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Dec 12, 2008 Seattle Times
At Gather: Kumiko Ishida will auction handmade dresses to benefit local charities
Dec 10, 2008 Seattle P-I
Seattle's string of pearls: The Olmsteds' parks connect our urban gems
Dec 5, 2008 South Seattle Beacon
Columbia City Beatwalk bows out for the season
Dec 2, 2008 Seattle Weekly
Another Step for Gentrification in Columbia City?
Dec 2, 2008 the Stranger
On Fire: Afrikando Afrikando Is Delicious Delicious
Nov 23, 2008 South Seattle Beacon
Enthusiastic community welcomes new Rainier Vista Boys & Girls Club
Nov 23, 2008 New York Times
36 Hours in Seattle (visit #10 — grand finale)
Nov 20, 2008 Seattle P-I
Despite some rocky waters, Eloi gives your taste buds a nice Caribbean cruise
Nov 16, 2008 Seattle P-I
Center for kids opens
Nov 11, 2008 KUOW
Food Banks See Increased Demand
Oct 21, 2008 Seattle Weekly
Come On Baby, Dry Your Eyes: Welcome to Columbia City.
Oct 17, 2008 South Seattle Beacon
Fitness to take center stage in Columbia City
Oct 15, 2008 Crosscut.com
The NIMBYs of the Fighting Southeast!
Oct 10, 2008 Puget Sound Business Journal
Uneasy investors may sidetrack Harbor's new apartment units
Oct 2, 2008 Seattle Times
Life can be hard, but it goes on
Sep 26, 2008 Seattle Times
More apartments for Columbia City
Sept 24, 2008 Real Change
"Pornography of Power" a jolt of reality for the complacent
Sep 19, 2008 Seattle P-I
No Parking Anytime: Street art, legally parked
Sep 11, 2008 Seattle P-I
Happiness is a daily special at Island Soul Caribbean Cuisine
Sep 9, 2008 Beacon Hill News/South District Journal
Bakery breaks bread with community in Hillman City
Hillman City shooting leaves two teens wounded
Sep 4, 2008 Beacon Hill News/South District Journal
Columbia City goes car free, for a time
Columbia City teen fitness summer program closes session on strong footing
Aug 31, 2008 KOMO
Seattle's 2nd car-free Sunday is problem-free
Aug 22, 2008 King County Press Release
Double your food stamp power and eat healthy by shopping at two King County farmers markets
Aug 20, 2008 Beacon Hill News/South District Journal
Home fix-up party benefits Rainier Community Food Bank
Heritage on parade in the Valley
Aug 17, 2008 Beacon Hill News/South District Journal
The picture show is getting bigger Columbia City Cinema offers viewers more choices
Hillman City Block Party a booming success
Aug 17, 2008 Seattle P-I
Hundreds gather in South Seattle to mourn slain teen
Aug 14, 2008 Seattle Times
We need to expand our definition of "sustainable" communities
Aug 13, 2008 Seattle Weekly
Lighting Up the “Pan-”: A heap of Caribbean flavors makes for some healthy, and sociable, dining in Columbia City.
