Seattle Tries to Enlarge Itself: The city still wants to annex an unincorporated area called North Highline, which is counter-intuitively south of Seattle near Boeing Field. But, as White Center Blog reports, Seattle doesn’t have the money to conquer the territory right now. The area includes about 40 32,000 residents.
Beacon Hill Reclaims Mother’s Day: Mother’s Day began as a hella political holiday (look it up). By 1920, its founders were already decrying its commercialization. Beacon Hill Blog reports that on Saturday, folks will march to celebrate moms with more than a card, by highlighting issues they say impact families:
“…such as unaffordable childcare, domestic violence and deportations, and cuts to jobs, public schools, Social Security and human services. The organizers call for reversing cuts [to social services] by taxing the rich and ending U.S. militarism.”
Fuck yeah. You’ll find this event and more on our News & Politics calendar.
New Massive Monkees Studio Is Dope: So says Julie Pham, reporting on the international Bboy champions’ latest project for South End Seattle.
Ballard Student Filmmakers Also Kicking Ass: Ten Ballard High School students behind three short films won two major prizes and an honorable mention at a Colorado film festival, My Ballard reports.
Queen Anne Rents Skyrocket, Driving Out Restaurants: “Mom-and-pop chinese/sushi restaurant” Calva Cafe is closing at the end of the month, Queen Anne View reports, after seven years in business. The owners say they can’t afford the rent, which doubled twice in the past few years. This is the second restaurant in the area closing this month due to doubled rents.
Army of Eagle Hatchlings to Descend on Lake Union: “The 520 eagles have been patiently sitting on their Broadmoor nest this spring, so more eaglets could hatch any day now,” Montlaker reports, via Union Bay Watch, which is my new favorite blog. Rumor has it the eagle hatchlings are huge Hitchcock fans: