Here are the top stories from this week in CHS history:
2025
Finch & Pine — one of the last of Capitol Hill’s “_________ and _________ ” wave — has closed
Capitol Hill’s McMenamins Six Arms settles $91K ‘Secure Scheduling’ case
Amid Seattle’s 4th of July fireworks, officials ‘prepare for the harm done by the authoritarianism of the federal government’
‘Placing it in the heart of the city makes sense’ — State, county, and city leaders working to shape Broadway Crisis Care Center plan
‘Inclusive, women-centered’ sports bar Pitch the Baby ready for tip-off on Capitol Hill
2024
Victim identified, no arrests in deadly Capitol Hill parking lot shooting
Capitol Hill’s two QFCs on sale list in massive Kroger-Albertsons merger plans — UPDATE
Dear ShopRite customers — Much-loved Capitol Hill convenience store ready to say goodbye to 15th Ave E
Heat wave could bring highest temperatures since Seattle’s hottest day ever
2023
With Seattle’s pickleball courts driving neighbors bananas, city will try new sound-reducing fence at Capitol Hill park
Police: Suspect said stolen phone charging cord led to deadly Broadway stabbing
Time to prepare for 2023 Seattle smoke season
Three years later, delays continue in trial for driver in I-5 collision that killed Black Lives Matter demonstrator
2022
Citing crime concerns, Starbucks closing five Seattle shops — including E Olive Way and 23rd and Jackson cafes — UPDATE
Crystal Clean — the last laundromat on Capitol Hill — has closed
‘Coming Soon — Cayton Corner Park’ — In the works for more than a decade, plan for tiny park between Capitol Hill and Central District moving forward
‘EST. 2020’ — Another Capitol Hill restaurant born into the teeth of the pandemic, Meet Korean BBQ has rebuilt and is ready to thrive in Pike/Pine
2021
With Seattle ‘intensifying’ clearances, Capitol Hill’s Tashkent Park swept of campers
Police: E Madison Doordash delivery dispute ends in gunfire
Through pandemic and 15th Ave E QFC closure, Safeway Capitol Hill redevelopment plans for new apartments and grocery store are still on
In surprise move in recall fight, Kshama Solidarity will collect signatures for opponent campaign to force vote on November ballot — UPDATE: Sawant signs!
With over the top cocktails and tropical classics, Inside Passage sets sail on Capitol Hill journey to leave ‘tiki’ far behind
2016
Why these Capitol Hill businesses signed MTV’s Real World agreement
Unwanted Airbnb guests ransack Capitol Hill apartment
Here’s why Capitol Hill Station’s escalators were reversed
Seattle Police investigate another Pride bashing on Capitol Hill
‘Capitol Hill is lousy with zubats’
2011
Adventure beneath your feet: What to watch for as Hill’s light rail tunneling begins
Everyday Music out, fashion and home goods boutique in as Elliott Bay Book Co. neighbor
Harvard Ave getaway for Broadway US Bank robber
Another reason to never spell it Capital Hill
CHS Pics: Ba Bar debuts on 12th, Saizen Sushi opens on Broadway
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