Amazon Studios released the pilot episode of “The Man In the High Castle.” The pilot, which filmed in Seattle hired hundreds of local cast and crew and over 200 local vendors. Over the course of the production’s 26 filming days in Seattle, various locations were featured, including the Chinatown/International District, Pioneer Square, Georgetown, and SODO. […]
Rising star on the flying trapeze: Jordan Tribble
By Laura Ohata Northwest Asian Weekly “Fear is a big part of flying trapeze,” says Jordan Tribble. “To stand up on the platform, with no safety lines, and tell yourself to jump off. Just swinging on the bar is a big deal.” For all of his talk of fear, at age 21, Christopher Jordan Yasukuni […]
Youthful voice: “Thoughts on the SODO Stadium Proposal”
It’s easy to fantasize about putting yet another major landmark in Seattle. Take for example the proposed arena, where Seattleites could watch their returning team, the beloved SuperSonics, along with the city’s first professional NHL team. But this is easier said than done …
Beacon Hill extension of Mountains-to-Sound trail system now open
On Oct. 29, a new multi-purpose trail on Beacon Hill was opened. The 12-foot wide, paved trail connects the I-90 trail at the south end of the Jose Rizal Bridge (12th Avenue South) with Holgate Street in Seattle’s SODO area.
Cobalt moves into the ID, but will it fill the void Amazon left behind?
John Holt had a hard time getting acquainted with all of his 800 employees on a daily basis. Now, with new office spaces in the International District, not only does
Jan. 27: Paola Maranan among those to be honored by the Municipal League
The Municipal League will honor government and local nonprofit leaders at its 52nd Annual Civic Awards Celebration Dinner.