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Seattle man convicted of molesting girls, 11 and 15

A man whose arrest last year on charges of child molestation sparked a protest in the East African Muslim community when seven of his wife's nine children were removed from their home has been convicted of two counts of child molestation. read more →

State Supreme Court lifts stay of execution for convicted murderer

The Washington State Supreme Court upheld the state's use of lethal injection for condemned inmates on Thursday, likely resulting in at least one execution in the coming months. read more →

Arizona sheriff not relenting after court ruling

Lost in the hoopla over Arizona's immigration law is the fact that state and local authorities for years have been doing their own aggressive crackdowns in the busiest illegal gateway into the country. read more →

First look at the Nagle Place plaza plan, plus Saturday transit oriented development meeting

We reported Wednesday about Sound Transit's new plans to create a public plaza as part of the Nagle Place extension  behind the Capitol Hill light rail station. We have now received a document showing details of the planned layout and can share it with you. Above is the new design concept for Nagle that Sound Transit has unveiled. Its creates a a southern ... read more →

10th Ave E still needs your love: Weekend detour

The most amazing news of the week might be that this guy must have driven through the crazy obstacle course that is 10th Ave E during his mad getaway attempt Tuesday night. Last week, we suggested you give anybody living near 10th Ave E a hug as a month of street repairs became the latest irritant to living in northernmost Capitol Hill. This week, hell, you ... read more →

See you later, Capitol Hill - A CHS contributor says farewell

I have lived on Capitol Hill for 6 years, but it wasn’t until I became an active CHS contributor that I realized how rich, unique and diverse this community really is. Very soon, I’m moving off the Hill to work for Patch.com, a community news platform owned by AOL. They’ve already launched Patch in some states like California and New York, and Patches will ... read more →

10th Ave E still needs your love: Weekend detour - CHS Capitol Hill Seattle

10th Ave E still needs your love: Weekend detourCHS Capitol Hill SeattleSEATTLE - Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) is reconstructing a section of 10th Avenue East in the North Broadway/Capitol Hill neighborhood as ... read more →

See you later, Capitol Hill - A CHS contributor says farewell - CHS Capitol Hill Seattle

See you later, Capitol Hill - A CHS contributor says farewellCHS Capitol Hill SeattleBy lauren.p I have lived on Capitol Hill for 6 years, but it wasn't until I became an active CHS contributor that I realized how rich, unique and diverse ... read more →

Seattle provides a backdrop for new film about 2001 City Council race - Seattle Times

Seattle TimesSeattle provides a backdrop for new film about 2001 City Council raceSeattle TimesDavid Meinert, Capitol Hill Block Party organizer, advised the filmmakers on music. Although it's set in 2001, the soundtrack will be current, with Seattle ...and more » read more →

First photos released of Russian spies who lived in Seattle - Seattle Times

Seattle TimesFirst photos released of Russian spies who lived in SeattleSeattle Times... name Patricia Mills, and Mikhail Kutsik, who used the name Michael Zottoli, lived for a time on Seattle's Capitol Hill before moving to Virginia. ...and more » read more →

Startup of the week is audio clip repository Entertonement

Ever wanted to track down a funny line from a TV show, movie or comedy act? If so, then you'd feel right at home with Entertonement founders David Aronchick and Fouad ElNaggar who started their Seattle company three years ago after reciting lines from the 1980s classic thriller \'War Games.\' The 15-person Internet startup now has thousands of audio clips ... read more →

PubliColaNews: On Other Blogs Today: Didier and Akers on the Campaign Trail. Together. http://goo.gl/fb/7vWJZ

PubliColaNews: PubliCola Picks Maralyn Chase for State Senate, District 32 http://goo.gl/fb/29KPW

PubliColaNews: PubliCola Picks Cathy Dahlquist for State Rep District 31, Position 1 http://goo.gl/fb/Eaofl

PubliColaNews: Late Afternoon Rumor Fizz: WCV Director Leaving to Work Sudanese Election http://goo.gl/fb/MJuxM

PubliColaNews: On Other Blogs Four Years Ago [trust us; you'll think it's going on too long, and then you'll be glad you watched] http://bit.ly/dAXa3q

PubliColaNews: PubliCola Picks Luis Moscoso for State Rep., 1st District http://goo.gl/fb/CT5RG

PubliColaNews: We endorsed a Republican. Blame Josh: http://bit.ly/beZJF3

PubliColaNews: We endorsed a Republican. Blame Erica: http://bit.ly/beZJF3

joelconnelly: ERA foe and Eagle Forum prez Phyllis Schlafly tells TPM: "All welfare goes to unmarried moms." Says that's while they voted for Obama."

STG Offers 3rd Annual Young Choreographer's Lab, 10/2-11/20 - Broadway World

STG Offers 3rd Annual Young Choreographer's Lab, 10/2-11/20Broadway WorldThe Lab takes place Saturdays from 2pm-5pm, October 2 - November 20, 2010 at Velocity Dance Center (Capitol Hill, Seattle). Young Choregrapher's Lab is ... read more →

CapitolHillKOMO: Crews called out, but no shots, no victim at Pine & Summit: http://bit.ly/9P23G6

Pac-10 media day running thread

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Hill Style -- This Time Last Year

Mya- Pine & Melrose This morning I was curious as to what photo I posted on It's My Darlin' last year on this day.  When I dug into the archives I found the lovely Mya successfully pulling off loveliness and radiance while being very pregnant in the middle of summer.  I found this vintage dress a clever alternative to the regular materinity attire. In ... read more →

Expedia boosts profit, but CEO notes Google's looming presence

Expedia boosted its profit beyond analysts' expectations during the second quarter, despite hits associated with the Iceland volcanic eruption which disrupted travel in much of Europe in April. The Bellevue company posted revenue of $834 million -- an eight percent gain -- during the second quarter. Analysts expected revenue of $845 million. read more →

'Work of Art' & 'So You Think You Can Dance': Whose fault? An art critic weighs in

Bravo's Work of Art and Fox's So You Think You Can Dance head for the finish line with opposite problems. The former arrived at the gate packing a fatal flaw: Of the 14 candidates, at least 9 were unsuited to the format. Week after week, we've seen weak after weak. Last night Jerry Saltz woke up to the problem and started blaming the victims, hurling ... read more →

CapitolHillKOMO: Woman shot near Pine and Summit: http://bit.ly/cbAvqU

CapitolHillKOMO: Jason Biggs, Joel Moore film on Capitol Hill: http://bit.ly/b2tcB6

Pho 900 Closing on Capitol Hill, Serving $2 Beers Until Then - Seattle Weekly (blog)

Seattle Weekly (blog)Pho 900 Closing on Capitol Hill, Serving $2 Beers Until ThenSeattle Weekly (blog)Pho 900 on Capitol Hill is closing on Monday, August 9. Capitol Hill Seattle reports that the space will be torn down as part of the 230 Broadway ... read more →

PubliColaNews: PubliCola Picks Judy Clibborn for State Rep., District 41 http://goo.gl/fb/OHHxA