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One hour of service restored to Metro Route 24 at night

But future service reductions possible

An hour of additional service at night will be added to Metro Route 24’s service starting on Feb. 16, but no other service restorations are planned, said Metro Transit’s service-planning supervisor David Hull at a meeting with the newly formed Magnolia Transit Riders Group on Jan. 15. This means Route 24 will now operate until 10:30 p.m. instead of 9:30 p.m.

Interbay Petco to open Feb. 8

Among rows of shelves waiting to be stocked and massive boxes waiting to be unpacked, a plump, little pug in a pink harness trotted around, investigating any strangers who showed up at the front doors.

Vicci Martinez to appear at Silver Platters

Tacoma native Vicci Martinez, a finalist on NBC’s “The Voice” will make an in-store appearance at Silver Platters, 701 Fifth Ave. N., on Feb. 9 at 1 p.m.

Snapshot in time: Booze, bakeries and the best of the rest: Life in Magnolia Village

Then… “…1925, there were four stores open for business, beginning what is now known as the Magnolia Village: Craigen’s Magnolia Pharmacy, Jorgenson’s Market, Howard T. Lewis Real Estate and Scott’s Service Station on McGraw Street, according to Joan Santucci’s article in “Magnolia: Memories & Milestones.” From that cluster of shops on West McGraw, there started a tradition of booze, bakeries and the best of Magnolia Village.

Redeeming Soles gives hope to homeless through shoes

At 53, Sowle spends his days sorting, cleaning, repairing and giving footwear to those in need. It’s a 40- to 60-hour weekly process that is fueled by generosity from donators and volunteers.

'La Bohème' captures heart of tragic first love

No wonder Puccini’s “La Bohème” has been a box-office hit for more than a century. 

Oscars a mix of foregone conclusions, some surprises

For an Oscar year in which several big awards were foregone conclusions, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences soiree last Sunday, Feb. 24, included its share of surprises.

United Indians foundation commemorates 43 years with gala fund-raiser

United Indians of All Tribes Foundation (UIATF) is commemorating the 43rd anniversary of its founding with its gala fundraiser on March 8 at Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center.

Noted author Phyllis Tickle to speak on 'Emergence Christianity'

Phyllis Tickle, author of more than two-dozen books on religion and spirituality, most recently “Emergence Christianity — What It Is, Where It Is Going, and Why It Matters,” will speak at Queen Anne United Methodist Church on March 16.

QA Helpline honors retiring longtime volunteer Donna Hegstrom

Late in the afternoon on Thursday, Feb. 28, more than two-dozen people turned out at the Queen Anne Helpline offices, 311 W. McGraw St., to honor Donna Hegstrom on her last day as a 20-year volunteer.

Childhood best friends become entrepreneurs, co-founders of Queen Anne Clothing

From two blocks to two continents, Seattle natives Claire Magruder and Monica Lowe are masters of long-distance friendship and career partnership.

And the award goes to...Pat Barger!

Longtime QA Community Center volunteer honored for service

On Feb. 18, longtime Queen Anne resident Pat Barger got quite a surprise: She was named winner of the Fabiola Woods Inspirational Award, an honor bestowed annually upon outstanding community volunteers.

District reinstates Center School class on social justice

Changes include elimination of 'Courageous Conversations'

After a crowded school-board meeting last Wednesday, March 6, Seattle Public Schools Superintendent Jose Banda quickly reinstated a Center School class on “Citizenship and Social Justice” — but not without some changes to the curriculum.

Local young dancers featured in PNB's 'Hansel & Gretel'

Several local high-schoolers will perform in Pacific Northwest Ballet School’s presentation of “Hansel & Gretel,” a narrated, hour-long version of the classic tale aimed at younger audiences.