Aug 7, 2008 Seattle P-I
Southeast Seattle struggles with sluggish housing market
Aug 6, 2008 Seattle P-I
Teen shot to death in Seattle's Rainier Valley
Aug 6, 2008 The Stranger
The Stranger Suggests La Medusa's Market Menu: $25 prix fixe market menu Wednesdays
Aug 5, 2008 Seattle P-I
Night Out party honors a departed neighbor
Aug 4, 2008 Seattle P-I
It pays to own a home at Seafair
Aug 1, 2008 Seattle Times
World Music Festival at Columbia Park
Jul 31, 2008 Seattle Times
A vehicle-free experiment on Seattle streets this summer
Several streets in Seattle will go car-free in August, September
Jul 29, 2008 Beacon Hill News/South District Journal
Homes hide a stunning harvest
Jul 8, 2008 Beacon Hill News/South District Journal
Climate Action Lab will tackle local transportation issues
Fate and the art of racing
Hawthorne Elementary School teacher wins environmental education award
Having a field day with the Storm
Jul 4, 2008 Beacon Hill News/South District Journal
Bringing the Caribbean to Columbia City
Columbia City Farmers Market turns 10
Jun 30, 2008 Seattle Times
Aide at Aki Kurose Middle School charged with child molestation
Jun 19, 2008 Seattle P-I
Girl reports rape at middle school
Jun 18, 2008 Beacon Hill News/South District Journal
Graham Hill Elementary students close school year with summer reading kick off featuring dogs, firefighters
Jun 17, 2008 Seattle P-I
Parents join forces to replace Seward Park playground
Jun 12, 2008 Beacon Hill News/South District Journal
Lions Club honors South End students
Jun 11, 2008 Seattle Weekly
Kawali Grill’s Perfect Scramble
Jun 11, 2008 Queen Anne News
A Fresh Squeeze [on farmers markets]
Jun 4, 2008 The Seattle Medium
Island Soul Restaurant Relocates To Columbia City
Jun 4, 2008 Beacon Hill News/South District Journal
Bakery hosts children's art show
Rainier District Little League Majors and Minors champions are crowned
Street Soldiers offers proven approach to curbing youth violence
Seattle community gathers in Seward Park and walks for water in hopes of saving lives abroad
May 28, 2008 Beacon Hill News/South District Journal
Alleged gambling club raises concern with Hillman City residents
May 23, 2008 Puget Sound Business Journal
Tutta Bella serves authentic Neapolitan pizza, a rarity in Seattle and in restaurant industry
May 21, 2008 Seattle P-I
Man shot in Columbia City
May 18, 2008 Seattle Times
New family support center coming to Rainier Avenue South
May 18, 2008 Beacon Hill News/South District Journal
Rainier Valley Historical Society passes the presidency torch
May 15, 2008 Seattle P-I
You won't miss the meat at Lola's -- it's vegetarian but not snooty about it
May 14, 2008 Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce
AIA Project of the Month: Live Aboves: A wise, modest project meets its lofty goals
If you don't have a DJC subscription, here's a Citizen-supplied pdf.
May 2, 2008 Puget Sound Business Journal
Wine bars pour new choices for Seattle
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May 2008 Beacon Hill News/South District Journal
[After a hiatus, the BHN/SDJ posts several weeks of archived newsclips]
- Boat blast from the past on Lake Washington
- Graham Hill Elementary collaboration fosters arts
- Opening day at the Columbia City Farmers Market
- Powerful Writer of the week Lucca Cerciello
- Powerful Writer of the week: Maddy Smith, fifth-grader at New School
- Powerful Writer of the week: Deepika Wilson
- Rainier Valley Historical Society to celebrate Baby Boomers and Royal Esquires at 117th annual meeting
- Seward Park Environmental Center unveiled
- A sweet ride in the South End
Apr 25, 2008 Seattle P-I
Small Retail: Long-haired to hairless, spa pampers them all
Stabbed over TV 'Top Model' noise
Apr 21, 2008 Seattle Times
New light rail clears way for an MLK makeover
Apr 20, 2008 Seattle Times
Live-work lofts bring a fresh face to a landmark space
Apr 10, 2008 Seattle P-I
Columbia City changes, but not Bob's Quality Meats
Apr 8, 2008 Beacon Hill News/South District Journal
Dispute leads to murder in Hillman City
Apr 2008 Seattle Magazine
Urban Safari: Columbia City
Mar 31, 2008 NWsource
The bread is yummy and the sandwiches are meat-free at Lola's
Mar 21, 2008 Beacon Hill News/South District Journal
Hillman City town hall outlines goals for neighborhood
Dental program aids South Seattle youth at Rainier Community Center
Business association forms for Martin Luther King Way
Mar 14, 2008 Beacon Hill News/South District Journal
Shields twins show flair for poetry
Feb 21, 2008 Seattle P-I
Columbia City Bakery has plenty of bread winners
Feb 20, 2008 The Stranger
Southern Strategy: Columbia City Grows Up
Feb 12, 2008 Beacon Hill News/South District Journal
Sophia Orlando a 'powerful writer' at Graham Hill Elementary School
Feb 6, 2008 The Seattle Medium
Obama's Message Of Unity Rallies Support In Columbia City
Feb 5, 2008 Beacon Hill News/South District Journal
Hillman City burys a gift for future South Enders
Feb 1, 2008 Beacon Hill News/South District Journal
Community forum starts fresh with 2008 elections
A glimpse inside Columbia City's historic Royal Esquire Club
Jan 10, 2008 Seattle P-I
Fine Filipino fare is just the start at Kawali