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Seattle’s University District receives a $5M upgrade
Natalie Akane Newcomb
This center made Seattle a hub for the game Go, now it needs a new home

In Seattle's U-District, there’s a non-descript two story building tucked near the corner of I-5 and 45th street. On the side of that building is a large sign that looks like graph paper with black and white circles on it. If you’re a smartypants, you may recognize this as a game of GO. If you’re a super smartypants, you might head inside to play the game at the “Seattle GO Center.”
Libby Denkmann

Hans Anderson
Poet Lorna Dee Cervantes on the literary history of The Blue Moon Tavern

Lorna Dee Cervantes celebrates the rich literary history of The Blue Moon Tavern, favorite watering hole of poets like Carolyn Kizer, Allen Ginsberg, Theodore Roethke, Richard Hugo, and Dylan Thomas in her poem "Dancing with Roethke."
Shin Yu Pai
Here's what light rail means to these North Seattle commuters

Three new light rail stations open this Saturday in North Seattle at Northgate, Roosevelt, and the University District. It’s an important moment for Seattle. For the first time, North and South Seattle will really be connected by light rail. It's a dream that's at least 25 years old. We asked people what this moment means for them.
Joshua McNichols
'I was baptized here. I thought I'd have my memorial there.' University District bids adieu to historic church

A well-known landmark in Seattle's University District is being turned to rubble. But as hard as it may be to say goodbye, it will return.
Katie Campbell
The Ave without cars? More bike lanes? City Council candidates debate U District future

Who is The Ave for? The future of the U District’s signature street features prominently in the District 4 campaign for Seattle City Council.
David Hyde

Amy Radil
Seattle youth shelter moves into old fraternity house

Seattle youth shelter moves into old fraternity house
Casey Martin
Seattle's making it safer for pedestrians to cross busy streets

Have you ever felt, as a pedestrian, that you're risking your life trying to cross a busy street?
Katherine Banwell
Seattle officials tighten growth goals on UW

The University of Washington is planning for an influx of 35,000 more students in the next decade.
Paige Browning
2 women found dead in apartment near UW

One of the women was still alive when building managers entered the unit.
Isolde Raftery

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