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Jason

@jrock08.bsky.social

I understand that a decent amount of this is probably people publicly grieving, but it really starts to veer into conspiratorial NIMBYism

There’s no indication that the apartments will be “affordable”. Given the prime location the vast majority of units will be market rate with a few “affordable” units. Or more likely the builder will pay into that fund to create affordable units somewhere in the city. The possibility of retail is dubious given the clusterf*ck of traffic people entering and exiting the area will bring to RAS.

I had posted a "conspiracy " theory when the fire occurred. I believe the "follow the money" rule. The funeral home has been a mainstay for multiple decades. Way back.

Nancy Conyers

All-star contributor
Oh Please, NOT ANOTHER BOX APARTMENT BUILDING !!!!!! So many are already built or in the process....much of it is unoccupied (especially the so-called retail ground floor space). I'd definitely support a Trader Joes but that April Fools Joke is still a much desired but no way delivered wish.

I'm heartbroken 💔 I understood that the Building is in the Historical District of Columbia City and therefore needs to be preserved historically I have attended many viewings and funeral services over the decades of 1980's-2020's both friends and my patients

November 15, 2025 at 2:47 AM

Jason

@jrock08.bsky.social

Shortly after I took this photo I watched as a driver illegally using the bus lane honked at this person on a bike because they wanted to pass them illegally in the bus lane

November 12, 2025 at 5:45 PM

Jason

@jrock08.bsky.social

I've got a solid applicable poster, just replace the qr code

November 12, 2025 at 6:30 AM

Jason

@jrock08.bsky.social

Where are the lights?

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Shot looking up at a light pole with a broken light, the light pole has a sign that says "where are the lights?" on it

November 12, 2025 at 2:07 AM

Jason

@jrock08.bsky.social

Here's a post from a neighbor of mine from today blaming changes on Rainier Ave for causing drivers to ignore stop signs at Wilson (an overbuilt arterial) and Orcas (an overbuilt arterial).

Yep, and this is just a block downhill from where Karen was hit by a car and almost killed last Christmas. My ex used to live in the apartments right there on the corner. Unit unit number eight faces or on the bottom floor. It was a daily event of crashes and near misses of pedestrians. I live down near SewardPark Avenue and Othello, which is just as bad. Both of these locations, our school bus drop off and pick ups. Both of these locations are Metro stops and both of these locations are in the walk zone for elementary schools nearby.
But, this is what the “road diet “on Rainier did to us. It sucks. I just offloaded the traffic into the neighborhoods and onto the lake Road.

November 9, 2025 at 5:24 PM

Jason

@jrock08.bsky.social

Yes, I promise we have tried to work this more subtly.

Email from Seattle Parks staffer:

To Dir Diaz, Mayor Harrell, CM Hollingsworth, CM Morales,

Thanks for your correspondence to Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) regarding Judkins Park trail lighting.

Unfortunately, electrical wiring at this site was vandalized, impacting multiple jurisdictions. SPR electricians have repaired the wiring on our property – we are currently working with Seattle City Light (SCL) and Wash. Dept. of Transportation (WSDOT) and their repair work for these lights to be operational again.

We appreciate you keeping this issue top of mind for staff and will be sure to elevate your feedback and concerns to SPR leadership staff.

Thanks again,

November 9, 2025 at 2:22 AM

Jason

@jrock08.bsky.social

Thanks to those that came out and put up posters today. We'll keep working on this issue because our community deserves safe, well lit, parks.

Photo of Michael putting up a poster at MLK and the I90 Trail

Poster that says "where are the lights?" under a light post. The bottom left corner is a QR code.

November 9, 2025 at 12:03 AM

Jason

@jrock08.bsky.social

No parking?

November 8, 2025 at 8:15 PM

Jason

@jrock08.bsky.social

It's a day that ends in y so this dick is obviously blocking the trail

November 8, 2025 at 5:53 PM

Jason

@jrock08.bsky.social

Which btw here's Friday morning and Friday evening. The only shocking bit is that the driver of the black heavily tinted car lost "their" spot

Black car parked illegally blocking the i90 trail

Blue Tesla parked illegally blocking the i90 trail

November 8, 2025 at 3:53 PM

Jason

@jrock08.bsky.social

Are you frustrated that lights on the I90 trail have been out for a year?

Come to Cafe Weekend this Saturday at 10am to get involved in fixing the lights!

Poster of a street light in white on black with the text "Where are the lights?" with each word getting closer to black

At the bottom text says "Join us at Cafe Weekend 851 Hiawatha Place S 10am Saturday November 8th"

November 7, 2025 at 3:53 AM

Jason

@jrock08.bsky.social

Bruce Harrell party vs the CMs and City attorney party

November 5, 2025 at 3:50 AM

Jason

@jrock08.bsky.social

The lights are still out, going on more than a year, at Judkins Park. This trail is heavily used by locals for recreation as well as a major connection in our regional transportation bike network.

November 4, 2025 at 3:55 PM

Jason

@jrock08.bsky.social

Looks very festive this November 3rd

November 3, 2025 at 4:39 PM

Jason

@jrock08.bsky.social

This driver dangerously passed me because I filtered at Jackson and 4th and then almost hit me because they tried to pass me on the right at King and 1st

November 3, 2025 at 4:32 PM

Jason

@jrock08.bsky.social

I'm kinda glad that FIFI removed the ability to report illegally parked drivers because now I collect photos to send to politicians instead.

Photo of the same car blocking the I90 Trail exit to Hiawatha on September 9th, October 20th, October 24th, and October 30th.

November 3, 2025 at 4:04 AM

Jason

@jrock08.bsky.social

Maybe we can push them to install a curby to prevent the left turn across the median

photo of the Beacon Ave bus stop with a centerline curb

November 3, 2025 at 2:57 AM

Jason

@jrock08.bsky.social

Is this street working? These drivers (most trying to turn right on first) are creating gridlock preventing deliveries on this neighborhood.

Line of cars stretching past the pioneer square streetcar stop from 1st

October 23, 2025 at 3:22 PM

Jason

@jrock08.bsky.social

SDOT installed some centerlane hardening on Rainier just south of Charlestown to prevent unsafe left turns midblock.

@bvd100.bsky.social saw the markings for this about a week ago.

high vis barriers in the center turn lane of Rainier

High vis barrier in the center of rainier

October 23, 2025 at 3:07 AM

Jason

@jrock08.bsky.social

The intersection of Jackson and first is a crash magnet with how people take unsafe turns. Removing cars from Jackson West of 4th would solve the problem without any real downside