• Why IS the Virginia Inn Closing, Though?

    “First and foremost, the PDA has worked diligently with Virginia Inn for nearly a year in hopes of finding a path forward—we did and do not want them to leave the Market. The Pike Place Market PDA never wants to see a business leave.”So what went wrong? We reached out to both PDA and Perez, and the story got messier.by Meg van HuygenLast Friday, when the historic Virginia Inn Restaurant and Bar announced on social media that it would be closing on April 27, the post includ
  • Vote "No" on King County Proposition 1

    It’s time to dig your ballot out of your pile of unpaid bills and Safeway coupons. We’ve got a special election coming, and your ballot’s due on Tuesday. Let's get into it.by Stranger Election Control BoardIt’s time to dig through your pile of unpaid bills and Safeway coupons. We’ve got a special election coming, and your ballot’s due on Tuesday. Let's get into it. 
    At its simplest, King County Proposition 1 is a levy renewal. It would continue funding th

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