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Lake Union Duck Dodge Celebrates 39 Years of People Asking “WTF is Going On?”

Michael van Baker — Wed, 24 Jul 2013 23:00:03 +0000

This past Tuesday, more than 100 boats turned out for the race, which has three starts (fast boats, half-fast boats, slower boats). Fast boats will be larger and boast such extravagances as a spinnaker sail.

Keep Clam! Ivar’s Whalemaker Lounge Reopens After Makeover

Michael van Baker — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 22:42:03 +0000

The legendary happy hour (3 p.m. until close, which is 10 or 11 p.m. depending on if it's a school night, seven days a week) remains: $1 off draft beer (all local) and well drinks, $2 off cocktails and glasses of wine. Fish & chips, regularly $12, goes for $9, a bowl of wild Alaska smoked salmon chowder, $5.50.

MOHAI’s Grand Opening on Lake Union is This Saturday

Michael van Baker — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 19:22:38 +0000

Are you ready to MOHAI, Lake Union? This Saturday, December 29, is MOHAI's Grand Opening in the museum's new lakeside digs, but members and supporters are getting sneak previews today. Saturday's admission is free, but you had to pre-register, and as of now, all the pre-registrations are filled from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

City Council Gets an Earful of Support for SLU Rezone to 400′

Guest Contributor — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 18:07:22 +0000

The majority voiced support for Mayor Mike McGinn’s proposal to rezone parts of South Lake Union to allow for towers up to 400 feet tall or about 40 stories. At that height, buildings could obstruct some views of Puget Sound, the Space Needle, and Lake Union from Capitol Hill.

Glimpses: “$1 ride to the top of the Space Needle today!”

Chelsea — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 15:00:47 +0000

In which “today” actually equals this past Sunday and we marvel at how it’s already been six months since the World’s Fair anniversary opening ceremony celebratory $1 rides happened. We also thank shawnmebo for capturing both an expansive Lake Union view and its temporary admirers. You are reading an excerpt from Glimpses: "$1 ride … Continue reading →