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🗳️ Politics

Audit Finds Seattle Mismanaging $7.4-Million in Federal Transit Grants for Capitol Hill Projects

The federal government has criticized Seattle for not spending their $7.4-million in transit grants on streetcar extensions along First Avenue and on Capitol Hill. The audit found that the city failed to properly manage its federally granted money, which had been inactive for over 5 years. Additionally, there were issues regarding a lack of paperwork for smaller projects and an overestimation of the budget for the Lander Street Bridge project. Despite this, progress is still being made through the use of federal funding for other Seattle projects

✅ What Happened

The Return of the Mystery Vending Machine on Capitol Hill - Seattle Rejoices at its Potential Revival!

The Mystery Vending Machine, located on Capitol Hill in Seattle, was an antiquated vending machine that mysteriously appeared in the early 90s and became a local sensation due to its rare and discontinued soda flavors. The machine disappeared in 2018 but recently posted an update to its Facebook page saying it may be repairable, much to the excitement of its 33,000-strong fan base.

🍺 Nightlife

Death & Co. Coming to Capitol Hill: New York Famed Bar Sets Up for Late 2024 or Early 2025 Opening

Death & Co, a famed New York bar, is looking to expand to Seattle and has set its sights on Capitol Hill. The bar, known for introducing the Oaxaca Old-Fashioned, is looking for a 85-120 seat space and if all goes according to plan, could open as early as late 2024 or early 2025. The neighborhood, home to many great bars and restaurants, is attractive to Death & Co due to its resemblance to the East Village.

🚔 Public Safety

$1,000 Reward Offered After Hit-and-Run Kills 80-Year-Old on Capitol Hill

The family of 80-year-old Bari Hill, who was struck and killed in a hit-and-run in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood, is offering a $1,000 reward for help finding the driver who is responsible. Police have identified a black or dark green Ford van with tinted windows and bars on the back windows as the suspect vehicle, and located the van at Shilshole Marina in Ballard. Anyone with information should contact Crimestoppers or Seattle police detectives.

📰 In Other News

Exploring the Possibilities: Reimagining Seattle Center with KCTS Building and Memorial Stadium Upgrades

The offer of the vacant KCTS building at the northeast corner of Seattle Center provides an opportunity to rethink the area. The City is considering potential short-term uses, like a warehouse or storage space, as well as a long-term redevelopment plan, which may include housing on the site. Additionally, upgrades to Memorial Stadium, which is owned by Seattle Public Schools and located next to the KCTS building, are expected in the coming years, and could open up the area even more. As

105 Collisions in Seattle in 2022: Speeding Causes Increase in Car Crashes on Capitol Hill Principal Arterials

In Seattle in 2022, a car or truck crashed into a building on average every 3.5 days - amounting to 105 collisions in the year - with many of them resulting in injury and some being fatal. The most crashes occurred on principal arterials, such as Capitol Hill's Coastal Kitchen and Seattle's Larson's Auto Repair. Many of these collisions have been attributed to speeding, with Seattle's Department of Transportation implementing a 25 mph speed limit on city arterials in 2019 in an effort to “