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Dewey Potter

  • Blogs

    January 13, 2012

    Vandal or Hero? Man Cuts Park Trees, Causing $5,000 Damage, But Eliminates Crime Hangout

    Given the choice between environmental protection and crime prevention, a Northgate man chose the latter last month, cutting limbs from nearly 50 trees at a city park. His apparent intent was to expose a hidden area reputedly used as a hangout by local lawbreakers. But while his neighbors are raucou ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 7, 2011

    City Will Review Decision to Award West Seattle Concession to Marination

    ​The Parks Department will conduct a formal review of its decision to award West Seattle's Seacrest Boathouse concession to Marination, a department spokesperson says. On Monday, the city received a protest letter from Alki Crab & Fish owner Eric Galanti, who has operated the food stand for e ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 30, 2011

    Seattle Sticks to No-Sugary Snack Plan for Parks

    ​One of the many weaknesses in my tennis game - in addition to my forehand, backhand and serve - is my inability to show up for a match with a Thermos-full of water. I'm invariably scampering to the clubhouse by the second set, looking for a supplementary beverage. I tend to drink whatever's b ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 25, 2011

    City Cancels Summer Picnic for Seniors

    ​The high cost of hot dogs has forced the city's Parks Department to strike a popular senior citizens' picnic from its summer calendar. The department today announced the "Oldtimers' Picnic" at the Woodland Park Zoo wouldn't return for its 39th year, citing budget shortfalls and loss of corpo ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 4, 2010

    Seattle Parks and Recreation Bans Dodgeball in Cal Anderson Park Again

    ​The Dodgeball enthusiasts of Capitol Hill covet the tennis courts at Cal Anderson Park. Problem is, so do the actual tennis players. The two sides have been wrangling with the city Parks and Recreation Department over who has rights to the space since people first began showing up to the cour ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 29, 2009

    More on the Suit That Would Stop the Show

    There'll be no fireworks over Elliott Bay this year--and if Ben Schroeter has his way, there won't be any over Lake Union either. As the P-I reports this morning, the local activist has filed suit to stop One Reel's fireworks show, arguing that the State Environmental Protection Act requires a revi ... More >>

  • Arts

    April 29, 2009

    Seattle’s Free Public Art Safari

    Al fresco art-viewing—from the sublime to the forgotten.

  • Blogs

    July 28, 2008

    Critical Massholes?

    Al fresco art-viewing—from the sublime to the forgotten.

  • News

    February 21, 2007

    Ruff Trade

    A deluxe new Queen Anne dog run may roust the homeless.

  • News

    August 2, 2006

    Hempfest Sues the City

    Plus: the inheritance tax, the new New York Times guy, and changes at The Seattle Times.

  • Blogs

    July 31, 2006

    Hempfest Sues City, SAM

    Plus: the inheritance tax, the new New York Times guy, and changes at The Seattle Times.

  • Blogs

    June 28, 2006

    The Times Blows It

    Plus: the inheritance tax, the new New York Times guy, and changes at The Seattle Times.

  • Arts

    March 29, 2006

    Occidental Exodus

    In the heart of Pioneer Square, rents are rising, trees are falling, and galleries are splitting.

  • News

    March 1, 2006

    No Peace in the Parks

    Despite cancellation of this summer's concerts planned for Gas Works Park, the revolt isn't over in many corners of the city.

  • News

    July 2, 2003

    Polimedia, South Lake Union

    Despite cancellation of this summer's concerts planned for Gas Works Park, the revolt isn't over in many corners of the city.

  • News

    August 14, 2002

    Trouble in Green Lake

    Nasty blooms thrive in Seattle's favorite pond.

  • News

    August 2, 2000

    Tall tree trouble

    Lose views or chop trees? Magnolia neighbors square off.

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