Seattle: Zzzzzzzz

On top retirement place lists, Seattle area is largely MIA

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